Nigeria: What Autopsy Report Says About Cause of Mohbad's Death - Pathologist

Mohbad died on 12 September 2023 at 27 years old. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks Tinubu to Convene National Dialogue On Local Govt Autonomy

The Senate said the dialogue should involve the governors, state legislators, local government officials, civil society organisations, community leaders and others. Read more »

Nigeria: State House Top Official Urges Staff to Imbibe Highest Ethical Standards

The permanent secretary said the staff of the State House must be well-informed about government policy formulation processes to counter misinformation and misrepresentation. Read more »

Nigeria: Golden Eaglets Stumble in Wafu B U17 Championship Opener

Abdulmuiz Oladimeji, Rapha Adams, and captain Simon Cletus all missed promising goal-scoring chances on Thursday Read more »

Nigeria: One Worshipper Killed, 24 Injured in Kano Mosque Bomb Explosion

The police say the 38-year-old suspect set off a petrol bomb in the mosque following a family dispute over inheritance. Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Projects, Policies Approved By Nigeria's FEC At Two-Day Meeting

The Federal Executive Council also approved the award of contract for the building of bus terminals and other transport facilities in the Federal Capital, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Why NECO Can't Migrate to Computer-Based Examinations for Now - Registrar

NECO Registrar cites the nature of the examinations the body conducts. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Gov Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught Against Bandits

A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the ongoing military onslaught as a necessary measure to disrupt the criminality of bandits… Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions in Niger As Speaker Halts Mass Wedding of Orphans After Minister's Intervention

Mr Sarkindaji announced his withdrawal from arrangements for the ceremony following the intervention of the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Subsidises Cost of 2024 Hajj With N90bn - Shettima

Mr Shettima said the government of Renewed Hope led by President Tinubu attaches immense importance to religious pilgrimage due to its role in transforming behavioural and social… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Suspension of 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy

So, I can tell you that the cybersecurity levy has been put on hold. It is being reviewed by the government Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Distract Our Transformation Plan for Electricity Sector - Power Minister Tells Labour

"My appeal again is that they should please not derail or distract our transformation plan for the industry," Mr Adelabu said Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes

EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Metering - Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m Loan Request

The $500 million loan is part of the $7.94 billion loan and €100 million which President Tinubu requested permission from the National Assembly to obtain last November. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Disburses $250,000 ACReSAL Loan to 10 Farming Communities

The ACReSAL project in the state entails the disbursement of $25,000 (about N37 million) each to Agufa, Hantsu, Gilima, Dabi, Gamsarka, Yandutse, Shafar, Safa Babba, and Gamafoi… Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Illegally Diverting LG Allocations - Deputy Senate President

The deputy senate president alleged that some of the state governors are frustrating local government autonomy because of their interests. Read more »

Nigeria: NUC Begs ASUU, Says Nigerian Govt Reconstituting Universities Governing Councils

Mr Maiyaki urged ASUU to trust the ability of the federal government and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, to deliver on reconstituting governing councils. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Funmilayo Ransome Kuti' Biopic Set for Nationwide Cinema Release

The film tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women's rights activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of N24bn As Reimbursement for Kebbi, Nasarawa Airports

President Tinubu said the federal government had taken over the control and ownership of the two airports, which necessitated reimbursement to the state governments. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Fleet - Reps Probe Breakdown of Aircraft, Summon NSA, Commandant

Lawmakers are divided on a proposal for the president and vice president to use commercial flights. Read more »

Nigeria: Abacha's Family Challenges Revocation of Abuja Land

The suit seeks to reclaim a developed piece of land in a choice area of Abuja that was revoked from the Abacha family by the FCT authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Lawmakers Defect to Labour Party in Abia

With the latest development, the LP has 11 members, while the PDP retains its majority position with 12 members. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Group in UK, Canuk, Using Seminars to Recruit New Members

Canuk was formed by the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom in 2005. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis Response

The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Read more »

Nigeria: Matric Board Releases More Results

Over 26,000 UTME results are still withheld and under investigation over possible examination misconduct. Read more »