November 07, 2023
Nigeria: How I Won 2023 Maltina Teacher Award After Five Failed Attempts - Teacher
Ms Adefemi received a total cash prize of N6.5 million and is also entitled to an all-expense paid capacity development training in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Govt Confirms Fatalities in Fire Incident At Its Nigerian Embassy
"An investigation will be carried out, but at this point everything points to an accident rather than a deliberate act," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints National Coordinator for Presidential Healthcare Initiative
President Tinubu said he expects the new appointee to bring to bear his vast experience and academic qualifications in the effective execution of the essential national assignment. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Samsung Office in Abuja, Official Speaks
The fire, which started at the building house Samsung office in Abuja, continued to rage for over six hours, from 7:38 p.m. on Monday (6 November) until 01:37 a.m. on Tuesday (7… Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza - Nigeria's Senate Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine War
The lawmakers also called on the Nigerian government to collaborate with other countries to ensure that there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill Five, Abduct Several
The attack came 23 hours after 14 people were killed in a neighbouring community. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Student Found Dead in Her Apartment
The police say they are investigating the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi of Onitsha's Personal Art Collections Featured in New Book 'A King's Passion'
The book underscores the Obi of Onitsha as having one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of African art. Read more »
Nigeria: Mcarthur Foundation, Unodc, ICPC, Others to Headline Conference On Ending Corruption in Nigeria
The conference will be a unifying platform in which participants will be leveraging strategic insights from experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders from the public, private and… Read more »
Nigeria: Apprehension As Residents Brace for Kogi's Three-Horse Governorship Election
Eighteen candidates, including a woman, are on the ballot for Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa 2023 - INEC Restores Slyva's Name On Candidates' List
With the second amendment list restoring the name of Timipre Sylva on the list, the number of candidates for the Bayelsa State governorship election has become 16. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Cases Are Not Won On Public Opinion but On Evidence, Law - APC Replies Obi
"Mr Obi, it cannot always be about you. It must always be about our country. Cases are not won on public opinion, they are won on evidence and the law. You failed on both counts,"… Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - What Peter Obi Said About Supreme Court Judgement On Presidential Election
The Supreme Court, on 26 October, dismissed Mr Obi's appeal challenging the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court on the victory of the APC candidate in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks Appeal Court to Review Judgement Sacking Senate Minority Whip
The court sacked the minority whip from the Senate and declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the Abia central district election in February. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Election of Orji Kalu As Abia Senator
The court agreed with the judgement of the tribunal and dismissed the appeals filed by Mao Ohuabunwa of the PDP and Nnamdi Orji of LP for lacking merit. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Govt Delegation, TeTFund Meet to Deepen Transnational Education
The UK delegation said a series of meetings to discuss guidelines on transnational education will be finalised and launched at the end of November. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Reacts After Being Dethroned As Record-Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon
Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda. Read more »
November 06, 2023
West Africa: Violent Extremism Growing in Scope, Impact in West Africa - UNDP
"It was estimated that between 2009 and 2023, Nigeria had suffered no less than 35,000 causalities..." Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Travel Advisory Caused Panic, Adverse Effects On Economy - Nigerian Govt
The federal government said the government had consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Orders Anti-Graft Agency to Release or Produce Emefiele
The court issued the order on Friday after hearing an ex parte motion, which Mr Emefile filed as part of his broader fundamental rights enforcement suit. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attack Katsina Residents During Religious Celebration
Some of the victims were taken to the State Orthopaedic Hospital for emergency treatment. Read more »
Africa: Travel, Tourism in Africa Could Boost Continent's Economy By $168 Billion - Report
The African sector is expected to grow 6.5 per cent per year over the next decade; travel & tourism could contribute $350 billion to the regional economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Amputate Veteran Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu's Leg
Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu's worst fears have come to pass. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Referee Selected for CAF Women's Champions League
The referee has been at a few international competitions which include, the WAFU Women Champion's League and the Aisha Buhari Tournament, among others. Read more »
Nigeria: Train-7 Project Hits 52 Percent, Employs 8,300 Persons
These facts emerged on Friday as the Management of the Nigeria LNG Limited led by the Managing Director, Dr Philip Mshelbila held an engagement session with the Executive Secretary… Read more »