October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Temporary Removal of VAT On Diesel
The Nigerian government announced a temporary removal of VAT on diesel as part of the resolution reached during the meeting between the labour unions and the government delegation Read more »
Nigeria: 63rd Independence - Governor Grants Amnesty to 17 Inmates
The 17 inmates were released due to their good conduct based on the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Sends Delegation to Visit Vanguard Editor, Consoles Him Over Death of Wife, Mother
Mr Umoru lost his mother, Celestina Aboda and wife, Bridget Umoru, on 26 September and 27 September respectively. Read more »
Nigeria: What Shared a National Day Means for Nigeria-China Relations
I salute these two giants on their win-win national day celebrations. Read more »
Nigeria: EPL - Iwobi Suffers Derby Defeat With Fulham Against Chelsea
This is only the second victory for Chelsea this season in the Premier League, as they have now leapfrogged Fulham into the 11th position. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Stars Omeruo, Iwobi, Return for Double Friendly Against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique
Peseiro has made strategic selections, aiming to fine-tune his squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Read more »
Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Osimhen Restates Love for Naples and Neapolitans
Osimhen has chosen to state his love for Naples and Neapolitans despite the condescending TikTok video posted by SSC Napoli Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Refuse to Release Captives After Ransom Was Paid
A total of N17 million was paid in instalments but the victims are yet to be released. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye Wins BBNaija All-Stars
Illebaye beats Mercy to clinch the ultimate prize of the season, walking home with N120m. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Under Emefiele Was Den of Malfeasance - President Tinubu
Mr Tinubu in a broadcast to mark the country's 63rd Independence Anniversary said he has started the housecleaning and has appointed a new leadership for the bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Cash Transfer Programme for 15 Million Households, Other Plans
The Nigerian Senate in July approved Mr Tinubu's request for $800 million borrowing from the World Bank to scale up the National Safety Net Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: 'New Monetary Policy Regime Will Benefit All Nigerians, Not Just the Rich'
"Reform may be painful, but it is what greatness and the future require," President Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Reacts to Tinubu's Independence Day Broadcast
The PDP said Mr Tinubu's broadcast showed that the APC administration has no plans, capacity and competence to handle the crucial and urgent task of governance in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Planned Strike - What We Discussed With Labour Unions - Gbajabiamila
After a four-hour closed door meeting, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said that the president agreed to the new formula after an observation by the labour… Read more »
Nigeria: OVH Acquisition - NNPC Retail Workers Reveal Alleged Gaps in Reps Committee's Probe
The NNPC workers urged the House of Representatives committee probing the NNPC-OVH deal to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Beautiful Church Choir Dance to Celebrate Nigeria's Independence
The choir at the All Christian Gospel Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, wowed the congregants with a special performance to celebrate Nigeria's independence anniversary… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Gives Chicago University 48 Hours to Release Tinubu's Academic Records
The US court in Illinois ordered Chicago State University (CSU) to release the academic records to Atiku after dismissing Mr Tinubu's objection on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Husband Is Not a Magician' - Remi Tinubu
My husband is not a magician; he is going to work and I believe and hope that we will have peace in this country Read more »
Nigeria: Bedrooms, Back-Pockets and Beck-and-Call in Nigeria's Elections
The nadir was in 2007, when 1,282 offices, out of a total of 1,496, or 85.7% of elective offices contested, ended up in election petition tribunals, leading "The Economist" to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Demolishes 'Illegal' Structures in Computer Village
Markets across Lagos deemed to have contravened the state's environmental laws have been having a tough time since the beginning of the second administration of Governor Babajide… Read more »
Nigeria: Newborn Triplets, Mother Stranded At Kano Hospital Over Inability to Afford Care
Mr Magaji said he had six children before the birth of the triplets. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off Supermarkets, Restaurant, Others
The commercial buildings in Lekki were sealed off for flouting Lagos environmental laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Apple Music Names Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Asake Biggest Nigerian Artists of All Time
Apple highlights the feats of the five most prominent Nigerian artistes of all time. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Key Highlights of Tinubu's Independence Day Speech
While he acknowledged that his government's reforms were difficult and painful for Nigerians, he affirmed they were inevitable. Read more »
Nigeria: Rule of Law, Democracy Are Nigeria's Guiding Principles - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu spoke about Nigeria's democratic experience in his first Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary on Sunday. Read more »