Nigeria: EFCC Files Objection to Suit Disowned By Sanwo-Olu

EFCC denied investigating or planning to arrest Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu as alleged in the suit, which, although already disowned by the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: WTO Confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Sole Candidate for DG

Following this, on 8 October, the WTO launched its official process for appointing its next Director-General, giving member states one month to submit further nominations Read more »

Nigeria: COP29 - What to Expect From Climate Summit in Baku

According to organisers, this year, the discussions at COP29, billed to run from 11-22 November, are expected to be focused on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation, with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Implications of Donald Trump's Victory for Nigeria?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

"How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans… Read more »

Nigeria: Never Again - the Shameful Treason Trial of Minors

The country failed these minors with their arrest and detention for about 90 days. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Participating in Joint Arab-Islamic Summit - Official

Mr Idris said Nigeria's position is to call for peaceful resolution because the conflict can never end on the war front. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Forecasts Three-Day Dust Haze, Rain Across Nigeria

In the South, sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland, with prospects of thunderstorms with slight rains anticipated over parts of Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross… Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Advocacy Group Writes CJN, Speaker Abbas Over Minors' Detention, Trial, Calls for Probes

In separate letters, Global Rights outlined various issues that need to be investigated by the CJN and the House of Representatives, and how to engender a system that protects… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish All Shanties Posing Security Threat to Abuja

"We have told them that nobody should build anything, whether temporary or permanent, until the government has taken a final decision on what to do with the land," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Dead, 10 Injured in Road Crash

"One of the accident victims died on the spot, while the other person was rushed to Federal Medical Centre by FRSC officials, where he later passed away." Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Man Few Days to Wedding

He was shot dead in a friend's shop. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDMB, Butane Energy, Boost LPG Suppy As Kaduna Plant Is Commissioned

Equally significant to the NCDMB was the consideration that the project was in alignment with Federal Government's expressed commitment to net-zero emissions by 2026, and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Nullifies PDP Congresses in Ebonyi

The court restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising any of the officers elected from the nullified congresses. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Intercommunal Boundary Dispute

The police have confirmed the killing. Read more »

Africa: Understanding the Triumph of Donald Trump

Ultimately, we hope the Donald Trump presidency ushers in the peace we all yearn for in the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Proposes N936 Billion Budget for 2025

"Our focus areas remain clear: agriculture; support for micro, small, and medium enterprises; youth empowerment; tourism; entertainment; social safety nets through poverty… Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Confiscates N46 Billion Illicit Drugs, Other Items

"These seizures underscore our unwavering commitment to curbing the circulation of illicit medicines and ensuring public safety. Read more »

Nigeria: Civil Defence Uncovers Suspected Illegal Petroleum Refinery

Four suspects have been arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: 'We Now Control Nigeria,' MC Oluomo's Son Brags Amidst Dad's NURTW Win

"Nah, the country we dey control now, no be only Lagos again". Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Basketball 3x3 U-16 Girls Claim Gold in Senegal

The Nigerian girls who had earlier claimed a silver medal in Accra, Ghana, during the African Games defeated hosts Senegal 11-8 in the final Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Presidency Attacks Atiku for Suggesting What He Would've Done Differently From Tinubu

"It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Kills Many Terrorists in Air Raid - Official

He said the first wave of strikes was launched following confirmed intelligence about increased terrorist activities in areas identified as strongholds... Read more »

Nigeria: 'Hijack '93' Soars On Nigeria's Tragic History but Crashes On Execution

The movie may introduce a lesser-known piece of Nigerian history for viewers unfamiliar with the infamous 25 October 1993 hijacking. Read more »

Nigeria: Music Review - in 'Winning', Mr P Addresses Psquare Rift, Shuts Down Naysayers

"Tell me why you dey hate on your brother, why you dey stab am for corner, and why you wan push am for gutter. Why you dey hate one another, you suppose stick with your brother and… Read more »

Botswana: Understanding the Electoral Revolt Against the Mighty Botswana Democratic Party

Virtually everyone one we spoke with or article we read cited issues of corruption and dissatisfaction with the management of the economy as the key reasons for the defeat of the… Read more »