Nigeria: Yaba Hustlers - Lagos Market Where You Don't Need Shop, Goods to Become a Millionaire

In Yaba Market, hustlers are often relentless, as they earn their livelihood by convincing a shopper to go with them into a shop and make a purchase. Read more »

Nigeria: Chrisland - Mother Denies Knowledge of Late Student's Chats About Fainting

The 12-year-old student of Chrisland Schools was allegedly electrocuted on 9 February 2023, during the school's inter-house sports at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Govt Orders Refund of Excess WAEC/NECO 'Handling' Charges

The Benue State Government directed all the schools to adhere strictly to the approved handling charges of N5000 per student. Read more »

Africa: Gates Foundation Wants Global Philanthropists to Give More

The foundation's CEO suggests that with a little more than $7 billion, philanthropists could get vaccines to 300 million people. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Speaks On Report of Alleged Under-Dosed Paracetamol

"The publication is fake and I'm speaking from the perspective of a professor," the NAFFAC boss said. Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Urges Leaders to Root Out Terrorism in Africa

The UN Chief Mr Guterres says, in just a matter of years, Africa has become the "global epicentre of terrorism". Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles At Afcon - Why Is Osimhen Not Scoring As Wingers Continue to Frustrate

The Eagles have created 12 big scoring chances but have scored only twice, a situation they have to correct when they face Cameroon on Saturday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Indomitable Lions Arrive in Abidjan for Round of 16 Clash With Super Eagles

Five-time African champions, Cameroon, arrived in Abidjan on Thursday to reignite the historic rivalry with three-time champions, Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Police to Arrest Nigerians Featured in Online LGBTQ Video Challenge

The police said the actions of the people were unnatural and punishable under the Nigerian law Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Asks Tinubu to Explain NNPC's $3.3bn Repayment Loan Deal

NNPCL had on 16 August 2023 said it would secure a $3.3 billion loan to give support to the Naira and stabilise the foreign exchange market Read more »

Nigeria: I Can't Be Intimidated Out of Edo Governorship Election - Shaibu

Governor Godwin Obaseki prefers another aspirant, not Mr Shaibu, to succeed him. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau - Police Arrest Suspects in Bokkos, Mangu Deadly Attacks

Nine of the suspects were arrested in connection to the Mangu violence, while eight were arrested in connection to the Bokkos and Barikin Ladi attacks Read more »

Nigeria: Obiano's Arraignment Is Blessing in Disguise, Says Ex-Governor's Publicist

The EFCC, on Wednesday, charged the former governor of Anambra with stealing over N4 billion from the state's security vote account. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Sets Date for Groundbreaking of 4th Mainland Bridge

To cushion the effect of the harsh economy on people, Mr Sanwo-Olu revealed that about N50 billion has been budgeted for distribution to support vulnerable residents and take them… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Four, Abduct Several Others in Fresh Attacks in Zamfara

Several domestic animals were also rustled by the terrorists. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Deploys Special Forces for Targeted Operations - DHQ

DHQ said the deployment is part of renewed response to tackle the menace of insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats. Read more »

Nigeria: UN Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Education As Foundation for Peace

UNESCO said it has set a new standard instrument on education for lasting peace, where education offers multiple opportunities to address issues of hate speech. Read more »

Nigeria: Mutfwang Condemns Security Breach in Plateau, Calls for Calm

Mr Mutfwang decried recent killings and destruction of property in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Rivers Governor, Fubara's Election

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the APC to affirm the Rivers State Governor Fubara's election. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Agba Kefas' Election As Taraba Governor

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and its governorship candidate to challenge Governor Kefas' election as Taraba State governor. Read more »

Africa: ICJ to Rule On South Africa's Request to Stop Israeli Attacks On Gaza

South Africa wants the ICJ, as a matter of extreme urgency, to ask Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Election of Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor

The Supreme Court affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor after dismissing the appeal filed by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar. Read more »

Nigeria: Ndume Faults Plan to Relocate CBN Departments, Faan Headquarters to Lagos

"This is one of the mistakes and I'm sure Mr President will reverse it because it doesn't work. You can't have two capitals," Mr Ndume said. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio's Habitual Lateness Delays Senate Plenaries, Disrupts Legislative Schedules

Mr Akpabio's habit of lateness to official functions dates back to when he served as governor of Akwa Ibom between 2007 to 2015 and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Speak On Explosion in Abuja, Allay Fears of Bomb Blast

The police said it was an explosion caused by an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat. Read more »