Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Protest Grounds Ibadan

The one-day protest is in compliance with the directive of the Joint Action Committee of SSANU that all members stage a nationwide peaceful protest across all state chapters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sanction Airlines Over False Departure Schedules

"The NCAA regulation says no airline shall display deceitful passenger departure time at its counter, advert material or on its website." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Exchange Bars Eight Companies From Trading

The punitive action remains in force until the companies hand in their outstanding 2023 audited financials to the exchange, the document stated. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe Records 34 GBV Cases in Six Months - Police

The spokesman advised parents to always monitor their children's relationships, noting that GBV perpetrators could be relatives, neighbours or acquaintances. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Present N43million to Families of Deceased Officers

The presentation is in line with the welfare programme of the inspector-general of police, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Query Minister Over N45m Spent On New Year Party, Others

The House Committee on Women Affairs is investigating the Women Affairs Ministry over an alleged diversion of funds meant for contractors, following a petition from them. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading

The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading

The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »

Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President

The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »

Nigeria: Under IGP Kayode Egbetokun's Leadership, Nigerian Police Worse Off As Media Oppression Tool

On IGP Egbetokun's watch, the personnel of the Nigerian police have harassed and intimidated journalists without consequences - and he has been loudly silent about it. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Man Who Attempted Suicide Risks One Year in Jail - Official

The case has reignited concerns over Nigerian laws criminalising attempted suicide. Read more »

Nigeria: 'My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith' - Tonto Dikeh

The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision

After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale. Read more »

Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board

The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Construction of 2,000 Housing Units in Eight States

"Last month, the first leg of the exercise included ground-breaking for 1,500 units in five northern states." Read more »

Nigeria: Food Crisis - State Governors to Receive 60 Trucks of Fertiliser Each - Akpabio

Senators and House of Representatives members will also get some trucks of fertilisers for their constituents this weekend. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged 423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai's Officials Give Details of Loans Obtained, Projects Executed

The lawmakers accused ex-governor El-Rufai of mismanaging about N423 billion from loans obtained by his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Suggests Creation of Livestock Ministry

Thousands of people are killed annually in violence between migrant herders and local farming communities in many states in Nigeria. Read more »

Cameroon: Boko Haram - 69 Terrorists, Family Members Surrender in Cameroon, Niger - MNJTF

Those who surrendered consist of 13 men, 43 women and children. Read more »

Nigeria: CJN to Inaugurate 22 Justices for Appeal Court

The inauguration will significantly increase the number of Justices of the Court of Appeal. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Address Impending Food Crisis

The Senate also said it may summon the minister of agriculture and food security and the Central Bank Governor over the food crisis in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Advocates Investment in Health, Education, Donates N10m to Nursing College - Peter Obi

Mr Obi said he is particularly concerned about the training of nurses "because they are at the centre of our primary healthcare delivery". Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Confiscates N20 Million Worth of Fake Products

NAFDAC reiterates its ban on Paraquat agrochemicals, pledging rigorous enforcement, and urges the public to report suspicious activities or products to its nearest office. Read more »

Nigeria: Building Collapse - Group Seeks Lagos Governor's Intervention for 13-Year-Old Victim

Ms Lasisi underwent double amputation in the hospital based on the complexity of the injury sustained. Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Reacts to Alleged $150 Billion LGBT Clauses in Samoa Agreement

The NBA president said the association had the opportunity to review the Samoa Agreement on behalf of the Nigerian government before it was signed. Read more »