September 11, 2025
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Unmet Demands
The doctors said failure to comply will result in a five-day warning strike, commencing on Friday, 12 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram's Resurgence Deepens Complex Security Crisis in Nigeria, Chad, Others
Focusing only on Boko Haram's ISWAP faction is no longer an option for the region's security forces. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Two Ansaru Terrorism Suspects, One Convicted After Pleading Guilty to Illegal Mining
The proceedings, which lasted over four hours, were held amid tight security around the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Percent Fuel Surcharge - a Golden Opportunity to Wean Nigeria Off Oil Addiction
Maybe this surcharge is the external force that will compel us down the right path to a future beyond oil. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Announces Selection of 2,166 Students for Katsina Model Schools
Six children from each of the state's 361 wards were selected through examinations to attend new special model schools with free education under the Dan Amana Initiative Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Receives Nigerians, Other West Africans Deported From U.S.
According to Mr Mahama, Ghana agreed to receive West African deportees because the ECOWAS protocol on free movement already allows nationals from the region to enter the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - NUPENG Accuses Dantata of Disregarding Govt's Resolution, Threatens Industrial Action
NUPENG said it condemned Dantata's actions towards official institutions and the laws of Nigeria, adding that it has placed its members on red alert for the resumption of the… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Disqualifies 157 Aspiring Political Parties, Invites 14 for Screening
INEC said it received a total of 171 requests for registration. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Ansaru Terrorism Suspects Arraigned, One Jailed 15 Years After Pleading Guilty to Illegal Mining
The proceedings, which lasted over four hours, were held amid tight security around the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Plateau Man On Terrorism, Gunrunning Charges in Abuja
The fifth count alleged that he transported five M-16 rifles from Dogo village in Barkin Ladi LGA to Wakili Julde in Wase LGA, Plateau State, in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Targets 5m Children for Measles-Rubella Vaccination
He said the mass immunisation effort is a crucial step towards improving child health outcomes and achieving herd immunity within the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Did Temi Otedola Just Prove That Nigerian Designers Are Replaceable?
We are in a moment of cultural cross-pollination, and the doors are swinging both ways. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Consider Bill to Protect Rights of Mining Host Communities
The bill seeks to create a commission that would protect the rights of communities where solid minerals are mined, and ensure they benefit directly from the resources extracted… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Diversification - Reps Consider 12 Bills to Reposition Solid Minerals Sector
As we look towards building a diversified, resilient, and inclusive economy, the development of our solid minerals sector is not just an option--it is an imperative. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Threatens to Sue NASS Clerk, Insists On Resuming
The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly had written to Mrs Akpoti-Udughan informing her that she cannot resume because the matter of her suspension is in court, and that her… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Uncovers 100 Ghost Workers in Health Sector, Vows Sanctions
According to him, all the identified ghost workers' names would soon be submitted to Governor Bala Mohammed and subsequently, be dealt with according to the civil service rules Read more »
Nigeria: Gino Announces New Venue for Hilda Baci's 'World's Largest Pot of Jollof'
Hilda Baci plans to cook 250 bags of rice in a specially designed pot with a capacity of 22,619 litres, which is expected to be filled to 80 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Condemns 'Continued Exclusion' of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
This was the second time she had been barred from resuming. In July, her attempt to return based on a court judgment was similarly rebuffed Read more »
Nigeria: Pastor Jerry Eze Is Nigeria's Highest-Paid Youtuber for Second Year - Report
His subscribers have grown from 2.12 million in 2024 to 2.87 million, while total views have surpassed 643 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Road Contracts Below N20billion to Be Awarded to Local Firms - Minister
The minister directed federal controllers of works nationwide to enforce stricter supervision and warned that contracts below N20billion would no longer be awarded to expatriate… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Can't Prosecute Politicians Engaging in Premature Campaigns - INEC Chair
"However, the major challenge for the commission is the law itself," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Warns Airlines About Unruly Passengers, Outlines Reforms
"Pilots must not fly until unruly passengers are removed or the issue is resolved -- no passenger has the right to touch any cabin crew," says Michael Achimugu, Director of Public… Read more »
Nigeria: In Akwa Ibom, Pregnant Women, Babies Die Due to Poorly-Equipped PHCs While Govt Wastes Billions
Akwa Ibom State has one of the lowest percentages (38.6 per cent) of live births delivered in a health facility in the country. It ranks lowest among the 17 southern states of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Customs Service Provides Update On Ongoing Recruitment
The recruitment exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres in the Nigeria Customs Service. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Fake 'Obi of Lagos' Installation, Arrest Four
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, urged residents to be vigilant against impostors who exploit revered cultural institutions for personal gain. Read more »
