August 11, 2023
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date to Hear Emefiele, Govt's Applications Regarding Custody
Godwin Emefiele in his application asked the court to restrain the federal government from further prosecuting him. Read more »
Nigeria: In Lokoja, Traders, Students Lament As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
The removal of subsidy on petrol has hit ordinary Nigerians harder than the government envisioned. Nigerians living in Lokoja, Kogi State recounts their experience. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits All-Time Low At Black Market
The Naira plunged to an all-time low at the parallel market on Thursday but clinched a slight gain at the spot market segment. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Presents Management Tools to INEC to Enhance Nigeria's Electoral System
Some of the tools recieved by INEC include Collation and Returning Officers Management System, Election Results Management System, Political Parties Financial Reporting and Audit… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Neutralises Terrorists
The military said the troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralised two while others fled in disarray. Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Youth Games - Team Nigeria Sets New Record, Wins Three Gold Medals On Final Day
With three more gold medals won on the final day of action, Team Nigeria took its total haul to six gold and two silver medals. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Death Toll of Plateau Attack Rises to 21 As Governor Mutfwang Expresses Grief
Four more bodies have been discovered Read more »
Nigeria: Healthcare Solutions - Gates Foundation Showers $5 Million Grants On Innovators
Four projects from Nigeria were selected while South Africa has the highest with seven projects, followed by Kenya with five. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - What Tinubu Told Ecowas Leaders After They Agreed On Troops Deployment
Mr Tinubu made his stance known in his closing remarks to his fellow ECOWAS heads of state at their extraordinary meeting in Abuja. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - War Looms As Ecowas Orders Deployment of Soldiers to Sack Recalcitrant Junta
The West African leaders arrived at the resolution at their meeting in Abuja Thursday after reviewing happenings since Sunday when the one-week ultimatum issued to the junta… Read more »
West Africa: Can Muhammadu Sanusi Open New Discussion Between Ecowas and Niger?
Mr Sanusi said he was not representing the Nigerian government or ECOWAS in Niger. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Junta Leader Ignores Ecowas, Forms New Government
The new government is made up of 21 ministers, including two ministers of state and a delegate minister. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - What Presidents of Ivory Coast, Senegal Said About Ecowas Resolutions
The President of Cote d'Ivoire, Alhassan Ouatarra, and his Senegalese counterpart, Macky Sall, spokes to journalists in separate interviews in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates Akintola Williams At 104
Mr Tinubu believes Mr Williams's presence and wisdom will continue to inspire the younger generation toward imbibing the timeless values of integrity, hard work, and long-term… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Those Behind Insecurity in Igboland Are Criminals, Not Biafra Agitators' - South-East Govs
The governors stated this after their over two hours closed-door meeting at the Government House, Enugu on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Education - All You Need to Know About Filing Due Dates
The purpose of tax filing is to determine the amount of tax liable to be paid by taxpayers or the refund a taxpayer may be entitled to. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Generated Over N11 Billion in Revenue On Spotify in 2022 - Report
The music streaming platform said revenues generated by Nigerian artistes - from Spotify alone - grew 74 per cent between 2021 to 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: I Can't Feed, I'm Blind, Please Help Me, Nigerian Actor Cries Out
"The house I have been living in is now for sale. If they sell this house, I don't know where to go." Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Unlikely to Deploy Military As Tinubu Calls for More Dialogue
"In reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the people of Niger, it is crucial that we prioritize diplomatic negotiations." Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Screening - Inside State Security Service Allegations Against Nasir El-Rufai
The withholding of Mr El-Rufai's confirmation shocked many Nigerians who perceived him as an A-list ministerial nominee of President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Job Racketeering Probe - Reps Panel Issues Arrest Warrant Against Star Witness
The witness, Haruna Kolo, had told the panel that he was used as a front by the Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission to collect money from job applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N482m On Movies in Cinemas in July - Official
The amount generated in July is lower than the N567m generated in June. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Court Asked to Stop Tinubu, Other West African Leaders From Deploying Military Troops
A Nigerian group filed the suit following fears that ECOWAS military intervention in Niger may have a spillover effect leading to violation of rights in northern Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 17 People in Fresh Plateau Attack
The Community was attacked around 1 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan's World Title Defence Hangs in the Balance Amid AIU's Silence
The AIU and the athlete's camp have been silent after making the official announcement of Amusan's temporary ban in a brief statement on July 19. Read more »