November 02
Nigeria: Financial Autonomy - Nigerians Must Demand Good Governance From LG Bosses - APC Chieftain
Vanguard
Nigerians have been charged to demand good governance from elected local government officials across the country to justify financial autonomy granted the tier of government. Read more »
November 01
Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained, Removed From Amsterdam-Bound Flight At Lagos Airport
Premium Times
"Nigerians help me; EFCC just arrested me. I am badly injured." Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Against Use of Recalled Nivea Product
Premium Times
This roll-on is part of the NIVEA Black & White Invisible series, which is specifically designed to address concerns around deodorant stains on clothing. Read more »
Nigeria: Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a successful outcome. Unfortunately for some, this journey ends in maternal… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings As Three Minors, One Adult Brought to Face Trial Slump
Premium Times
The four defendants, who looked malnourished and unkempt, slumped shortly after they were called into the dock to take their pleas. Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Opens Portal for Recruitment
Premium Times
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal for new tax officers by inviting young and qualified candidates from across Nigeria to… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings After Minor Brought to Face Trial Slumps
Premium Times
The minor is among at least 28 other minors remanded in connection with the #EndBadGovernance since August. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Declare Foreign Currency in New Govt Scheme
Premium Times
The government said the scheme will remain open for nine months from its commencement date. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained Again, Removed From KLM Flight to Amsterdam
Vanguard
Social media personality Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, was detained and removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight late Thursday night by immigration officials while… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Denies House of Reps Request to Revoke Living Faith Church's Airstrip License, Makes Clarifications
Vanguard
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, clarified on Friday that the House of Representatives did not request him to revoke the airstrip license for… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Outcry, Presidency Defends Tax Bills
Leadership
In response to recent concerns raised by the Northern Governors' Forum regarding proposed tax reform bills, the Presidency has asserted that these initiatives are aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: 32 Killed in Benue, Plateau Attacks, Oyo Building Collapse
Leadership
It was a black Thursday for the people in Benue, Plateau and Oyo States, where 32 people were killed as a result of gunmen attacks in North Central Nigeria and a building collapse… Read more »
Nigeria: How Disinformation Fueled Ethnic Tensions in Kaduna [opinion]
Premium Times
A military drone attack that killed scores of worshippers in Kaduna in December 2023 became an online fodder for agents of disinformation. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC, Others Call for Protection of Citizens Digital Rights
Premium Times
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and rights advocates on Thursday called for the protection of citizens' digital rights, amid concerns about undue digital censorship,… Read more »
October 31
Nigeria: Nigerians Suffering Neurological Impact of Covid-19 Two Years After - Study
Vanguard
Several individuals in Nigeria are experiencing neurological manifestations of neuro-long COVID such as brain fog, mild cognitive impairment, fatigue, sleep problems, headache,… Read more »
Africa: TB in Africa - Global Report Shows Successes, but Nigeria and DRC Remain Important Hotspots [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization's 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world's most infectious disease:… Read more »
Nigeria: After 10 Months in Kidnappers' Den, Kaduna Doctor Regains Freedom
Premium Times
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NARD, Omoha Amobi, confirmed her release, noting that she has reunited with her family. Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet Over Ekiti Lawmakers' Planned Retreat in Canada
Leadership
The decision of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly to embark on a journey to Brampton, Ontario, Canada, for an international retreat amid economic hardship in the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Prepares for Oluyede's Leadership As Wait for Lagbaja Continues
Daily Trust
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten to Shutdown Nation's Ports Over Minimum Wage
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) have threatened to shut down the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wreckage of Crashed Helicopter Found
Premium Times
The bodies of five of the eight passengers and crew members in the helicopter had earlier been found on different days. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Denies Getting Payments From IPMAN
Vanguard
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it did not get any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for purchase of refined petroleum products. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Secures 3,455 Convictions, Recovers Over N248 Billion in One Year
Premium Times
The conviction and recoveries are part of the highlights of the "key achievements" of the EFCC in the first year of its chairperson, Ola Olukoyede, in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Political Parties to Participate in Cross River Local Elections - Official
Premium Times
The Cross River State Government has declared Friday a public holiday to ensure effective preparation for the elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
Daily Trust
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »
