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University of Calabar Resumes February 5
The University of Calabar will resume on February 5 for the 2019/2020 academic session. A statement by the Registrar & Secretary to Council, Gabriel Egbe, announced the resumption date following the approval by the Senate of the University. According to Egbe, “This is to inform the general... read more »
IGP Orders Arrest of Sunday Igboho
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, over an eviction order on Fulanis in Oyo State. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed this in an interview with BBC Hausa. He told BBC... read more »
Don’t Rely on Politicians to Defend Your Territories, Kanu Warns S’We...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has asked Yoruba youths to defend their land and forests against gunmen attacks. Kanu alleged that politicians could not defend the South-west if the youths rely solely on them for security. The IPOB leader in a statement issued... read more »
CBN to Shut Accounts of Diaspora Remittance Violators
The Central Bank of Nigeria has threatened to suspend the operating licences of operators who continue to violate rules guiding diaspora remittances into the country. The apex bank said it would not tolerate the explicit flouting of its directive that all remittances be paid to beneficiaries in... read more »
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My Gay Son Not a Criminal, to be Celebrated in Nig...
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide has said his gay son, Bolu Okupe,... read more »
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2021 Forbes List: Dangote, Adenugu, Rabiu Among Af...
Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has made the 2021 Forbes’ Africa Billionaires... read more »
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Supreme Court Rejects Request to Unfreeze Abacha’s...
The Supreme Court, on Friday, declined the request by a brother to the... read more »
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Akeredolu Orders Massive Amotekun Recruitment
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered massive recruitment into... read more »
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Biden Cancels Travel Ban on Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, others
U.S President Joe Biden on his first day in office issued some executive orders undoing some of former President Donald Trump’s policies. Among the 17 executive orders and presidential actions Biden signed on Wednesday were the order to end travel restrictions and... read more »
Govs Disown Yahaya Bello COVID-19 Claim
Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have dissociated themselves from the reported claim by Kogi Governor Yahaya that coronavirus vaccines are meant to kill people and reduce population. The Governors, in a communiqué at the end of their virtual meeting on... read more »
Bail: Maina to Evade Arret, Flee to US – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has kicked against the bail request of former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Force Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, alleging that he might evade arrest and flee to the United States of America. According to a fresh... read more »
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University of Calabar Resumes February 5
The University of Calabar will resume on February 5 for the 2019/2020... read more »
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IGP Orders Arrest of Sunday Igboho
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of... read more »
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CBN to Shut Accounts of Diaspora Remittance Violat...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has threatened to suspend the operating... read more »
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My Gay Son Not a Criminal, to be Celebrated in Nig...
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide has said his gay son, Bolu Okupe,... read more »
Rohr Travels to France For Christmas Holidays
Super Eagles Head coach Gernot Rohr is set to travel back to his base in France in the next few days ahead of the Christmas celebration with his family. The German has been in the country since last... read more »
CAF Fines Aubameyang For Social Media Post
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been fined $10,000 for social media posts. CAF said the post had tarnished its “honour and image”. Aubameyang posted in the social media after Gabon spent the night on an airport floor ahead of an African Cup of Nations qualifier in November. The player and his... read more »
Bosso Releases Squad List For WAFU U-20 Cup Of Nations
Head Coach Isa Ladan Bosso has picked his 20 -man squad that will contest for the WAFU B Cup of Nations title at the tournament taking place in Porto Novo,... read more »
We Won’t Sack Rohr – Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pelvin Pinnick has reiterated his support for Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr despite recent calls for... read more »
Super Eagles Play Out A Goalless Draw with Sierra Leone
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday were unable to score as Sierra Leone held them to a goalless draw as both team jostle for a place in the Africa Cup of... read more »
Former Nigerian Goalkeeper, Joe Erico is Dead
Joe Erico, former Nigerian goalkeeper and assistant coach of the Super Eagles has died. Erico, widely known as ‘Jogo Bonito Exponent,’ was the goalkeeper of Electricity Connectors of Nigeria... read more »
My Son’s Gay Status a Spiritual Challenge – Doyin Okupe
Dr Doyin Okupe, former Presidential Spokesperson has said his son’s decision to go public about his gay status is a spiritual challenge. The former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs disclosed this in a series of tweets on his official Twitter handle while reacting to a trending photo of his son, Bolu wearing rainbow boxers with the... read more »
Reflections From A Wreath Laying Ceremony – Femi Adesin...
There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed a tear or two. Secret tears.... read more »
Insecurity Deserves More Attention Than COVID-19 –...
Dalhatu Bafarawa, erstwhile Governor of Sokoto State has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to channel the proposed N400bn for the procurement of COVID-19... read more »
Anambra Police Parade Two Teenagers, 12 Others for Ille...
The Anambra State Police Command has paraded fourteen males suspects who are engaged in illegal revenue collection and armed robbery in different parts of... read more »
Construction of East-West Road to Cost N1trn Says Akpabio
Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs has said that the construction of the East-West road would cost N1 trillion. He restated the determination of the ministry to prioritise... read more »
Okonjo-Iweala Makes Final Two in WTO Race
Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has made it to the final stage of the race to the office of the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Mrs. Iweala made the final cut with South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee, Bloomberg reports. Okonjo-Iweala has experience working at international governance bodies as a former... read more »
Update: ECOWAS Elects New Chairman
President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Committee of West African States (ECOWAS), at the ongoing... read more »
Osinbajo Advocates Accessible, Affordable Distribution ...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine should not be based on the highest bidder but rather be provided at an affordable... read more »
Inauguration Speech by Dr Akinwumi Adesina on His Elect...
