Nigeria: UN Asks Nigeria to End Death Penalty, Rights Violations

The calls on Nigeria to abolish the death penalty were made on Tuesday at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nigeria in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, On African Tour

Mr Blinken begins his fourth African trip this week, with visits to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Analysis - Blinken's Visits and U.S.'s Crucial Role in Angola, DRC

To bolster alliances and nurture stability, Secretary Blinken's Angola visit aims to chart a course for a US-DRC diplomatic renaissance. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Chevron Executives, Hails Company's Ongoing $1.4bn Drilling Project With NNPC

President Tinubu said the federal government's interventions in the oil and gas sector will safeguard and enhance the value of investments. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Restrain Fubara From Presenting Fresh Budget

A lawyer to one of the claimants expressed disappointment with the judge's decision. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Judges Who Have Been Holding Online Court Proceedings for Two Years Protest

Lawyers have protested against the practice. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Rehabilitate Rescued Abuja Kidnapped Victims - Minister

"The ministry will closely monitor their recovery and will be there for them immediately they leave this facility and commence full rehabilitation, which includes the engagement of… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - in 'Official Interview', Naira Marley Tells His Story, Maintains Innocence

Naira Marley was arrested in connection to Mohbad's death on 3 October 2023 and spent about 44 days in custody. Read more »

Nigeria: Tuggar Welcomes Blinken, Holds Bilateral Talks On Security Cooperation

Mr Tuggar later held talks with Mr Blinken with a focus on deepening democracy in the West African subregion, strengthening trade relations and security cooperation. Read more »

Nigeria: More Confusion in Plateau Assembly As Speaker Recognises Only Eight Lawmakers

"I have a court injunction to recognise only 8 members," the Plateau speaker said. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Committed to Addressing Concerns of South-South Region - Tinubu Tells Traditional Rulers

President Tinubu said his administration is working to revive the economy from the damage of several years. Read more »

Nigeria: How Social Media Is Breeding Violent Conflict in Nigeria

In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, X (former Twitter), has degenerated to a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Finally Releases Copies of Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu

The IPOB leader, detained by the State Security Service, is awaiting the resumption of his terrorism trial in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Benue Speaker

Police said one of the suspects, a local government chairman, contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Fight Corruption According to Law - ICPC Chair

The ICPC chair said his agency would continue to live above board and run a responsible organisation. Read more »

Nigeria: CCB Begins Verification of Public Officers' Assets

The CCB's verification exercise is aimed at confirming the genuineness of assets declared by political office holders and other senior civil servants on assumption of office. Read more »

Nigeria: How to Detect Fake Wine - Wine Dealer

"Those who produce fake drinks, most often use methanol which is used to produce methylated spirits of which they write on the body it's for external use only. Methanol is very… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Super Eagles to Face Indomitable Lions in Round of 16

It was Cameroon that denied Nigeria the AFCON trophy the last time Cote D'Ivoire hosted the Africa Cup of Nations 30 years ago Read more »

Nigeria: Police Parade Officers Allegedly Involved in Abduction, Extortion of $3000

The police said they have recovered the $3000 from officers and returned it to the victims Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Culprits Will Face Justice, Succour for Victims Underway - Govt

"Let me assure the people of Oyo State that there will be full disclosure of the report of investigations and those found culpable will be made to face justice whilst mechanisms… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - 'We're Ready for Any Team,' Declares Moses Simon

Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea are a potential round of 16 opponents following the Super Eagles' second-place finish in Group A Read more »

Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon - Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys

Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Unjustly Sacked 20 Years Ago Wins At Appeal Court

Four successive vice-chancellors of the university have refused to reinstate him, despite an unbroken string of legal victories. Read more »

Liberia: How Will Boakai Reform Liberia As a New Era Begins?

Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently, as the 26th president of the… Read more »