August 24, 2025
Nigeria: Air Peace Acquires Fourth Boeing 777 Amid Expansion, London Route Challenges
"This milestone strengthens our expansion plans as we prepare to connect Nigeria to more global destinations, including London, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean" -- Air… Read more »
Nigeria: Misinformation Fuelling HPV Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria - Report
According to the report, misinformation was a major driver of negativity, with posts falsely claiming the HPV vaccine causes cancer, infertility, or even death. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation [I] - in Lagos, Poverty, Extortion Deprive Sexually Abused Children of Justice
In Lagos State, Nigeria's sprawling megacity, sexually abused children from poor homes endure a second betrayal, a justice system riddled with extortion, indifference, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lamata, NURTW Alliance Reshaping Lagos Public Transport - Official
The official said LAMATA's Bus Industry Transition Programme was created to integrate informal operators into the formal system. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors Condemn By-Election Conduct, Say Exercise Over-Militarised
The governors also asked the federal government to show commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Victory, Gigi Jasmine Evicted From BBNaija 10
So far, seven housemates have been evicted from Season BBNaija, including Sabrina, who exited due to medical issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Iyabo Ojo's Daughter, Priscilla, Juma Jux Welcome Baby Boy
"Say hello to the latest sexiest grandma in town, my grandson is the cutest Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala." Read more »
August 23, 2025
Nigeria: New Winners Emerge At 2025 Masa Isonyin Marathon
In the men's category, Musa James Francis delivered a spectacular performance, crossing the finish line in 1:09:00.34 to clinch the ₦1.5 million first prize Read more »
Nigeria: Ooni Forgives Sunday Igboho, Pledges Support
A statement from the Ooni's palace said the king's decision to forgive Sunday Igboho is a demonstration of his commitment to unity and peace in Yorubaland. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Visits Peter Rufai's Family As NFF Reaffirms Support for Football Legends
Prior to Mr Obi's tribute and renewed debates over the welfare of ex-internationals, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) issued a formal statement clarifying that it has not… Read more »
August 22, 2025
Nigeria: We'll Soon Name Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria - Chief of Defence Staff
Nigeria has been battling terrorist attacks across regions, especially in the North-eastern and North-western parts of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Cancel First, Investigate Later? Lessons From Naira Marley's Example
Cancel culture in Nigeria is fast, final, and unforgiving. Mohbad's death showed how outrage can wreck a career overnight, but does it bring justice, or just another kind of… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Chief Speaks On South-East's Security, Plan to Apprehend Simon Ekpa's Boys
Mr Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on 21 November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activities. Read more »
Uganda/Nigeria: CHAN 2024 Quarter-Finals Preview - Hosts Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Lead Charge
As the quarter-finals begin, the script is beautifully poised: East Africa dreaming, North Africa plotting, West Africa charging, and the continent watching Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Library Raid - 17 Suspects Convicted So Far, As Two More Plead Guilty
Asimiyu Olatunji and Hassan Makinde were convicted of online impersonation, bringing the total convictions from the operation to 17 so far. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Student in Israel Recounts Ordeal During Israel-Iran War
"Whenever sirens blared, students and residents scrambled to bomb shelters, underground spaces reinforced to withstand rocket fire." Read more »
Nigeria: Contemporary African Migrations - Agency and Dignity, By Toyin Falola
It is a privilege to be part of JICA TICAD9 2025 in Japan. I am grateful to my host, Makiko Itoh, Seifudein Adem, and other staff members of the JICA Ogata Sadako Research… Read more »
August 21, 2025
Nigeria: Katsina Massacre - 20 Burnt Bodies Discovered As Death Toll Rises to 50
The bandits had opened fire on worshippers at a mosque and set others ablaze. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Officers Caught On Video Aiding Vote Buying
The police say incident unrelated to the 16 August bye-elections in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Four, Abducts Many in Borno Attack
Local sources said the victims were escorting farmers to their farms on Monday morning when the group was attacked. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Departs Japan for Brazil
President Tinubu will have a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing his journey to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. Read more »
Nigeria: BCDA, Chinese Investors Choose Jigawa's Border Town, Maigatari As Pilot Hub for Livestock
The project is a major step toward positioning Maigatari as a hub for livestock production and processing in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Namadi Charges APC Ward Leaders On Unity As Lawmaker Donates 120 Motorcycles
The motorcycles were distributed to all APC ward chairmen across the 12 local government areas in Jigawa Northwest senatorial district to strengthen the party's grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: NPHCDA Trains 126 Newly Recruited Officers to Strengthen Service Delivery
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move aims to build a skilled and motivated workforce to drive Nigeria's primary health agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Urges Nigeria to Intensify Efforts Toward Achieving Universal Health Coverage
He added that improvements are also expected in disease control and healthcare access, given the country's population size and the level of government health expenditure Read more »










