June 24
Nigeria: Abuja Farming Community Begs Wike for Access Road, Basic Amenities
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They urged the minister and other relevant bodies to prevent them from being completely cut off from Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Customers Rose to 12.3 Million in Q1 2024 - NBS
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On a year-on-year basis, the statistics office said customer numbers in Q1 2024 rose by 9.47 per cent from 11.27 million reported in Q1 2023 Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Former Lagos Speaker, Aide of Money Laundering Charges
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The trial of the former Lagos State Speaker Ikuforiji on money laundering charges has lasted over 12 years, journeying to and back from the Supreme Court within the period. Read more »
Nigeria: Prices of Tomatoes, Rice, Other Food Items Increased in May - NBS
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In recent years, food prices have risen across Nigeria as farmers abandon their farms due to insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Alert On Falsified Injection for Infection
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NAFDAC noted that detecting and removing the product from circulation is essential to prevent harm to patients Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Public On Unregistered B-Gag Syrup
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the illegal production and sale of unregistered B-GAG mist pot CIT syrup. Read more »
Nigeria: BRT Violation - 'Laide Bakare Lied - She Was Fined for Disobeying Traffic Law' - Police
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"This is police brutality. This is a misuse of power. More than 15 men with guns attacked me and my underage daughter". Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Don't Regret Going Into Politics, I'll Do It Again' - Funke Akindele
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The PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Olajide Adediran, aka Jandor, picked Ms Akindele as his running mate in the 2023 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Ex-Shell Worker Rescued By Police
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The kidnappers had demanded N50 million ransom, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: How $500m 'Nigeria for Women Project' Will Boost Fish Export - Minister
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The 'Nigeria for Women Project' project is designed to help ensure better economic opportunities for women, essential for addressing gender inequality. Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Transition Must Not Compromise Economic Needs - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Slow Down Until Nigeria Is Completely Secure - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not rest on its oars until banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity were completely eliminated from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Algon Chair Urges Tinubu, NLC to Halt NULGE Members From Planned Protest
Leadership
Chairman of Rivers State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Allwell Ihunda, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of… Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Gets Life Jail Term for Defiling, Abduction of Minor in Lagos
Leadership
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja on Monday convicted and sentenced a 24-year-old commercial driver, Abdul Hudu to life… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Former Lagos Speaker of Money Laundering Charges
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The trial of the former Lagos State Speaker Ikuforiji on money laundering charges started over 12 years, journeying to and back from the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: How Armed Robbers Killed Retired Army General in His Abuja Home
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Uwem was killed at his home in Sunshine Home Estate, Abuja on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Police Orderly, Driver to Rivers' Traditional Ruler
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The incident happened on Saturday, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Establishment of Childcare Facilities in Nigerian Workplaces
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Gender equality and work-life balance are becoming increasingly vital in today's workplaces. Read more »
Nigeria: Protect Dangote Refinery Against Sabotage, NANS Urges Govt
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The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the federal government to ensure that the Dangote Refinery is protected against sabotage by undesirable elements. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Sends Cryptic Message Ahead of Davido's Wedding With Chioma
Leadership
Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent cryptic post presumed to be related to fellow singer Davido's wedding… Read more »
Nigeria: Free Education - 80% of Taraba Children Off the Streets - Monarch
Leadership
A traditional ruler and chief of Jubu (Kuru Jibu) from Bali local government area of Taraba State, HRM Abubakar Mahmood has disclosed that the Taraba State free education policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Flood Submerges Abuja's Trademore Estate
Leadership
Flood water has submerged the popular Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja following downpour on Sunday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Present Urban Renewal Award to Bauchi Governor
Leadership
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has been nominated to receive Nigeria's Excellence Award on Urban Development. Read more »
Nigeria: 3,000 Youth Farmers Empowered to Boost Food Security in Kwara
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No fewer than 3,000 youth farmers in Kwara State have been empowered with agricultural inputs, free land clearing and improved seedlings to facilitate improved food security the… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle - NHIA's Mission to Transform Health Insurance [opinion]
This Day
Imagine this scenario: In the bustling city of Lagos, a woman named Amara lives with her three children. Despite working tirelessly at a local market, she struggles to make ends… Read more »