Nigeria: Blasphemy - Amnesty International Condemns Sokoto Killing, Calls for Investigation

The organisation said the authorities must ensure those responsible for the killing are brought to justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Governor Targets $2 Billion Private Sector Investments in 2024

The Enugu government plans to launch the Enugu State Diaspora and Investment Forum in April 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Teachers Unhappy As New Project Fails to Provide Enough Staff Offices

"We expected that there would be enough space after the completion of the classrooms with an office, but we don't have any available one (office)," Mr Musa said as he wiped away… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Appoints Chief of Staff, Deputy

The appointments are the first Mr Akpabio has made since he was elected as senate president on 13 June. Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - Shortage of Tents, Food Mar First Day of Hajj, NAHCON Blames Saudi Government

Over 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims were moved to the Mina Valley to officially commence the 2023 hajj on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Police to Deploy 40,000 Officers to New Special Intervention Squad

The IGP says the squad will consist of selected officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and other tactical units. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Raid Militants, Oil Theft Camps, Capture Cache of Arms

The army said the operation was undertaken by troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade on Sunday, at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South LGA of Bayelsa. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Governor Sets Up Panel to 'Recover' Govt Property From Ikpeazu's Appointees

Mr Otti, since he was sworn in as governor on 29 May, has been in a war of words with Mr Ikpeazu, whom he accused of leaving "huge debts" and zero assets for the new… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Regret My Failed Marriage - Ini Edo

The Nollywood star married Philip Ehiagwina in 2008, but they parted ways in 2014. Read more »

Nigeria: NUC Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, Resigns

Mr Rasheed reportedly announced his resignation in Abuja on Monday while presenting the approval certificate to a new university in Kogi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Deputy Governor Appointed Commissioner for Local Government, As 18 Others Get Portfolios

The deputy governor, Mr Abdulsalam, was the chief of staff to a former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Suspends Work On Lagos - Ibadan Expressway Over Sallah

The federal government says the suspension will be effective from Tuesday to Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangerous Prank - Trinity Guy Remanded in Agodi Prison, Risks 15 Years in Jail

"Abdullahi asked the victim the colour of his penis, recording the scene and posting it on social media." Read more »

Nigeria: Students' Association Blames Management of Resort for Boat Mishap

Corpses of the three deceased students have been recovered from the waters. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Speaker Appoints Media Aides, Others

The Speaker urged the new appointees to show utmost commitment to the implementation of the legislative agenda of the 10th House of Representatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Cheating Rumours - Banky W, Adesua Spotted in Church, Keep Mum On Allegations

On Sunday, rumours were rife that Banky W allegedly cheated on Adesua with a former label signee. Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu Assumes Duties As NSA, Speaks On Tinubu's Vision to Secure Nigeria

Mr Ribadu says the enormous task of securing the country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe State House of Assembly Inaugurated, New Speaker Elected

He is the immediate past Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Redoubled Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking, Abuse in Nigeria

Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to stop stigma and discrimination. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Buhari Could Not Remove Petrol Subsidy - Garba Shehu

Mr Tinubu announced the removal of the subsidy on petrol during his inaugural speech on 29 May, leading to the increase in petrol prices by almost 200 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: BET Awards 2023 - Burna Boy Wins Best International Act a Fourth Time (Full Winners List)

Davido's performance of "Feel it' and 'Unavailable' from his 'Timeless' album was a highlight of the 2023 BET Awards Read more »

Nigeria: Hajj 2023 - Millions of Pilgrims in Makkah Commence Journey to Mina Ahead of Arafat

The pilgrims will be staying at Mina in their state of Ihram. They will proceed to Mount Arafat on Tuesday and subsequently move to Muzadalifah where they will spend the night in… Read more »

Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - a Journey Through the Prophet's City, Madina

Pilgrims, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), spend five days in the city of the prophet, pray in his mosque, and visit some of the historic and… Read more »

Sierra Leone: #SierraLeoneDecides2023 - Why We Allowed Vehicular Movement During Election - ECSL Chairman

"Yesterday we had Saful election," the electoral commission chief said Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Four Places You Can Buy Cheap Rams in Kaduna

As the economic hardship bites harder, many Nigerian Muslims have either surrendered their desire to slaughter rams to celebrate the festival or are looking for places to get… Read more »