September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Years After Surviving Boko Haram, Children Struggling With Trauma in IDP Camp
Millions of Nigerian children survived Boko Haram terror attacks which killed or displaced their parents and siblings but many of them continue to suffer from trauma many years… Read more »
Africa: Top Africa Climate Agency Names Osinbajo Its New Chairman
The agency's work is shifting the narrative from Africa being a victim to solution to climate change - Osinbajo Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hands Over Two Suspected Oil Thieves to NSCDC in Delta
The Nigerian government has been battling oil theft in the country's Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Sacks Heads of Agencies, Parastatals
The affected appointees are to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Agency's Boss Cancels Birthday Celebration, Gives Reason
Mr Komolafe, chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission(NUPRC), turned 60 on 26 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Gives Traders Two-Day Ultimatum to Vacate Rail Tracks
The governor says defaulting traders will have their items seized. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Suspected IPOB Hideouts in South-East
"The strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome and were deemed effective." Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Prioritises School Safety, As Agency Honours 24 Schools, Premium Times Journalist
The governor said the BOS award is a valuable addition to the multiple efforts of the state in ensuring safety in all the schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Another Market Over Environmental Infractions, Arrests Three
During the enforcement process, a KAI operative was stabbed, the agency said. Read more »
Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign $100 Million Defence Cooperation
"The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond." Read more »
Nigeria: State to Pay N395,000 Package to Corps Members
The package includes a one-time N50,000 medical allowance Read more »
Nigeria: Legislative Agenda - Rising Cost of Living, Insecurity, Other Issues Confronting 10th House of Reps
The 10th House of Representatives and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas are expected to unfold their legislative agenda as the lawmakers resume after their annual recess. Read more »
Nigeria: EFL - Iwobi Scores First Fulham Goal As Onyeka, Iheanacho Suffer Defeats
While the duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey progressed to the next round, Frank Onyeka for Brentford alongside his compatriots Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were all dumped… Read more »
Nigeria: Serie A - Osimhen Scores As Napoli Return to Winning Ways
With just a paltry two points from their last three Serie A matches, Napoli needed victory badly in Wednesday's outing. Read more »
Nigeria/Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - CAF Snubs Nigeria, Gives Hosting Right to Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania
CAF's decision many believe is a wakeup call to Nigeria that a lot still needs to be done in terms of the provision of top-notch sporting facilities and general infrastructure as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As Osimhen's Relationship With Napoli Turns Sour
Napoli's official TikTok account has become a source of controversy, facing widespread criticism for posting videos mocking Osimhen. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Unions Call for Indefinite Strike to Protest Rising Cost of Living
The labour unions said "the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation." Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Abducted University Students Were Moved to Dreaded Zamfara Forest'
The police said rescue operation is ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Cardoso As Nigeria's Central Bank Governor
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of four deputy governors of the bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Nine New Court of Appeal Justices
The nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal swell the rank of the judges of the court to 81. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not a Drug Lord, I Have No Hand in Mohbad's Death' - Naira Marley
"I am certain that the culprit behind the death has a vendetta against me and is fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them." Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad Was Brought in Dead - Lagos Hospital Breaks Silence
The hospital where famous singer, Mohbad, was allegedly taken to has set the record straight on his tragic demise. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Chicago State University Shouldn't Release My Academic Records to Atiku - Tinubu
Tinubu said Atiku's application for his Chicago State University records is not anything more than "opposition research on a political opponent". Read more »
Nigeria: How I Plan to Stop Naira's Helpless Slide - Cardoso
"Those that want to do business in Nigeria, they want to see that the coast is clear, and if they don't, they will continue to hold on to their money," Mr Cardoso said. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Lawmakers Vow to Continue Proceedings Against Deputy Governor Despite Court Order
The House says its decision is guided by the provisions of Section 188(2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Read more »