July 10
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Nigerian Govt Reports Daily Trust to Ombudsman
"The federal government insists that that report on the Samoa agreement was misleading, it was false and designed to create confusion in the land." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Review of Inherited Road Projects to Ensure Probity
Information Minister said President Tinubu directed that the memos presented to the FEC by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, be looked at once again so that there would be… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde, Adelabu Mourn Late Reps Member, Flags Flown At Half-Mast
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of the departed. Read more »
Nigeria: Full Text of Ribadu's Remark At Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024
Ribadu said his office is planning to set up a department to tackle insecurity in Nigeria's Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: Different Shades of Labour, Dangote's New Voice, and Akpabio's Condescension
A day after the UK election, results were announced, and the Labour Party gained the majority. The government transition moved swiftly. Ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N127m, $16,500 Recovered From Nimasa Contractor
The funds were recovered from a contractor with NIMASA, Uche Obilor, who had said the agency paid him for a contract he did not bid for. Read more »
Nigeria: NDA Unveils Monument for First Nigerian Army Female Major-General
Aderonke Kale was also the pioneer female Medical Corps Commander in the Nigerian Army. Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Delivers 12,400 Cartoons of Therapeutic Foods to Malnourished Children in Jigawa
The RUTF is expected to treat 14,000 children with wasting - a condition where a child is too thin for his or her height. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Protest Grounds Ibadan
The one-day protest is in compliance with the directive of the Joint Action Committee of SSANU that all members stage a nationwide peaceful protest across all state chapters. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sanction Airlines Over False Departure Schedules
"The NCAA regulation says no airline shall display deceitful passenger departure time at its counter, advert material or on its website." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Exchange Bars Eight Companies From Trading
The punitive action remains in force until the companies hand in their outstanding 2023 audited financials to the exchange, the document stated. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Records 34 GBV Cases in Six Months - Police
The spokesman advised parents to always monitor their children's relationships, noting that GBV perpetrators could be relatives, neighbours or acquaintances. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Present N43million to Families of Deceased Officers
The presentation is in line with the welfare programme of the inspector-general of police, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Query Minister Over N45m Spent On New Year Party, Others
The House Committee on Women Affairs is investigating the Women Affairs Ministry over an alleged diversion of funds meant for contractors, following a petition from them. Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading
The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »
Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
Nigeria: Under IGP Kayode Egbetokun's Leadership, Nigerian Police Worse Off As Media Oppression Tool
On IGP Egbetokun's watch, the personnel of the Nigerian police have harassed and intimidated journalists without consequences - and he has been loudly silent about it. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Man Who Attempted Suicide Risks One Year in Jail - Official
The case has reignited concerns over Nigerian laws criminalising attempted suicide. Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith' - Tonto Dikeh
The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision
After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale. Read more »
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Construction of 2,000 Housing Units in Eight States
"Last month, the first leg of the exercise included ground-breaking for 1,500 units in five northern states." Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - State Governors to Receive 60 Trucks of Fertiliser Each - Akpabio
Senators and House of Representatives members will also get some trucks of fertilisers for their constituents this weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged 423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai's Officials Give Details of Loans Obtained, Projects Executed
The lawmakers accused ex-governor El-Rufai of mismanaging about N423 billion from loans obtained by his administration. Read more »