August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Another Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria
A spokesperson for the Catholic Church said it was worrisome that hoodlums "have turned their attention to ministers of God" in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Lawan, Akpabio Not APC's Valid Candidates for Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North-West, INEC Insists
INEC says APC risks not having candidates for the two senatorial district if it does not submit names of candidates that emerged from valid primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Sri Lanka's Uprising and Lessons for Nigeria
"Economically, the dark clouds are gathering. And only by coming up with right strategies, and fast too, to fix the mess will Nigeria avert a bigger crisis." Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governor Condemns Student's Murder, Vows Prosecution of Perpetrators
The corpse of the ND Mass Communication student, believed to have been dumped after she was killed by her abductors, was later discovered on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Cricket - Nigeria Ready to Host ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifiers
Ehizoje says Nigeria is very ready to host the tournament as there are good grounds available Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Deputy Governor Retires From Professional Football in Style
The Edo deputy governor ended his career by leading the Benin side back to the NPFL. Read more »
Nigeria: U20 Women's World Cup - Onyenezide's Strike Sends Falconets Into Quarter-Finals
Esther Onyenezide's fierce curling shot in the 83rd minute proved to be the difference. Read more »
August 14, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Recalls Bashir Ahmad, Upgrades Him to Special Assistant
Mr Ahmad had resigned his previous position as Personal Assistant to the President in line with the presidential directive urging all political office holders wishing to contest… Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye, Khalid Evicted From BBNaija Show
The vote percentage revealed during the show, showed that Ilebaye garnered 08.51 per cent votes while Khalid got 10.72 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Cautions Against 'Outbreak of Marburg Disease'
In a leaked internal memo on Friday, the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, notified the hospital community of the outbreak of the virus, and called for caution. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Court Document Details U.S. Agencies Defrauded By Abidemi Rufai
A court document has detailed 12 agencies of the United States government defrauded by Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi APC Expels Gov Umahi's Opponent for Senatorial Ticket
Mrs Agom-Eze was Governor David Umahi's main challenger for the Ebonyi South District ticket of the APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Police Facility, Abduct Officer
The officer is yet to be released by his abductors. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead in Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway Accident
An official said the driver of the bus lost control at a bend and somersaulted. Read more »
Nigeria: Segun Oni's Running Mate Clarifies APC Defection Rumours
Mr Owolabi attended an event organised by a Tinubu support group, prompting claims that he has joined the APC Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Crisis in Ekiti PDP As Faction Rejects Fayose's Leadership
The group described Mr Fayose's leadership as "authoritarian" and "despotic." Read more »
Nigeria: Monkeypox - Nigeria Confirms 15 New Cases As Men Account for Over 50% of Infections
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 31,799 Monkeypox cases have now been reported across 89 countries as of 12 August. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Wike Set Up 14-Member Reconciliation Committee, Fix Meeting Date
Atiku and Nyesom Wike have appointed seven persons each into a committee to advise the candidate and the PDP on how to redress the grievances of the Rivers governor and his allies. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Want to Break Away From Nigeria - Yoruba Group Writes Buhari
Mr Akintoye, a professor of History, said that Yoruba leaders requested in the 1950s for the input of a secession clause in the Nigerian Constitution but was overruled by the then… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Commends Jonathan's Legacies as Ex-President Speaks on 2023 Elections
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has praised former President Goodluck Jonathan over the legacies he left behind while he… Read more »
August 13, 2022
Nigeria: NNPC Launches App to Check Crude Oil Theft
The oil company says informants will be compensated. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Another Chibok Girl, Others - Army
The Nigerian Army has said its troops of Operation Hadin Kai, operating in the North-east region, have rescued another Chibok girl and three others. Read more »
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Killed Days After Crowning
A student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Happiness Odeh, has been killed allegedly by her abductors. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Oil Theft More Pressing Than Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Gov. Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said the insecurity and oil theft in the country are more important topics than the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the presidential candidate of… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshoala, 19 Others Nominated for 2022 Ballon d'Or
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has earned a nomination for the 2022 Ballon d'Or Award. Read more »