September 27, 2023
Nigeria: State to Pay N395,000 Package to Corps Members
The package includes a one-time N50,000 medical allowance Read more »
Nigeria: Legislative Agenda - Rising Cost of Living, Insecurity, Other Issues Confronting 10th House of Reps
The 10th House of Representatives and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas are expected to unfold their legislative agenda as the lawmakers resume after their annual recess. Read more »
Nigeria: EFL - Iwobi Scores First Fulham Goal As Onyeka, Iheanacho Suffer Defeats
While the duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey progressed to the next round, Frank Onyeka for Brentford alongside his compatriots Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were all dumped… Read more »
Nigeria: Serie A - Osimhen Scores As Napoli Return to Winning Ways
With just a paltry two points from their last three Serie A matches, Napoli needed victory badly in Wednesday's outing. Read more »
Nigeria/Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - CAF Snubs Nigeria, Gives Hosting Right to Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania
CAF's decision many believe is a wakeup call to Nigeria that a lot still needs to be done in terms of the provision of top-notch sporting facilities and general infrastructure as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As Osimhen's Relationship With Napoli Turns Sour
Napoli's official TikTok account has become a source of controversy, facing widespread criticism for posting videos mocking Osimhen. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Unions Call for Indefinite Strike to Protest Rising Cost of Living
The labour unions said "the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation." Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Abducted University Students Were Moved to Dreaded Zamfara Forest'
The police said rescue operation is ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Cardoso As Nigeria's Central Bank Governor
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of four deputy governors of the bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Nine New Court of Appeal Justices
The nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal swell the rank of the judges of the court to 81. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not a Drug Lord, I Have No Hand in Mohbad's Death' - Naira Marley
"I am certain that the culprit behind the death has a vendetta against me and is fueling public opinions to have me lynched for reasons known to them." Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad Was Brought in Dead - Lagos Hospital Breaks Silence
The hospital where famous singer, Mohbad, was allegedly taken to has set the record straight on his tragic demise. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Chicago State University Shouldn't Release My Academic Records to Atiku - Tinubu
Tinubu said Atiku's application for his Chicago State University records is not anything more than "opposition research on a political opponent". Read more »
Nigeria: How I Plan to Stop Naira's Helpless Slide - Cardoso
"Those that want to do business in Nigeria, they want to see that the coast is clear, and if they don't, they will continue to hold on to their money," Mr Cardoso said. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Lawmakers Vow to Continue Proceedings Against Deputy Governor Despite Court Order
The House says its decision is guided by the provisions of Section 188(2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Read more »
Nigeria: Police Release Woman Arrested Over Social Media Comment On Tomato Paste
Many Nigerians, including Amnesty International Nigeria, had condemned the woman's arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: Egbetokun Presents N1.3bn Cheques to Families of Deceased Police Officers
Mr Egbetokun said the cheques were for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 policy years under the Group Life Assurance policy of the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Lagos State Judiciary to Begin Coroner's Inquest On Late Singer
The Chief Coroner of the state, Mojisola Dada, announced the inquest in a letter. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe Operations of Fertility Clinics in Nigeria
The lawmakers noted that there are cases of unethical and exploitative practices in egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals and clinics. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pastor Unable to Walk After Embarking On 21 Days Dry Fast
The church said that the pastor has not eaten food or fruits, nor has he drank water during his 21-day dry fast. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - 'Life Is Full of Sam Larry' - Portable Teases in New Tribute Track
"Life is full of Sam Larry Let your thing be Portable,In case you want to japa like Marley No peace for the wicked". Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Households in Enugu
"It is important that we acknowledge that President Bola Tinubu has made a commitment to continue to support the states that are going through flood-related matters through NEMA." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Drug Law Agencies in Africa to Crush Syndicates, Substance Abuse
President Tinubu warned that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles of the criminal enterprises of drug barons and syndicates of illicit… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move to Protect MohBad's Royalties, Music Rights, Observe Minute of Silence
The lawmakers also resolved to monitor the ongoing investigation into the cause of Mohbad's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Approves Procurement of 12 Attack Helicopters for Nigerian Army - Lagbaja
Mr Lagbaja said the 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian Army aviation unit, which was set up to improve ground troops' agility, responsiveness,… Read more »