June 23
Liberia: AfDB Fund Approves $10 Million for Liberia
New Dawn
The proposed project is anchored on government priorities to improve food security and strengthen livelihood, agricultural transformation, and economic prosperity. 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 »
Nigeria: $600m Palm Oil Import - NANS Wants Govt to Revive Moribund Plantations
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to return Nigeria to the glory of one of the highest producers… Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Presents Gold Bars to Tinubu, Says Solid Minerals Sector Will Boost Foreign Reserves, Naira
This Day
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has presented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the latest gold bars sourced from artisanal and small gold miners and refined… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Be More Vigilant, Imbibe Good Sanitation, Govt Urges Nigerians
This Day
The Federal Government has called on all Nigerians to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and hygiene practices at home and in their workplace and take preventive measures to… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Brothers Killed in Niger Boat Accident
Premium Times
The brothers were fishermen fishing on the River Niger when their boat capsised due to heavy rainfall and windstorm Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Presents Gold Bar to Tinubu, Says Transaction Will Boost Foreign Reserves
Premium Times
Mr Alake explained that the programme, which aims to increase the country's reserves and boost the value of the naira, is making significant progress Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Accuses IOCs of Plotting to Cripple Its Operations
Vanguard
...Indicts NMDPRA over importation of dirty diesel, jet fuel Read more »
Nigeria: Borehole Project - Tinubu Deserves Commendation for Emulating Me - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2024 general elections, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation for heeding his call on wealthy… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Accuses International Oil Companies, NMDPRA, of Sabotage
Premium Times
Dangote says IOCs are plotting plotting against its refinery while NMDPRA is granting licences for importation of dirty fuel Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Curb Begging, Extortion At Airports Soon - Keyamo
Premium Times
The minister said he is working with other agencies to address activities of begging and extortion across airports in the country Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Unions Want IGP to Withdraw Police From Council Secretariats in Rivers
Premium Times
The police took over the 23 council secretariats in the state after a deadly clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Faults Gov Otti's Claims On Payment of Salaries
Premium Times
The governor claimed on Friday that his administration had paid all staff of the Abia State University their salaries for April and May. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Set to Convene a Roundtable On the Nigeria's Security Challenges
This Day
The Nigerian Army is set to convene a roundtable on the country's security challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Tunde Kelani, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud
Premium Times
In a heartwarming display of unity and hope, both parties set aside their differences. Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Commends Kaduna Agency for Refunding $50 to Pilgrims [press release]
Premium Times
The refund to the pilgrims arose from the downward price review the agency got from the company that it engaged to slaughter animals on their behalf. Read more »
Nigeria: OB3 Gas Pipeline to Be Completed August - NNPC
Premium Times
"I am very happy and convinced that, by the middle of August, we will complete this project. I have been assured of that by the project team," Mr Kyari said Read more »
Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Under Control - Lagos Govt
Premium Times
She said the fire escalated because the church's fire service thought it could handle the situation without recourse to the Lagos fire service. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Church in Lagos
Premium Times
The building, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, is the headquarters of the church. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation - ACCI Calls On Nigerian Govt to Mitigate Crisis
Premium Times
"The government must take decisive action to mitigate this crisis and alleviate the suffering of the populace," Mr Obegolu said Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan - Nigerian Govt Set to Pay N35 Billion to 70,000 Successful Applicants
Premium Times
Sources also confirmed that the agency has concluded plans to pay N20,000 every month to all the successful applicants every year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction of Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
Premium Times
The president also directed that the culprits' supervisors and department heads be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud while they were in charge. Read more »
Nigeria: Family Demands Justice Over Death of Kaduna Airforce School Student
Leadership
The family of late Assistant Head boy of the Airforce Comprehensive School, Kaduna, Felix Blaise, who was allegedly killed in the school dormitory by two Senior Secondary School… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Officially Mrs Adeleke', Reactions to Davido, Chioma Pre-Wedding Pictures
Daily Trust
Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, and Chioma Rowland, his soon to be wife, have drawn reactions after releasing their pre-wedding pictures. Read more »
Nigeria: I Cried When Buhari Asked Me to Work for Him - Femi Adesina
Daily Trust
Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has shared an emotional narrative about his initial hesitation to serve under the… Read more »