Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Govt Declares October 1, Public Holiday

The minister reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead. Read more »

Nigeria: Idris Elba to Play Pete Edochie's Role in 'Things Fall Apart' TV Series

Pete Edochie played the lead role of 'Okonkwo' in the 1987 Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe's all-time best-selling novel Things Fall Apart. Read more »

Nigeria: How Four Nigerians Allegedly Blackmailed Croatian Man With Nude Photos - - Police

Police said the suspects met the Croatian national on a dating application where they pretended to be a woman to extort him. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Die From Masquerade Attacks in Nigerian Communities - Official

The government has summoned some traditional rulers over the incidents. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Never Mind Noise Makers,' Tinubu Says of APC's Victory in Edo Election

the Edo Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and the Deputy Governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, presented their certificates of return to the president on Thursday at the Presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: NCDMB, Triple Helix to Host Research and Innovation Conference

The Conference, which is being sponsored by the NCDMB is touted as a strategic response to the need to strengthen innovations that convert research findings into marketable… Read more »

Nigeria: Gates Foundation Honours Nigerians, Others As Global Champions for Children's Nutrition

According to Mr Suzman the foundation is focused on the more than 400 million children who aren't getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Read more »

Nigeria: Copyright Infringement - Again, Ann Njemanze Absent in Court to Present Case Against Zeb Ejiro

PREMIUM TIMES reported that in 2022, Ms Njemanze sued Zeb Ejiro and two others for infringing on the name 'Domitilla', which she trademarked in 2020 and demanded N50 million for… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Ambassador Joins Call for Release of Binance Executive Held in Nigeria

The US envoy, the statement said, remarked that Mr Gambaryan's freedom is of utmost importance for US diplomatic efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Low-Key Celebration of Nigeria's 64th Independence - SGF

Mr Akume said the plight of Nigerians at this moment is the reason for this year's reserved celebration. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Not Dabbling Into NNPC, Dangote Controversy - Presidential Aide

So my answer is that, as far as this is concerned, the government is not dabbling into this controversy," Mr Onanuga said. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom to Monitor Sale of Petrol After Price Climbed to N2,500 Per Litre

The governor also constituted the Security Trustfund Board of Trustees. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Partners With Energy Firm to Establish CNG Conversion Centres

Governor Namadi further expressed hope that the establishment of CNG stations would reduce fuel costs by 60%, adding that such would represent a significant relief for Jigawa State… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturers Shut Down Faculties Over Vice-Chancellorship Race

The lecturers said they are embarking on an indefinite strike over the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Forum Accuses Party's National Leadership of Sabotage, Negligence

The group claimed the PDP's national leadership appears to be playing a script aimed at polarising and paralysing the party in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Ebonyi

An official said over 20 other suspected infected people are receiving treatment in hospitals. Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Files Fresh N110 Billion Corruption Charges Against Former Kogi Governor Bello

The fresh case was filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, adding to a pending N80 billion money laundering case against him. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party NWC Supports Boycott of Anambra Local Elections

The election will be held this Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: How Copy Trading Can Help You Achieve Your Investment Goals

If you're new to investment or a niche, copy trading can be a life-saver. Getting good returns by just following and copying a trader's moves is a big win. No stress, rookie… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Rangers Defeat Ikorodu City FC 1-0 in Lagos

Ikorodu City lost at home to the defending champions and are still looking for their first goal after Matchday 3. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Fathered Triplets At 59 - Comedian Ali Baba

On 1 April, Ali Baba announced the birth of their triplets (sons) on his Instagram page, stirring doubts and assumptions that it was an 'April fool' prank. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Establishes New Base to Tackle Oil Theft in Ondo

The Nigerian Navy explained that the establishment of the base was necessary due to its proximity to oil fields in Ondo State. Read more »

Nigeria: N15m Bribery - Verydarkman Didn't Defame Femi Falana - Deji Adeyanju

"For Falz, he should go and meet Bob about everything he/she said. Falz even admitted to having a phone call with Bob. End of discussion." Read more »

Nigeria: One Year Later, Akpabio-Led Nigerian Senate Still Working On Legislative Agenda

The absence of a work plan for the current Senate means there is no road map, and it may be difficult for the public to hold the chamber accountable. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Not Like Edo, PDP Warns APC Ahead of Governorship Election

Like the Edo State election, the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State is likely to be a contest between the APC and the PDP. Read more »