October 17, 2022
Nigeria: Police Officer Kills Colleague
The erring officer had been taken into custody, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Families Demand Release Of Relatives Detained Over Alleged IPOB Membership
Their lawyers said the persons detained for allegedly belonging to IPOB "have become victims of enforced disappearance from the custody of Nigeria's secret police and the army." Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic, Foreign Airlines Disagree On Trapped Funds, As Reps Intervention Ends In Stalemate
Some foreign airlines under the IATA have been in a running battle with the Nigerian government over the inability to repatriate $464 million revenue out of the country in line… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigerian Govt Issues Travel Advice On Northern Cyprus
Ms Omayuli noted that the activities of these agents have led to an "alarming influx" of Nigerians into Northern Cyprus. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Promises To End Banditry, Revive Kaduna Manufacturing Industries
Kaduna and other North West states have been witnessing renewed terrorist activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Of Lady At Yoruba Nation Rally Caused By Police, Coroner Finds
The coroner concluded that the police shot the deceased. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Ravages 257 Health Facilities, Schools In Jigawa As UNICEF, Lawmakers Announce N280 Million Support
Hundreds of people have been killed by the flood across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - Curtailing the Irrational Proliferation of Federal Agencies
From the 541 agencies in 2011, parochial and self-serving legislations and political expediency have ensured the reckless accretion of more MDAs 11 years after the initial move was… Read more »
Nigeria: Ballon d'Or - Benzema, Putellas Win Top Prizes, Oshoala Also Makes History
Oshoala made history as the first African female Ballon d'Or nominee; finishing in the 16th position among the shortlisted 30 players. Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Hunger Level 'Serious,' Ranks 103 Out of 121 Countries
"Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation previously ranked 103 out of 116 countries in 2021 and 98 among 107 countries in 2020." Read more »
Nigeria: Latest Gaffe Overshadows First Glimpse Into Tinubu's Plan for Nigeria
While political gaffe is common in political speeches, speculations on the health status of Mr Tinubu could explain the extra attention and scrutiny of his speeches. Read more »
Nigeria: New Governor Freezes Ekiti Govt Accounts
The governor said the freezing of the accounts is "with immediate effect." Read more »
Nigeria: Geregu Power Sets Post-Listing Compliance Standard
Geregu Power Plant, which recently listed on the Nigerian Exchange, posts N39bn nine-months revenue, N13bn profit before tax. Read more »
Nigeria: Death of Workplace Religion - the Polaris Bank Mis-Example
Spending stupendously alarming periods of time in churches for religious programme rather than in productive ventures kill our economy. Read more »
Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Condemns Shutdown of Media Organisations By Zamfara Govt.
The media freedom organisation asks the state governor to immediately rescind the action and desist from such policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Article of Faith - God Does Not Desire Sacrifices
God is not a blood-guzzling vampire. He asks: "Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?" (Psalm 50:13). Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar Only Pays Lip Service to National Unity - APC Campaign Council
The campaign council says that with the statement, Atiku had cast himself as a northern candidate that should solely be supported by the people from his region. Read more »
Nigeria: New Ekiti Governor Rolls Out Six-Point Agenda
Mr Oyebanji said the six-point agenda was carefully selected based on his experience coupled with the yearnings of the masses to improve the status of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Angry Youths Set Suspected Motorcycle Thief on Fire
The suspected thief was beaten to death, and his body was subsequently set on fire Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Tompolo Uncovers Another Illegal Pipeline in Delta
The latest discovery comes less than one week after at least 58 illegal oil pipelines were discovered by Tompolo in Delta and Bayelsa States where crude oil was being stolen. Read more »
Nigeria: State of the Race - Kaduna Gaffe Adds to Atiku's Woes
Atiku on Saturday declared in Kaduna that the North should shun southern candidates in next year's presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Die in Bauchi Auto Crash
"Twenty male adults were involved in the fatal road crash. Nine of them lost their lives on the spot." Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reason Zamfara Governor Shut Down TV, Radio Stations
The two major political parties in Zamfara have always been on each other's necks, leading to avoidable clashes and war of words. Read more »
Nigeria: Shutdown of Broadcast Stations in Zamfara Backed By Executive Order - Official
The shutting down of the broadcast stations has generated public outrage Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Shuts TV, Radio Stations - NTA, FRCN Affected
The Zamfara commissioner said other media organisations sanctioned included Gamji TV, Gamji FM and Al umma TV which are privately operated. Read more »