PROTOCOLS Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, President... read more »
Jegede Outlines Plans to End Farmers, Herders Clashes in Ondo
Eyitayo Jegede, flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, in the Ondo State governorship election has vowed to put an end to the frequent classes between farmers and herdsmen in several... read more »
CBN Urges Nigerian Banks to Increase Agric Sector Lending to 10%
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has asked banks in Nigeria to consider increasing the percentage of loans available to the agriculture sector to 10 percent by 2024. Emefiele advocated for a spike in the current four per cent. This comes on the heels of optimism by Minister of Finance, Budget and National... read more »
Government Will not Pay a Kobo of Foreign Reserves to I...
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make forex inaccessible for people seeking to import food items and... read more »
Opinion: Should I Boycott Nigerian Beef?
25th June 2020 This article is one that I posted on June 18, 2019 on my Facebook page. The question is now even more urgent with the violence, slaughter... read more »
Nigerian Farmers to Get $1.1 Billion Loan Intervention ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it plans to empower farmers with N432 billion ($1.1 billion) intervention loan to upscale food production during the... read more »
Algeria Crude Oil Output Slumped in 2020
Algeria’s oil revenue tumbled in 2020, worsening an economic crisis in the North African country which is highly dependent on crude income, according to data released by the Energy ministry on... read more »
Sports: African Champions, Algeria Beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles
The Dessert Foxes of Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 in last night’s international friendly match played in Austria. The only goal of the match was scored by Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ramy Bensebaini’s lone strike after his first header was cleared by Nigerian defenders in the sixth minute. Coach Gernot Rohr handed FC... read more »
Super Eagles Ready to Tackle Algeria, Tunisia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are battle ready for their encounter against African giants, Algeria and Tunisia as all the invited players have arrived and... read more »
Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 millio...
Premiership champions Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for £60 million on a 5-year deal. This amount is about €68m or $80m.... read more »
Sports: ManCity to Sign Mahrez for £60m
After failing to sign the Leicester City play maker in the last transfer window, Premier league champions Manchester City is now set to close the deal for... read more »
The Decent For The Indecent, The Just For The Unjust – Femi Adesi...
There’s a short video you can find online that brings tears to my eyes. It features soldiers of the Nigerian Army, four spry young men, the type of whom the Good Book says “the glory of young men... read more »
How I Survived Dimka’s 1976 Coup — Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, on Sunday, disclosed how he survived the February 1976 military coup d’etat, led by Lieutenant Colonel Buka Dimka. He said it was General Olu Bajowa (retd.) that indirectly saved him from being killed in the coup, Punch reports. Obasanjo stated this at the 80th birthday celebration of General... read more »
#EndSARS Protests: Any Act of Hooliganism to be Dealt w...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will decisively deal with any act of hooliganism hiding behind peaceful protests. Buhari stated this on... read more »
Lekki Shooting: Soldiers Took Live Bullets to Scene for...
Brigadier General Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, which was the Army unit deployed to the Lekki Tollgate... read more »
Exclusive: How Anambra State Won Covid-19 War
The Anambra State Government has said that proactive plans and effective management of limited resources were key factors that enabled the state win the... read more »
Ban Flights from UK, Atiku Urges FG
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal Government to act quickly to avert preventable casualties by banning fights from the United Kingdom as the country battles the second wave... read more »
Osun State Solicits FG’s Support to Build Airport
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has solicited support from the Federal Government for the state’s airport project. The governor on Thursday visited the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika where he sought support from the ministry to help the state accomplish the construction of its airport. A tweet by the official Twitter handle of... read more »
Arik Air Dismisses 300 Workers
The management of Arik Air has terminated the appointment of 300 members of staff of airline. The airline disclosed this in a statement titled, “Arik Air... read more »
FG Walks the Talk, Bars Emirates Airlines from Operatin...
The Federal Government has banned Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria in adherence to its principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines... read more »
FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Projec...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ratified the concession of the automation project of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Minister of finance, budget and... read more »
Women’s Football in Africa Needs a Face Lift to Attract Investors...
Reigning Africa women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has charged cooperate bodies and football governing bodies in Africa to invest towards the growth of women’s football if they are to... read more »
2021 AFCON, AWCON and CHAN Moved to 2022- CAF
The African cup of Nations that was scheduled to take place this year has been moved to 2022. This was disclosed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday after a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee. The postponement was informed by the coronavirus pandemic which has disrupted sporting calendar of various federations this... read more »
Nobody Can Rename Any Part of Rivers – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that nobody can rename any part of Rivers State. Wike spoke while making reference to the nefarious activities of the disbanded Indigeneous Peoples of... read more »
Nigeria: Indigenous People and their Right to Self-Determination
28th September 2020 Between years 2000 and 2002, a full one-third of the states of Nigeria declared that they would be governed by Islamic Sharia. These are twelve adjoining states in the core north also known as the Arewa region. In taking up Sharia for themselves, Arewa took up their entitlement to self-determination, and were not... read more »
Police Warns Against IPOB Oct. 1 Sit-at-Home Call
Police authorities on Wednesday warned against the call by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for a sit-at-home on October 1. The Commissioner of... read more »
Northern Elders Forum’s Position on the Proposed ...
