June 20
Nigeria: Court Nullifies Reinstatement of Sanusi As Emir of Kano
This Day
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has nullified all the steps taken by the Kano State government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law 2024 reinstating Muhammadu Sanusi II as… Read more »
Nigeria: 154 Security Operatives Killed in One Year - NANS
Daily Trust
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday, condemned attacks and killings of security operatives, particularly men of the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Otedola Increases Stake in First Bank Holdings, Buys 546.7 Million Units of Shares
Vanguard
Mr Femi Otedola, has increased his stake in FBN Holdings, with the additional purchase of N546, 674, 034 units of shares valued at N12.01 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Months Withheld Salaries - SSANU, NASU Give Govt 2 Weeks Ultimatum
Vanguard
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Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
Premium Times
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ododo Signs Anti-Corruption Agency, Electricity Regulatory Commission Bills Into Law
Vanguard
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, on Thursday, signed many bills into law at the executive chambers of the State House. Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC to Gradually Eliminate Use of Papers in Examinations - Official
Vanguard
West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria says it would gradually eliminate the use of papers in the conduct of its examinations. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos APC Former Executive, Ramota Bankole Dies in Mecca, Party Mourns
Vanguard
The Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of its former Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as unfortunate and shocking. Read more »
Nigeria: University Lecturers On the Same Salary for 15 Years - ASUU
Vanguard
THE Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said that salaries of university lecturers have not been reviewed by their employers for the past 15 years… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Acquires New Aircraft, 'BELL UH 1-H' to Enhance Defence Capabilities
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army (NA) has launched its first batch of new aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H. to enhance its operational effectiveness. Read more »
Nigeria: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence - NHEA At 10 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In the bustling heart of Lagos, within the hallowed halls of the Eko Hotel, a conversation in 2012 sparked a movement that would transform Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Dr. Wale… Read more »
Ghana: National Film Authority Orders Television Stations to Seek Clearance for Film Broadcast
Accra Times
The directive follows multiple complaints received about the unauthorised broadcasting of films by media houses and digital television channels. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit
Premium Times
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law
Premium Times
Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's Budget Minister Said N814 Billion Was Spent On Changing the National Anthem
Africa Check
No evidence that Nigeria's budget minister said N814 billion was spent on changing the national anthem Read more »
Nigeria: List of Companies That Allegedly Left Nigeria Under Tinubu's Presidency Is Not Accurate
Africa Check
List of companies that allegedly left Nigeria under Tinubu's presidency is not accurate Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community
Premium Times
The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew
Premium Times
The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Says Ban On Alcohol in Sachets Stands
Premium Times
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, reaffirming the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Vacate Rivers LG Secretariats After Court Judgement - IGP
Leadership
The inspector general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun said the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will vacate the local government secretariats in Rivers State after a Court judgement on… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Uncovers 1,618 Fake Civil Servants
Leadership
The federal government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has said that in the last one year, it uncovered 1,618 workers in the civil service with… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Order Investigation As Gunmen Kill Petty Trader in Ekiti
Leadership
Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State as a middle-aged petty trader and Point of Sale (PoS) operator, popularly called Alfa Taofeek was shot dead in his shop. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Communities Issue Ultimatum to Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Operation
Leadership
The people of Amba and Agaza communities of Kokona local government area in Nasarawa State have issued an ultimatum to a mining company, Timadex Geomin Consult Limited for… Read more »
Ghana: Citizen Week Celebration - Krowor NCCE Educates Students On Responsible Citizenship
GhanaToday
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has educated students in the Krowor Municipality on the importance of responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Morayo Album Very Personal' - Wizkid Reveals Ahead of Louis Vuitton Show
Vanguard
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that his upcoming album 'Morayo' is personal in anticipation of his debut at the Louis… Read more »