October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Girlchild's Day - NGO Distributes Sanitary Towels to Vulnerable Girls
According to Mrs Ironsi, her organisation discovered that young girls in the community prefer to use clothes instead of disposable pads. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Says 'Rent Seekers' Frustrating Peace Efforts in PDP
The Rivers governor announced a donation of 25 buses to the PDP in Cross River State. Read more »
Nigeria: LP to Review List of Peter Obi's Campaign Team After Protest Against Some Nominees
The list of the 1,234-member presidential campaign team was presented by the party at an event on Wednesday in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Community Erupts in Jubilation Over Court's Judgement
The crowd danced excitedly, chanting songs of freedom and thanksgiving to God. Read more »
Nigeria: Orji Kalu Criticises 2023 Budget, Says 'Nigeria Is At War'
"We are not doing anything. We are just a consuming nation." Read more »
Nigeria: Budget - National Assembly to Get N169bn in 2023, Highest Allocation in History
Until 2015, the annual allocations to the National Assembly had been N150 billion and between 2015 and 2020, the budget was N125 billion. Read more »
Nigeria/Tunisia: CAF Champions League - Plateau United Arrive in Tunis for Crucial Second-Leg Clash
The Peace Boys, as Plateau United are fondly referred to, beat the four-time African champions 2-1 last weekend at the M.KO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Europa League - Uzoho Shines At Old Trafford As United Snatch Late Win
Uzoho shines like a million stars at Old Trafford denying the likes of Ronaldo and Rashford goal-scoring opportunities. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Court Drops Charges Against Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu
The Court of Appeal ordered Mr Kanu's release from the custody of the State Security Service (SSS), where the IPOB is being held since he was brought back to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Reality TV Star Rico Swavey Is Dead
The ex-BBnaija housemate and actor was involved in an accident on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Officials Question UNESCO Data On Country's Out-of-School Children
"It is not fair on the countries, we should interrogate, let's start questioning these data from international organisations," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Senators Question Parameters in 2023 Budget
The lawmakers also suggested ways to improve revenue generation and garner more money to fund the budget. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Eurobonds Retreat After Govt's Plan to Restructure Debts
Investors respond with concerns about Nigeria instruments after the government indicated it might be struggling to meet its repayment obligations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Calls for Improved Water Sanitation, As Cholera Kills 233 in 2022
Yobe, Borno and Taraba states topped the infection chart, followed by Cross River and Katsina states. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Perjury - Zamfara Governor, Matawalle Unlawfully Uses State Apparatus to Silence Critics
There is a pending case at the Federal High Court, Gusau where the plaintiffs are seeking Matawalle's disqualification from the race over alleged perjury arising from certificate… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Rico Swavey's Memorable Movie, Music Career
Unlike his contemporaries, Rico was not a 'digital noise maker' as he lived a simple life. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinachi Begged Me Not to Report Husband's Abuse - Neighbour Alleges in Court
"One day, she ran to my house at about 5 am and said that she locked her door the previous night, and he kicked it open with his leg and proceeded to hit her on her chest. She fell… Read more »
Nigeria: 95 Million Voters to Determine Buhari's Successor in 2023 - INEC
"There are 18 political parties in the race to produce the next president to be elected by 95 million voters. We had over 84 million registered voters in 2019." Read more »
Nigeria: Court Strikes Out N36 Billion Corruption Case Against Ex-Jigawa Governor, Saminu Turaki
The case was struck out due to a lack of diligent prosecution from the EFCC Read more »
Nigeria: How Appeal Court Challenged Falana Over Obedience of Order On ASUU Strike
The Court of Appeal urged Mr Falana, who is ASUU's lawyer, to toe the path of his years-long campaigns as an advocate of the rule of law and obedience to lawful court orders. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Joins U.S., Others to Condemn Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territories
Nigeria is one of the 143 countries that voted in favour of a resolution condemning Russia's annexation of about 15 per cent of Ukraine's territory Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Experts Discuss Benefits of Investing in Reproductive Health (Live Updates)
The event aims to provide a high-level platform for key stakeholders in policy, governance, economics and healthcare to discuss the factors that influence Nigeria's health… Read more »
Nigeria: Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Chigul for Stage Play, 'Ada the Country'
Produced by Doyenne Circle, the acclaimed stage musical highlights the power of the Nigerian woman; her autonomy, resourcefulness and might. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We Must Separate Acquisition From Asset-Grabbing', Kogi Replies Dangote - Obajana
"Which money or consideration did Dangote provide in 2002 for the alleged acquisition of the 90 per cent equity in Obajana Cement Plc, which used to be vested in the Kogi State… Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Writes Court Over Delayed Judgement in Suit Against Ex-Deputy Governor
Mr Tofomowo lamented the delay in delivering judgement despite the conclusion of all the relevant processes. Read more »