Northern Elders Forum Position on the Proposed Constitutional Review by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Statement of Northern Elders... read more »
Nigeria – Are You A Unionist Or A Secessionist?
25th August 2020 Given the bloody events in Nigeria, I strongly urge us to dialogue not only at national, but also at international levels regarding... read more »
Kankara Abduction: Buhari Commends Masari, Army for Rescue Operat...
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigerian Army for coordinating the rescue operation of hundreds of schoolboys kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina... read more »
Kankara Kidnap: Bring Back Our Boys Now, Okonjo-Iweala Asks FG
Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has told the Federal Government to intensify efforts to bring back the over 300 schoolboys kidnapped from the all-boys Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, State. She said those using the children as pawns must be held accountable. Okonjo-Iweala, who is a top contender for the job... read more »
Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Kidnapping Student...
The Leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has claimed responsibility for the abduction of about 333 students in Katsina State last week. Shekau in an audiotape... read more »
B’Haram, ISWAP Escapees Now Operate as Bandits, Kidnapp...
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has said that Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents escaping from military... read more »
UN Envoy Condemns the Killing of Borno Farmers
United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, on Wednesday condemned Boko Haram’s murder of rice farmers in Borno State. The Envoy... read more »
FG Extends Deadline for NIN
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for millions of Nigerians unable to link their National Identity numbers (NINs) with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to February 9. The initial... read more »
FUTA To Resume on January 18
Management of the Federal University of Technology (FUTA) Akure has fixed January 18 for the resumption of academic activities. A statement by the institution’s Deputy Director, Corporate Communications and Protocol, Adegbenro Adebanjo, said the decision to resume academic activities was reached at its Senate meeting last week. The statement... read more »
BREAKING: LASU Appoints Prof. Oke Acting VC
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Damola Oke has been appointed the acting vice-chancellor of the... read more »
Zambia President Fires Health Minister Chilufya
Zambia’s presidency on Sunday announced the sacking of the country’s health minister, arrested for alleged graft last year but cleared of... read more »
FCMB Appoints Edun as Acting MD
First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as its Acting Managing Director. Her appointment yesterday followed the decision of the... read more »
Buhari Congratulates Burkina Faso President on Electoral Victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Roch Kabore of Burkina Faso on his re-election for a second term in office. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Garba Shehu, Senior... read more »
Famine Strikes in Burkina Faso as Farmers Seek Help
Burkina Faso has been struck by drought and desertification which has resulted in famine. The landlocked West African nation of Burkina Faso has been hard hit by drought and desertification. The AFP and Africanews report that the landlocked nation has been hit hard by draught which has caused large scale hunger among its citizens. Just east of... read more »
UN Watchdog Reports Continued Human Rights Abuses in Burundi
A UN watchdog reports that there has been continued human rights violations such as sexual violence, murder, and summary executions in Burundi The citizens had earlier hoped on a new era where... read more »
Burundi Swears in Ndayishimiye as President
Burundi has sworn in President elect Evariste Ndayishimiye on Thursday as successor to the deceased leader Nkurunziza. Ndayishimiye takes over power two months after the sudden demise of his predecessor, Nkurunziza. Evariste Ndayishimiye emerged President elect in May after running as the candidate of the ruling party in Burundi and the anointed... read more »
CBN Predicts Further Depreciation of the Naira in January 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that a survey conducted by its Statistics Department showed that the naira is projected to further depreciate in January next year. According to the report... read more »
CBN Withdraws 42 Microfinance Bank’s Operating Licences
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria has withdrawn the operating licences of 42 microfinance banks operating in the country. This was contained in an announcement issued by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on its website titled, ‘Notice of closure of 42 microfinance banks’. It read, “This is to inform the... read more »
LASG Seals Cubana Night Club for Breaching COVID-19 Pro...
The Lagos State Government on Sunday sealed the Cubana night club, Ikeja GRA for violating the COVID-19 protocols introduced to curb the second wave of the... read more »
Diaspora Remittances: CBN Threatens Sanctions Against O...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned operators against paying recipients of diaspora remittances in the local currency rather than foreign currency. The... read more »
President Buhari To Reopen Borders Soon
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, had a closed door meeting with the nation’s 36 state governors on the security challenges across the country. He... read more »
Cameroon School Shooting an Atrocity that Underscores the Urgency...
Humanitarian body, Amnesty International has condemned the killing of eight school children inside their classroom by gunmen in Kumba, South West region of Cameroon on Saturday. The body in a... read more »
Scores of Children Killed as Gunmen Invade School in Cameroon
At least six children have been killed and eight injured in Cameroon on Saturday as gunmen invaded a school, shooting recklessly in an area where separatist insurgents have been on rampage. Reuters reports that the gunmen arrived the school with motorcycles around midday in the city of Kumba in South West Region. It was not uncertain if the... read more »
Catholic Priest Slumps and Dies on the Altar During Hom...
