September 18, 2023
Niger: #Under30EntrepreneursinNigeria - What Drove Me Into Wig-Making Business - 25-Year-Old Orinate
"I feel doing business in Nigeria can be challenging for young entrepreneurs because there is little or no support from the government." Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Nigeria's Aruna Quadri Successfully Defends African Title
Aruna, who is the tournament's number-one seed, overwhelmed Saleh in the final clash with a convincing 4-0 win. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Two New Ministers
The new appointees were announced by the president's spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Laws, Underage Home Helps Go Through Horrifying Experiences in Nigeria
Some stakeholders expressed concern over the rise in young children being engaged as home helps due to the prevailing economic challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Mambilla Hydropower Project Saga - Ex-Minister Accuses Obasanjo of Distortion of Facts
Former minister Olu Agunloye says former President Obasanjo lied by claiming his government did not award the $ 6 billion contract for the Mambilla power project Read more »
Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »
Nigeria: Five Pregnant Girls Rescued From Suspected Child Traffickers
The girls claimed they did not know the men who impregnated them, according to a statement from the NDLEA. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cleanup Day 2023 - CJID, Others Take Waste Management Awareness to Abuja Streets
World Cleanup Day is celebrated every third Saturday in September by bringing together people worldwide to clean up and care for their communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Blame Naira Marley for My Son's Death - MohBad's Dad
"I tried my best to reach Naira Marley, but everything was in vain. When this issue happened, I wanted to trek to his house, but I was scared because I didn't know what I would… Read more »
Nigeria: After Pressure From Women Groups, Minister Apologises Over Comments On Unical Sex Scandal
Her action followed an open letter from a Woman's Rights Movement of over 500 activists, practitioners, professionals, and NGOs known as Womanifesto. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad's Management Vows to Retrieve Unpaid Royalties From Marlian Records
Hours after Marlian Music Records boss Naira Marley expressed his condolences, Mohbad's management, Imolenization, has demanded support from Nigerians to get justice for the late… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Beg Governor Abiodun As Flood Wreaks Havoc in Ogun
Residents say many of them have fled their homes after their properties were submerged by rainwater. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Tribunal - PDP's Isah Ashiru Sure of Victory
The PDP is challenging the declaration of Uba Sani of the APC as the winner of the 18 March governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Wins Diamond League Trophy Again
Amusan with a time of 12.33s emerged the winner of the fiercely contested 100m hurdles event to shut her critics after a disappointing outing in Budapest. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Wins First Match At African Handball Championship
"The girls all played to instructions which gave us a good result. We are here to win all our games; we came for a serious business," Nigeria's coach said. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: WHO Confirms Second Wave of Diphtheria in Nigeria, As Country Records 4,717 Cases
WHO noted that Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Borno states accounted for most of the suspected cases. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill Four, Abduct 30 Residents in Fresh Sokoto Attack
The terrorists spent about five hours in the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Power Restored After Nationwide Outage
"We are dedicated to taking all necessary measures to ensure grid stability and reliability, closely monitoring the situation to prevent future disruptions," the minister said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'If Need Be, We Will Exhume Mohbad's Body for an Autopsy' - - Lagos Police Spokesperson Assures Nigerians
The 27-year-old singer, known for his streetwise and relatable lyrics, died on Tuesday and was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge to Be Shut for Repairs - Lagos Govt
The Third Mainland Bridge will be shut down on Sunday and 24 September for repairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Fee Hike - After Unilag Budged, NANS Pledges to Engage Other Universities
The intervention of the NANS President, Mr Barambu, who met with the university leadership on Thursday has, however, led to a reduction in the fees for UNILAG students. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Will Work With State Govt to Harness Solid Mineral Resources - Minister
Mr Alake said the ministry was determined and committed to harnessing the nation's mineral resources, emphasising that Nasarawa State and other endowed states across the country… Read more »
Nigeria: I Won't Give Excuses, Nigeria Has No Business With Poverty - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu also pledged to reconstruct Eleme axis of the East-West road in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: University of Lagos Reduces Fees After Meeting With Student Union
The obligatory fees for new undergraduate students were reviewed from N126,325 to N116,325 for courses without Lab/Studio. Read more »
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Akwa Ibom Student Wins Essay Competition
He is to receive a N2 million scholarship. Read more »