November 01, 2023
Nigeria: FCTA Introduces e-Booking, Ticketing of Vehicles in Abuja
The director explained that the system would allow offenders to appeal or protest unsatisfactory bookings to ensure justice and address discrepancies. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Coroner Inquest, DNA Saga, Other Updates 50 Days After Late Singer's Death
Fifty days have elapsed since Mohbad's shocking death and during this time, a series of significant developments and events have transpired. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - 'It's Father and Son Problem,' Fubara Speaks On Rift With Wike
Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis when the state lawmakers initiated an impeachment against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As Tinubu Bans Son, Others From Attending FEC Meeting
"Last week I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council, including... I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind... That is not acceptable,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Explain Why Operatives Fired Teargas, Water Cannons At Rivers Governor
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, apparently because of the attack on him, said security in Rivers State was compromised. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Governor Requests Suspension of His Monthly Pension, Allowances
Mr Dankwambo said since he departed from office in 2019, he has not collected any welfare package such as medical, furniture, transportation, or any other benefits typically… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Make Nigeria G-20 Economy By 2031 - Minister
"The commitment to developing the steel sector remains unwavering, with a focus on job creation, attracting investments, and contributing significantly to Nigeria's Gross Domestic… Read more »
Nigeria: UniUyo's Communication Arts Alumni Holds Inaugural Reunion
The Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission, Omoniyi Ibietan, will present a keynote paper at the event. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Re-Issues Arrest Threat Against Emefiele
The court gave Mr Emefiele until 25 January to appear to explain the circumstances surrounding a $35 million Paris Club judgement debt. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Social Media Posts About Arrest of Bandits in Sokoto
The Sokoto State police command says the news of the arrest of the bandits quickly spread, reaching far corners of the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: 7,000 Pharmacists Emigrate From Nigeria in Two Years
President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Cyril Usifoh, says the 7,000 pharmacists left Nigeria in search of better practice environment abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Students Rescued From Bandits in Zamfara Receive Money From Govt - Official
A Zamfara State commissioner says the students received the money from the federal government through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Read more »
Nigeria: Insurgency Recovery - Borno, Adamawa, Yobe Revive Primary Healthcare Centres
The over-a-decade-old insurgency has seriously affected the health sector in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, with many health centres destroyed in the three states. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Arrested, Tortured By Police, Spent Four Years in Prison
"We will look into it," says the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Were Tricked Into Prostitution - Women Rescued By Anambra Govt
Two of the rescued women are underage girls, according to a government official. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns 2020 Election Cases Against Uzodinma Till December
The PDP and the APP commenced the case three years ago to have the Supreme Court nullify Mr Uzodinma's APC candidacy in the Imo State 2019 governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick Sues Davido, Obtains Interim Order Against Musician
The lawsuits followed altercations between Davido and Mr Pinnick in October after the musician failed to show up for an event he was paid to perform. Read more »
Africa: Olympic Qualifier - Super Falcons Ready to Face Africa's Best Teams - - Coach
The Super Falcons, nine-time African champions, will next meet the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the race after easing past Ethiopia with a 5-0 aggregate win. Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Congratulates Natasha After Court Sacks APC Senator
"I accept the decision of the appeal court and I use this opportunity to congratulate my sister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the senator of the Kogi Central Senatorial District." Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Agencies Deny Agreeing to Release Confidential Information On Tinubu
The US agencies said in their filing that contrary to the plaintiff's assumption, they had not agreed to release confidential documents on Mr Tinubu by the end of October. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Plans Huge Spend on Cars
Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Allow 'Criminal Adventurers' Sabotage Nigerian Economy - Tinubu
"A new sheriff is in town and the status quo shall no longer be the same," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Terrorising Northwest Communities - Official
Kebbi in north-west Nigeria is one of the states affected by terrorism, locally called banditry. Read more »
Nigeria: Policeman Who Allegedly Robbed Skit Maker Was Dismissed in April - - Lagos Police
In a viral video on Tuesday, the skit maker alleged that she was robbed by individuals impersonating police officers on 20 October. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors Meet, Say Supreme Court Judgement Ends Litigations On Presidential Poll
The governors also welcomed the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers crisis. Read more »