A Priest of the Catholic church identified as Reverend Father Jude slumped and died while preaching the gospel during a holy mass on Sunday at Diego,... read more »
Nigeria: Let Buhari Be Subjected to DNA Testing –...
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, who is on the search list of the Nigerian government, has decided to offer a legal... read more »
Nigeria: Disqualify Atiku, He’s Not a Nigerian &#...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) and the winner of the February 23, 2019 Presidential Election, has filed a motion at the Presidential Election Petition... read more »
Temi Otedola Wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards
Billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter, Temi Otedola, has won the award for Best Actress (African Collaboration) at the Ghana Movie Awards 2020. Otedola won the award for her role in the Kunle... read more »
Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Musician and politician, Banky W and his heartthrob Adesua Etomi-Wellington on Thursday (today) celebrated their third wedding anniversary. The singer who shared a video of their love story so far took to Instagram to profess love to his wife. Banky W in a post seen by African News Today, titled “Can ‘being in love’ sustain a marriage?”... read more »
Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance ...
Top Nigerian celebrities graced the wedding ceremony of actor and comedian, Williams Uchemba who wedded his heartthrob, Brunella Oscar on Saturday. Rapper... read more »
FG Declares Thursday Public holiday to Mark Eid-el Maol...
The Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Maolud. The celebration is in commemoration of the... read more »
Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony
Former Nigeria leaders Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan were among the dignitaries that joined President Muhammadu Buhari at the 60th Independence... read more »
Ibadan Poly Sacks Lecturer for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has terminated the appointment of a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kelani Ajadi Omotoso, for alleged sexual... read more »
UNICEF Expresses Concern Over Jailing of 13-Year-old Child in Kano for Blasphemy
The United Nations Children’s agency, Unicef has condemned the sentencing of 13-year-old Omar Farouq to 10 years in prison with menial labour for blasphemy by the Kano State Sharia Court at Feli Hockey, Kano. UNICEF representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins condemned the sentence by the Sharia Court for uncomplimentary comments describing it as... read more »
Lagos Partners Religious Institutions in Campaign Again...
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has concluded a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of religious institutions to respond... read more »
Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Pledges Support for Joint Legal ...
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Friday vowed to support the Joint Legal Clinic of the State Ministry of Justice as part of... read more »
Police Arrested a 24 Year Old Woman who appeared on a V...
On 14th August, 2019, a team of detectives from the Gender Unit, Command’s Headquarters Ikeja, arrested one Onyinye Mbadike ‘f’ 24yrs of No 7 Trimnell... read more »
Opinion: 5 Reasons Why President Trump won’t Support Okonjo...
This is an opinion article by Blessing Mene. People who want Okonjo-Iweala to become the next WTO Director-General mostly are excited about the prospect of the first female & African to lead the... read more »
Nigeria: The Debate Over Relinquishing Sovereignty by Victor Oladokun
The Nigerian Minister of #Transportation, Rotimi Amechi, has been in the news recently. He says he has only just become aware of a clause in a $5 billion rail project to be built by #China, that requires the relinquishing of sovereignty in the event of a loan default. With all due respect, this is a red herring. #Nigeria should not and must not... read more »
21 Million Subscribers Yet to Obtain NIN – Telcos
Telecommunications operators on Wednesday said at least 143 million Subscriber Identification Modules, SIM, are currently identifiable to the National Identity Management Commission for registration... read more »
43 Million NINs Awaiting NIMC Verification
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria have forwarded at least 43 million National Identity Numbers, NINs, to the National Identity Management Commission for verification in order to have them linked with their respective Subscriber Identification Modules, SIMs. Despite the duration of time given for telephone subscribers with NINs to link it with... read more »
Ekiti Govt. Includes N550m Budget For drones Used To Fi...
Ekiti State Government has said efforts are on to procure sophisticated drones as part of efforts to boost surveillance, expose criminal hideouts and combat... read more »
BREAKING: Foreign Diplomats Must Get NIN
The Federal Government on Sunday said it is mandatory for foreign diplomats to obtain the National Identity Numbers (NIN). It said an enrolment centre has been... read more »
Breaking: NIMC Shuts Head Office in Abuja
The National Identity Management Commission has closed its headquarters in Abuja against all National Identity Number enrolment activities. The move is not... read more »
Covid-19, Ebola, Measles in Congo… How prepared is Congo?
Africa against Triple Threat!!! As the world battles the deadly corona virus which has stretched the health facility of even the best health care systems in the world, the Democratic Republic of... read more »
Congo Witnesses New Ebola Outbreak – 17 Infected, 11 dead
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a new outbreak of Ebola virus in some parts of Equateur. Medical authorities on Monday said up to 17 people have been infected of the virus in the western province while a further 11 have died. Health authorities in Congo had last week reported 12 infections at a time when the country is equally battling... read more »
We’ll Clampdown on People With Fake COVID-19 Certificates – Lagos...
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has stated that the Ministry has observed that people have begun to have access to fake Covid-19 certificates, promising to clampdown on... read more »
UK Speaks on Gowon’s Alleged CBN Looting
The United Kingdom has distanced itself from the indictment of former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, by a member of its parliament, Tom Tugendhat. The UK lawmaker had on November 23, accused Gowon of looting half the Central Bank of Nigeria while he was the head of state. Tugendhat disclosed this during a debate by the parliament on... read more »
Court Declines Maina’s Adjournment Request
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the request by Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, for an adjournment to... read more »
EFCC Arrests Bauchi Governor’s Special Adviser For Alle...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday arrested the Special Adviser to Governor Bala Mohammed on Civil Service and Labour Matters, Mr.... read more »
BREAKING: Court Remands Maina in Prison Till Trial Ends
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the remand of a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Taskforce Team, Abulrasheed Maina, in... read more »
Northerners the Poorest in Nigeria Despite Being in Power More – ...
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum has said other regions in the country have formed the habit of blaming the north for their challenges when the North has the... read more »
Governors Didn’t Hoard COVID-19 Palliatives – Akeredolu
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday,explained that his colleagues did not deliberately hoard palliatives made for their states. Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman of South-West Governors’ Forum, said the insistence on official flag-off ceremony by the Coalition Against COVID-19 before the distribution was largely responsible... read more »
Implementation of New Electricity Tariff to Resume Next...
Special adviser to the president on infrastrure, Ahmed Zakari has said that electricity distribution companies (DiscCos) will resume implementation of the new... read more »
IMF Raises Concerns Over Effects of #EndSARS Protests o...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the projected economic growth for Nigeria may not be realized on the strength of the #ENDSARS protest. The... read more »
We will Implement Agreement Diligently – NNPC Ass...
Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has pledged commitment to implement agreements reached with... read more »
Nigeria Suffer Defeat in U17 WAFU B Final Despite Late Fightback
Nigeria lost 3-2 to C Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the 2021 WAFU U-17 championship at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo on Monday. The who beat Burkina Faso to secure a place in the final and... read more »
Didier Drogba Divorces Wife After 20 Years of Marriage
Former Chelsea and Cote d’Ivoire legend, Didier Drogba and his wife of 20 years, Lalla Diakate have divorced. Drogba disclosed this in a post on his official Instagram handle, noting that the announcement became important following speculation in the media. There were rumours that the football icon had separated from his wife whom he married in... read more »
U-17 WAFU Zone B: Golden Eaglets Qualify For Semi-final...
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have secured a semi-finals qualification at the U-17 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Lome, Togo. The Nigerian team, coached by Fatai... read more »
Laurent Gbagbo Seeks to Return to Ivory Coast from Exil...
Former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo plans to return to his home country after his passport was given back to him following his acquittal at the... read more »
Ivory Coast Court Endorses President Ouattara’s Third T...
Ivory Coast’s top court on Monday endorsed the third term bid of President Alassane Ouattara as protests turned violent in several cities. Former President... read more »
PTF Urges Nigerians to Avoid Second Lockdown
Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force, PTF, has admonished Nigerians to intensify efforts to avoid a second lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country. He disclosed this on Monday... read more »
Nigeria Has Adequate Facilities to Store COVID-19 Vaccine – NPHCD Boss
Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has said Nigeria had adequate facility to store the 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine which the country is expecting to receive. This was contained in his speech during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-10 in Abuja on Monday. Shuaib... read more »
Reps Propose Three-month Postponement of School Resumpt...
The House of Representatives has frowned at the decision of the Federal Government to allow schools to resume on Monday despite a spike in cases of... read more »
COVID-19: NYSC Ignores Osinbajo Report, Mobilises Corpe...
Despite the rising cases of COVID-19 across the country, the Federal Government has once again ignored the recommendation by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo... read more »
Breaking: FG Directs Schools To Resume Jan 18
The Federal Government has asked schools to resume on January 18, 2021 after “due consultation” with stakeholders. The decision was reached after a meeting... read more »
Court Remands Teenager Who Set Boyfriend Ablaze in Benue
The police on Tuesday, arraigned the 17-year-old girl, identified as Esther Alex, who allegedly set her lover ablaze before the Magistrates’ Court 8. The court is located at North Bank,... read more »
Gunmen Kidnap Travellers in Osun
Gunmen on Sunday night abducted travellers on Omoh/Erin-Ijesha road in Ori-Ade Local Government of Osun State, according to a report by The Nation. It was gathered that the hoodlums waylaid the travellers and took some of them to a nearby bush near Ori-Oke Omoh, while others were left on the scene. The Nation learnt that one of those abducted... read more »
Osun Police Arraign Housemaid Who Attempted to Abduct B...
The police in Osun State on Tuesday arraigned an accused person identified as Olayemi Lawrence for alleged attempted abduction of her employer, Eunice Fateye,... read more »
Amotekun Kicks Off in Ogun
The Ogun State Government has said that the full operation of the South West Security Outfit, codenamed Amotekun, will ensure that lives and property in the... read more »
EFCC Issues Warning on Sale, Purchase of NIN
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians seeking to purchase the National Identity Number from individuals... read more »
Naira Suffers Further Slump, Exchanges for 473/$
On Tuesday, 12 January 2020, the naira suffered depreciation at the parallel market and Investors and Exports window. Figures obtained from Bureau De Change operators showed that the naira exchanged... read more »
Diri Signs N329bn 2021 Appropriation Bill into Law
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has signed the 2021 bill of N329.29 billion into law. The governor had on November 26 presented an estimate of N290.295 billion tagged, ‘Budget of Growth’ to the state House of Assembly. While assenting to the bill in Government House, Yenagoa, Diri said the increase in the figure would address areas of... read more »
Governor Ikpeazu Signs 2021 Appropriation Bill
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill into law. The Bill which was passed by Abia State House of Assembly during the... read more »
Niger Votes in Search of First Democratic Transition
Niger heads to the polls on Sunday (today) in an election that is expected to pave way for the first transfer of power between two democratically elected... read more »
Senate Postpones Budget Passage To Next Week
The Senate on Thursday deferred the passage of the 2021 budget till Monday, next week. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who made this known at plenary, said the... read more »
School Resumption: Pupils Sent Home in Plateau Over Teachers’ Unp...
Primary school teachers in Plateau State have refused to return to the classroom over unpaid salaries by the government saying they would not return to work on an empty stomach. This came as schools... read more »
NECO Results: 233,000 Candidates to Retake Missed Subjects
The National Examination Council has said that a total of 233,000 candidates, who could not take the NECO examination in some states due to the #EndSARS protests at the time would be accommodated in the external examination, African News Today has gathered. This was disclosed by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NECO, Prof. Godswill... read more »
BREAKING: NECO Releases SSCE Results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the internal Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) results with a two per cent increase of... read more »
ABU Announces Resumption Date
The Senate of the Ahmadu Bello University has approved Monday, January 25th, 2021 as the resumption date for academic activities in the university. This was... read more »
School Resumption: NUT Gives Conditions for Resumption ...
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has expressed readiness to resume work but warned that it would declare trade disputes with states owing workers up to four... read more »
AFCON Trophy Missing from Egyptian Football Association Headquart...
News emerging from Egypt has it that the trophy the country’s national team won thrice in a row was discovered missing from the country’s football federation headquarters. According to... read more »
Egypt’s Iconic Goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary Hangs his Gloves at the Age of 47
Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary announced his retirement from football in a television show on Thursday. El-Hadary last played for Egyptian second division club, Nogoom, based in Giza. El Hadary’s last club was Nogoom, an Egyptian second division club based in Giza. He said football was experiencing a lot of conflict of interest... read more »
Egypt Records More than 50,000 Confirmed Cases of Coron...
Health authorities in Egypt announced 1,218 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday 18 June, 2020. This brings the total number of corona virus cases in Egypt to... read more »
World Cup: Egypt Ends World Cup without a Win, Loses 1:...
The Egyptian team lost 1:2 to Saudi Arabia, ending their World Cup campaign without a win. Having earlier lost to Uruguay and Russia, they ended without a... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Wins Saudi Arabia 1:0, Confirms Egyp...
Uruguay won the Saudis by a lone goal to confirm their qualification to the round of 16 and Egypt’s exit from the tournament. In one of those tough... read more »
INEC Mulls Making NIN Compulsory for Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is considering making the National Identity Number, NIN, compulsory for registering voters when the continuous voter registration exercise begins... read more »
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Faction Seeks Court Restrain Order Against Obiozor Led Faction
A faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Uche Okwukwu, has asked a High Court sitting in Abuja to restrain Professor George Obiozor, who was elected by the Nnia Nwodo-led Ohanaeze from parading himself as the President General or be jailed. Recall that Obiozor who was an erstwhile Nigerian ambassador to the United... read more »
Uganda Election: President Museveni Wins Sixth Term in ...
The incumbent president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term in office, the Electoral Commission announced on Saturday. Chairperson of the... read more »
2023: Why Power Should Rotate to South – Zulum
Prof Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has advocated for the return of power to the south in 2023 in fairness to other regions of the country. Zulum... read more »
Uganda Election: President Museveni in Early Lead, Prel...
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has taken an early lead in the presidential poll, according to preliminary results released on Friday morning by... read more »
Recruitment: NDLEA Releases List of Successful Applicants
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Principal Staff Officer, Public Affairs, Jonah Achema, in a... read more »
Reps Move to Suspend FG’s 774,000 Jobs Scheme
The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved for the immediate suspension of the controversial Special Works Scheme of the Federal Government. The National Assembly had been broiled in dispute with the Federal Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity over the recruitment of 774,000 workers for the scheme. The House during plenary on... read more »
190,000 Applicants Jostle For 9,460 NIS, NSCDC Jobs
Over 190,000 applicants are jostling for 9,460 job slots at the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The... read more »
FG Directs Fresh Verification of N-Power Beneficiaries
The Federal Government on Tuesday directed Batches A and B beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme who did not receive payment of their stipends to... read more »
Nigeria: No Date for Reopening of Orientation Camps ...
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has stated that there is no official date for the reopening of camps nationwide. There has been... read more »
Iwobi Ends 15-month EPL Barren Spell For Everton
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi ended his barren spell in front of goal in the premier league when he scored in Everton’s win over Wolves o Tuesday. The Nigerian scored the opening goal as Everton... read more »
Newcastle United Defeat Difficult To Take – Eberechi Eze
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has described the team’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United as ‘demoralising.’ The Eagles dominated for most of the game but went home disappointed with nothing to show for their efforts. The midfielder told Palace TV: “It’s demoralising losing like that. We dominated for most of the game and I... read more »
Ahmed Musa Denies Sheffield Wednesday Links
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has debunked reports linking him with a move to Sky Bet Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. Musa is currently a free agent... read more »
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa Linked with West Ham, ...
