May 27
Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers in Military Uniforms
The police said the suspects were about to kidnap a friend of one of their victims, who could not raise N5 million ransom, when they were nabbed. Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Confident of Meeting Capital Requirement - Elumelu
CBN had mandated all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks, as well as promoters of proposed banks, to increase their capital base within 24 months starting from April 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Deputy Governor Apologises to Ribadu, Withdraws Allegation
The deputy governor withdraws his claim that Mr Ribadu provided two aircraft for the return of deposed emir to Kano Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - One Year of Mismatch Between Performance and Reality
The President needs to review the performance of his team, going forward, and in order to salvage whatever is possible of his dissolving electoral promises to Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Mourns Lamorde
"Mr Lamorde's demise comes at a time when the EFCC and Nigeria greatly needed his wealth of experience to tackle emerging law enforcement challenges," Mr Olukoyede Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Lauds Tinubu Over Donation of 21,000 Bags of Grains
The grains, including rice, maize, guinea corn and millet, were distributed to orphans, widows, Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and other vulnerable groups. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation, the Central Bank, and the Federal Government, By Uddin Ifeanyi
In the schema, the fiscal side has a richer toolkit in the design of policies for the growth and development of the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic LNG - an Untapped Gold Mine
This singular initiative has the potential to turn the Nigerian economy around, within a few years. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Foundation Provides Electricity to 12 Nigerian PHCs
The PIND's Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, disclosed this at the lunch of its 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Passengers Safe As Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails - NRC
NRC says a team of engineers is already at the site to restore the affected locations. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Damages INEC Office in Edo Four Months to Governorship Election
"The flood damaged a section of the building. It destroyed voters registration machines and other items." Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Tinubu's One Year of Religious Inclusivity
Critics had earlier argued that the exclusion of a Christian vice-presidential candidate might lead to feelings of marginalisation and discord. Read more »
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge Section Closed for Repairs
The controller said that the closure was to enable the ministry to carry out urgent repairs on the bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibrahim Lamorde, Ex-EFCC Chairman, Is Dead
Born on 20 December 1962, Ibrahim Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Hosts Predecessors, Says Girls Going Naked Not Part of Nigerian Culture
Mrs Tinubu emphasised the importance of women as the foundation of the home and society, stressing the need to continue nurturing children and instilling good morals while… Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Decries Role of Soldiers in Kano Emirate Crisis
NBA says it's not within the powers of the Nigerian Army to deploy troops to enforce court orders. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Lagos-Calabar Highway Reverted to Gazetted Route - Works Minister
The development is not necessarily because of pushback from the communities affected, but solely due to President Bola Tinubu's intervention, Mr Umahi said. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Blames Tinubu for Kano Emirate Crisis
"We need to remind the Tinubu administration that Kano State is known for peace and harmony spanning thousands of years and any attempt to destabilise the peace of the Land of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cancer Care in Nigeria After Tinubu's First Year As President
"Recently, guidelines for the NHIA Act was launched ... which also provides funding for vulnerable Nigerians, including cancer patients." Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Gives Members Security Assurances for Kano Conference Amid Emirate Crisis
NBA says it has received safety assurances from relevant authorities in Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Beauty Queen Spearheads Environmental Awareness Project in Lagos
The ex-beauty queen says the focus is on the highly impressionable younger generation. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Five Rescued As Mosque Collapses in Lagos
The mosque on Yusuf Street, off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, collapsed while prayer was ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Sues 36 Governors At Supreme Court Over LG Autonomy
Efficient governance at the third tier of government has been hampered by the overbearing influence of state governors who retain funds meant for them in joint accounts in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Music Review - Despite Featuring Fireboy, Joeboy, Others, ID Cabasa's 'Olufunmi' Reimagined Still Lacks Punch
The original Styl Plus' "Olufunmi" thrives on its emotional honesty and lyrical depth, capturing the listener's heart with sincere and desperate pleas. Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Tomi Favored Drops 'Jesus Na You'
This heartfelt track embodies God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Read more »