May 17
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Orders Binance Official to Remain in Detention Throughout Trial
The court's decision came about two months after the Binance official's colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody in Abuja in March. Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Releases 'Spiderman' Single in Aftermath of Arrest
"I'm Spiderman; why are they beefing my glory; they're watching me like a movie." Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Announces Flight Resumption in Nigeria
Emirates says the resumption of daily flights will further bolster trade by Nigerian and Emirati businesses. Read more »
Ghana: Guinness World Records - One-Year-Old Is World's Youngest Male Artist
The previous record holder was Dante Lamb, an American, who earned the title at age three in 2003. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Move to Stop Electricity Tariff Hike
The Senate suspended consideration of the report of its committee on power. Read more »
Nigeria: Convicted Notorious Kidnapper, Evans, Opts for Plea Bargain in Another Trial
Evans has been previously sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Date to Open Student Loan Portal
This is coming eight months after the programme failed to kick off in September 2023 earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Offset N130 Billion Debt to Gas Companies
Mr Adelabu said in February that the indebtedness of the country's power sector to electricity generating companies (GenCos) and gas companies (GasCos) had risen to over N3… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Protect Endangered Species Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look into financial matters and conduct operations guided… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As Rainstorm Destroys Iconic Amphitheatre, Students Injured
Mr Olarewaju said the university management has promptly taken the injured students to the hospital for care. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes North-West Development Commission Bill
The Senate said the commission would repair the damaged infrastructure and stimulate the development of the seven states in the North-west zone. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 11 in Kano Mosque Explosion
The police say 11 people have died in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: My Monthly Pay Can't Fund Conference Trip to Benin Republic - Nigerian Professor Laments
Mr Albert said he became a professor, the highest cadre in the academic world, almost 20 years ago but he still struggles to meet his needs and that of his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Teams Up With Titom, Yuppe, Sne for 'Tshwala Bam' Remix
The track was released on Wednesday Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - Confusion Over APC's Reported Suspension of Jimoh Ibrahim
Chairman of APC in Igbotako Ward II, Adetokunbo Omotola, spoke on the reported suspension of Mr Ibrahim. Read more »
Nigeria: Giaba, EFCC, Governor, Others Speak On Tackling Terrorism Financing, Violent Conflicts
Speakers at a 'Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Finacing and Violent Extremism' called for collective measures to combat terrorism financing, extremism… Read more »
Nigeria: Kukah Visits Tinubu, Says Nigerians in Various Levels of Pain
Mr Kukah said he visited President Tinubu to remind him of the invitation to a conference on national cohesion organised by the Kukah Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Approves 14 New IMTOs to Boost Remittances
The approval aims to strengthen the flow of foreign currency into the country through official channels. Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Released On Bail
Portable was arrested on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Enugu Community Where Residents Rely On Polluted River, Deplorable Phc
For residents of Umuenwene Iji Nike, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mmiri Ihe Ọjọọ river is both a blessing and a curse. Read more »