May 14
Nigeria: Benue, With Nigeria's Heaviest HIV Treatment Burden, Launches Long-Acting Prevention Drug
The Benue State Government has launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, as part of efforts to curb new infections and end AIDS by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe APC Adopts Direct Primaries Amid Internal Rift
Governor Yahaya said the APC would now conduct direct primaries in line with Section 87(2) of Nigeria's Electoral Act Read more »
Nigeria: Aspirant Rejects APC Consensus Plan, Enters Taraba Governorship Race
Mr Kente spoke on Wednesday in Wukari, while formally declaring his bid to challenge Governor Agbu Kefas for the APC ticket Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Senator Abbo, Maku Declare Gov Ambition, Purchase N25m Labour Party Forms
The sale of nomination forms for all elective offices commenced on 6 May and will end on 16 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Host Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards
The inaugural edition is dedicated to ex-Super Eagles star Segun Odegbami, Professor Lazarus Ekwueme, Wole Soyinka, Pa Bruce Onabrakpeya, and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett. Read more »
Nigeria: Akor Adams, Iheanacho Fire Sevilla, Celtic to Dramatic Victories
The Super Eagles strikers kept their composure in high-pressure moments Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Lawal Appoints Gusau DG of Zamfara Roads Fund
The fund is one of the requirements under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Nigeria. RAAMP is a World Bank-supported initiative Read more »
West Africa: Day 2 Review - Nigeria Dominates Mixed Relay, Amusan Shines As Medal Haul Grows in Accra
The quartet of Ezekiel Asuquo, Toheebat Jimoh, Victor Sampson and Patience Okon-George combined to finish in 3:16.44, ahead of Botswana and Kenya. Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Court Jails Ex-Minister Mamman for 75 Years Over Power Project Fraud
In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Introduces Drug Integrity Tests for Secondary, University Students
Under the new policy, students seeking admission into secondary and tertiary institutions will be required to undergo drug tests. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Suspects Gave Confessional Statements Voluntarily, Says Witness
In his testimony in the trial-within-trial, the witness told the court that the defendants were calm, unagitated and fully aware of their constitutional rights before making their… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliamentarians Interrogate 6-Pillar Strategy On Regional Integration
The six-pillar strategy focuses on sustainable economic transformation, security, technology, social inclusion, institutional reform, and improved geopolitical positioning to… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Warns Against Threats to Civic Space in Aftermath of SSS' N100m Judgement Against SERAP
The groups maintained that the constitutional right of appeal must not be misconstrued as contempt of court, warning that such interpretations could discourage legitimate legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman for 75 Years Over Power Project Fraud
In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently. Read more »
Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits $4.7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit
The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded… Read more »
Nigeria: Alexx Ekubo's Family Reveals Cause of His Death
Months after withdrawing from public life, the family of the Nollywood star has disclosed the illness that led to his death at 40. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Urges Implementation of National Action Plan On Human Rights
NHRC said the action plan serves as a guiding framework for promoting and protecting human rights in line with international standards. Read more »
Nigeria: After Eight-Year Hiatus Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Screen in BBC Studios Thriller 'Wahala'
Her last on-screen appearance was in the 2018 "Lionheart", which also marked her directorial debut. Category: Nollywood Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Mob Almost Lynched US-Based Doctor Over False Kidnapping Allegation - Police
Before the police arrived at the scene, the man's "Lexus RX 330 SUV had already been set ablaze by the mob. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Commended for Ensuring Pilgrims' Welfare
The executive chairman said that Kaduna State has secured one of the best accommodations in Makka, which is close to Masjid Al-Haram or the grand mosque Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Clears Delta Speaker, Disqualifies 36 Aspirants
The screening committee said some aspirants were also disqualified for failing to provide valid APC membership slips as well as inconsistencies in dates of birth and differences in… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Breaks Silence On Rumoured Resignation From APC
Speculations have been rife in recent times that Mr Fubara had resigned from the APC and was also considering a switch to the National Democratic Congress. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Acquires N43.4 Billion Shares in First Holdco
He acquired 549.5 million shares at N79 per unit on Wednesday through Calvados Global Services Limited, his special purpose acquisition. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Seeks More Enrollees Into State's Universal Health Coverage
"Some people think it is a scam to access healthcare with just N12,000 per year but we are getting positive testimonies from beneficiaries who paid N12,000 and accessed healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Sportytv Lands NBA Broadcast Rights for Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
Beyond live matches, SportyTV said it would air daily highlights and classic NBA content featuring legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo. Read more »
