September 04
Nigeria: Free Legal Services for Accused #endbadgovernance Protesters
The NBA president unveiled free legal services for #EndBadGovernance protesters amid a sweeping clampdown on activists associated with the demonstrations. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Heightens in Nigeria, Other Countries
In this report by Misbah Khan,The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ), reports on the global antimicrobial resistance crisis, uncovering "disturbing first-hand evidence of… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Court Orders Arrest of Briton, Two Nigerians
The police declared the Briton wanted on Monday, the same day they arraigned 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters accused of working with him to topple President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Another Police Facility in Nigeria's South-East
The latest attack came barely 24 hours after gunmen bombed Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Anambra, killing a police officer. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Needs to Do to Achieve Food Security - Bill Gates
"There is the opportunity for Nigeria to more than double its food output, which would be pretty transformative because it would mean that you would be a net food exporter." Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Cases, Deaths Surge Globally, WHO Reports
WHO attributed the rise in cholera outbreaks to conflict, climate change, inadequate safe water and sanitation, poverty, underdevelopment, and population displacement. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost-of-Living Crisis - Lagos Govt Extends Work-From-Home Policy
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state's Head of Service, Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 34 People Killed By Boko Haram, Buried in Yobe
The Yobe government donates N30 million to the families of the slain persons in Mafa. Read more »
Nigeria: Paralympics 2024 - Esther Nworgu Wins Second Medal for Nigeria
Nworgu's remarkable performance on Wednesday saw her set two new Paralympic Records in her last two attempts, lifting an impressive 112kg and 118kg respectively Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Completes Galatasaray Loan Move, to Receive Over N10bn Annual Salary
The Nigerian striker will be wearing the jersey number 45 Read more »
Nigeria: Ballon d'Or 2024 - Nigeria's Ademola Lookman Nominated for Top Award
Ademola Lookman's Ballon d'Or nomination has fueled hopes he'll succeed Victor Osimhen as African Footballer of the Year, building on his impressive international performances. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers - After Delays, Osimhen Set to Arrive Camp As Eagles Intensify Preparation
Osimhen's delayed arrival is understandable due to his recent transfer saga, which was finally resolved with a loan deal to Galatasaray. Read more »
September 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Not Paying Subsidy On Petrol - Presidential Aide
This newspaper revelation came against the background of the government's repeated denial of subsidy payments. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Eliminate Fuel Queues in Nigeria - Dangote
On Monday, Devakumar Edwin, a vice president at Dangote Industries Limited, said the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery has begun the processing of petrol. Read more »
Nigeria: How Yar'Adua Blocked Me, Dangote From Taking Over Nigerian Refineries - Otedola
The government "canceled our stakes and thwarted our vision. But, as always, you refused to be deterred," Mr Otedola said. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, Police Mum As Tinubu Reportedly Extends Egbetokun's Tenure As IGP
There are reports that President Tinubu has extended by three years the tenure of Mr Egbetokun, who is expected to retire on Wednesday when he turns 60. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis - Billions Meant for Repairs of Nigerian Refineries Stolen - Energy Expert
"Over the last few decades, we've been trying to educate policy-makers in Nigeria that the multiplier effect of one per cent increase in the price of fuel is like 11 times other… Read more »
Nigeria: Motorists Stranded As NNPC Stations, Others Shut Down Amidst Uncertainties Over Pump Price
This comes amidst speculations that the state-owned oil company plans to raise petrol pump price from the current N617 per litre to above N1000. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Decide Dangote Refinery's Petrol Price - Dangote
The price of petrol has skyrocketed since May last year when President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address, declared an end to petrol subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina Speaks in TV Interview
"It was heartbreaking to see that I wasn't welcomed and accepted, even though I've lived there for 23 years, but a decision had to be made." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Chinese President Xi, Signs Several MOUs
The leaders also agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hits N897 At NNPC Outlets
The recent development comes amid struggles by the nation's oil company to supply the local market. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Increase - We Feel Betrayed By Tinubu's Govt - NLC
Mr Ajaero said President Bola Tinubu had given the NLC two options during negotiations for the minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: How African Leaders Are 'Failing' Footballers Like Osimhen
The former MFM FC Director blames African leaders for allegedly diverting funds meant for football development into their own pockets. Read more »
Nigeria: Priscilla Ojo, Tanzanian Music Star Juma Jux Are Engaged
In the last few days, Nigerians and Tanzanians have been inundated with loved-up photos and videos of the lovebirds. It was initially thought to be a publicity stunt, a standard… Read more »