Nigeria: Ban of Take-Away Packs - Lagos Orders Clampdown On Manufacturers, Distributors

Our state cannot be held hostage to the economic interests of a few wealthy business owners compared to the millions of Lagosians suffering the consequences of indiscriminate… Read more »

Nigeria: 21 Nigerians Sue Akpabio, Abbas for 'Arbitrarily' Increasing NASS Budget

Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly. Read more »

Africa: Prime Video Cuts Funding in Africa, Middle East

Stakeholders have described it as a sad development for the African film and television industry. Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Interview - Afcon 2023 Extra: 'What Nigeria Can Learn From Cote d'Ivoire's Leadership'

The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Covenant University Students 'Hospitalised' Over Suspected Food Poisoning

Multiple sources said facilities at the school's medical centre have been stretched due to the number of affected students. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Stop Illegal Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers'

Mr Badaru said raising funds to pay a ransom is an illegal act and an action that would further encourage the perpetrators in their nefarious acts Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Akpabio Demands Investigation, Urges NEMA to Intervene

Mr Akpabio also commended the security agencies and other rescue workers for their prompt intervention during the explosion. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Former President Ernest Koroma Seeks Medical Care In Nigeria

The permission granted Mr Koroma is coming amid rumours that he had agreed to go on exile in Nigeria if all charges against him were dropped. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister

"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Violates Own Directive On Pruning Travel Delegations

Mr Tinubu breached his own directive on Monday when a large party accompanied him to Imo State for a short inauguration event. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Identifies Culprits in Ibadan Explosion, Promises Justice

Death toll rises to three. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Paralympic Qualifiers - Nigeria Para-Volleyball Federation Seeks Govt Support

With barely nine days to the commencement of the qualifiers, he expressed that the federation is currently at a 45% readiness level. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - I Am 100% Fit and Ready to Serve Nigeria, Iheanacho Declares

Iheanacho affirmed that the Super Eagles are looking to go all the way to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire, though the team will take it one game at a time. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion

"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Explains His Apology to Nation After His Tenure

Mr Buhari said decisions were not taken to deliberately inflict pain and anguish on anyone. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'

The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Radio Broadcaster Killed By Kidnappers Will Be Buried Friday - Family

The slain broadcaster had served as the general manager, Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM, Uyo, and Creek FM, Yenagoa, before his retirement in 2014. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency

"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »

Nigeria: Research Identifies 'Spatial Injustice', Brain Drain As Major Challenges Facing Healthcare in Lagos

The research noted that despite official rhetoric, sanitation is not prioritised in Lagos, saying no local government area in the state has been declared open-defecation free less… Read more »

Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review - Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record

Just like many pundits predicted, the favourites are not having their way as the supposed minnows flex their muscles. Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Iwobi Refuses to Blame Injury Woes for Super Eagles' Shaky Start

Injuries and withdrawals forced Coach Peseiro into three changes to his final squad before the tournament began in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »

Niger: Shettima Departs for World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Mr Shettima will return to Nigeria at the end of the meeting which is from 15 to 19 January. Read more »

Nigeria: Editorial - Cost of Governance Cut: Tinubu Go the Whole Hog

With his administration's demonstrable capacity to bite the bullet, the implementation of the Oronsaye report is a must for the president. Read more »

Nigeria: Three-Day Dust Haze Predicted

Moderate dust haze is expected over the North-central and inland states during the forecast period. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria: Luck Deserted Nigeria Against Equatorial Guinea - - Peseiro

The Super Eagles frittered away very good goal-scoring chances against Equatorial Guinea and had to settle for one point. Read more »