May 21
Nigeria: Kebbi Hisbah Arrests Man, Woman for Engaging in 'Immoral Acts'
"On May 20, the Kebbi Hisbah Board apprehended a young man and a young woman at Filin Idi Area, Birnin Kebbi, over alleged immoral acts contrary to Islamic teachings..." Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Targets Tier-1 Status As Profit Jumps to N221.9bn in 2025
On dividend policy, the Wema Bank chief said the institution remained committed to rewarding shareholders. Read more »
Nigeria: Iei Launches N17.5bn Public Offer After Signing Ceremony
International Energy Insurance Plc has launched a N17.5 billion public offer aimed at strengthening its capital base and expanding its underwriting capacity. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Primaries - Ex-Nphcda Chief Faisal Shuaibu Clinches Senatorial Ticket
"We are confident that APC is on ground and will win all our elections come 2027," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Gunners for Life' - Kwam 1 Celebrates Arsenal's Epl Victory With New Song
The special anthem praises Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke and Ethan Nwaneri for their contributions to the club's historic season. Read more »
Nigeria: Natasha Secures PDP Senatorial Ticket, Set for Showdown With Yahaya Bello
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the PDP candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 election, setting the stage for a major contest against… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Officer Who Vowed to Kill Anyone Filming Him
"The officer has been subjected to a drug test to aid the Command in establishing all surrounding circumstances and ensuring a thorough and transparent process," the police said. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Exclusive - Parents Seek Return of Abducted Borno Children As Questions Trail Zulum's Support Package
Governor Zulum had on Tuesday visited Uba to sympathise with families affected by the abduction in Mussa, and assure residents that the federal and state governments, alongside… Read more »
Africa: Falana Petitions African Commission Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132… Read more »
Nigeria: Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils Continues
Defence spokesperson Michael Onoja in a statement on Wednesday, said the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, "extends his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims,… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside the Informant Networks Undermining Nigeria's Anti-Banditry Campaign
In Nigeria's war against banditry, the most dangerous weapon is not always in the hands of those pulling the trigger. It is in the hands of those who pass the information. These… Read more »
Ghana: African Championships - Favour Ashe Opens Up On 'Ordeal' in Ghana
Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men's 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay Read more »
Nigeria: Lecturers At University of Cross River Begin Indefinite Strike
According to the union, the "total and indefinite" strike is due to the failure to implement the new salary structure and other welfare benefits of the academic staff. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Threat - NEMA Launches Response Campaign in Rivers
NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise during a stakeholders' engagement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Announces Additional Health Screening Measures, Enhanced Ebola Surveillance At Nigerian Airports
The authority says additional health surveillance and screening measures have been activated across international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central… Read more »
Nigeria: Labourers Injured As Section of Zaria Central Mosque Collapses
The mosque is currently undergoing reconstruction. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries
Mr Fubara promised to support whoever emerges the party governorship flag bearer Read more »
Nigeria: Advocacy Group Urges Govt to Establish Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Facility
The group urged the government to set up a rehabilitation facility for victims of spinal cord injuries. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers 'Largest' Meth Lab in Nigeria, Arrests Three Mexicans, Nigerians
The operation, carried out by operatives of its Special Operations Unit (SOU), led to the discovery of an industrial-scale methamphetamine production facility hidden inside a… Read more »
Nigeria: Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child
The couple married at a private civil ceremony in February 2024. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - WHO Raises Concern Over Response Gaps As DR Congo, Uganda Record 528 Suspected Cases, 132 Deaths
The agency said insecurity, population movement and operational constraints were complicating surveillance and contact tracing efforts, particularly in eastern DRC, where most… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Counterfeit, Expired Products Worth N1.8bn in Abuja
Ms Adeyeye advised Nigerians to buy medicines and regulated products only from approved distribution channels and ensure they collect receipts for proper traceability and reporting… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola - NCDC Says Nigeria Has No Confirmed Case, Warns Against Misinformation
The NCDC also clarified that Ebola and Hantavirus are different diseases with distinct modes of transmission. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Extradited to U.S. for Romance Fraud, Money Laundering
Mr Ugberaese is accused of using online romance scams to deceive victims into sending money under false pretences. Read more »
