Nigeria: We Will Employ Tinubu As PDP's Campaign Director in 2027 - Governor

The governor also chided the federal government on the disbursement of palliatives and money sent to the state governors. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Police Parade 23 Suspects Over Violent Protest in Tafa

The suspects were accused of criminal trespass, mischief by fire, office breaking, belonging to an assembly of thugs, and theft of government properties. Read more »

Nigeria: South-East Lawmakers Petition IGP, Demand Prosecution of Anti-Igbo Campaigners

The lawmakers said the calls for the extermination of Ndi Igbo are reminiscent of the anti-Igbo campaigns of the 1950s, which culminated in the bloody pogroms of 1966, which… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Suspend Immigration Officer Caught On Video Soliciting Bribe

The officer's conduct, captured in a video circulating on social media, does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS. Read more »

South Africa: Miss SA - South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina's Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft

"Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time when the activities took place in 2001..." Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Raid NLC Headquarters - Official

The NLC linked the raid to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - NLC Speaks On Protests, Demands Policy Reversal

The NLC said it remains committed to defending the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers and the broader population. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Panel Raises Concerns Over State of Nation's Refineries

NNPCL threatened to reveal identities of suppliers of adulterated fuel across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 MTV VMAS - Usher, Chris Brown Bag 'Best Afrobeats Video' Nominations (Full Nominee List)

Their strategic collaborations earned them the nods. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Governor Directs Refund of Recruitment Fees to Applicants

The governor directed the Civil Service Commission to refund all administrative fees. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Adekuoroye Suffers Heartbreaking Quarterfinal Loss in Women's Wrestling

Adekuoroye had earlier shown promise by winning her second-round bout against Fouzia Aouissi via Victory by Injury (VIN) Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x100m Relay Teams Fall Short

This marks the second consecutive Olympics where Nigeria will not feature in the women's 4x100m final. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Shifts Focus to Relays As Brume Leads Chase for Long Jump Medals

Both the 4x100m men and women's team will be competing on Thursday Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - 'This Time Is My Season' - Amusan Confident of Olympic Success

Despite being the World Record holder, Amusan says she feels no pressure. Read more »

Nigeria: Several Miners Killed in Zamfara As Militant Groups Clash

Mr Sububu controls most mining sites in the Bagega and Sunke areas of Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Clarify Monthly Salaries, Remain Committed to 50% Pay Cut

"We wish to clarify that the actual monthly salary for members is N600,000, after deductions for advances such as housing, which are paid at the commencement of the tenure." Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Protesters Declare 3-Day Mourning for Fallen Martyrs

"We have declared three days of mourning in Lagos State to honour our fallen 4 across the country who were killed by trigger-happy police and security agents during the ongoing… Read more »

Nigeria: What Nigerian Billionaires Can Learn From Bloomberg's $600m Gift to Black Medical Colleges - Osita Chidoka

"The Bloomberg example should motivate a mindset shift to contribute to a better Nigeria - where no man is oppressed." Read more »

Nigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - Atiku Reacts to Soldier's Killing of Teenage Protester in Kaduna

Atiku describes the killing of the boy in Kaduna as a "tragic incident". Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Teams Confirm Participation in Second All Stars Unity Cup

The Unity Cup aims to bring the All Stars teams in Lagos together, fostering connections and networking among them. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Olympic Struggles Continue As Three Athletes Fall in Semi-Final Races

Sadly, while Nigeria has no representation in the 200m final, two Zimbabwean athletes, Makanakaishe Charamba and Tapiwanashe Makarawu, made history by qualifying for the final Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Probes $1.5bn Spent On Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation

The NNPC Managing Director speaks on allegations of sabotaging domestic refinery. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils for More Tertiary Institutions

Mr Tinubu had in June appointed governing councils for federal tertiary institutions following an ultimatum issued by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Read more »

Nigeria: 26 Banks Qualify in CBN's $876m Fx Auction

The sale conducted on Tuesday highlights the Central Bank's commitment to stabilising the foreign exchange market and ensuring effective price discovery Read more »

Nigeria: 24-Hour Curfew Remains in Kaduna, Zaria As Police Arrest 'Notorious Kidnapper'

"The 24-hour curfew is still in place, and being actively enforced by the security agencies..." Read more »