July 15
Nigeria: National Assembly Pressured Nigerian Govt to Sign Samoa Agreement
Nigerian lawmakers have not been entirely truthful about the Samoa Agreement controversy. Read more »
Nigeria: Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Arraigned Over Alleged Vandalisation of Electric Cables
The defendants were arraigned on Monday at a Federal High Court in Enugu on a two count-charge of conspiracy and vandalisation of armoured cables. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Establishes Inter-State Terminals in Kaduna to Tackle Urban Congestion
"Centralising the motor parks would help in free movement of vehicles and extend the lifespan of metropolitan roads as well as beautify the city of Kaduna Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Fintiri Swears in 21 Elected Council Chairpersons
Also, the PDP won 255 out of the 256 councilorship seats in Adamawa. Read more »
Nigeria: Healthcare Reform - Nigerian Govt Holds First National Performance Dialogue for Health Sector
The minister said the dialogue was organised as a part of the nation's commitment to revamping the health system using the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Received N1bn to Renovate Yahaya Bello's Houses in Abuja, Kogi - Witness
The witness told the court how he received N1 billion from persons linked to Yahaya Bello in cash and bank transfers to renovate the former Kogi State governor's houses. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We'll Support Temporary Ban On Mining Activities in Nigeria - Military
The military said there is a connection between insecurity and illegal mining in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records Reduction in Deaths
"Lagos Island LGA (295 cases) in Lagos State accounts for 11 per cent of all suspected (cholera) cases reported in the country." Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Create Electronic Platform for Submitting Petitions - Speaker
Under the current system, public petitions are presented manually through any member of the House, Read more »
Nigeria: Killing of Vigilante in Imo, Anyim's Defection, 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: Food Crisis - Govt Donates 20 Trucks of Rice to Each State, Abuja - Minister
"Each of the trucks of course is carrying about 1,200 25kg bags of rice," the minister said. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Court Restrains Ado-Bayero, Four Others From Acting As Emirs
The applicants sought a court order restraining Mr Ado-Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. Read more »
Nigeria: Immunisation - 2.7 Million Children Unprotected Globally - Report
The global bodies said the stagnation in global immunisation coverage since 2022 and the failure to return to 2019 levels is a cause for concern. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Investigates Land-Grabbing Allegation Against AGIP, Shell
Some communities had accused the two oil giants of land-grabbing. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Sanitation Awareness Initiative, Tasks Residents On Cleanliness
Mr Sanwo-Olu called on residents to take action and prioritise environmental cleanliness in their daily lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Rate Up 34.19%
The June figure is 0.24 per cent higher than the 33.95 per cent recorded in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reaffirms Ban On Unregulated Commercial Bus Operations On Lekki-Epe Corridor
"Ban on unregulated commercial bus operations along the Lekki-Epe corridor from 1 October aligns with the Lagos State Strategic Transportation Master Plan," Mr Giwa said. Read more »
Nigeria: After Criticism, Tinubu Reinstates Zabbey As HYPREP Coordinator
The reinstatement of Mr Zabbey, a professor, came barely 24 hours after Mr Tinubu was severely criticised for initially sacking him. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Food Importation Policy Could Destroy Nigeria's Agriculture - Akinwunmi Adesina
"Nigeria's recently announced policy to open its borders for massive food imports, just to tackle short-term food price hikes, is depressing." Read more »
Nigeria: Cmris Certification - Nigerians Already Paying Too Many Charges, Taxes - NBA Tells Police
The NBA urged the police to review the introduction CMRIS Certification charges plan as Nigerians are already subjected to multiple taxations. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Change of Plenary Time, Food Crisis, Others Top Stories From Senate Last Week
The Senate amended its resumption time for plenary from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Speaks On 7.2% Stake in Dangote Refinery
Mr Dangote said NNPC no longer owns a 20 per cent stake in the refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Death of Member, Controversial Samoa Agreement, Other News From House of Reps
The death of Olajide Akinremi brings to three the number of lawmakers that have died since the House was inaugurated on 13 June 2923. Read more »
Nigeria: Lessons From Kenya's Tax Hike Uprising
A growing concern is food insecurity, with the new minimum wage crisis still unresolved, more than a year after President Tinubu's economic policies devalued the naira. Read more »