July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Academic Union Faults Dissolution of University Governing Councils
ASUU said that the move was inimical and a major setback toward the growth and development of university education in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: UTME 2023 - JAMB Accuses Candidate, Celebrated for Scoring Highest Mark, of Falsifying Result
Miss Mmesoma reportedly manually inflated her results, claiming she scored 362 Read more »
Nigeria: Young Cleric's Death Shocks Akwa Ibom Residents
He made the Facebook post on Wednesday, officiated the burial ceremony on Thursday, and passed away on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - 13 Nigerian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Arabia - NAHCON
NAHCON said seven pilgrims died before Misha'ir, while another six died during the Misha'ir. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Govt Declares 24hr Curfew As Clashes in Karim Intensify
The government said the curfew was necessary to stop the clashes from worsening. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Redeemed Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Seven Worshippers
Security agencies say one of the church attackers was killed during a successful rescue operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Floods - Several Buildings in Trademore, Other Abuja Communities to Be Demolished - Official
"Buildings in Trademore Estate had been severally marked for demolition. Warnings have been given year after year." Read more »
West Africa: Google News VP to Speak At CJID's West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference
"To assure the depth of the information from WAJIC, we diligently brought together experts, mobilizers, and significant actors from numerous fields worldwide." Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Nigerian NASS to Prioritise Climate Change Issues - Deputy Speaker
"Climate action begins at home. Parliaments and those who work in them can take concrete steps towards reducing their carbon footprint, both as institutions and individuals." Read more »
July 01, 2023
Nigeria: Scores Killed As Fresh Violence Erupts in Taraba
A joint security team of military and police personnel are already in the area to restore order. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: Building Collapses in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government is investigating the incident, says an official. Read more »
Nigeria: RMD, Kunle Afolayan, Jade Osiberu Get Oscar Voting Rights
The Nollywood stakeholders will also have automatic rights to vote for the Oscar winners for 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Baba Aisha - Sellers of Harmful Concoction Off the Streets After NAFDAC's Crackdown
Many sellers of Baba Aisha herbal concoction have stopped selling it on the streets of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: How Naval Officer Was Killed - Suspects
The suspects - Francis Shagari, 17; Sambo Ayomide, 20; and Johnson Adeleke, 20 - spoke on Thursday when they were paraded by the police in Akure, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Women Are Absent From Nigeria's Corridors of Power
Only one woman has ever occupied any of the top four positions in Nigeria's governance - a five months stint as Speaker in 2007. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Unified Exchange Rate, Refused to Partake in Arbitrage - Tinubu
"I could afford to share the benefit by participating in the arbitrage, but God forbid! That's not why you voted for me," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 People Killed in Benin Road Accident - FRSC
The FRSC is investigating the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Reopen Eko, Apongbon Bridges 9 July but Repairs to Continue
"At exactly midnight on Sunday, July 9, the bridges will be re-opened so that commuters will have smooth passage on Monday morning of July 10." Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Sure Buhari's Naira Redesign Policy Would Not Prevent My Electoral Victory - Tinubu
"Our monies were confiscated. The cashless policy didn't work, it was terrible then. I realised that I came to this palace to invoke the spirit of freedom which we are noted for." Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Releases New Single, 'Fake Friends'
"With this new relatable single, Alade celebrates true friendships and puts fake friends at bay." Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: I'm Taking Baby Steps As President, Not in a Hurry - President Tinubu
"I am taking baby steps as the president, not marching in a hurry, being ready to listen, maintain an open door policy, let the freedom flow, let the confidence return to… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Reshuffles 56 Rear Admirals in Major Shake-Up
The Nigerian Navy says it has reshuffled the appointments of some top senior officers comprising 56 Rear Admirals and a Commodore, to reinvigorate the service towards efficiency. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Denies Declaring One-Week Sit-At-Home in South-East
The separatist group has been hit by factional fighting. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Oko, Dies At 62
The death was confirmed by the daughter of the deceased, Bisi Aisha, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bank Introduces Humanoid Robot to Engage Customers
Another humanoid robot will be deployed in the Bank's next and second Digital Experience Centre, soon to be announced in the coming months. Read more »