May 03
Nigeria: Meningitis - WHO Inaugurates Vaccination in Niger After Scores Died
Premium Times
The UN health agency, in a statement, said the vaccination campaign against the meningitis outbreak began on Thursday. Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Court-Martials 12 Personnel Over Kaduna Bombing
Premium Times
About 85 civilians were on 3 December, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Predictions Should Matter to All
Daily Trust
The federal government has predicted that 148 local government areas (LGAs) across 31 states in the country risk severe floods during the 2024 wet season. The Minister of Water… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Military Officers to Face Court Martial Over Drone Strike That Killed Civilians
VOA
Two Nigerian military officers will face a court martial over a December drone strike that killed at least 85 civilians, the Defense Headquarters said on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Leading the Charge - Nigeria's Milestone in Meningitis Vaccination. [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Vaccines are by far one of the greatest inventions known to mankind, making it possible to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and prevent other potentially deadly diseases like… Read more »
Nigeria: Return of Fuel Queues
Leadership
Nigerians who think they bade farewell to fuel queues long ago have been proven wrong following the recent return of long queues occasioned by scarcity of supply. Read more »
Nigeria: West African Journalists Decry Govts' Neglect of Environmental Crises
Premium Times
West African journalists decried growing environmental crises in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Beware, Photo of Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Altered
Africa Check
Nigerians beware, photo of former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello altered Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid, Davido Should Settle Their Differences for Industry Growth, Says Havens
Vanguard
Amidst the ongoing feud between Nigerian music superstars Wizkid and Davido, Afro Pop artist Havens has called for both artists to settle their differences in order to foster… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Overcame Saudi Arabia Drug Trafficking Allegations, Death Rumours - Sola Sobowale
Premium Times
"God has compensated me because so many things were written about me." Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Receives 268 Cases of Alleged Rights Violations in 4 Months in Kaduna
Premium Times
NHRC says most of the cases are linked to domestic violence, forced marriage, parental issues, unlawful arrests and detention, as well as issues around entitlements and inheritance Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Cubana Chief Priest, EFCC to Settle Out of Court
Vanguard
Cubana Chief Priest and the EFCC have agreed to settle out of court. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Salary for Civil Servants Despite Inflation
Accra Times
The salary increase is, however, separate from that being discussed at the ongoing negotiation between the government and labour unions following the removal of subsidy on petrol… Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Politics - Exploring Nexus Between Political Conversations and Election Outcomes
Premium Times
Omoniyi Ibietan's book speaks to the reality of how the demographics of voting is now in favour of digital natives. Read more »
Nigeria: COAS Hails Troops' Resilience, Commitment to War Against Insurgency
Vanguard
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended troops of the Nigerian Army for their commitment and resilience in the fight against terrorism and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Queues, Only Temporary - Reps
Leadership
House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and Midstream have confirmed the availability of petroleum products which arrived in the country since their… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Do More for You, Mbah Assures Enugu Workers
Leadership
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has renewed his commitment to the welfare of the people and workers in the state. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
Leadership
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Is First-Ever African Artist to Stage Highest-Grossing Arena Concert in U.S.
Premium Times
Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title. Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos
Premium Times
The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Increase in Minimum Wage Won't Worsen Inflation - Tuc
Vanguard
The Trade Union Congress, TUC said increasing the minimum wage for civil servants will not worsen inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: How Navy Rescued 250 Persons From Capsized Boat in Rivers
Vanguard
Gallant personnel of the Nigerian Navy Security Station, NSS 023 deployed along Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State have rescued over 250 passengers, who were onboard a capsized… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC
Premium Times
"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Graft Agency Vows to Rid State of Corruption, Financial Crimes
Premium Times
The commission plans to open liaison offices in the three senatorial districts in the state to provide easy access for the public. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate
Premium Times
Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »