June 17
Nigeria: Mohbad's Toxicology Result - Family Calls for Review, Transparency
Vanguard
... calls on IGP to intervene, bring killers to book Read more »
Nigeria: Go Home, Your Tenure Has Ended - Asari Dokubo Tells Rivers LG Chairmen
Vanguard
The leader of Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Muhajid Asari Dokubo, has urged the former chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State to accept the end of their three… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill Over 80 Terrorists in Katsina, MNJTF Rescues 35 Women, Children in Lake Chad
This Day
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said that the air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed more than 80 terrorists hibernating at a hideout location… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - We've Activated Surveillance for Immediate Response - Ondo Govt
Vanguard
Ondo state government has activated its surveillance for immediate response to any case of cholera in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Focus On Poverty Alleviation, Not New Presidential Jet, Obi Charges Govt
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has chided the Federal Government for seeking to acquire new aircraft for the presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Renaming Murtala Mohammed Way Abuja After Soyinka
Vanguard
THE Federal Government has debunked the report that the Murtala Mohammed Way, Abuja has been renamed after the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, saying such name change has… Read more »
Africa: How Dangote Is Pioneering Africa's Energy Transition - Grema Sulaiman
This Day
As Africa continues to transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economic model, Grema Sulaiman believes as Director General of the Centre for Energy Investment and… Read more »
Nigeria: Desertification, Drought Eroding Foundations of Life for Millions in Nigeria, Sudan, Laments Ccdi
This Day
The Center for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), has announced its unwavering support and solidarity to this year's Desertification and Drought Day theme, "United for… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Bacteria Transmitted Through Feces, Expert Cautions Public
Vanguard
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, based in Abuja, has cautioned the public against Cholera bacteria which is passed through faeces (poop) and shed back into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Must Prevent Spread in Schools - Unicef
Vanguard
Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Tasks Wealthy Individuals to Assist Vulnerable Persons
This Day
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged wealthy individuals to assist the vulnerable members of the society especially, during Eid Adha celebrations. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asked to Ignore Calls to Scrap Amnesty Programme
This Day
The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls by some stakeholders to scrap the Presidential Amnesty Programme(PAP). Read more »
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
Premium Times
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Obasanjo Visits Remi Tinubu for Sallah Celebration
Leadership
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a surprise visit to the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, on Monday, to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. Read more »
Nigeria: Murtala Muhammed Way Not Renamed After Soyinka - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has said it did not rename the Murtala Mohammed Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, after Wole Soyinka. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Here Are Your Top Six Finalists
Premium Times
The competition reached a fever pitch in the latest episode on Sunday, with tensions running high over who would face elimination. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Bullied for Opening Up About Living With Sickle Cell Disease' - Adekunle Gold
Premium Times
"I don't care about things like that; I just need more people to be aware." Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Confirms Killing 80 Terrorists in Katsina
Leadership
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed death of over 80 terrorists and 45 motorcycles burnt in airstrikes conducted at Gidan Kare Village in Ruwan Godiya Ward of Faskare local… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE to Lift Travel Ban On Nigerians Soon - Federal Govt
Leadership
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. Read more »
Nigeria: 3 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender, 34 Hostages Rescued in Lake Chad - MNJTF
Leadership
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) said one fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been killed, three others surrendered, while 34 hostages… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Will Soon Lift Visa Ban On Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. Read more »
Nigeria: Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year's World Blood Donor Day themed… Read more »
Ghana: 'Higher Academic Qualification Does Not Lead to Automatic Promotion' - High Court Rules
Accra Times
The High Court has refuted the request to grant an inspector automatic promotion under the basis that said inspector has attained higher academic qualification. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Bemoans High Hajj Costs Under NPP, Pledges Affordability If Elected
Accra Times
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party, John Mahama, has promised to reduce the cost involved in Hajj pilgrimage when elected president in the Dec. 7 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Prepared to Prevent, Combat Cholera Outbreak - Official
Premium Times
The Ondo State health commissioner appealed to citizens to maintain a high level of personal and food hygiene and report promptly to the hospital in case of diarrhoea and vomiting. Read more »