May 19
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the abduction. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria's Climate Policies
Premium Times
President Tinubu also gives spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale another appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Others Injured in Boundary Dispute Between Ekiti, Kwara Communities
Premium Times
Ekiti State Deputy Surveyor -General Rufus Gbadura said the land under dispute bore the pillars that demarcated the boundary between the Western region and the Northern province,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Spokesman Ngelale Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Action
Leadership
In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration's climate and green economic initiatives, President Bola Tinubu has appointed his spokesman, Chief Ajuri… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Indian-Based Nigerian Couple Wanted for Drug Trafficking
Daily Trust
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared wanted, a couple, Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade (alias Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun) and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade (alias… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 4,000 Nigerians Schooling in Germany - Envoy
Daily Trust
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, says there are no less than four thousand Nigerians schooling and working in Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Declares Self Godfather of Nigerian Music
Daily Trust
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has declared himself the godfather of Nigerian music industry Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Athletes Shine At Adidas Atlanta City Games
Premium Times
Favour Ofili of Nigeria was one of those who stole the show at the Adidas Atlanta City Games at the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Broda Shaggi, Nasboi, Others Set for Brainjotter's Outside the Box Comedy Show in Abuja
Daily Trust
Renowned comedian/actor Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie popularly known as "Brainjotter" is set to storm the city of Abuja with his refreshing and star-studded comedy show,… Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Protest Dismissal of Lasu Lecturers, Call for Reinstatement
Premium Times
During Saturday's protest, the residents said they were unhappy about the dismissal and called on Mr Sanwo-Olu to intervene and reinstate Mr Dansu and the other officers. Read more »
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nigeria's Flamingos Thrash Burkina Faso 6-0 in World Cup Qualifying Match [press release]
Premium Times
Victory earned Nigeria a 7-1 aggregate win and a place in the final round against the winner of the Senegal/Liberia fixture. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Challenges Take Toll On Football Viewing Centres As Patronage Shrinks
Premium Times
Viewing centres bridged a gap for many football fans, allowing them to watch their favourite stars play for European clubs Read more »
May 17
West Africa: Tinubu Asks Senegal's Faye to Prevail On Niger, Mali to Return to Ecowas
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment in West Africa to effectively address the challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Mosque Set On Fire During Morning Prayer
Daily Trust
The death toll from the arson purportedly committed in Kano by an aggrieved youth, 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, has risen to 10, while 14 patients have continued to struggle for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hosts Senegalese President, Faye
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, hosted the new Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Photos Don't Show the True State of Nigerian School in 2024
Africa Check
No, viral photos don't show the true state of Nigerian school in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Has Not Increased Minimum Wage for Lagos State Workers to N70,000
Africa Check
No, Nigerian governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not increased minimum wage for Lagos state workers to N70,000 Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Money Changers Fueling Terrorism Funding - CISLAC
Daily Trust
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have said that illegal money changers are responsible for the rising… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Opposition Parties Meet in Kaduna, Strategise Ahead 2027
Daily Trust
A summit convened in Kaduna by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) brought together eight opposition parties, aiming to bolster their structures and strategies ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Housewife Sentenced to Community Service for Admitting Adultery
Daily Trust
A woman, Adenike Aliyu, has been sentenced to three weeks community service by an area court in Ilorin, Kwara State, for admitting that she committed adultery. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Nigeria's Underproduction, Dangote Refinery Orders 24m Barrels of U.S. Crude Oil - Report
This Day
Nigeria's new Dangote mega refinery near Lagos is seeking to buy millions of barrels of US crude over the next year as it ramps up processing rates, a sign of the challenges that… Read more »
West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire
Nile Post
BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Laments Nigeria's Poor Health Outcomes
Vanguard
The Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Health Institutions, has decried Nigeria's poor health outcomes, particularly high child mortality rates, infant mortality… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Orders Binance Official to Remain in Detention Throughout Trial
Premium Times
The court's decision came about two months after the Binance official's colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody in Abuja in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »