Nigeria: Residents Count Losses As Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across Lagos

Flooding, from heavy rainfall recorded between 8 and 16 September in different parts of Nigeria's commercial capital city, has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, businesses and… Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - President Bola Tinubu's Speech At 78th UN General Assembly

"To the rest of the world, I say walk with us as true friends and partners. Africa is not a problem to be avoided nor is it to be pitied. Africa is nothing less than the key to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Officers for 'Kidnap,' Extortion of Port Harcourt Resident

The police did not mention the number of the officers arrested in connection with the matter but a photograph posted on X indicated there were five of them. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Cabinet of Controversy

If members of the APC are disappointed in their government, what do you expect from the rest of the country? Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Appeals Against Election Court's Judgement, Submits 51 Grounds to Supreme Court

Peter Obi predicated his appeal challenging the judgement of the PEPC at the Supreme Court on 51 grounds. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP - Why Economic Data Really Needs to Be Reliable

The NBS must implement measures that foster transparency by sharing its methodologies, data sources and assumptions. Ultimately, accurate and reliable economic statistics are vital… Read more »

Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa

"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly

Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »

Africa: MTN to Co-Sponsor Nigerian Football League With GTI, Propel Sports Africa

The sponsorship would cover eight live games each weekend, which would translate to over 300 games per season Read more »

Nigeria: Militant Kingpin Fines Communities Millions for Allegedly Providing Information to Security Agencies

The terrorist said the communities must pay N3 million or face his wrath. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Begin Operation in October - Report

"The company is also widening the road connecting the refinery to the expressway. That job is 70 per cent complete," an official added. Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Seeks Improved Advocacy On TB, HIV/Aids in Children

Mrs Tinubu was one of the panellists who spoke on strategies to advance global health standards and investments towards effectively financing the eradication of tuberculosis. Read more »

Nigeria: SDG Summit - Despite Apparent Failure, World Leaders Express Hope

"Renewed faith in us by the people who depend on us will help us earn credibility, trust and a sense of confidence that UN-led multilateralism delivers." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Adopt Declaration to Accelerate SDGs At 78 UNGA

The UN says SDGs are not just a list of goals but that they carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people everywhere. Read more »

Nigeria: Same People Mourning MohBad Bullied Me for Marrying Judith - Yul Edochie

"You are all demons and wicked people, simply chasing clout". Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Flags Off LP Governorship Campaign in Bayelsa

"As I was coming from Port Harcourt to Yenagoa, you will see poverty, Nigeria has failed Bayelsa in 57 years after oil was discovered." Read more »

Nigeria: Judicial Interference - Bulkachuwa Loses Bid to Stop ICPC Probe of His Confession

Ex-senator Bulkachuwa had confessed that he trampled on his wife, Zainab Bulkachuwa's "freedom and independence" as President of the Court of Appeal. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Fixes Date for Local Government Elections

Local government election in Taraba State has been fixed for 18 November Read more »

Nigeria: Fee Hike - Group Demands Enforcement of Tinubu's Directive to Tertiary Institutions

President Bola Tinubu in July directed the institutions to "avoid an arbitrary increase in sundry fees payable, and where possible defer further increases." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Petroleum Agency Signs CNG Agreement With Energy Firm

The agency disclosed this in a series of tweets via its verified official X handle on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Again, Nigeria Gets 95,000 Slots

Nigeria got the same 95,000 slots during the 2023 Hajj. Read more »

Nigeria: CJN Rates NCC High As Worthy Telecom Regulator

The CJN spoke at the 2023 edition of the annual workshop for judges on telecommunications issues hosted by the NCC. The workshop began in Kano on Monday 18 September. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL Announces Compulsory Retirement for Senior Management Staff

The NNPCL had on Saturday announced management changes and appointed new executive vice presidents Read more »

Nigeria: How Ogun Senator's Aide Was Killed - Police

The police say the suspects had previously been arrested and arraigned in court for other crimes but were released. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement On Kano's Iconic Governorship Election Dispute

The tribunal announced the judgement day in a notice issued to the lawyers representing parties to the case on Monday. Read more »