April 20, 2023
Nigeria: Anambra, Highest in Childhood Tuberculosis in Nigeria - Official
"Our major challenge with Childhood TB control in the state is that parents are scared... Some of them think the medical personnel want to use their children's stool for 'juju"'. Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Romantic - Portable Serenades First Wife On Her Birthday
Beyond all the tough guy act, the 'Apostoli' singer occasionally allows his softer side creeps out. And the person who makes Portable all mushy is his first wife, Bewaji Ewatomi. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - 1,052 Killed, 4,227 Abducted, 648 Injured in Kaduna in 2022
The report covers banditry, terrorism, communal clashes kidnapping and others. Read more »
Nigeria: Iwuanyanwu Is New President-General of Ohanaeze
He was recently criticised by some Yoruba leaders for tagging their ethnic group as "political rascals." Read more »
Nigeria: Party Members Ask Court to Disqualify Kogi APC Governorship Candidate, Five Others
The plaintiffs alleged that the Kogi APC governorship candidate and other public office holders sued in the case violated the Electoral Act. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Ex-Kwara Speaker Writes Lawan, Urges NASS to Override Buhari
Ali Ahmad says the constitution amendment bills the president declined assent to would have strengthened the National Assembly as an institution. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Buhari Didn't Confer Any Advantage On APC - Lai Mohammed
"The first instance was that the president did not confer any advantage on his ruling party; and that is why as far as he was concerned, he would rather lose the election than win… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa 2023 - NSCDC Summons Commander for Alleged Role in Illegal Declaration of 'Winner'
The NSCDC said it has ordered its Adamawa commander to immediately hand over the command to his deputy in order to ensure smooth investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves N1.5 Trillion Road Projects Across 11 States
FEC also approved the second phase of the electronic Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund for N15 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Scholar Jacob Olupona Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
His work signifies the high regard in which he is held by leaders and members in his field throughout the nation, says the Academy. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Tackles Governor Ortom, Lists Steps Buhari Took to Address Benue Killings
"Perhaps if disgraced Governor Ortom had been more concerned with doing his job than politicising the tragedies so frequently taking place under his watch, the situation in Benue… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief, African Leaders to Hold Virtual Talks On Sudan Crisis
Mr Dujarric said the UN chief spoke earlier in the day to President William Ruto of Kenya and with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki. Read more »
Nigeria: Dual Citizenship Issue Against Tinubu a Distraction - University Don
There has been an intense debate on social media platforms over Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect's alleged citizenship of the Republic of Guinea in West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Students in Sudan Seek Evacuation
"We strongly hope that our call for rescue to our dear nation Nigeria will be responded to with immediate effect," the students appealed. Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp Confirms Otedola's 5.5 Percent Shareholding Stake
Mr Otedola comes next to UBA Nominees Limited in the ownership order of the conglomerate. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks APC to Zone Reps Speakership to North-Central
The group says zoning the position to the North-central is vital for national cohesion, unity and development. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Competitions - Rivers United, Others Chase Glory As Knockout Stages Begin
The action gets underway on Friday evening as four-time champions, ES Tunis of Tunisia, make their way to Algeria to face JS Kabylie. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: $800m Loan Obtained to Ease Effects of Covid, Cash Crunch, Subsidy Removal - Official
The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, recently announced that Nigeria had secured a World Bank facility worth $800 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Breaks Silence After UK Arrest in Cryptic Post On Social Media
Although Mr Obi did not refer to his arrest, harassment and subsequent detention by the London immigration officials at Heathrow Airport a fortnight ago, this is the first time he… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Workers' Strike Results in Gridlocks Around Lagos Airport
"For over eight years, the conditions of service have not been implemented as the aviation agencies are functioning without governing boards." Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Nigerian Govt Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
He congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Nigerian Citizenship to 385 Applicants
The Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, says the categories of the citizenship granted to the applicants are by naturalisation and by registration. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Presents Certificates of Return to NASS Members-Elect After Supplementary Elections
INEC conducted supplementary elections in 2,660 polling units across 185 local government areas in 24 states on 15 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Supplementary Elections, Demands Probe of REC's Action in Adamawa
Mr Tinubu urged the winners to brace up to serve the people with diligence and dedication. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Deploys Troops in Guinea Bissau for Peacekeeping
The Army cautioned the troops to avoid any ugly incident that could tarnish its image and that of Nigeria during their stay in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »