April 01
Nigeria: Nigeria's Illegal Gold Trade - Elites and Bandits Are Working Together [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Illegal mining activities in Nigeria are devastating the country's economy, as well as fuelling violence. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Sue BBC for Defamation - Nigerian Doctor Accused of UK Job Scam
Vanguard
Nigerian medical doctor and author Kelvin Alaneme has vowed to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for defamation, insisting that allegations against him are false. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan to Visit Kogi Despite Public Gatherings Ban
Vanguard
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has reaffirmed her intention to visit her constituency for the Sallah celebrations, undeterred by… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Reacts to Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming Gathering, Accuses Senator of Lawlessness, Incitement
Premium Times
Ahead of Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan's arrival in Kogi on Tuesday, both the state government and the state police command had, in separate statements, placed a ban on rallies, citing… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja IDP Camp With 4,000 People Has No Primary School for Children - Peter Obi
Vanguard
Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, has faulted President Bola Tinubu's administration's student loan scheme, saying the government's investment in education fails… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Broke No Law', Akpoti-Uduaghan Defends Kogi Trip Despite Govt Ban
Daily Trust
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has defended her trip to her hometown in defiance of the ban by the Kogi State government. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms
Leadership
The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Warns Commercial Bus Drivers Against Route Violations, Roadside Parking
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibuses, colloquially known as 'Korope', against route violations and illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: 'People Misunderstand Me, I Want to Be Role Model to Girls,' Kunle Afolayan's Son to Critics
Premium Times
The debate over his sexuality intensified over the weekend following his appearance at the premiere of his father's latest film, 'Recall.' Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Revokes Houses of Defaulting Housing Programme Subscribers
Premium Times
The full list of individuals whose provisional offer of allocation had been revoked would now be available on the ministry's official website. Read more »
West Africa: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Impose 0.5% Import Levy On Ecowas Countries
Premium Times
The levy, which took effect last Friday, applies to all goods from ECOWAS member states entering any of the three nations, except for humanitarian aid. Read more »
Nigeria: Ighodalo Vs Okpebholo - Tribunal Fixes Wednesday for Judgment On Edo Guber Poll
Daily Trust
The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday, deliver judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo,… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Election - Tribunal Delivers Judgment in PDP, Ighodalo's Petition Against APC, Gov. Okpebholo's Victory
Premium Times
The PDP and Mr Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winner… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Want to Celebrate Tinubu, Wike in Bayelsa - PDP Secretary
Vanguard
George Turnah, the Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South-South and Convener of Bayelsa Mega Rally for Tinubu and Wike has explained why Bayelsa is the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims to Enjoy Better Services As Lawmakers Approve Hajj Reforms
Vanguard
In a bold move to address the plight of Nigerian pilgrims, the House of Representatives has adopted a comprehensive report recommending sweeping reforms in the National Hajj… Read more »
Nigeria: Glo Foundation Extends Food Intervention to More Communities
Daily Trust
Glo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Globacom has intensified its drive to reduce hunger as it extended its Food Drive Initiative "Giving Back Together"… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid - Church Provides Car Park for Muslims in Kwara
Daily Trust
Among the several places where this year's Eid-el-Fitr prayers were observed in Kwara State on Sunday, that of Sultanate Central Mosque, Adewole, in Ilọrin West Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Organised Immigration Crime - Govt Seeks Global Intelligence Sharing
Vanguard
...Tunji-Ojo urges deployment of innovative security technologies Read more »
Nigeria: Onitsha Market Fire - Affected Traders Count Losses
Vanguard
....As S-East coalition calls for assistance Read more »
Nigeria: Restore Fubara's Authority in Rivers, Muslims Leaders Tell Tinubu
Premium Times
The group urged the President to restore Mr Fubara's full authority, stressing that the governor was performing effectively despite the political crisis in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Bans Rallies Ahead of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Homecoming
Premium Times
The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of suspended Kogi Central District senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Muslim Leaders Preach Peace, Endorse Soludo's Re-Election
Vanguard
Muslim leaders in Anambra State have canvassed for peace in the country, even as they endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for re-election in the November 8 governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Impose 0.5% Levy On Goods From Nigeria, Others
Vanguard
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5 percent levy on imported goods from Nigeria and other Economic Community of West African States,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Natasha - Shelve Your Homecoming
Daily Trust
The Kogi police command has asked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to rescind her planned Eid-el-Fitr rally in the central senatorial district of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead As Minibus Collides With Lawma Truck
Vanguard
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Tuesday said a minibus collided with a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) truck. Read more »
