October 23, 2022
Nigeria: Ooni to Marry Sixth Wife, Temitope Adesegun, On Monday
Ooni's spokesperson, Moses Olafare, says the new Olori is an Ijebu Princess. Read more »
Nigeria: After Eight-Month Prolonged Strike, Here Are Nigerian Govt's Positions Against ASUU's Demands
As of the time ASUU asked its members to return to their duty posts, Nigerians were unsure of the status of the resolutions on each of the agreements with the government. Read more »
Nigeria: King Charles Sympathizes With Buhari Over Floods in Nigeria
"... our most heartfelt sympathy is with all those who have suffered so much, and our thoughts are with those working to support the recovery efforts," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen's Goal Sets Napoli Record in Serie A
Osimhen proved the game-winner for the second Serie A match as his 80th-minute goal snagged all three points against Roma Read more »
October 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Appeals Judgement Freeing Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Mr Kanu's lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed the IPOB leader's team has received copies of the appeal and application for stay of execution filed by the Nigerian government against… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Anambra Govt Expresses Fear Over Possible Cholera Outbreak
Anambra is among the states in Nigeria that have been worst hit by the recent flood disasters. Read more »
Nigeria: All Former APC Presidential Aspirants Still Active in Party - Adamu
"Each of the aspirants to the presidency of this country that presented himself during our June convention is still alive and still in the party." Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Hasn't Collapsed This Year - Minister
The Minister said the country has only experienced disruptions, not collapse. Read more »
Nigeria: Floods - Why Govt Will Not Declare State of Emergency - Minister
"We have not reached a situation in my view where the relevant emergency management authorities have not been able to deal with this situation. I'm not aware that has happened." Read more »
Nigeria: New Owner Buys Polaris for N50 Billion, Gets 25 Years to Repay Govt's N1.3 Trillion
Strategic Capital Investment Limited emerged the preferred bidder for the lender, the CBN said in a statement late Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Jada Pollock Welcomes Wizkid's Fourth Child
The newborn is the fourth child the singer would father in 11 years. Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Nigeria's Flamingos Battle U.S. for Semi-Final Ticket
The Flamingos chase a first-ever semifinal berth while the USA seek a second top four finish. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Nigeria Needs 363,000 Doctors but Has Only 24,000
Nigeria has produced almost four times the number of doctors it has but a large number of them have relocated abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Sacks Niger Delta Development Commission Administrator
A news management team and governing board is to be set up for the commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Interpol Arrests 75 Suspected Cyber Criminals Linked to Nigeria's Black Axe Cult
The coordinated operation targeted Black Axe cells - one of Nigeria's mightiest criminal groups - as well as others from West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Abba Kyari - Cocaine Trafficker Narrates How He Bribed Nigerian Airport Officials
The four police officers with whom Abba Kyari is now facing the charges are Sunday Ubua, an assistant commissioner of police; Bawa James, an assistant superintendent of police;… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Provides U.S.$1 Million Support for Flood Victims in Nigeria
The support fund will allow local partners on the ground to provide emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and so on to flood victims. Read more »
Nigeria: African Content - Wabote Seeks Collaboration in Projects, Capacity Development, R&D
Mr Wabote charged African oil producers to break down barriers that often prevent African countries from deepening African Content practice and economic collaboration. Read more »
Nigeria: Manifesto - Tinubu Promises Fourth Industrial Revolution As Buhari Inaugurates APC Campaign Council Friday
The inauguration of the council is expected to signal the commencement of the campaign of the ruling party. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Orders Closure of 'Illegal' Schools
"We have observed with dismay the irresponsibility of some individuals running schools without obtaining requisite approval - written, signed and sealed - from the commissioner's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Suspends Government Officials Over 'Persistent Theft' of Diesel
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Uchenna Orji made this known on Wednesday while briefing reporters at the end of the state Executive Council meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: Convocation - Obasanjo Apologises After 'Bad Roads' Force Former President to Arrive Late
Mr Ozekhome, who was the guest lecturer at the event, said Nigeria is a failed state Read more »
Nigeria: How to Halt Brain Drain in Health Sector - Resident Doctors
NARD says there is a need to properly fund the health sector to arrest the brain drain in the country. Read more »
West Africa: How Journalists Can Defend Press Freedom, Democracy in West Africa - ECOWAS, CSOs
They spoke at a regional conference in Accra, Ghana, on the heels of recent coup in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Stocks Halt Run of Big Slides As Sell-Offs in Mega-Cap Shares Ease
The all-share index grew 14.1 basis points to 44,332.2, while market capitalisation marginally climbed to N24.1 trillion. Read more »