November 06
Nigeria: Wife of Former Chief of Defence Staff, Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, Dies in Abuja
Vanguard
Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim, has passed away in Abuja. Read more »
November 05
Nigeria: Nigeria Frees 119 People Charged With Treason Over Cost of Living Protests
RFI
A Nigerian court freed 119 people including minors on Tuesday, after the authorities dropped charges against them arising from deadly protests in August against economic hardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Strikes Down Treason Charges Against 119 Minors #endbadgovernance
Premium Times
A total of 119 defendants believed to be minors were freed of the charges. Read more »
West Africa: Chad's Deby Threatens to Withdraw From Task Force After Deadly Boko Haram Attack
VOA
Chad says it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations-supported Multinational Joint Task Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which combats Boko Haram in Cameroon,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministers - Tinubu Ignores Campaign Promise On Women Representation [opinion]
Premium Times
President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet. Since 1999, no Nigerian president has attained the 35 per cent women affirmative action. Read more »
Nigeria: We Can't Tax Our Way Out of Economic Impasse, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has replied the Presidency that the country cannot tax its way out of the prevailing situation. Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Communities - Civil Society Drives Health Security Initiatives in Kano State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In 2024, the global burden of infectious diseases has been significant, with the resurgence of diseases, including mpox. Since January, the mpox outbreak has resulted in 29,152… Read more »
Nigeria: Did Former Governor Uduaghan 'Remarkably' Cut Infant Mortality in Nigeria's Delta State By More Than Half, As Glowing Column Claims?
Africa Check
Did former governor Uduaghan 'remarkably' cut infant mortality in Nigeria's Delta state by more than half, as glowing column claims? Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Can't Support Peter Obi Again - Doyin Okupe
Vanguard
A former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has said he would never support the former Anambra State governor again. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Attempting to Maintain Monopoly - Petroan
Premium Times
The association explained that the rate of N990, as announced by Dangote Refinery, was "inconsiderate" based on the fact that the refinery enjoyed massive concessions for accessing… Read more »
Nigeria: Mourinho Asks Fenerbache to Give Osayi-Samuel New Improved Contract
This Day
Fenerbahçe Coach, Jose Mourinho, has asked the Turkish giants to give Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, a new and improved contract. Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Boosts Fleet With Six E190 Aircraft, Signs Pact On Mro
Daily Trust
United Nigeria Airlines is to boost its fleet with six new Embraer Aircraft (E190s) with the first of the planes arriving last weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Education System to Be 80% Practical - Minister
Premium Times
Addressing frequent strikes in tertiary institutions, Mr Alausa assured unions of a 'new beginning', pledging a supportive environment to prevent prolonged school closures due to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Education Minister Unveils Agenda to Tackle Education Challenges
Premium Times
The new minister announced an agenda targeting major educational challenges, including reducing the high number of out-of-school children, updating the curriculum, and promoting… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Demolition - Displaced Residents Warn FCT Minister Against Selling Land
Premium Times
The affected residents, whose properties were demolished in October, claimed that Mr Wike had authorised the sale of the land for N30 billion despite an ongoing court case over its… Read more »
Nigeria: Cutting Governance Costs Key to Nigeria's Economic Recovery - Ex-NERC Chair
Premium Times
"Today, Nigeria is highly indebted to the point that we service our debts with almost 80-90% of our revenue" Read more »
Nigeria: Two Die, Many Injured in Imo Market Bomb Explosion
This Day
The reccurring incidents of violence and killings in Imo State Tuesday took a different dimension as an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at Orlu International Market in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 19 Travellers Kidnapped in Niger
Premium Times
The travellers were abducted on Saturday in Niger State Read more »
Nigeria: Who Targets 17 Deadly Pathogens for New Vaccine Development
Premium Times
According to the study, three diseases- HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis - claim nearly 2.5 million lives annually, reinforcing the need for continued vaccine research and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Terrorists Frustrating Repairs of Shiroro-Kaduna Transmission Line
Premium Times
Our reporter identified at least 12 communities in Niger and Kaduna states where sustained terror activities may hinder the full restoration of power. Read more »
Nigeria: Viral 'U$57.5bn Loan' to Nigerian Biafra Secessionists Not True
Africa Check
Viral 'U$57.5bn loan' to Nigerian Biafra secessionists not true Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey
Premium Times
In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'
VOA
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed As Gunmen Attempt to Free Detainees in Police Facility
Premium Times
"The assailants used dynamite to blow off our roof." Read more »
