August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Court Rejects Nigerian Govt's Extradition Suit Against Abba Kyari
The judge said Mr Malami was responsible for the failure of the case by instituting the extradition proceedings despite the pending criminal case against Mr Kyari in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Alerts Nationals in South Africa of Planned Attack
"This is to advise Nigerians living in South Africa to be vigilant and exercise caution in their activities due to the recent utterances of the proponents of the Operation Dudula… Read more »
Nigeria: Taking Covid-19 Vaccination Seriously Amidst 2023 Election Campaigns
Nigeria's National Orientation Agency should use this electioneering period, amidst the national drive to tame the virus, to demonstrate its relevance by launching an aggressive… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Highlights Policy Options to Grow Nigeria Economy
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise suggests how the nation could rejig its policies in oil output, electricity reform, textile reform, fiscal incentives,… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Season 7 - Amaka Evicted From 'Level Up' House
With a total of six nominations, Amaka became the eighth housemate to be evicted from the game. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities Condemn ASUU President's 'Insulting' Comment
COPSUN said Mr Osodeke "does not realise that his loquacious vituperation and obsolete stalinist, centralised, unpopular approach to the issue of funding of tertiary education… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Emir Deposed Over Banditry Dies
He was one of the three monarchs removed over alleged involvement in banditry Read more »
Nigeria: Access Holdings Gets Approval to Take Over First Guarantee Pension
"This transaction is in line with our vision to create a globally connected community and ecosystem; inspired by Africa for the world," CEO Herbert Wigwe said in a document seen by… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian University Defies ASUU, Reopens Despite Ongoing Strike
The ASUU chapter in EKSU says the management is on its own. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senator Takes Over Buhari's Former Campaign Office in Daura
The Senate and the House of Representatives members representing President Buhari at the National Assembly are no longer members of the ruling party. Read more »
Nigeria: What Next Now That Atiku, Wike Have Met?
Governor Nyesim Wike is at the centre of a crisis in the PDP and horsetrading among presidential candidates Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Optimism As 'Obidients' Sell Peter Obi to Northern Voters
While the former governor of Anambra State is enjoying an upswing in popularity among young voters in Southern Nigeria, his acceptance in the conservative northern region has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
An official said the accident was caused by overspeeding and tyre burst. Read more »
Nigeria: A New Alaafin - Why Oyo State Government Should Not Usurp the Role of Kingmakers
It is ILLEGAL for the government to interfere with traditional procedures and coerce the Baba Iyaji to clear 58 Agunloye princes and unjustly disqualify their remaining 61 cousins! Read more »
Nigeria: WAFU B Women's Champions League - Bayelsa Queens Make Semifinals
The Prosperity ladies will battle Benin Republic side Espoir FC on Tuesday, following their victory at the group stage. Read more »
Nigeria: The Story of Unfulfilled 'League-Winning' Promises to Akwa United
The governor promised N100 million, a plot of land for each player, and a coaster bus for the team. Read more »
Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana 2-0 Nigeria - Super Eagles Fail Derby Test in Cape Coast
The Super Eagles' home-based team needs three goals without reply in the second leg next weekend Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - D'Tigers Suffer Narrow Defeat Against Angola
The Nigerian team missed out on automatic qualification and will now wait till February to go again Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: 22,500 Children Died From Air Pollution in Lagos in 2021 - Official
The Lagos official said the figure was 75 per cent of 30,000 people who died in 2021 in the state due to the bad environment. Read more »
Nigeria: What Policy Steps Have Nigeria Taken Since COP26?
"Desertification in the north, drought in the centre, pollution in the coast are enough evidence for all to see, Nigeria is committed to net zero by 2060," President Buhari said at… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Naija Season 7 - Fake Housemate, Modella, Evicted
Modella joined the season alongside Deji as fake housemates in the show's second week. Read more »
Nigeria: International Community Needs to Appreciate Nigeria's Size to Understand It Better - Osinbajo
Mr Osinbajo also speaks on why he values social justice and transparency. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Renders Hundreds of People Homeless in Jigawa, Cuts Off Two Bridges
The state government said it is taking measures to mitigate the effects of the flood. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Advert Agency Denies Audio Claiming It Rejects Opposition Campaign Billboards
The state regulatory body said the audio message is a "blatant lie." Read more »
Nigeria: What Does Obasanjo Want As Wike Drags Tinubu, Atiku, Obi to London?
Nyesom Wike and his allies in the PDP held a series of meetings with three presidential candidates in London last week but what's the full picture? Read more »