October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Top Entertainment Stories Last Week
A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues 36 Governors Over Failure to Account for N72 Billion Subsidy Palliative
The federal government recently disbursed N2 billion out of the N5 billion palliative package to each state of the federation and the federal capital territory (FCT), to address… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian State Governor Appoints Over 300 Aides
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, in September, appointed 94 social media influencers as media aides. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC Meet Govt Delegation, May Suspend Strike
The meeting was held a few hours after President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 63rd Independence Anniversary. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Company Announces Reduction in Cement Price
The company said it would review the reduced prices further. Read more »
Nigeria: Attorney-General Speaks on Plea Bargain Deal With Ex-Central Bank Chief
The AGF addresses claims that he has signed a plea agreement with the former CBN chief, Mr Emefiele, who is facing corruption charges and ongoing investigations. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Felicitate Nigerians
Nigeria marks her 63rd Independence on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Endure the Hardship Caused By Petrol Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Urges Nigerians
"I wish today's difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Wage Increase for Junior Federal Workers
"For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional Twenty-Five Thousand naira per month," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: 3,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Abuja Ahead of Independence Day
The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployed officers and men to protect citizens alongside all national assets and infrastructure in the territory. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Needs to Re-Examine Its Relationship With the West - Ecowas Speaker
"While we are pushing for democracy, we (ECOWAS) should also begin to re-examine our relationship with the West, especially the relationship between French-speaking countries and… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Appreciates At Forex Markets
The naira strengthened marginally against the dollar at the official market to close at N755.27/$1 on Friday Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Groups Urge Govt to Implement Its Women Empowerment Policy
The group urged the president to consider the implementation of the policy as a national strategy to "unlock the potential" of Nigerian women and ensure national growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Inadequate Cardiovascular Checks Gives Rise to Hypertension, Stroke - Govt
Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that Cardiovascular Diseases are the foremost cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Read more »
Liberia: Weah Faces Boakai, Others Again As Liberians Prepare to Elect New President
Liberia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 10 October with 19 candidates challenging President George Weah, who is seeking reelection to a second six-year term. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Marley's Associate Detained Over Mohbad's Death
The Lagos police spokesperson announced the detention of Naira Marley's associate over Mohbad's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Grants N1.8 Trillion Tax Incentives in 2022
The government said it granted tax incentives to support businesses and enhance business and economic performance in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Slammed for Recording Mohbad's Casket
Nigerian actors Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh are at the forefront of the #JusticeforMohbad movement and are planning his funeral activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Prime Video's Mini-Series 'She Must Be Obeyed' Premieres in Lagos
Nollywood actors Patience Ozokwo, Mike Ezuronye, Dakore Akande-Egbuson, Toyin Abraham, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo, and Timini Egbuson were in attendance. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Militants Who Attended Secret Meetings With Nigerian 'Officials'
The meeting, which was held in Katsina State, was attended by seven notorious terror gang leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Summit - Igbos Can't Afford to Be Intolerant People, Soludo Warns
The governors in the South-east took turns to give their perspectives on the consequences of the escalating insecurity on the once strong and progressive economy of the region. Read more »
Nigeria: At Fasua's Birthday Colloquium, Nigerians Advocate National Strategy to Address Economic Crisis
The panellists said Nigeria's education and skill system must be relevant to markets, industries, and national development. Read more »
Nigeria: Protests At Works Ministry in Abuja As Umahi Locks Out Workers for Lateness
Some of the civil servants, who were heard chanting "Umahi Must Go," accused the minister of being insensitive to the hardship they face due to the removal of the fuel subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Thorough Investigation Into Attack On Police Officer in Abuja
Omeje Matthew, an inspector, was attacked by armed hoodlums at his residence in the Kabusa area of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Ashiru Rejects Kaduna Governorship Election Tribunal's Judgement
"Given the ruling of the Kaduna State election tribunal, it has become necessary to share with our supporters, the true position of the ruling," the PDP candidate Mr Ashiru said. Read more »