October 20
Nigeria: Army Pulls Out 15 Generals From Artillery Corps
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA) in Kachia, Kaduna State. The group… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA, Customs Join Forces to Combat Drug Trafficking, Smuggling At Tincan Island Port
This Day
The Tincan Island Port Strategic Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mitchell Ofoyeju, and the Comptroller of the Tincan Island Port, Nigeria Customs… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Tackle AGF Over EFCC, Others, Say You Can't Fight Legal Battle With Illegality
This Day
Hundreds of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have kicked against what they described as an attempt by the Federal Government to disrespect the Nigerian Constitution and… Read more »
Ghana: Let Us Keep Working Hard for Decisive Victory in December - Bawumia Urges
Ghana Presidency
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the rank and file of the NPP to stay united and focused to ensure an emphatic victory in both the… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Namadi Lays Foundation for General Hospital, Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Namadi called on the contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project. Read more »
Nigeria: EndSARS - I Had N25k in My Wallet but Found N9,500 After We Were Released - Protester
Daily Trust
Thomas Olamide, one of the protesters arrsted at Lekki tollgate in Lagos, on Sunday, has raised an alarm over alleged theft. Read more »
Nigeria: Norwegian Council Decry Low Quality Seeds for Rural Farmers
Leadership
The country advocacy manager, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Sabiu Shehu has raised grave concerns over the non-availability of planting seeds for rural farmers in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Total Energies Reaffirms Investment in 350mpd Bonga North Offshore, Other Jv
Leadership
Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a conducive operational environment for investors in the energy sector, with specific focus on the oil industry. Read more »
Africa: ASR Africa Confers Awards On Mentees
Leadership
ASR Africa has conferred the "Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Awards" on 40 mentees from its mentorship programme in Al-Qalam University, Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nape's Conference to Address Energy Security, Oil, Gas Devt
Leadership
Top government officials and energy executives representing oil and gas and power producers would be convening in Lagos for the 42nd edition of the Nigerian Association of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano NNPP Splits As New Group Urges Yusuf to Assert Himself
Leadership
A group of politicians in Kano who are members of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have emerged within the popular Kwankwasiyya Movement that goes by the name "Abba… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Introduces Eco-Friendly SIM Cards to Tackle Plastic Waste, Climate Change
Leadership
MTN Nigeria has taken a bold step toward environmental sustainability with the introduction of its new eco-friendly SIM cards, aimed at reducing plastic waste and combating climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Gowon - A Glorious Life @ 90
Leadership
When I clock 90, if I had a choice in the matter, I'll like to be like General Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon - in good health, full of cheer and with my better half whispering… Read more »
Nigeria: The 'Kaboom' Discussion
Leadership
The explosion of a car at a NIPCO CNG (compressed natural gas) station at Aduwawa in Benin city on Wednesday, October 16, 2024; has sparked more fears in the minds of those opposed… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Deadline - No Action in 26 States As Labour Blows Hot
Vanguard
Nearly two months after President Bola Tinubu signed the new minimum wage into law, findings revealed that only two states, Edo and Adamawa, have commenced payment of N70,000 to… Read more »
Nigeria: Anxiety Over Army Chief Lagbaja's Health
Vanguard
*He is on leave - Spokesman Read more »
Nigeria: Ngannou Returns to MMA, Knocks Out Ferreira in Under Four Minutes
Vanguard
Francis Ngannou took less than four minutes to knock out Renan Ferreira, marking an emotional return to mixed martial arts (MMA). Read more »
Nigeria: State of the Nation - Nigeria's Woes Worsened By State Capture Under Current Leadership - [interview]
Vanguard
Paul Orajiaka is a chieftain of Labour Party, LP, in Anambra State and a former governorship aspirant under All Progressives Congress, APC. In this interview, he sheds light on the… Read more »
Nigeria: State of the Nation - The Church Can't Afford to Be Silent - -Gov Adeleke, Can, C&s
Vanguard
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has asked church leaders to be apolitical to enable them to tell the truth to power. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta - Police Launch Manhunt As Daring Kidnappers Kill, Maim Officers
Vanguard
· 'DPO murdered 2 days after resuming duty in new station' Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - I Lost My Son About to Wed - Dad
Vanguard
A bereaved father, Suleiman Sani, has narrated how he lost his 25-year-old son, Nura Suleiman, who was about to wed in last Tuesday's tanker explosion in Majia, Taura Local… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Collapses Third Time in One Week
Vanguard
·NERC to hold public hearing Read more »
Nigeria: Education Minister Urged to Discourage Tribal Sentiments in Selection of Uniben VC
Vanguard
THE Edo Unity League, a socio-cultural organization in Edo State has appealed to the Minister of Education, Dr Tahir Maman, not to allow tribal sentiments to affect the processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Iwuanyanwu Organised Prayers for Me During Difficult Moments - Jonathan
Vanguard
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed the father-son relationship between him and the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who,… Read more »
Nigeria: Adebayo Tackles Government Over Policies Causing Hardship for Nigerians
Vanguard
*Says no incentives for productivity in Nigeria. Read more »
