October 20
Nigeria: Jigawa Explosion Death Toll Rises to 180
Vanguard
The figure of fatalities of last Tuesday night's petrol tanker explosion in the Majia community in Taura local government area of Jigawa has continued to rise with over 180 persons… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Headquarters Denies Reports of Chief of Army Staff's Death
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has categorically dismissed speculations claiming that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died, labeling the reports as fake news. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Congratulated General Gowon On His 90th Birthday - Peter Obi
Vanguard
My congratulations to Nigeria's former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday, celebrated by a diverse group of Nigerians, has evoked mixed reactions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Urges Religious Leaders to Preach Against Corrupt Politicians
Premium Times
Mr Rasheed said the governor spoke at the 7th memorial anniversary lecture in honour of the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Moses Orimolade. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Condemn Rise in Jungle Justice, Vow to Prosecute Offenders in Edo, Lagos Attacks
Vanguard
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the recent surge in jungle justice across parts of the country, calling it a "dangerous and abhorrent trend" that undermines the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Owners Urge Govt to Fix Oyo-Ogbomosho Highway to Avoid Another Mishap
This Day
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) yesterday called on the federal government to urgently fix the Oyo-Ogbomosho highway to avert the kind of petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 22 Activists Marking 4th Anniversary of #EndSARS Protest in Lagos
Leadership
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 22 activists at the Lekki tollgate during the #EndSARS 4th anniversary on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS Anniversary - Soweto Accuses Lagos Police of Brutality, Sexual Molestation
Leadership
A member of the Lagos State organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto has accused the operatives of the state Police Command of brutality… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album 'Heavier Yet'
Leadership
Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is poised to release his latest musical masterpiece, "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, a Burial Ground of Unexecuted Policies - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a graveyard of unimplemented policies by past and present administrations. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Partially Deaf Without Knowing It - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he once suffered 25 per cent hearing loss without knowing it. Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of #EndSARS Memorial Protesters Unacceptable - Amnesty Int'l
Daily Trust
A leading human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the arrest of protesters marking EndSARS anniversary at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Some Lecturers Teach in Two Universities - ASUU
Premium Times
The ASUU President also speaks about the controversy surrounding the payment platforms for lecturers. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Continue to Be Problem to Atiku, Obi, Wike Declares, Pledges Support for Tinubu
This Day
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will continue to be a problem to the camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - Northern Govs, Dangote, Offor, Donate Over N1b to Victims [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Yahaya said the 19 northern states collectively donated N50 million each to Jigawa state to help the families of the deceased victims and alleviate the suffering of the injured… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Debunks Rumoured Death of COAS Lagbaja
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 15 Generals From Artillery Corps
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA) in Kachia, Kaduna State. The group… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA, Customs Join Forces to Combat Drug Trafficking, Smuggling At Tincan Island Port
This Day
The Tincan Island Port Strategic Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, and the Comptroller of the Tincan Island Port, Nigeria Customs… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Tackle AGF Over EFCC, Others, Say You Can't Fight Legal Battle With Illegality
This Day
Hundreds of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have kicked against what they described as an attempt by the Federal Government to disrespect the Nigerian Constitution and… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Namadi Lays Foundation for General Hospital, Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Namadi called on the contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project. Read more »
Nigeria: EndSARS - I Had N25k in My Wallet but Found N9,500 After We Were Released - Protester
Daily Trust
Thomas Olamide, one of the protesters arrsted at Lekki tollgate in Lagos, on Sunday, has raised an alarm over alleged theft. Read more »
Nigeria: Norwegian Council Decry Low Quality Seeds for Rural Farmers
Leadership
The country advocacy manager, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Sabiu Shehu has raised grave concerns over the non-availability of planting seeds for rural farmers in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Total Energies Reaffirms Investment in 350mpd Bonga North Offshore, Other Jv
Leadership
Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a conducive operational environment for investors in the energy sector, with specific focus on the oil industry. Read more »
Africa: ASR Africa Confers Awards On Mentees
Leadership
ASR Africa has conferred the "Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Awards" on 40 mentees from its mentorship programme in Al-Qalam University, Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nape's Conference to Address Energy Security, Oil, Gas Devt
Leadership
Top government officials and energy executives representing oil and gas and power producers would be convening in Lagos for the 42nd edition of the Nigerian Association of… Read more »
