Nigeria: Two More Nigerian Relay Teams Secure Olympic Qualification

Only the 4x400m women's team, hampered by visa glitches and injuries, is yet to secure their place at the Olympics. Read more »

Nigeria: NTTF Picks Aruna, Edem, Others for African Cup, Olympic Qualifiers

As the Olympic qualification tournament commences on May 16 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Aruna will be striving for his fourth Olympic Games ticket Read more »

Nigeria: Information Minister Speaks On Harassment, Detention of Journalists, Says Issues Are Being Resolved

The minister said the Tinubu administration is determined to ensure that the work of journalists "will continue unhindered and interrupted". Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Speak On Detained Journalist, Relocate Him

Mr Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been held incommunicado at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos… Read more »

Nigeria: In Nigeria, Judicial Appointments Have Become Network Corruption

This is also a clear violation of Rule 11(iv) of the Code of Conduct for judicial officers in Nigeria, which requires that "in the exercise of his administrative duties, a judicial… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano, Jigawa Farmers, Motorists Count Losses Amidst Fuel Scarcity

Black marketers sell a four-litre gallon of fuel at N6,000 or higher, depending on demand and location. Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Loans By States, Abuja

In the suit, SERAP is arguing that "It is in the public interest to grant the reliefs sought. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job

Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Christianity Practised in Nigeria Is Scam - Pastor Sign Fireman

Fireman addressed the past controversy that nearly derailed his ministry, the source of his acclaimed miraculous powers, and engaged in various other pertinent topics. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Nigerian Teams Qualify for Olympic Games Relays

The Mixed Relay team finished behind the USA, who set a Championship Record of 3:11.52. Read more »

Nigeria: Long Trail of Exiting Companies Threatens Nigerian Exchange's Drive to Grow Listings

MTN Nigeria's public shares sale, held in December 2021, remains the only IPO to be recorded by the NGX in the past five years. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Adopt State Police - - Governor

There have been renewed calls from various quarters to create state government-controlled police in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria UP N982 in March - NBS

The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month Read more »

Nigeria: 'Don't Rush Abroad' - Ex-Seattle Sounders Striker Advises Nigerian Players

Josiah Emmanuel has called on players plying their trade in the domestic leagues in Nigeria to be grounded and spend some time in the country before thinking of going abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis - WHO Inaugurates Vaccination in Niger After Scores Died

The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against the meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing

About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: West African Journalists Decry Govts' Neglect of Environmental Crises

West African journalists decried growing environmental crises in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale

"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Receives 268 Cases of Alleged Rights Violations in 4 Months in Kaduna

NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance Read more »

Nigeria: Cyber Politics - Exploring Nexus Between Political Conversations and Election Outcomes

Omoniyi Ibietan's book speaks to the reality of how the demographics of voting is now in favour of digital natives. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.

Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »

Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos

The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC

"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes

The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate

Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »