June 24
Nigeria: I Pray for Every Understanding Woman, Says Wizkid
Vanguard
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent post leading up to the wedding of his colleague Davido and his fiancée,… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Loses Mother-in-Law [press release]
Premium Times
The remains of Maryam Albishir were laid to rest in Kano on Monday in accordance with Islamic traditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Agritech Secures Top Spot At Ayute Nextgen 2024
Leadership
In a significant achievement for Nigerian agritech, Extension Africa has secured a top spot at the AYuTe Africa NextGen 2024 competition, paving the way for its continental… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction of Workers Taking Salaries After Relocating Abroad
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all civil servants drawing salaries from the government after relocating abroad should be sanctioned and made to refund the money. Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Reps Beg Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Vanguard
About 50 members of the House of Representatives spread across the six geo-political zones of the country under the aegis of the Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Moves to Mitigate Flooding in Response to Nimet's Forecast
Premium Times
According to him, the ACReSAL project will help restore one million hectares of degraded land in the northern part of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Avoid Unregistered Beverages, Lagos Govt Cautions Citizens
Vanguard
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has warned the public to avoid unregulated and unregistered beverages to prevent ingesting contaminated drinks. Read more »
Nigeria: Security - Faan Deploys Armed Special Force to 5 Airports
Vanguard
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, on Monday inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security ( AVSEC) Special Force… Read more »
Nigeria: Para-Athletes Stage Protest in Ilorin, Lock Out Stadium Workers
Daily Trust
Kwara Special athletes yesterday in Ilorin protested alleged neglect of their welfare by the State Sports Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Anchors Nigeria to Relay Gold At African Championships
Premium Times
Nigeria currently boasts four gold medals at the Championships Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - I Don't Have Any House Outside Kaduna - El-Rufai
Daily Trust
On Monday, BusinessDay Newspaper released a list of Politically Exposed Nigerians (PEPs) with expensive properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAEs). Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records 53 Deaths As Govt Warns Against Unhygienic Drinks
Premium Times
The NCDC DG noted that a recent risk assessment placed Nigeria at high risk of increased cholera transmission and impact. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Embassy, NGO Rescue 24 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Senegal
Premium Times
"These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border for prostitution." Read more »
Nigeria: Your Wig Could Be Poisoning You - Study Finds Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Hair in Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or… Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence [opinion]
Premium Times
By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »
Nigeria: '50 Nigerian Lawmakers' Write Tinubu, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
The letter calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release enjoyed bi-partisan support with lawmakers from the APC, PDP and LP signing it. Read more »
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
Daily Trust
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
South Africa: Snubbing in Diplomatic Practice - Pbat and Nigeria-South African Relations
This Day
Diplomacy is either taken as an art or science. More often than not, it is addressed as science. University education in Nigeria underscores diplomacy as a science and therefore,… Read more »
West Africa: Still in Pursuit of Judicial Reforms in Nigeria
This Day
Lawyers and other critical stakeholders gathered recently in the ancient city of Kano and the Federal Capital Territory as part of the efforts to fashion out reforms to make the… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Investor Seizes Nigerian Govt Properties in UK
Leadership
Two Nigerian properties located in the United Kingdom are on the verge of being taken over by a Chinese investor following an order granting the investor the right to enforce a $70… Read more »
Nigeria: Multi-Purpose Nin Cards Ready for Collection in July
Leadership
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured Nigerians that the upgraded multipurpose National Identification Number (NIN) cards would be ready for collection… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Arrest, Prosecute Robbers Who Terrorised Our Students - Western Delta Varsity
Vanguard
The Vice-Chancellor of Western Delta University, WDU, Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe has assured parents and students of the institution of safety following a robbery incident that… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Another Nigerian Governor Criticises NAHCON's Operations, Vows to Lead Campaign to Scrap Commission
Premium Times
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State says NAHCON should act as a regulator rather than managing the entire Hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction On Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has criticized civil servants who were still receiving salaries having relocated abroad without formally resigning. He delivered the rebuke Saturday night at… Read more »
Nigeria: No Arrest Made Over Killing of Inspector By Naval Officers in Lagos - Police
Vanguard
The Lagos State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed that no arrest has been made over the alleged killing of a… Read more »