June 13
Nigeria: Fasehuns Protest Tinubu's Omission of OPC Founder in List of June 12 Heroes
Dr Fasehun, medical doctor, businessman and activist, died 1 December 2018 in Lagos, at 83. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Recruits 300 Animal Health Workers, Empowers 1,200 Farmers
Mr Namadi said the beneficiaries have also been trained to be licensed as veterinary service providers to effectively respond to animal disease incidences Read more »
Nigeria: Ast Awards N10m to Iws As Widows' Grant to Mark 2024 Int'l Widows Day
In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, the Abdul Samad Rabiu for Africa (ASR Africa) presents a N10 million naira grant to the International Women's Society (IWS)… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Reject Your Reinstatement, Tijjaniyya Supreme Leader Counsels Sanusi
"We draw inspiration from the examplary leadership of (the) late Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi, who refused to be swayed by personal interests and declined reinstatement after his… Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Destroy Newly Reconstructed Electricity Transmission Tower - TCN
TCN says vandals used an explosive device to bring down towers 193 and 194 along the 330kV transmission line Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Super Eagles to Know Opponents Soon
Next year's tournament in Morocco will be the 35th edition of Africa's flagship football championship. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Set to Hire Foreign Coach for Super Eagles
It was not explicitly stated if coach Finidi George will work under the incoming foreign coach like he did under Jose Peserio Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Tinubu Slips, Falls At Democracy Day Event - Atiku, Others React
Mr Tinubu had hours before the parade addressed Nigerians via live broadcast on the occasion of the Democracy Day celebration Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Sule Suebebe Dies At 68
A few months after Baba Suebebe's public plea for forgiveness and financial help, he passes away after an undisclosed, prolonged illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days
As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal
The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Celebrating Democracy On Foundation Laid By Abiola - Ogun Governor
Though Abiola is long gone, the lives he touched while alive still speak of his impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others
Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Several Others Injured in Enugu Road Multiple Crash
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - CSOs in Osun Ask Tinubu to End Hunger, Hardship, Insecurity
"31 years after Abiola paid the supreme price for the enthronement of civil rule, his manifesto on providing basic amenities and prosperity for the citizenry remains elusive," the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Africa's First Water Display Park in Lagos State
The innovative park is expected to be a tourist attraction for leisure and entertainment in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Borno Speaker Rues Decade-Long Boko Haram Hold On Constituency
Mr Lawan lamented the failure of the federal government and the military to reclaim Guzamala Local Government Area from Boko Haram Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy - Leaders Have Failed Nigerians, Plateau Speaker Says
"If I were to score the performance of democracy in Nigeria from 1999 to today, I would rate it at seven per cent out of 100 per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Largest Painting Portrait of Tinubu Unveiled
The portrait of the president is said to be the world's largest painting portrait on canvas. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Confirms Forthcoming Wedding With Chioma
The couple, who have twin children, had a private wedding months ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Bids to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Hosting the bank in Nigeria, according to the government, will ensure proximity to key energy technocrats and experts, which is essential for formulating and implementing effective… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC Denies Tinubu's Claim On Agreement, Insists On N250,000
President Tinubu, in his nationwide broadcast earlier on Wednesday, said that he would soon forward a bill on an agreed National minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry's Top Official Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Makes Counter-Accusation
The permanent secretary denied Mrs Fajemirokun-Ajayi's allegations of sexual harassment "improper requests" about the ministry's finances. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Killed Over 50 Residents, Policemen in Katsina Coordinated Attacks
Five villages were attacked in a coordinated attack by terrorists in Katsina State. Read more »