June 09
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier - Eagles Land in Abidjan, Set for Official Training
Occupying fifth place in the six-team Group C after three rounds of matches, the Super Eagles know only a win against the Cheetahs on Monday evening will keep them seriously in the… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: How Bank Security Guards Assaulted Me During Labour Strike - Journalist
The journalist Emmanuel Nwazue, who works at Afia TV, was allegedly assaulted by the security guards while he was monitoring the strike declared by the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Traditional Ruler, Four Others Over Alleged Murder of Security Operatives
The victims were ambushed and murdered on 3 May by "a large group of armed criminals", according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains Slightly At Forex Markets
Naira closed on Thursday at N1,481.49 as against N1,488.60/$1 posted in the previous segment on Wednesday Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Legal Team Submits Letter Appealing for His Release to AGF
The letter appealing for the IPOB leader's release was necessary following the AGF's comments suggesting that Mr Kanu's case should be left to the courts to decide. Read more »
Nigeria: Politics Colours Governor Yusuf's Performance in First Year As Kano Governor
Governor Yusuf produced a 70-page document focussing on 13 thematic areas as the blueprint for his administration to improve the lives of citizens in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Autopsy Reveals Possible Cause of Mohbad's Death
The Lagos State Police exhumed Mohbad's body for an autopsy on 21 September 2023 to unravel the uncertainties that surrounded his death. Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: 14 Still Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
The state's Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Garba Yahaya, listed the names of the 14 trapped miners. Read more »
Nigeria: Leaked Documents On Fiscal Policy Proposals Not Official - Nigerian Govt
They are all policy proposals that are still subject to review at the highest level of government. Indeed, one has 'draft' clearly written on it," Mr Onanuga said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Insist Premium Times Journalist Must Appear Over Yet-to-Be Published Story
The invitation of the PREMIUM TIMES reporter has been widely condemned as a ridiculous criminalisation of journalism. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Sets Up Task Force to Control Malnutrition
The task force will develop an action plan that will focus on resource mobilisation and solutions to malnutrition among children. Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria 2030 - NMEP Tasks Nigerians On Behavioural Change to Achieve Target
According to Mr Ntadom, "human behaviour" contributes to the challenges in the fight against malaria in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Raid Niger Riverine Communities
At least, seven persons have been killed and an unspecified number kidnapped, according to a youth leader from the community, Yusuf Dangana. Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - Knocks for Tinubu As Power Supply Across Nigeria Remains Unstable
"There is evidently no improvement in the availability, reliability and affordability of electricity in Nigeria today. Instead, we have less available." Read more »
Nigeria: Obidient Movement Not Domiciled in Any Political Party - Peter Obi
"It is not domiciled within any particular party or headquartered in any particular part of the country, its membership spans across Africa and the globe, comprising individuals… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Power Struggles - How Renewable Energy Can Light the Way Forward
Frequent blackouts disrupt daily life and hinder economic development. This situation has been exacerbated by the recent government decision to raise electricity tariffs. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date for Ruling On Kano Emirate Crisis
A title holder in Kano emirate, Aminu Dan'agundi, filed the suit to challenge the government's decision. Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Years After, Nigerian Govt Names Another Major Road After Wole Soyinka
In October 2008, the then Minister of FCT, Aliyu Modibbo, renamed a major street in Gwarimpa Estate after Mr Soyinka. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Drug Traffickers Disguised As Pilgrims
The suspects were caught when the agency's operatives raided their hotel rooms in Lagos, recovering 200 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.2 kilograms. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns TStv MD, Executive Director for Money Laundering, Fraud
The TStv boss was also accused of duping a former minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Tinubu to Review Security Strategies in North-West
The Senate noted that banditry attacks have led to loss of lives, kidnapping, displacement of communities and disruption of economic activities in the North-west region. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Arraigns Official for Rural Electrification Agency Fraud, As Court Orders Arrest of Others
At least five officials of the Rural Electrification Agency have been charged separately by the ICPC for various amounts of funds, amounting to over N1.2 billion, they allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Ribadu Benefited From Tinubu's Goodwill During Persecution - Shettima
The road to the Tinubu presidency did not happen by chance. He has shown a profound commitment to improving the quality of governance over time. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Approve FCT 2024 Supplementary Budget of N98.5 Billion
The N98.5 billion is in addition to the N1.2 trillion budget passed in March by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Movie 'Deafening Silence' Premieres in Lagos
"If every family watches the movie and discusses the role of women in society and the unacceptability of violence, we are making a huge difference." Read more »