June 27
Nigeria: 'Stop Production of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films' - NFVCB Warns Filmmakers
The Board says the warning follows reported cases of covert activities by some filmmakers and content creators. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Mentions Plan to Build Ultra-Modern Hospital for Lawmakers, Lists Achievements of 10th Senate
Mr Akpabio urged senators to focus on the welfare of the people in their actions and decisions during the second legislative year. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Journalist Resigns After Critical Remarks Against Governor, Lawmakers
Mr Ishaq announced his resignation from Freedom Radio after 16 years of service. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Southern Governors' Forum Advocates Benchmarks Based On States' Capacity
The governors advocated that each state be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 360 Suspects, Prosecutes 197 for Drug Abuse in Anambra
According to an official, the numbers are in connection with drug-related offences from June 2023 to June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist to Speak At 2024 ICRN Forum in Portugal
The ICRN Forum is a bottom-up initiative of corruption researchers, ICRN members and past participants. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Argungu, Tunji Bello As Heads of PSC, FCCPC
President Tinubu appointed the duo into the positions recently. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Will Approve New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima If Required - Akpabio
Mr Akpabio said there is no request before the Senate from the presidency for new aircraft. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act Till December
The Senate extended the appropriation bills after they were read for the first, second and third time and supported by majority of its members. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil-Theft - Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refining Sites, Speedboat
"The illegal refining site is hidden away at the core of Nembe Creek, and it took the deployment of high-resolution drones to discover this site." Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Generated N501 Billion Revenue in 2023 - Official
"Taxes paid to the government of the federation also grew at various times in the period under review up to $77.7 million and N17.6 billion, respectively," Mr Bello-Koko said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Mohbad's Family Permission to Conduct Second Autopsy
The Aloba family rejected the previous autopsy results. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
Nigeria: We' Won't Gag the Nigerian Media - Nigerian Govt
"The Tinubu's administration is therefore, dedicated to creating an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Feared Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Facility in Ebonyi, Raze Vehicles
The gunmen were said to have invaded the police facility at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters
Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead
Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82. Read more »
Nigeria: MPC Committed to Aggressively Tackling Inflation - Cardoso
Mr Cardoso also said the CBN is "relatively pleased" with the progress it has made in stabilising the naira Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts
Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Discontinues Price Verification System for Form 'M' Applications
Form M is required for all importers bringing goods into Nigeria with foreign currency. Read more »
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Advocates Menstrual Hygiene in Nigerian Schools
The campaign also featured talks on the need to avoid violence especially fighting between students of different schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalgwai Fishing Festival Set to Boost Tourism, Economic Growth in Jigawa
The biggest fish caught at the colourful festival weighed 100 kilograms, followed by 90 and 80 kilograms, respectively. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP
The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »
Nigeria: How Anambra Security Votes Money Moved to Private Companies Under Ex-Governor Obiano - Witnesses
Mr Obiano faces nine charges of diversion of over N4 billion from the Anambra State Government's security votes account in his last five years in office. Read more »