December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Budget - National Assembly's Allocation Higher Than Total Allocations to 26 Federal Universities
Nigerian lawmakers, in coordinated efforts to gain public sympathy, have been stressing that their salaries have remained stagnant for the past 13 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, Eight Other Shocking Celebrity Divorces of 2023
Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn't see coming in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Akeredolu Left Indelible Footprints - NBA
Akeredolu's departure, the NBA said, "is our collective loss". Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Mourns Akeredolu
Governor AbdulRazaq described Mr Akeredolu as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service. Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Predicts Three-Day Dust Haze From Wednesday
"People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations." Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: We Share Responsibility to Ensure Nigeria's Peace, Stability - Tinubu to Governors
"Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it," President Tinubu said Read more »
Nigeria: Birthday - Tinubu Celebrates Gov Sule, Bagudu
President Tinubu wished the Nasarawa governor and budget and national planning minister good health, longevity, and strength in the service of the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Nigerian Journalist
He was shot dead on Christmas Eve. Read more »
Nigeria: Drivers Protest Alleged Extortion By Soldiers On Nasarawa-Benue Highway, Travellers Stranded
"Troops moved to the scene to prevent further escalation of the violence and successfully restored the flow of traffic on the road. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 96 Persons, Raze 221 Houses in Plateau - Police
"Investigation and monitoring are still on and further development will be communicated soon," the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Allowed Adeboye to Sit On Royal Chair, Oyo Monarch Clears Air
A picture of Mr Adeboye sitting on the royal chair of the Oyo traditional ruler went viral online. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 50,000 Nigerian Soldiers Deployed in Internal Operations - Army Chief
The internal security operations include counter-terrorism efforts in the North-east, separatist operations in the South-east, and combating oil theft in the South-south. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, CAN Condemn Heinous Plateau Attack As Amnesty Demands Independent Investigation
The police in Plateau earlier confirmed that at least 96 people were killed in the attacks that occurred on Christmas Eve. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Murder of Enugu Traditional Ruler
The traditional ruler of Akutara, Patrick Ezugwu, in Adani Autonomous Community, Uzo Uwani Council Area, was killed at about 9 p.m. on Sunday by some armed hoodlums. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Investigator Summons Tunde Lemo, Two Others Over Controversial Acquisition of Union Bank
Tunde Lemo and two other shareholders of the bank have been directed to appear before investigators on Thursday in Abuja Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Governors Forum Condemns Attacks On Plateau Communities
The forum described the attacks as reprehensible and heinous. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Marriage Crisis - 'Don't Let Anybody Pull You Down' - Yul Edochie to Emeka Ike
"If people tell you their family wahala, you go run. Even the people wey dey interview your family take am dey cash out, their own house no good..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Spend N23.1 Billion On Airport Rehabilitation in 2024
About 37 per cent of the N63.3 billion allocated to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development will be spent on the rehabilitation of the country's dilapidated airport… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja-Keffi Road Accident - FRSC Reveals Cause, Says No Life Lost
The crash on the Abuja-Keffi road occurred on 22 December at about 10 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Introduces New Inter-State Tax, Haulage Fee
Mr Radda underscored the significance of the adjustments, aiming to sustain effective interstate haulage operations within Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: From Despair to Joy - Kano Retiree Denied Rights for 8 Years Narrates Ordeal
Life has been very difficult after retirement without the timely payment of our gratuity, Mr Muhammad said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill 14 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnapped Victims - Official
"The highly motivated troops in coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states cleared insurgents and violent extremists from several hideouts neutralising many and making… Read more »
Nigeria: What I Discussed With Tinubu - Soyinka
Mr Soyinka said he will asses President Tinubu's performance after one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, End the Menace of Rivalry Among Security Agencies
The Commander in Chief needs to demonstrate leadership on this matter. Read more »