Nigeria: Hajj - Another Kebbi Pilgrim Dies in Mecca

The deceased, AlmMuhammad Suleman, from Argungu Local Government Area, died on Sunday after a brief illness. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops New Kano Emirate Law That Allows Sanusi Back

The court adjourned the case to 3 June for hearing of the Fundamental Rights application Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Defies Court On Emir Reinstatement, Says Sanusi Victimised By Ganduje

Mr Yusuf said Mr Lamido's dethronement in 2020 was not the wish of the Kano people Read more »

Nigeria: Where Are the Benefits of Increased FAAC Allocations in Our States?

Without prejudice to the efforts of a few of you, Mr Governors, a lot needs to be done to address the current hardship in the land. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Secured $20bn Investment to Revolutionise Agriculture, Economy - Shettima

Mr Shettima said that these investments include $14 billion from India and $250 million from the Netherlands, with commitments of $500 million each for lithium development in… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Court Order, Sanusi in Kano, to Receive Letter of Reinstatement

A title holder in Kano emirate, Aminu Dan'agundi, filed the suit to challenge the government's decision. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Has Killed 9,300 Bandits, Terrorists - Defence Minister

The minister said the terrorists were killed in the last one year while about 7,000 others were arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: NFVCB Clarifies Ban On Ritual, Smoking Scenes in Nollywood

"NFVCB aims to classify, not stifle creativity, ensuring appropriate ratings for content depicting tobacco or nicotine product". Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Elders Forum Cautions Kano Governor Over Scrapping of Emirates

The forum says the scrapping of the five emirates showed the struggles that traditional rulers face in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Restates Confidence in Air Peace Aftermath UK Complaint

The Nigerian minister assured the UK Civil Aviation Authority of the government's confidence in the safety of the operations of all Nigerian flag carriers. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC, Schlumberger Sign Agreement to Boost Upstream Operations

NNPC Ltd says the agreement with Schlumberger is part of strategic reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities in the nation's oil and gas industry. Read more »

Nigeria: How Lawmakers Accelerated, Passed Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem

The National Anthem bill was passed on Thursday after it scaled first second and third reading at the same sitting. Read more »

Nigeria: Enyimba Promote Olanrewaju, Replace Finidi As Head Coach

Enyimba released a statement saying they have confidence in Olanrewaju's abilities to lead the team to further success and achieve their goals Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Change Nigeria's National Anthem Passes Second Reading At Senate

The bill seeks to revert to the old anthem, which was adopted at independence in 1960. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits

"We will work with the industry to see how we achieve zero, completely smoke-free Nollywood." Read more »

Nigeria: Aviation Minister, Predecessor Clash Over Emirates' Return to Nigeria

The former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, said the Emirate's return to Nigeria is a reminder of the deepening lack of Nigeria's "national pride" in the world Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Ginger Farmers Count Losses As Disease Ravages Crop, Ruins Livelihood

Kaduna ginger farmers are struggling to get back on their feet after an infection devastated their crops last year Read more »

Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery

The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017. Read more »

South Africa: Jonathan Departs Nigeria for Election Observation Mission in South Africa

The seventh South African general elections since the end of apartheid in 1994 will be held on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: We've No Plan to Increase Tax Burden On Nigerians - VP Shettima

Mr Shettima said the federal government is targeting a boost in tax collection efficiency. Read more »

Nigeria: Be 'Realistic', Tinubu Can't Solve Country's Problems in One Year - Sanusi to Nigerians

Lamido Sanusi, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke at the Rivers State Economic & Investment Summit 2024 in Port Harcourt. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Probes Abandoned Federal Projects Across Nigeria

The Senate said billions of naira have been expended on the abandoned projects. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Review of Composition of Tertiary Institutions' Governing Councils

The directive, which is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, followed the controversy that trailed the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Kingmakers in Government House to Select New Emir

The kingmakers are expected to formalise the reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as the sole emir of Kano. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Signs Law Scraping Five Emirates to Reinstate Sanusi

The governor signed the bill at Government House on Thursday, the same day it was unanimously passed by the state lawmakers. Read more »