November 21
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist, 114 Others in One Week - DHQ
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well-executed operations across… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill Proposing Six-Year Single Term for President
Premium Times
Some lawmakers in the House introduced the bill in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Turns 32, Holds Livestream Birthday Concert for Fans
Premium Times
This festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema through a vibrant programme schedule. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Overhead Takes N432.6bn, As Sanwo-Olu Presents N3trn 2025 Budget
Vanguard
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presented the Appropriation Bill of over N3 trillion for year 2025 to members of the State House of Assembly for consideration and… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Katsina Water Producers Against Substandard Products
This Day
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned water producers in Katsina State against producing and the selling substandard products to… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Neutralizes 115 Terrorists, Arrests 289, Rescues 138 Kidnap Victims in One Week
Vanguard
In a decisive effort against insecurity, Nigerian troops neutralized 115 terrorists, arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims in the past week. Additionally, they… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Replies Tompolo, Accuses Him of Blackmail
Premium Times
He said that the military always seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Kano Govt Reunites 76 Minors With Parents
Vanguard
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday reunited 76 minors, previously arrested in connection with the alleged #EndBadGovernance protests, with their parents. Read more »
Nigeria: Your Loans Putting Pressure On the Economy, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the loans being taken by the present administration is putting "insufferable" pressure on the country's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Day At COP29 - Celebrating Diversity and Driving Climate Action
IPS
The Nigeria Pavilion came alive with vibrant colors, cultural pride, and meaningful discussions during the celebration of Nigeria Day this week at COP29. Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante, Police in Shootout After Mistaking Themselves for Pro-Biafra Gunmen
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - New Funding Proposal for Developing Countries Sparks Debate Amidst Huge Disparity
Premium Times
With less than 48 hours to the end of the COP negotiations in Baku, Parties and delegations from Global South are gunning for a $1.3 trillion new annual climate finance target,… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Enrols 1,000 Out-of-School Children in Health Insurance Scheme
Premium Times
The state government said the enrolment was part of its effort towards integrating out-of-school children into mainstream formal education. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Have No Power to Fire Me,' Says Sacked Unizik VC
Premium Times
Mr Odoh, a professor, who emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 October, had his appointment nullified by the Federal Ministry of Education on… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Recommend N500m Recapitalisation for Discos
Premium Times
The lawmakers noted that the activities of DISCOS in the country were posing a threat to the economic stability and welfare of Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Charting the Course - Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality By 50% in Ekiti State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In this week's feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state's health sector.… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Begins Grassroots Mobilisation to 'Clinch 2027 Presidency'
Vanguard
The Labour Party (LP) has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots mobilization and empower youth leaders across the country as part of its preparation for the 2027… Read more »
Africa: AU Confers 'Ambassador for Global Peace Award' On Nigerian Artist, Jay Moni
Leadership
Following the intervention and impact on humanity, the African Union Commission, AUC, has deemed it fit to honour Nigeria rising street music artist, Christopher Ogar (aka Jay… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension Mounts As Nigerian Society of Engineers' Vow to Resist Election Rigging
Vanguard
A cross-section of members of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, have vowed that they would resist any form of the rigging of the ongoing, NSE, National elections today. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Govt Backs Stakeholder Roundtable to Address Cybersecurity Challenges in Nigeria
This Day
Key stakeholders from government and the private sector have converged in Abuja and Lagos at the Nigeria Cybersecurity Stakeholder Roundtable organised with support from the UK's… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Governors to Collaborate With National Assembly On Tax Reform Bills
Premium Times
The governors said the bills will reform the taxation system and tax administration in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senate Caucus Insists Ighodalo Won Edo Governorship Election
Premium Times
The Caucus said the PDP would work hard to recover its alleged stolen mandate in Edo State. Read more »
Mali: Terrorists From Mali, Burkina Faso Now in Northwest, Niger State - Senate
Vanguard
The Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, other states in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Flood - N5 Billion Pledges Remain Unfulfilled As Relief Distribution Ends - Officials
Premium Times
Meanwhile, the Borno State officials declined to provide a detailed breakdown of the sources of the funds received and the outstanding amounts. Read more »