Reports making the rounds have it that Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa’s representatives are talking with a host of clubs in Europe, including some in the... read more »
Saka: Nigeria’s Target Gets England Call-up
Arsenal star and Super Eagle’s target Bukayo Saka has been included in England team billed to face Wales, Belgium and Denmark in their upcoming... read more »
Again, Instagram Suspends Tunde Ednut’s Account
Instagram has suspended the official handle of Nigerian artist turned blogger Tunde Ednut, after hitting one million followers. Ednut rejoined the platform with another handle (@kingtundeednut), on... read more »
I Contracted COVID-19 from Rudeboy, Passed it To My Wife ― Jude Okoye
Earlier today, music executive, Jude Okoye’s wife, Ify, shared a video on her Instagram account showing that she has been placed on oxygen after contracting Coronavirus. The former beauty queen captioned the video, “Surviving COVID”. In an exclusive chat with The PUNCH via the telephone, her husband, Jude, revealed that she contracted... read more »
Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-1...
Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, widely known as Rude Boy has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose... read more »
Davido Considers Quitting Music
Nigerian singer, Davido, has taken to his verified Twitter page to state that he considers quitting music. This comes shortly after there were multiple online... read more »
Rapper Big Lo Dies of Kidney Related Complications
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Lotanna Udezue, popularly known as Biglo has died after a long battle with kidney ailment. His death was announced on Instagram by... read more »
Ministry of Mines Debunks Allegation of CBN Acquiring Gold From Z...
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has discredited claims that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bought gold from the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. This was disclosed in a... read more »
Protesting Youths Set Zik’s Statue Aflame in Onitsha, Anambra
Enraged youths on Thursday set ablaze the statue of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, erected in Onitsha Anambra State. The perpetrators are suspected to be thugs who hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protest which was initiated as a movement to end police brutality and bad governance in the country. The monument was erected some months ago by Anambra state... read more »
LASG Disowns Viral Video on Sale of Branded Waste Baske...
The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, disowned the viral video, where some uniformed impostors were promoting the sale of branded wastebaskets purportedly... read more »
(Exclusive) Women in Abuja Community Take on Repair of ...
Residents of Byazhin Across, Kubwa a suburb in the Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja who have long clamored government’s intervention to... read more »
Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Reside...
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Enugu Chapter has asked residents of flood prone areas in Enugu State to relocate to safer ground as it aims to avert loss of... read more »
Gahaya Links and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Protect and Em...
Kigali, Rwanda, July 27, 2020 – Gahaya Links, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program, has provided 40,000 vulnerable families in their artisan... read more »
Rwanda Launches Economic Recovery Program for Creative Industry
Rwanda on Friday launched a multi-party COVID-19 recovery program known as Cultural and Creative Industry Recovery Plan to uphold enterprises in the cultural and creative industry, as well as artists. According to a press release, the recovery plan aims to support seven Rwandan federations in the sectors of music, film, plastic arts, writing,... read more »
Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Making Waves with Their O...
It’s an already known fact that the kit of the Nigerian Super Eagles took center stage. Following in this path, the Super Eagles traveled to Russia in a... read more »
2018 World Cup: Super Eagle’s Kit Sells Out On Fi...
The replica of the Nigerian Super Eagle’s kit which was released for sale to the public on June 1 has sold out on the first day with about three million... read more »
Fashion: Dress Like You by Lois Emmanuel
You are not truly free until you can be who you are without apologies. No truer words have ever been spoken. There are many ways by which we express ourselves... read more »
Tinubu’s Last-minute Video, Wike’s Sagacity and Other Reasons Oba...
When Governor Godwin Obaseki decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on June 19, 2020, many political analysts cheered him for resisting the... read more »
NDDC-gate: Another Gory Exposure of An Ailing Nation
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was developed by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration in pursuant of a concerted effort at genuinely developing the Niger Delta region which is blessed with natural resources. Nigeria has built its revenue generation around the income generated from crude oil such that sectors like agriculture have... read more »
CBN’s Targeted Credit Facility for Covid-19 ̵...
When the CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) announced that it was going to be making about N50 billion available as loans to businesses in what it called the... read more »
Now that Obaseki Has Chosen to Stand and be Counted…
Now that the characters to be played by the actors are known, the stage is set and the audience is cheering and chanting, what level of spectacle should the... read more »
Leadership in Africa: Patriotism or Greed?
Africa is home to some of the longest serving national leaders in the world. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011, Africa had about 8 Presidents among the list of... read more »
Enugu State Govt Explains Exemption of Teachers, Other from Payme...
The government of Enugu State has explained that the reason why some civil servants, including primary school teachers were yet to be paid the new minimum wage was that it was working to fully... read more »
Court Sentences Ex-Finbank MD Over N10.9bn Fraud
A judge of the Lagos State High Court Sitting in Ikeja, Lateefa Okunnu, on Tuesday, sentenced Okey Nwosu, a former managing director, Finbank Pls, to three years imprisonment on charges bordering on N10 billion fraud. Nwosu was arraigned alongside Dayo Famuroti, Agnes Ebubedike and Danjuma Ocholi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... read more »
FCMB MD Proceeds on Leave as Paternity Scandal Probe Be...
