August 11, 2022
Nigeria: How Nigeria's 2023 Census Can Be More Accurate - Buhari
President Buhari says a "reliable, credible, acceptable and successful census" will help the government in planning purposes for development. Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Attack - Two More Attackers Arrested - Official
The defence chief said the attackers who have links with ISWAP terrorist group were arrested on 1 August at Eika, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Constructing 1.2km Drainage Diversion to Tackle Flooding, Says Sanwo-Olu
The governor said the project would "permanently resolve" flooding in Lagos Island Read more »
Nigeria: Lawma to Increase Waste Evacuation Charges
The agency says it had begun processes of dual fuel system for waste disposal trucks Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Seeking Immediate Results, Not Development - Ex-Sports Minister
The former sports minister said there was the need to create a separate platform for the younger athletes to be discovered. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Backs Down on Takeover of ExxonMobile Water Business
A spokesperson says the president decided the position of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is to be supported, and the earlier confusion was because… Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Indicts Officials for Taking Bribe to Doctor Presidential Pardon List
EFCC's investigation says two officials took bribes to smuggle a jailed banker's name, Francis Atuche, into the presidential pardon list. Read more »
Nigeria: African Schools' Curricula Influenced By Colonial Masters - Group
In a press statement, the transnational organisation explained that due to colonialism, most African countries were compelled to copy their colonisers' curricula to participate in… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Announces Death of Nigerian Journalist John Chiahemen
Mr Chiahemen worked with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Thompson Reuters. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2023 - Rhodes-Vivour Wins Labour Party Guber Substitution Primaries
Mr Rhodes-Vivour polled 111 votes while Mr Salvador got 102 votes. Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Clarifies Statement On Owo Church Attack, Says Only One Mastermind Arrested
The DHQ in a statement on Wednesday stated that only one, of the five recently arrested terrorists, was linked to the attack on the Owo church. Read more »
Nigeria: Train Attack - Gunmen Release Six Family Members of Ex-Military Governor
The release of the hostages followed the intervention of Kaduna-Based cleric, Ahmad Gumi. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Govt Can Cripple Terrorism, Kidnapping Within One Month - Official
Mr Oyedeji said bandits who collect ransom would be hard hit since they usually have large amounts of cash stored. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Filmmaker Otu Njama Is Dead
His last post on Instagram three days ago left his followers in disbelief. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto's Multi-Million Naira Skills Acquisition Centre Inaccessible Years After Completion
Residents of Yabo moan over non-access to a skill acquisition centre, marked completed but not opened. Read more »
Nigeria: IELTS - Nigerian Govt Pledges Support for Reform Campaign
Nigerians have accused the UK of commercialising the tests, which costs more than three times Nigeria's current minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Ponzi Scheme - NDIC Warns Nigerians On Fraudulent Financial Institutions
Mr Onyechere said the corporation has intensified awareness campaign across the nation, warning people against scammers operating ponzi schemes. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officer's Death - Outgoing GOC Speaks On Army Investigations
The GOC said the deceased police officer first shot at an army officer Read more »
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Apologises to Tanzanians, Promises Free Show for Fans
"I didn't mean to disrespect the fans. It was never intentional. I wanted to perform". Read more »
Nigeria: Police Accuse Prison Officials of Extortion Before Remanding Suspects
A police chief said some of the prison officials have been consistent in this unprofessional conduct, a practice he said has portrayed the correctional service in a bad light. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in Europe - Awoniyi, Aribo Fire Blanks in Debut, Ndidi Returns After Injury
Aribo and Ndidi played throughout the game while Awoniyi started from the bench. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Arrests Suspects in Catholic Church Massacre
No fewer than 40 worshippers were massacred at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, by suspected terrorists on 5 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Suspends U.S.$418 Million Paris Club Refund Plan
Mr Buhari reportedly said the planned deductions being allegedly championed by both Ministers Malami and Ahmed be suspended until the courts make their final pronouncements. Read more »
Nigeria: Why 1962 Oath of Secrecy Is Still in Force in Nigeria
"The Oath of Secrecy of 1962 has remained in force in the civil service to demonstrate the premium government places on official documents." Read more »
Nigeria: Tributes Pour in for Late Nigerian Filmmaker, Novelist Biyi Bandele
The celebrated Nigerian novelist and playwright died on Sunday at 54. Read more »