June 10
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Arase As Chair of Police Service Commission, Names Replacement
The president announced Mr Arase's replacement as the chair of the Police Service Service Commission in a statement on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'm Pushing for Government Structure Reform Bill - Drafter
Highlight of the bill include the proposals for creation of six regions, each with its own regional government and legislature, and establishment of two tiers of government instead… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Orders Additional Trucks From Dangote Assembly Plant
The vehicle facility, established by a business mogul, Aliko Dangote, was commissioned over the weekend in Lagos by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »
Nigeria: Agora Policy Criticises Revenue Collection Costs, Calls for Reform
Agora Policy recommends that these agencies should be funded through direct appropriations by the Federal Government rather than the current cost-of-collection model. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Seeks South-West Governors' Support On Equipment to Tackle Kidnapping
"With gadgets like drones that can geo-locate the criminals, police can deal with the criminal elements before they manifest their intentions," the DIG said. Read more »
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel, Mercy Chinwo Are Mdundo's Most Downloaded Artistes
The music service platform contributes to the 135 million monthly downloads of African music. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Tripartite Committee Submits Report to Govt
President Tinubu inaugurated the 37-member committee headed by Bukar Aji, on 30 January, in line with the Minimum Wage Act, 2019. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Criticises Governors Calling for Less Than N60,000 Minimum Wage
NLC said the governors calling for less than N60,000 as minimum wage "do not mean well". Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Record - Nigerian Chef Attempts 82-Hour Grill-a-Thon in Lagos
The Guinness world record for the longest barbecue marathon is 80 hours, achieved by Jan Greeff (USA & South Africa) in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Completes Airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims
NAHCON said it completed the airlift of the pilgrims 72 hours before the deadlines set by the Saudi authorities Read more »
Nigeria: To Develop Nation, Leaders Must Change Their Ways, Not Anthem - National Anthem Co-Author
"The Nigeria that we knew of in our anthem of 1978 no longer exists. It has been replaced by a rapacious system of governance that is unsustainable and, if unchecked, spells doom… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Defeat Nigeria in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
The loss means Nigeria's Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Read more »
Malawi: Aircraft Carrying Malawi's Vice President Goes Missing
The Malawi President has ordered national and local authorities to conduct an immediate search and rescue operation. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Ex-NSA Dasuki's Judgment Enforcement Suit Against Nigerian Govt
ECOWAS Court had in the judgement declared Mr Dasuki's arrest and detention by the Nigerian government unlawful and a violation of his rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Mbaka Advocates N62,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Legislators, Governors
Mr Mbaka queried why labour get N62, 000 as minimum wage amidst high inflation while legislators and governors amass billions of naira as allowances. Read more »
Nigeria: Strikes - Why Has the Govt Refused to Learn How to Negotiate?
Amid the cacophony of a new minimum wage demand, Tinubu and the National Assembly saw nothing wrong in the use of N57 billion to procure SUVs for each of the 409 legislators last… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Eagles Seek Redemption in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
After three consecutive draws in the competition, the team is desperate to turn the tide and secure their first win. Read more »
Nigeria: How AIG and Wigwe Reinvented Access Bank and Redefined Finance in Africa, By Raphael Adewoye
In 2002, the acquisition of Access Bank was finalised with Aig-Imoukhuede and Wigwe approved as Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director, respectively. Their revolutionary… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, Tuc to Meet, May Resume Strike - Official
Labour suspended its strike for one week to resume negotiations with the government on the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA World Cup Qualifier - NFF Expresses Anger Over Wrong Anthem By Benin Republic
NFF's Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said the NFF handed a recording of the new national anthem of Nigeria to the Benin FA authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Eye First Win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen, Finidi Top List of Winners At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards
The NFF President reiterated the Federation's support for the Nigerian Pitch Awards while hailing organisers for the transparency and credibility displayed in the award process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike Win At New York Grand Prix
Both Ofili and Onwuzurike are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: State Creation, New Minimum Wage, Other Top Stories From House of Reps
A request for the creation of Orlu State in the South-east geo-political zone was introduced in the lower chamber. Read more »