June 20
Nigeria: Cholera - Situation Worsens in Lagos As Fatalities Increase to 21
Mr Abayomi hinted on Monday that the identified cholera strain is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Threaten Strike
The fresh threat is contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education dated 19 June and referenced: JAC/NS/VOL.III/01. Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 223% in 12 Months - NBS
The NBS said the North-west zone had the highest average retail price at N845.26, while the North-central zone had the lowest price at N695.04. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law
Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community
The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew
The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Says Ban On Alcohol in Sachets Stands
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, reaffirming the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat
Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign Investment Decision On Ubeta Field
The milestone, according to NNPC Ltd, is in line with President Bola Tinubu's presidential executive order on oil and gas reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single 'Dey'
This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Begins Sales of Fertiliser to Farmers
The commodity would be sold to farmers across the state at the rate of N22,000, against the N44,000 market price. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Newspaper to Honour Obazee, the Man Who Investigated Emefiele
Mr Obazee and other government business entities will receive the prize for the public service category, the daily reported on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies On Red Alert As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Ekiti
"The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the incidents to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to justice," the police spokesperson said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement On UniAbuja Senate's Tenure Dispute Suit
The suit is about the controversy over the tenure of the Senate of UniAbuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not a Mere Geographical Expression - Gowon
Mr Gowon commended the NIPR for its role in sustaining national unity amidst diverse challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Kingpin Bello Turji Narrates How Banditry Started in Zamfara
Bello Turji says the Fulani community lived in peace and harmony with their Hausa neighbours until a former governor of the state adopted a partial Sharia Law allegedly to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Appoints Three Former Ministers, 130 Others As Aides, Board Members
The Secretary to the State Government, Timothy Kataps, announced the appointments through a statement in Jalingo, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Kano Violence - Official
The victim died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: World Refugees Day - NHRC Seeks Government Supports for Displaced People, Migrants, Others
The NHRC says data shows the Nigerian government needs to focus on the plight of refugees. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Sues Sophia Momodu, Seeks Joint Custody of Imade
"It is on record that I have been responsible for the payment of all the school fees of my daughter to provide her with the best education..." Read more »
Nigeria: PCL. Delivers Success With Talent Management 2.0 Event - a Confluence of Insight and Innovation
Focusing on empowering organisations to elevate their workforce to excellence, the event addressed pressing challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of talent management. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal of EFCC's Chair, Olukoyede
President Tinubu appointed Mr Olukoyede as the new chairperson of the EFCC in October last year amid controversy that the appointee was not qualified for the job. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires Zaria Hotels for Aviation College
Mr Keyamo told journalists in Zaria on Wednesday that Zaria Hotels had been acquired as an annexure to the NCAT Read more »