August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Over 1,680 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Since Chibok Girls' Abduction
In April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Understaffed, Ill-Equipped PHCs Hamper Health Service Delivery in Ogun Communities
Despite government policies and interventions as enumerated by the state's health commissioner, Tomi Coker, PHCs face challenges in service delivery in Ogun State Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio's Six Most Embarrassing Public Comments
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been in the spotlight lately because of his comments during plenary but the senator is not new to controversial and embarrassing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Neutralises 28 Terrorists, Apprehend 113 Others - DHQ
DHQ also said the military rescued 82 hostages. Read more »
Nigeria: How 36 Officers, Soldiers Were Killed in Niger Ambush, Helicopter Crash - DHQ
DHQ says the NAF helicopter was on a mission to evacuate the deceased and wounded troops when it crashed at the Chukuba area of Shiroro Local Government Area of the Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Evangelist Who Checked Into Hotel Room With Bishop Found Dead - Police
The bishop has been arrested, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: FrieslandCampina Nigeria Expects No Early Recovery After Weakening Naira Shot Forex Expense to N18.6bn
At N18.6 billion, foreign currency costs ate up what was posted in gross profit, throwing its bottom line into a loss of N11.6 billion, the first time in five years or more. Read more »
Nigeria: John Owan-Enoh - New Minister of Sports Looks Like Another Square Peg in Round Hole
Amidst the uncertainties, John Owan-Enoh was on Wednesday named the 36th Minister of Sports Development. Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Charges Federal Govt to Impose 20% Tax On Sugary Beverages
High levels of sugar consumption had increased the population of obese people and also the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, renal problems and other… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Reduced Ondo Debts By N128 Billion in Six Years - State Government
Ongo Government says Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu met a debt of N220 billion in 2017 Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Fumes After NDLEA Unveils Naira Marley As Ambassador
"I don't do drugs, I just smoke weed." Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Social Norms, and Behaviour Change in Nigeria
Nigeria has been grappling with the pervasive problem of corruption for a considerable period, and its consequences have had far-reaching effects on its development, governance,… Read more »
Nigeria: Economy - Nigeria in Trouble, Help Yourselves, Nigerian Governor Tells Residents
The federal government on Thursday announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Army to Deploy 2,300 Soldiers for Imo Governorship Election - Official
Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State with frequent attacks by armed persons. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: FGM Responsible for Increased Deaths in Some African Countries - Report
The study shows that FGM remains legal in five of the 28 countries where it is most practised. Read more »
Nigeria: University Suspends Top Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
Cyril Ndifon was previously suspended by the school authority in 2015 after he was accused of raping a 20-year-old law student in his office, an allegation the professor challenged… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Has 'No Respect for Court' - Judge
"The prosecution has shown that they are not law abiding and have no respect for the court. The court cannot force them," the judge said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abbas Replaces Minister-Designate, Tanko Sununu, As Committee Chairman, As Army Panel Gets Head
Mr Sununu was appointed chairman of the house committee on healthcare services before his appointment as minister in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Lagos Shuts School, Accused Arraigned, Remanded
The perpetrator has since been arraigned for the offence and is currently remanded in Kirikiri Correction Centre in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Approves N5bn for Each State, FCT
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tribunal Reserves Judgment in LP Candidate's Petition Against Enugu Gov
The LP candidate in the election, Chijioke Edeoga, is challenging the victory of Governor Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Releases 200 Trucks of Farming Inputs to States As Palliatives
"He (President Bola Tinubu) also asked me to tell this gathering that we are going through a difficult phase in the history of this country but these pains are pains of birth, the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Here to Shape Our Tomorrow Today' - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu assures that there will be broad digital adoption across government processes. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed Idris - Shaping Nigeria's Future Through Information and Orientation
Alhaji Idris's advocacy for good governance and accountability through his media platform reflects his dedication to societal progress. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Defence Chiefs Meet in Ghana
The defence chiefs will meet in Accra, Ghana for two days (Thursday and Friday) to finalise plans for the deployment of the Standby Force. Read more »