October 05, 2023
Nigeria: CSU Papers - Atiku Asks Obi, Kwankwaso to Join in Suit Against Tinubu
"Let me call on Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso to join me in this campaign for morality in our government," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Biden Appointed Nigerian Americans, Others to Advisory Council
US soft power aims to enhance relations with Africans and people of African descent who live in America, says Judd Devermont, special assistant to President Biden for African… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Singer Primeboy Turns Self in
Primeboy, a budding singer and Mohbad's childhood friend, was declared wanted on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Nigerian Govt, Africa Finance Corporation Partner to Gather Data, Process Minerals
Mr Alake explained that every effort being made through policies and programmes to make Nigeria a destination for solid minerals development will be futile if the nation doesn't… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Predicts Nigeria's GDP to Grow By 2.9% in 2023
The World Bank made the forecast about Nigeria's economy in its latest edition of Africa's Pulse report published on its website on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Rescue of Abducted Corps Members, University Students, Summons Service Chiefs
The Senate urged the Nigerian military and other security agencies in the country to conduct special operations to dislodge bandits in the North-west and other parts of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Natural Resource Investment - Nigerian Govt Set to Partner CJID, Others to Hold Second Summit
The forum, the organisers added, is expected to address measures to mitigate the challenges of energy transition and provide a low-emission development trajectory. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Fixes Date for Judgement On Nigerian Govt's Appeal Against Nnamdi Kanu's Release
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, heard the appeal filed against the release of Mr Kanu, leader of IPOB, who has been in SSS custody since June 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Megaletrics Suspends Operations in Beat 97.9fm, Naija 102.7fm in Ibadan
The leading broadcasting company in Nigeria announced the closure of two of its radio stations on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: World Teachers Day - Group Calls for Enhanced Minimum Wage for Nigerian Teachers
The organisation also called for the provision of decent classrooms, libraries, laboratories and other functional facilities that ease the job of teachers. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Premium Times' Journalist, 27 Others Win Fellowship
EJN said 600 applications were received from climate journalists around the world for the CCMP 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Is Doing to Fulfil Climate Pledges - Climate Council Chief
"Only three countries have climate change specific legislation in Africa of which Nigeria is one." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Lays Out Revival Plan for Ajaokuta Steel
The Nigerian government says the resuscitation of the Ajaokuta Steel company is crucial to President Bola Tinubu's agenda of job creation, diversification of the economy and… Read more »
Nigeria: Teachers Will Get Due Reward Under My Watch - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu orders revision of guidelines to prioritise IT, AI, others as teaching technologies. Read more »
Nigeria: Chicago Varsity Certified Deposition Speaks On Tinubu's Graduation, Identity, Certificate
The release of Mr Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) records to Atiku Abubakar, since Monday, has inflamed controversies concerning Mr Tinubu's identity and education at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Women Football League Set for Annual General Assembly in Lagos
This year's AGA revolves around the theme of "Women's Football Rising." Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Woman Jailed for Trafficking 12 Girls Abroad for Sexual Exploitation
The judge also imposed a fine of N24 million on the 62-year-old convict. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Two Others
The judge also ordered that the suspects be granted access to medicals and lawyers of their choice. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Suspected Militants Abduct University Students
The five students were abducted few weeks after the abduction of over 20 other students in Gusau. Read more »
Nigeria: Postpartum Depression in Nigerian Mothers Complicated by Stigma
PPD is a common yet often overlooked complication of childbirth, affecting 10-15 per cent of new mothers. Read more »
Nigeria: Pollution - Reps to Probe Oil Companies for Alleged Violation of PIA
The lawmakers noted that many oil wells in oil-producing communities are depleted and are no longer commercially viable, resulting in the sale of old upstream assets by… Read more »
Nigeria: 70-Year-Old Host Curses Party Guests for Not Buying 'Aso-Ebi'
"Anyone that did not buy my clothes, I am speaking from a place of anger. If you eat the food, it will choke you. If you don't go out, I'll help you out myself. Don't provoke me." Read more »
Nigeria: Singer Primeboy Wanted Over Mohbad's Death, N1 Million Bounty Placed
Primeboy earlier debunked allegations that suggested he killed his friend. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We Thought You Were Militants', SSS Operatives Allegedly Assault Man
The SSS says it is investigating the incident. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa - Report
"R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent." Read more »