Nigeria: Anambra Re-Run - 94-Year-Old Votes, Speaks On Electoral Process

The 94-year-old reaffirmed his support for the electoral process after voting in Nnewi, Anambra State during the re-run election on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Re-Run - INEC Rec Advises Political Parties to Accept Results

The INEC REC gave the advice during the re-run at Yauri in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba By-Election - APC Candidate Decries Voter Apathy, Gives Reason

The APC candidate gives reason for voter apathy experienced during the re-run election in Taraba State on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Explosion - Uzodinma Orders Security Agencies to End Illegal Oil Bunkering in Imo

Five vandals were killed during a pipeline explosion on Tuesday in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - Court Judgment Nullifying Uniuyo's Termination of Inih Ebong's Appointment As Lecturer

The lecturer, for over two decades, has been involved in a legal battle against the University of Uyo for the unlawful termination of his teaching appointment in 2002. Read more »

Nigeria: No Plans to Convert $30bn Domiciliary Deposits to Naira - CBN

Describing these allegations as completely false, the CBN asserts that the intention behind such reports is to instigate panic within the foreign exchange market Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Casts Vote, Assures End to Insecurity

Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Mr Gbajabiamila assured that President Tinubu remains committed to solving the lingering issue of insecurity in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Album Review - Timi Dakolo's 'The Chorus Leader' Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary

Timi Dakolo's recent offering, The Chorus Leader, is his third album in 13 years. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Re-Run - I'm Confident of Victory - PDP Candidate

The PDP candidate spoke after voting at the Edo Ward 1, Polling Unit 12, said this in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Begins Prosecution of Lawyer for Alleged Abuse of House Help

The lawyer was said to have used a broken bottle, knife and electric iron to "brutalise" the child. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Increases Hajj Fare Amidst Naira Crash

The commission initially announced N4.5 million as the fare for the 2024 Hajj but the fee has now been increased to N4.6 million for northern pilgrims and N4.8 million for pilgrims… Read more »

Nigeria: Cfao, Sanofi Expand Collaboration for Drug Distribution in Nigeria

In 2023, at least five multinationals ceased operations in Nigeria, including the British multinational drugmaker and biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK). Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Bye-Election - Sdp Candidate Stepped Down Voluntarily - Can

CAN says Mr Jabayang voluntarily stepped down a few hours to the alection after meeting with Governor Agbo Kefas. Read more »

North Africa: North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d'Ivoire's Afcon 2023

Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable Read more »

Sierra Leone: US, Sierra Leone Envoys Champion 'Incredibly Productive' Bilateral Ties

Sierra Leone's Ambassador and the U.S Ambassador to the United Nations spotlight meaningful meetings and an enduring partnership following during diplomatic visit. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - How Demand for Charcoal Depletes Forests in Nigerian State

Niger State lost 76 hectares of tree cover, equivalent to 324 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, in 2022, according to Global Forest Watch, a forest-tracking platform. In… Read more »

Nigeria: Facing Fx Crisis, Nigeria's Central Bank Lifts Exchange Rate Restrictions for Imtos

IMTOs are hereby allowed to quote exchange rates for naira payout to beneficiaries based on the prevailing market rates at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on a willing seller,… Read more »

Nigeria: After 10-Year Closure Over Boundary Dispute, Oyo Govt Orders Re-Opening of 23 Schools

According to the deputy governor, the state's Ministry of Education will oversee the schools after reopening, adding that the Ministry will do whatever is required to put the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Set to Launch Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations

"I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project, covering Agbado to Otto, is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Women Eat More Dog Meat Than Men - Wildlife Expert

He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Decry Arrest of 30 Women Protesting Jusgement On Nasarawa Governorship Poll

The police in Nasarawa State, on 20 January arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: Pipeline Explosion Kills Five Vandals in Imo - Police

"They went for their normal pipeline vandalism when the incident occurred," the police in Imo said. Read more »

Nigeria: N7 Billion Proceeds of Money Laundering Traced to Religious Body - EFCC Chair

The EFCC chair explained the obstacles the commission faces in investigating the proceeds of money laundering traced to the unnamed religious body. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Enhance Conducive Business Environment At Lekki Free Zone - Shettima

Mr Shettima said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Make Unity, Inclusivity, Bridge Building Your Priority, Shettima Tells Arewa Broadcasters

VP Shettima identified poverty, insecurity and inclusivity as the major concerns demanding attention in the country. Read more »