August 06
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Onojuvwevwo, Onwuzuruike Qualify for Semis After Winning Repechage Races
The trio comprising 2021 bronze Olympics medalist Brume, newcomers Usoro and Ochonogor have made it to the final round of the long jump event Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Banks On Ofili, Oborududu for First Medals
Other Nigerian athletes, including Ese Brume and Ruth Usoro, will be in action on Tuesday. Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
The grid collapsed around 2:55 p.m. on Monday, with generation dropping to zero. Read more »
Nigeria: Ladi Olorunyomi - Thrice Detained By Generals, Exile Was Only Option
Her longest spell in detention was in the notorious cells of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), in Apapa, Lagos, where some detainees never left alive. Read more »
South Africa: Miss South Africa - More Controversy As Chidinma Adetshina's Nigerian Wedding Clip Surfaces
"Why can't she just produce documents and say she's South African, there are beautiful South African young ladies that might be robbed of this opportunity." Read more »
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How I Dodged Bullets, Lived to See Another Day
Holding my camera and broken phone tight, I bolted from the scene. I ran until I became tired but couldn't stop. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Kaduna, Zaria
Kaduna is one of the states where the ongoing nationwide protests turned violent. Read more »
Nigeria: Financial Autonomy - EFCC, Experts Canvass Transparency, Accountability in Nigeria's Local Councils
The expert said there should be a robust mechanisms at the local government level to ensure transparency and accountability, in light of the new local government funding structure… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Obeying IPOB's Sit-At-Home Order, Enugu Govt Tells Federal Workers
"Enugu is not under siege and it is not fair because their actions are giving the state a bad image." Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Accuses Ogoni People of Stalling East-West Road Project
'Akpabio is the problem of the Niger Delta,' an Ogoni leader said. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria - How Soyinka, Ezekwesili, Others Reacted to Tinubu's Speech
Some Nigerians who reacted to his speech said it did not address the protesters' demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor, Minister Hail South-East for Shunning Protest
The protest, which began on Thursday, was billed to last until 10 August. Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija - Team Streeze Wins Second Custodian Challenge, Get Immunity
The Custodian Challenge, a high-stakes competition in which housemates vie for a coveted title, is a game-changer as the winning pair secures immunity for the week and inherits the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Speech Didn't Show Concern On Rising Banditry - Northern Group
President Tinubu on Sunday, in a broadcast, addressed Nigerians who have been protesting against the high cost of living and "bad governance" in the past three days. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse: Bobrisky Regains Freedom, Spots New Look
"Please, don't spray money, or you'll end up in jail. I'm focusing on my friends, those who were there for me, and my fans. We need to party". Read more »
Nigeria: Deadly Attacks By Gunmen, Onyeka Onyenu's Death, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: ##EndBadGovernanceInNigeria - Police Arrest Protest Leader in Abuja
Mr Lenin is the National Coordinator of the Youths Rights Campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Jos-Bukuru Metropolis
"Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Managing Nationwide Protest Through Better Statecraft
Tinubu should take these demands seriously and forget the ill-conceived notion that offering tokenisms in the form of palliatives will be the magic bullet. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Oborodudu Loses Semi-Final Bout
The 2020 Olympic Games silver medallist lost out to Kyrgyzstan's Meerim Zhumanazarova in the semi-final. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Ezekiel Nathaniel Becomes Third Nigerian to Reach 400m Hurdles Olympic Semifinals
The 21-year old secured his spot by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.32s, earning an automatic qualification. Read more »
Nigeria: Olympic Games - d'Tigress and Five Historic Firsts Achieved By Nigeria Ahead of Other African Countries
Nigeria has consistently set benchmarks at the Olympic Games, making significant strides in African sports history. Read more »
Nigeria: My Baby Doll: Unrealistic Low-Budget Film That's Surprisingly Satisfying
The storyline is a bit unrealistic, but couples who find solace in its narrative will find some sort of healing and relief after seeing this movie. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - d'Tigress Face Stern Quarter-Final Test Against Defending Champions Usa
The quarter-final match against the defending champions is scheduled for Wednesday, 7 August. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Demand More Identification From Journalists Covering Protests
The journalists are to wear their organisations' kits and provide valid means of identification. Read more »