June 21
Nigeria: Federal High Court and National Industrial Lack Jurisdiction On Chieftaincy Matters
The summary of the existing judicial authorities is that the Federal High Court lacks the jurisdictional competence to entertain any matter pertaining to the deposition of a… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hardship Pushed Me', Says Fake Lawyer Jailed for Impersonation
The convicted fake lawyer, Obinna Oraezue, was arrested in the courtroom on 13 June while representing a litigant in a land case. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Farmers Lament Impact of Climate Change
Irregular rainfall patterns, extreme weather, land degradation, and desert encroachment are some of the challenges the Katsina farmers face. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Civil Servant for Tearing Investigative Documents
EFCC accused the Gombe State official in the lone charge of wilful obstruction of investigation activities and destruction of its official document. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Regains Position As FBN Holdings's Top Shareholder
Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender's shares in two different transactions on Thursday, according to regulatory filings at the Nigerian Exchange Limited Read more »
Nigeria: Court Convicts Beninois Men of Assault in Lagos, Adjourns Theft Case
The police described the convicts as trans-border robbers from the Republic of Benin. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Seven Million Nigerian Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in Two Weeks - Official
GAVI said by vaccinating seven million girls in just two weeks, Nigeria has made significant progress towards its goal of reaching 16 million girls by 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Lagos Gives Update On Rising Death, Infection Tolls
The Lagos State Government gave an update on the death and infection tolls resulting from the cholera outbreak since laboratory tests confirmed it in the state on 15 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Situation Worsens in Lagos As Fatalities Increase to 21
Mr Abayomi hinted on Monday that the identified cholera strain is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Threaten Strike
The fresh threat is contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education dated 19 June and referenced: JAC/NS/VOL.III/01. Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 223% in 12 Months - NBS
The NBS said the North-west zone had the highest average retail price at N845.26, while the North-central zone had the lowest price at N695.04. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law
Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community
The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew
The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Says Ban On Alcohol in Sachets Stands
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, reaffirming the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat
Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign Investment Decision On Ubeta Field
The milestone, according to NNPC Ltd, is in line with President Bola Tinubu's presidential executive order on oil and gas reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single 'Dey'
This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Begins Sales of Fertiliser to Farmers
The commodity would be sold to farmers across the state at the rate of N22,000, against the N44,000 market price. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Newspaper to Honour Obazee, the Man Who Investigated Emefiele
Mr Obazee and other government business entities will receive the prize for the public service category, the daily reported on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies On Red Alert As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Ekiti
"The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the incidents to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to justice," the police spokesperson said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement On UniAbuja Senate's Tenure Dispute Suit
The suit is about the controversy over the tenure of the Senate of UniAbuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not a Mere Geographical Expression - Gowon
Mr Gowon commended the NIPR for its role in sustaining national unity amidst diverse challenges. Read more »