August 17, 2022
Nigeria: Appeal Court Orders a Retrial of Kano Singer Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
The singer, Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, 24, was accused of committing blasphemy against the prophet of Islam in a song he circulated via WhatsApp in March 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun 2023 - Appeal Court Orders Retrial in Segun Showunmi's Suit Against PDP
In its ruling on Monday, Chidi Uwa, a judge of the Court of Appeal, ruled that the lower court erred in its ruling and ordered a retrial. Read more »
Nigeria: Inibehe Effiong - 48 Hours After Being Sued, Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Releases Record of Court Proceedings
An associate of the incarcerated lawyer said they are studying the document. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Workers Suspend Strike Amid Blackout
The union says power will be restored immediately. Read more »
Nigeria: Institute Identifies Loopholes in TSA, Tasks Nigerian Govt On Effective Use of Account
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) says apart from the poor implementation, the backend of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) is not properly secured. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Plans 'Special Intervention' in Road Transportation
An official says details of the scheme are now being worked out as directed by the president. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Got Kanye West to Feature in 'Oliver Twist' - D'Banj
Released in May 2012, 'Oliver Twist' was Dbanj's first song after his exit from Mo'Hits. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As Electricity Workers' Strike Holds
Electricity firms told customers to expect outages. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Shuts Down Schools As Pupils Write Exams Over Fear of Attack
The schools were abruptly closed on Wednesday while the students were taking their terminal examination. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap - Police Rescue Four Victims in Kwara
Mr Ajayi said that the intensity of the pressure on the kidnappers during the search-and-rescue efforts led to their abandoning four of the abductees. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Appoints Nigeria's Gbenga Sesan On Internet Governance Forum Panel
The UN chief also appointed nine other high-level and eminent persons to serve on the IGF Panel for two-year term during the 2022 to 2023 IGF cycles. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Envy Nigeria's Next President
It is a state of nature out there. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Ended IPOB Sit-At-Home in Imo - Uzodinma
"If you come to Imo, there is nothing called sit-at-home again. We have been able to support our security officers to occupy the space." Read more »
Nigeria: FG Committed to Promoting Mining Sector - Minister
The mining sector is well positioned to support supply chain diversification, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Interview - How Kwankwaso's Nnpp Can Win 2023 Presidential Election - Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima speaks on the chances of Rabiu Kwankwaso in the presidential election, the APC same-faith ticket and the challenges facing Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Teenagers Drown in Lagos Beach
The teenagers went to the beach to celebrate their success in the WAEC examination. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: In Five Years, Nigeria Records 14% Reduction in Child Marriage - Report
Apart from the reduction in child marriage, the MICS results reveal that Nigeria has also made progress in child mortality. Read more »
Nigeria: In Abuja Community, Ignorance, Poverty Limit Residents' Access to Clean Cooking
Health issues like stroke, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer have been associated with unclean sources of energy. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Forces Kill Terrorist Kingpins in Three Geo-Political Zones - Official
The Chief of Staff said operations executed in recent weeks through various airstrikes and ground attacks in the three zones yielded results because of effective synergy and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Spokesperson Under Fire for Flouting Traffic Law
The FRSC sector commander said Mr Adejoobi told him the incident "never happened. He's working on a communication module and reaction analysis." Read more »
Nigeria: Platform to Counter Fake News Launched in Calabar
"FacesofNaija promises a unique user experience never before seen in the Nigerian social media landscape." Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Names New Recs for Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Makes Other Key Appointments
Cyril Omoregbe was redeployed from Cross River State to replace Mike Igini, who retired recently as Akwa-Ibom State REC. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Coordinator for National Counter Terrorism Centre
The NCTC is established in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) as the coordinating body for the harmonization of all counter terrorism and terrorism financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Considers Total Ban of Commercial Motorcycles
Mr Omotoso said after seeing the results of the ban in the six local government areas, people had been calling on the government to expand the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Stocks Scrape Fragile Rally As Turnover Drops
The all-share index expanded 80 points to close at 49,709.5, while market capitalisation closed higher at N26.8 trillion. Read more »