May 20
Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victims in Abuja
The police said the kidnap attempt was foiled and victims rescued following an immediate and strategic response to a distress call on the attack by unknown gunmen. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Receives Essential Drugs for Nigerian Pilgrims
The drugs are intended to cater to the various health needs of the pilgrims, providing them with immediate and effective medical care as needed. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Members of CAN Women Wing Die in Taraba Road Accident
The women were returning home from a conference of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) Read more »
Nigeria: Making Government Work for the People
Every government reform policy, no matter how well-intentioned, comes with a measure of pain and demands for sacrifice over a gestation period; this is the situation Nigeria is… Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Army Rescues 386 Civilians From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction
Some of those rescued said they were in captivity in Sambisa Forest for 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Builds Shelter for Nigerians Deported From UK
Some Nigerians deported from the UK end up homeless on their return home. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over $22,000 Recovered From Convicted Internet Fraudster to FBI
The EFCC announced this in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that the sum was recovered from Hakeem Olanrewaju, a convicted internet fraudster. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Lead Developer for Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone
The president also approved the establishment of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - Remembering Late Sam Loco, His Music Career
Beyond his celebrated acting career, Sam Loco was a man of many talents. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Insurance - Minister Condemns Announcement of New Hmo for Civil Servants
The ministry's permanent secretary, Ibrahim Kana, said President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of a new HMO. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom
The police have confirmed the abduction. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria's Climate Policies
President Tinubu also gives spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale another appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Others Injured in Boundary Dispute Between Ekiti, Kwara Communities
Ekiti State Deputy Surveyor -General Rufus Gbadura said the land under dispute bore the pillars that demarcated the boundary between the Western region and the Northern province,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Lawmaker Defects to APC
The ranks of the opposition has been depleting steadily in Ebonyi State with mass defection to the APC. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDMB CEO, Ogbe Bags Fellowship of Engineering Society
The investiture was performed by the President/Chair-in-Council of the NSE, Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE at a ceremony in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'm Not a Football Club Fan, By Yusuf Bangura
If you want to just enjoy football, and remain rational within the boundaries of the game, stay away from fandom. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu, Call Minister of Works to Order On Coastal Highway Demolitions, By Jiti Ogunye
Our clients place a high hope in the governance era of renewed hope and are confident that Your Excellency will grant their plea. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Want Nigerian Govt to 'Regulate' NGOs - Lawmaker
"It is the right of the government to know the source of their (NGOs) funding to operate in its country," the lawmaker says, as part of the reasons for his bill. Read more »
Nigeria: Usyk Defeats Fury to Emerge Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Both fighters entered the ring with undefeated records, and Fury initially appeared to have the upper hand. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Athletes Shine At Adidas Atlanta City Games
Favour Ofili of Nigeria was one of those who stole the show at the Adidas Atlanta City Games at the weekend. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Protest Dismissal of Lasu Lecturers, Call for Reinstatement
During Saturday's protest, the residents said they were unhappy about the dismissal and called on Mr Sanwo-Olu to intervene and reinstate Mr Dansu and the other officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Begins Compensation of 151 Claimants Affected By Urban Renewal Project
Ekiti State government acquired the area around the swampy Atikankan slum neighbourhood of Ado Ekiti as part of efforts to give the Central Business District a facelift. Read more »
Nigeria: Centre Trains 100 Mid-Career Journalists in Abuja
The participants were drawn from media organisations across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nigeria's Flamingos Thrash Burkina Faso 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Match
Victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win and a place in the final round against the winner of the Senegal/Liberia fixture. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Challenges Take Toll On Football Viewing Centres As Patronage Shrinks
Viewing centres bridged a gap for many football fans, allowing them to watch their favourite stars play for European clubs Read more »