June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Kill Father, Four Sons, Rustle Cattle in Kaduna
The bandits brought out Ardo from his bedroom and shot him twice in the head. He died instantly. Read more »
Nigeria: Serial Abuses - All Eyes On 10th National Assembly and Its Chairman, Akpabio
For a change, national interest should drive legislation and oversight of the MDAs by the 10th Assembly, rather than personal gains. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill Five Suspected Militants, Recover 143 Animals in Katsina
Abubakar Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina police, confirmed this to journalists in a statement on Sunday. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians in Diaspora Lament Poor Treatment At Embassies Abroad
A Twitter user, Peter Ademu-Eteh, said as a lawyer, he has represented many Nigerian students and workers "who permanently lost their immigration status in Canada because of… Read more »
Nigeria: Popular TV Drama 'Ripples' Returns After 30 Years
Ripples, the soap opera by Zeb Ejiro, premiered on NTA in 1988, while the last episode aired in 1993. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Meet Salma Anas, President Tinubu's Special Adviser On Health
Mrs Anas, daughter of Ibrahim Anas, a former deputy governor in Borno State, is married to Hashim Kolo, who retired in 2013 from the Nigerian Air Force as Air Commodore. Read more »
Africa: The New Grammy Still Fails to Recognise African Music Genres
It is a great disrespect to African and Japanese music to lump together Afrobeats and instrumental Japanese music under World Music. Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Killed in Two Attacks in Plateau
In May, scores of people were killed in Mangu Local Government Area after suspected herders attacked villages in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: How Late President Kaunda of Zambia Predicted My Political Future - Jonathan
Mr Jonathan encourages Africans to reflect on the virtues that motivated leaders like Mr Kaunda to make significant contributions to the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Development? How Lagos $1.5 Billion Seaport Altered Fortunes of Local Communities
There was Lekki, a seashore of abundant fishes, aquatic splendour and comfortable fishing communities. Then came a seaport, a government-backed investment, at a cost to humans and… Read more »
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Elect New President, Other Officials
Eze Anaba of the Vanguard newspapers scored 250 votes to defeat his rival, Bolaji Adebiyi who scored 81 votes in an election which took place in Owerri on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Some People Wanted Interim Government in Nigeria - Soyinka
"So some of those who thought they were being radical, they were being 'mumu', and playing the script of others. They thought they were tough, bold and original". Read more »
Liberia/Sierra Leone: AFCON Qualifier - Super Eagles Land in Monrovia for Crucial Sierra Leone Clash
The delegation was received by the Ambassador of Nigeria to Liberia, His Excellency Godfrey A. E. Odudigbo, the Head of Chancery, Stella Ahumibe, and a few other mission staff. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Dissecting President Tinubu's Students Loan Act
Even the worst of President Bola Tinubu's critics will admit that he has proved to be a man on a mission. Within two weeks of assuming duty, he has removed subsidy on fuel causing… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Coach Unveils World Cup Squad
The list of 23 players is predictably dominated by players plying their trade outside Nigeria, as only two players from the home front made the final cut Read more »
Nigeria: Exchange Rate to Ease At About N600/$ in Coming Months, Says JP Morgan
Analysts see the devaluation of the naira as crucial to stabilising the local currency and winning investors' confidence. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Community Cry Out Over Siege By Suspected Criminal Herders
Leaders of the community at a press conference in Akure on Thursday said the area is "under the siege" of terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Extend Losses At I&E Window
Naira weakened further on the official market to trade at N702.19 per $1 on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reason We Demolished Monument - Kano Govt
The government claimed that the aerial view of the monument formed a cross. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - EFCC Acting Chair, Abdulkarim Chukkol
Abdulkarim Chukkol emerged as the acting chairman of EFCC after the suspension and subsequent arrest of Abdulrasheed Bawa, who was appointed to the office by former President… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
"This offence of obtaining under false pretence is an endemic disease that needs an urgent diagnosis and treatment." Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Writes Police, ICPC, Over Ex-Senator's Confession of Influencing Court Decisions
NBA had vowed to write to ICPC and the police to probe and prosecute Mr Bulkachuwa for his comments confessing to influencing his wife's decision as a judge of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Arraigns Ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, His Four Children, Others On Fresh Corruption Charges
The former JAMB registrar Dibu Ojerinde is facing multiple charges of corruption before different judges. Read more »
Nigeria: World Table Tennis - Upsets As Nigerian Duo Qualify for Doubles' Quarter Final
Despite the torrential rain across the metropolis, the electrifying atmosphere at the venue was maintained. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers - Super Eagles Step Up Preparations to Regain Top Spot
Guinea-Bissau have momentarily shot to the top spot in Group A of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers after they secured a 1-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe on Wednesday. Read more »