April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Appeals for Patience Over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Reconstruction
Work within OPIC area between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge completed, to be opened to traffic Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Census Was Postponed - Official
Mr Jalingo, who asserted the preparedness of the commission for the 2023 census, said the NPC had prepared the ground for the first-ever digital census in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Demolish, Renovate Dilapidated Structures in Barracks - Official
He said the IGP has mapped out strategies to ensure that policemen and their families live comfortably in a very decent environment. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze's New President Iwuanyanwu Pledges to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Mr Iwuanyanwu, 80, also vowed to pursue the creation of an additional state in the South-east region of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plans to Phase Out Redesigned Naira Notes - CBN
Mr Abdulmumin said the CBN bank was committed to supplying the "approved indent" for the smooth running of the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Lagos' First Set of Electric Buses
Governor Sanwo-olu announced the delivery of the first set of electric buses for the Lagos State mass transit scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs in Imported Car, Food Items
Mr Babafemi said the drugs weighing 63 kilogrammes were concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun NNPP Withdraws Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Election Victory
The chairman of the party in the state, Sunday Oginni, announced on Sunday at a press conference held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Three Bandits, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
The troops also recovered one PKT gun with 48 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, three AK 47 rifles, three magazines with 63 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and three… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Makes U-Turn, Approves Eagle Square for May Day Parade
The NLC and the TUC had said that the federal government refused their request to use the venue for the Workers Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Gets First Indigenous Onion, Garlic Processing Plant
"I am particularly delighted that this plant was designed and fabricated by Nigerian engineers..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Investigates As Malaysia, Taiwan Recall Indomie Noodles Over Cancer-Causing Substance
The company said the Indomie noodles have received standard certifications and have been produced in compliance with international food safety regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ese Brume Shines At Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Brume won the women's Long Jump event at the star-studded Meet and she did that in style with a world-leading distance of 6.77m. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: U-17 Afcon - Favour Daniel Gives Golden Eaglets Winning Start Against Zambia
The Eaglets won though substitute Light Eke casually lost the penalty kick awarded to Nigeria two minutes into additional time. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Violence - SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure to Probe Governors, Deputies
SERAP is seeking "an order of mandamus compelling INEC to promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence..." Read more »
Nigeria: U-17 Afcon - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Seek to End 16-Year African Title Drought
Coach Nduka Ugbade has assembled talents primarily from secondary schools and academies across Nigeria Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: President Buhari Approves Postponement of 2023 Census
The president gave the approval after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria to Commence 'Second Phase' of Evacuation Saturday
The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens' Evacuation In Sudan - Govt
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC Chairperson Declares Agency's U.S.$15 Billion Railway Agreement With U.S. Firm 'Illegal'
The NDDC has reacted to the chairperson's remarks. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Justice Minister Misrepresents CPJ Research On Attacks On Journalists - CPJ
CPJ's research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press--including killings--strongly contradicts comments by Attorney General and Minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: How Accurate Are Buhari's Claims On Military's Firepower?
The President said the fighting power of the Nigerian military increased significantly under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Set for Maiden International Marathon
Aside from the foreign athletes, about 120 Nigerian elite athletes are also ready to compete with some of the best runners from Africa and beyond. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - First Batch of 1,600 Nigerian Evacuees to Arrive Nigeria Friday - Nema
The first batch of 1,600 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan are expected to arrive in Abuja on Friday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How I'll Grow Enugu Economy From $4.4 Billion to $30 Billion - Peter Mbah
The governor-elect says he will fight poverty. Read more »