June 19
Nigeria: How 725 Military Retirees Were Reintegrated Into Civil Life At NAFRC
This Day
The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, NAFRC, which is saddled with the task of integrating military retirees into civil life, recently churned out 725 graduands. Chiemelie… Read more »
Nigeria: New York Times' Report On Nigeria [opinion]
This Day
Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal's feature story with the title 'Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation', published on June 11, reflected the typical… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Take Over Local Council Secretariats in Rivers
Premium Times
A police officer is among those killed, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: I Thought I Would Be Handed N300 Million Once I Resumed At National Assembly - Rep
Premium Times
"There is nothing you can discuss on the floor of the state assembly; if the governor does not sanction it, there is no way it will fly." Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of State Suspends Three Officials
New Dawn
Following the Employees' Status Regularization exercise initiated by the Civil Service Agency (CSA) on May 22, 2024, the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs suspends three… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo PDP Expels Shaibu, Orbih
Premium Times
Shaibu recently declared support for Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the 21 September governorship election in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Mulls Over Out-of-Court Settlement in Alleged Terrorism Trial
This Day
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday hinted at exploiting the process of an out-of-court settlement in his alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars
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"I stopped using kerosene when the price increased to N900, and because I am afraid of using cooking gas, I quickly opted for charcoal as an energy cooking source." Read more »
Nigeria: 'Wizkid Asked Me to Take Down Our Song, Mary Jane' - Terry G
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"The memory I ended with Wizkid is good; we ended with love, and I placed him so much on a high priority." Read more »
Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia - Health Official
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The state recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 local government areas. Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagos Police Rescued Kidnapped Fouani MD, 4 Others in Midnight Raid
Vanguard
Police authorities in Lagos State has said the Managing Director of Fouani Company, an LG and Hisense subsidiary, Mohamed Fouani, kidnapped alongside two Lebanese, the boat captain… Read more »
Nigeria: Country Plans to Send First Citizen to Space - Official
Premium Times
Mr Adepoju said the feat is based on a partnership between his agency and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA). Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Passing of Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki's Mother
Leadership
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the Saraki family over the passing of Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of Senator Bukola Saraki, the president of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Government Commiserates With Saraki Over Mother's Death
Premium Times
Mr Saraki, in a post on his official Facebook page, announced the death of Florence Morenike Saraki on Tuesday at the age of 88. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Senator Backs Ban On Open Grazing
Leadership
Sequel to the recent farmers and herders clash in the Kwali community in Gwada District, Shiroro local government area of Niger State, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa has urged the… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Gov's Wife Enrols 1,701 Expectant Mothers On Health Insurance
Leadership
Enugu State governor's wife, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched the "Mama Care Initiative." Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Donates Food Items to Red Cross Orphanage
Leadership
The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) has donated food items and clothes to the Abandoned and Motherless Babies Home of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State branch,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Others Applauded Over War Against Oil Theft, Vandalism
Leadership
Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region and ex-militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Poll - PDP Tasks Kebbi Commission On Credible Election
Leadership
Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the state Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC), security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ododo Hails Yahaya Bello At 46
Leadership
Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has commended his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, for his exemplary leadership and extraordinary vision, which led to the state's transformation. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Youths Demand Compensation for Destroyed Farms
Leadership
Under the platform of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association, Taraba youths have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Emir of Muri, Abbas Tafida, to compensate Mumuye farmers for… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 143,500 for Free Health Insurance
Leadership
Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence registration of 143,500 vulnerable and less-privileged people for free health insurance under the Danmodi Care… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Commits to Educational Devt
Leadership
Access Bank Plc has continued to demonstrate its commitment to education and community development, breaking ground for the construction of 60 additional classrooms in Maraban Jos,… Read more »
Nigeria: Group to Discuss Aviation Sustainability Amid Macroeconomic Challenges
Leadership
Stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry are set to discuss the way forward for the nation's aviation sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Seek Right Policies On Renewable Energy Devt
Daily Trust
The General Manager of FrazEnergy Ltd (A subsidiary of Oilserv Group), Mr. Osi Okonkwo, has called for more investment in the development of renewable energy resources. Read more »