April 21
Nigeria: Flood Kills 3, Destroys Over 10,000 Hectares of Rice Farms in Niger
Daily Trust
Three people have died and more than 10,000 hectares of rice farms have been destroyed following a severe flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang Has Much to Learn, By Femi Fani-Kayode [opinion]
Premium Times
As they say, "beware of the Greeks, especially when they bring gifts!" The Trojans learnt this lesson the hard way! Read more »
Nigeria: What Is an Ethical Nigerian?, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
Ethics as a concept for study is deceptively simple. Buju Banton - Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer - in his 1997 track, "Destiny", put the matter tersely: "There was… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ogunmodede Insists Remo Stars Are Not Yet Champions
Premium Times
While congratulatory messages pour in, head coach Daniel Ogunmodede is not entertaining complacency. Read more »
Africa: Poju Oyemade's the Covenant Nation Introduces Platform Africa, Launching 1 May [press release]
Premium Times
The Covenant Nation, through the platform, aims to inspire leadership, innovation, and governance across the continent Read more »
Nigeria: China Calls On Nigerians to Develop Interest in Chinese Language
This Day
The China Cultural Centre has asked for more Nigerians to pick interest in Chinese language as it could further cement relationship between Nigeria and China. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - a Mid-Term Assessment [opinion]
This Day
BAMIDELE ATOYEBI reckons that the President has done relatively well Read more »
Nigeria: Poverty Eradication - Jigawa Govt Engages 170 Youths in Agriculture
Leadership
As part of its commitment to tackling poverty and promoting self-reliance, the Birninkudu local government in Jigawa State has provided land and agricultural inputs to over 170… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Moves to Reduce Cost of Air Travel in MDAs
Daily Trust
As part of efforts to cut the cost of air travel across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the federal government says it has launched a centralised, technology-enabled… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 7 Travellers in Kwara
Vanguard
Gunmen Suspected to Be Kidnappers Abducted Seven Travellers Along the Obbo-Aiyegunle Road in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Children Abducted in Delta Community
Vanguard
Four children were reportedly abducted over the weekend at Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, LGA, of Delta State, throwing the community into panic. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos LG Polls - Youth Party Conducts Primary May 18
Vanguard
AHEAD of the local government elections in Lagos State, the Youth Party said it will conduct its primary elections on May 18, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - FOI Act Verdict: Now, No Escape for Dodgy States, MDAs [editorial]
Premium Times
In clear terms, the MDAs with skeletons in their cupboards would remain impervious to any FOI request. Read more »
Nigeria: Father, Son, 2 Others Drown At Bauchi Water Treatment Plant
Daily Trust
Tragedy struck on Sunday at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi, where a father, his son, and two other workers of the Bauchi State Water Supply Agency drowned during a… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Governor's Aide, Shimite, Dies On Easter Monday
Vanguard
...Husband in Protective Custody - Police Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 2 Over Kidnapping in Anambra
Vanguard
The Police Command in Anambra State, has confirmed the arrest of two suspects by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Popular Musician, Comfort Omoge's Grandson Murdered
Vanguard
-- Suspect arrested, detained -- Police Read more »
Nigeria: Igbo Youths Should Engage in Real Estate in the East - Ndulue
Vanguard
Anambra-born billionaire and CEO of Kesh Luxury Homes, Dr. Kenechukwu Ndulue, has urged Igbo youths to explore the vast opportunities available in the real estate sector in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Edogis Registers 9000 C of OS in Two Months
Vanguard
The Edo State Government said it has, between February and April 17, 2025, registered over 9000 Certificates of Occupancy in the State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nass Shifts Resumption to May 6
Vanguard
The National Assembly has postponed resumption of plenary session for both senators and members of the House of Representatives by one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Landlady After New Tenant Disappeared With Four Children
Vanguard
Tension has gripped the Ogwashi-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported abduction of four children on Sunday, allegedly by… Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi - Tinubu Has Ended Marginalisation of Igbo People
This Day
*Urges South-east to reciprocate gesture in 2027 Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Trustees Wins Award for Customer Focus
This Day
Stanbic IBTC Trustees, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has been recognised as the Most Customer-Focused Trust and Investment Company of the Year at the 2025 West Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Nuhu Ribadu's Road to Securing Nigeria
This Day
Before the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, Nigeria's security architecture was grappling with deeply entrenched challenges, particularly in the Northwest… Read more »
Nigeria: From Legacy to Legend - How Wema Bank Is Always With You All the Way
This Day
In a world where banks advertise size, Wema advertises commitment. Not in catchphrases but in decades-long relationships with customers, partners, regulators, and the ambitious,… Read more »
