December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', 'Anikulapo', Other Outstanding of 2022
Although Nollywood might have started the year with the forgettable and unnecessary sequel, Chief Daddy 2, other films eventually saved the day. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Launches Health Insurance, Endowment Fund for Vulnerable Residents
The state government says the initiative comes on the heels of the success of various health insurance plans, including Ilera Eko and EKOTELEMED, a telemedicine service. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Jails Convicted Mama Boko Haram of Fraud
The court jailed Ms Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, making it her third conviction and sentencing for fraud this year. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - What I'll Do With Ibom Deep Seaport If Elected President - Peter Obi
The LP candidate was in Akwa Ibom to campaign for support. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 103 Terrorists in North-East - Official
The official says the troops also apprehended 22 terrorists including four commanders and 18 collaborators within the theatre in the last two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Shocking Nigerian Celebrity Divorces of 2022
On the surface, it seemed Nigerian celebrities were getting the best of their marriages, and suddenly, a surprise sprung on fans. Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Partnering With 15 Firms to Deliver Key Energy Projects - NCDMB
The projects cover modular refining, gas distribution, power generation and manufacturing. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Visits Buhari Day After President Explains Absence From Campaigns
Mr Tinubu visited the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Cleanup - Federal Govt Gives Reasons for Slow Pace of Work
The government also explained why the dredging of the Calabar channel is stalled. Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Governorship Election - There Was 'Seemingly Over-Voting" in Some Units - INEC Official
INEC official appeared as a star witness before the Osun State governorship election petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Promise Dashed
President Muhammadu Buhari had last March performed the groundbreaking ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the rail line. Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Suspends Campaign Over Death of Supporters in Boat Accident
The APC members were returning from Okerenkoko in Warri South West Local Government Area on Tuesday when the accident occurred. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Administration Demolishes IDP Camp
FCTA said the demolition of the IDP camp and other shanties was part of the strategy to address security challenges in the nation's capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Gotv Improves Signal Quality in Nasarawa, Abuja, Rivers State
With this go-live of improved services, residents of these cities now enjoy improved broadcast of local and international programming, including the pop-up holiday channel on… Read more »
Nigeria: New Nigeria Professional Football League Season Postponed
Since the end of the 2021/2022 league season in July 2022, there has been no activity in the country's top division Read more »
Nigeria: Famous Nigerian Comedian Peteru Is Dead
Peteru, a household name in comedy circles due to his unique mimicry, died on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: High Voltage Causes 10 Deaths in Zaria
A community leader in Zaria said the power fluctuations virtually affected all houses in the three communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Xmas - Poultry Farmers, Customers Decry High Cost of Fowls
"I do hope things will be different a day or two to Christmas Day," a fowl customer said. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces 2022 Mini-Bid Round for New Drilling, Exploration Activities
In the 2022 Mini-Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is being put on offer. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Amends Cash Withdrawal Policy, Raises Weekly Limits
The upward review comes after the National Assembly asked the bank to considerably adjust the withdrawal limits in response to public outcry on the policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses
Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Former Accountant-General Ahmed Idris' $900,000, 15 Houses
Over N30 billion worth of assets have been seized from Mr Idris since his arrest in May, EFCC chair, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Why Buhari Has Not Joined Tinubu to Campaign - Presidency
Garba Shehu said the clarification became necessary to "dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves N3.4 Billion to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri
Maiduguri got disconnected from the national grid due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgent, an official said. Read more »