October 21
Nigeria: FBN Holdings Proposes N350bn Capital Raise, Appoints Oyedeji As New GMD
Daily Trust
FBN Holdings PLC has fixed November 14, 2024 to hold crucial Annual General Meetings to decide on various items including the raising of N350 billion capital raise. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Nigeria Must Avoid Becoming a One-Party State - Makinde
Daily Trust
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to ensure the country does not slip into a one-party system as the 2027 general elections approach. Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Alleged Akpabio's Impeachment Saga, Super Eagles Ordeal in Libya, Other Top Stories From Senate
Premium Times
On Thursday, the Senate passed a vote of confidence on its President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Boniface Escapes Death in Horrific Car Crash
This Day
Bayer Leverkusen announced yesterday that Nigerian international, Victor Boniface who was involved in a horrific car crash on Sunday morning was not seriously hurt in the accident. Read more »
October 20
Nigeria: UK Deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians in Largest Immigration Crackdown
Leadership
In a record-breaking deportation flight, 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians were forcibly deported from the United Kingdom on Saturday, reflecting a significant escalation in the country's… Read more »
Africa: Malam, an Artist Taking the Idea of a 'Collection' to a New Level
RFI
Made up of hundreds of discarded toys, household items, broken cables and bits of plastic, Cameroonian artist Malam's giant head-shaped sculptures are deceptively playful. Invited… Read more »
Nigeria: Protests' Chilling Findings - How 27 Protesters Were Killed, 800 Others Detained Since August
Vanguard
...Ojukwu, human rights chief, speaks on crackdown Read more »
Nigeria: Theresa Chikeka - the Retired Judge Who Is Chief Judge of Imo State? [opinion]
Premium Times
The judicial career of Francis Chukwuma Abosi was supposed to last only seven years. In the event, he did 12 and may well have reached 20 years if events had not intervened. In his… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Explosion Death Toll Rises to 180
Vanguard
The figure of fatalities of last Tuesday night's petrol tanker explosion in the Majia community in Taura local government area of Jigawa has continued to rise with over 180 persons… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Headquarters Denies Reports of Chief of Army Staff's Death
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has categorically dismissed speculations claiming that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died, labeling the reports as fake news. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Congratulated General Gowon On His 90th Birthday - Peter Obi
Vanguard
My congratulations to Nigeria's former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday, celebrated by a diverse group of Nigerians, has evoked mixed reactions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Urges Religious Leaders to Preach Against Corrupt Politicians
Premium Times
Mr Rasheed said the governor spoke at the 7th memorial anniversary lecture in honour of the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Moses Orimolade. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Condemn Rise in Jungle Justice, Vow to Prosecute Offenders in Edo, Lagos Attacks
Vanguard
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the recent surge in jungle justice across parts of the country, calling it a "dangerous and abhorrent trend" that undermines the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Owners Urge Govt to Fix Oyo-Ogbomosho Highway to Avoid Another Mishap
This Day
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) yesterday called on the federal government to urgently fix the Oyo-Ogbomosho highway to avert the kind of petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 22 Activists Marking 4th Anniversary of #EndSARS Protest in Lagos
Leadership
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 22 activists at the Lekki tollgate during the #EndSARS 4th anniversary on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS Anniversary - Soweto Accuses Lagos Police of Brutality, Sexual Molestation
Leadership
A member of the Lagos State organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto has accused the operatives of the state Police Command of brutality… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album 'Heavier Yet'
Leadership
Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is poised to release his latest musical masterpiece, "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, a Burial Ground of Unexecuted Policies - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a graveyard of unimplemented policies by past and present administrations. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Partially Deaf Without Knowing It - Obasanjo
Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he once suffered 25 per cent hearing loss without knowing it. Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of #EndSARS Memorial Protesters Unacceptable - Amnesty Int'l
Daily Trust
A leading human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the arrest of protesters marking EndSARS anniversary at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Launches Revised National Service Authority
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in a move representing a significant milestone in our nation's journey towards empowering our youth inaugurated the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Some Lecturers Teach in Two Universities - ASUU
Premium Times
The ASUU President also speaks about the controversy surrounding the payment platforms for lecturers. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Continue to Be Problem to Atiku, Obi, Wike Declares, Pledges Support for Tinubu
This Day
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will continue to be a problem to the camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - Northern Govs, Dangote, Offor, Donate Over N1b to Victims [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Yahaya said the 19 northern states collectively donated N50 million each to Jigawa state to help the families of the deceased victims and alleviate the suffering of the injured… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Debunks Rumoured Death of COAS Lagbaja
Leadership
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Read more »