Adam Nuru, the Managing Director of First City Monument Bank Limited, has been embarked on leave to enable the bank duly investigate his indictment in the... read more »
NLC Threatens Strike Over Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has urged states yet to implement the new minimum wage and those owing workers salaries to comply or face mass strike and... read more »
FG Approves an NGO to Monitor Spending of $311m Abacaha...
The Federal Government has selected a civil society organisation, CLEEN Foundation, to monitor the spending of the last tranche of $311m returned funds looted... read more »
Exclusive: Red Cross Symbol Not a Religious Sign – Says Red Cross...
The Red Cross Society in Enugu has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Imam of the Central mosque in the state to introduce and seek the collaboration of the Muslim community in addressing... read more »
Red Cross Trains Over 80 Volunteers on Safety, Security
Over 80 volunteers of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu have been trained on volunteer safety and security, African News Today has gathered. The three-day event sponsored by the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, is aimed at increasing the access, acceptance, and security of the organisation’s volunteers as they respond to... read more »
Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclu...
The Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu State have sensitised women of Agulu, Umana community in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) on safe pregnancy practices... read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Says Society Can Be Freed From Drug A...
A member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 has said the country can be freed from drug abuse and... read more »
Opinion: A President Only Deserves a Second Term Becaus...
arba Sheu This is the response former aid to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri gave to Garba Shehu’s claim that President was fit to run... read more »
Nigeria To Commence Manufacturing of Vaccines Soon – NAFDAC
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has expressed confidence that Nigeria would soon start manufacturing... read more »
Nigeria Governors Forum Speaks on Hoarding Palliatives
Following allegations of hoarding COVID-19 palliatives, governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) debunked hoarding the palliatives intended for distribution to poor Nigerians to curb the hardship induced by the pandemic. The governors in a statement titled, ‘Governors and the CACOVID Palliatives,’ issued by Abudulrazaque... read more »
CBN Defends Policies, Responds to NESG’s Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has defended its intervention programmes aimed at stimulating economic growth, saying it everted food crisis during the peak... read more »
Shoprite Commences Process to Shut down Operation in Ni...
South Africa’s grocery retail giant, ShopRite, plans to discontinue its operation in Nigeria. Shoprite first made its way to Nigerian market in Lagos in... read more »
Ethnic Groups in Taraba task Ishaku to Address Injustic...
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has been issued a 30-day ultimatum by four aggrieved ethnic groups in the state to address lingering injustices meted... read more »
Southern Kaduna People Union (SOKAPU) – Press Statement
Released – Thursday, 6th August, 2020 Last night, 33 Atyap natives, who were among hundreds of thousands of already starving indigenes under a 24 hours rigidly imposed curfew that was 65... read more »
Sack Service Chiefs Like You Did to APC NWC- Afenifere to President Buhari
Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation in Nigeria has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to act swiftly in addressing the leadership issues in the security apparatus of the country like he did in his political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). President Buhari had last week made recommendations to the National Executive... read more »
Zamfara Governor, Matawalle Summoned to the Villa Over ...
The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle was summoned to the Presidential villa to brief the presidency on the state of security in his state. Matawalle... read more »
Arrest Rising Insecurity in Nigeria or be Sacked- Senat...
Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has tasked the heads of service chiefs to urgently arrest the rising spate of insecurity across the country or risk... read more »
Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: United States Governmen...
The government of the United States has criticized the killing of civilians in Northern region of Nigeria and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be firm... read more »
Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker Extends G...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has lauded the contribution of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the gunners FA cup final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley. The 31-year-old forward scored... read more »
Gabon’s Aubameyang Breaks Arsenal Record as Player to Reach the 50 Goals Mark Fastest in PL
Prolific Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set a new record at Premiership side Arsenal by becoming the fasted player to reach 50 the goal mark fastest for the Londoners. He achieved the feat after his brace in midweek against Norwich City in their first home game since the restart of the English topflight. Aubameyang took his tally to 51 in... read more »
Ghana Election: Mahama Rejects Presidential Poll Results
John Mahama, Ghana’s opposition candidate in the presidential election, on Thursday, rejected as fraudulent the result of the poll in which President Nana Akufo-Addo won a second term in office. On... read more »
Ghana Presidential Poll: No Attempt Should be Made to Steal Votes – Mahama
The candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7, 2020, presidential election in Ghana, John Mahama, has warned against stealing the mandate of the electorates. Mahama who is a former President of Ghana during a press conference on Tuesday warned said he has neither conceded defeat nor congratulated any of the contenders... read more »
Fani Kayode not Abusive – Ghanaian Wife Says as She Mai...
Following allegations of abuse by Femi Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu, his legal wife Mrs Regina Fani-Kayode has said the former minister... read more »
Buhari, Ghana President Meet in Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari received the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo in a closed-door meeting yesterday night at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa,... read more »
Ghana Approves Resumption of Football
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo has approved the resumption of professional football as part of easing of measures imposed to curb spread of COVID-19. The... read more »
Alleged Assault: Deeper Life School Principal, Others Granted N50...
The magistrates’ court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, granted bail in the sum of N500,000 each to the principal of the Deeper Life High School, Uyo, and four accused persons in the... read more »
Sowore, Four others Arraigned in Abuja For Alleged Public Disturbance
The publisher of online platform, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has been arraigned with four others before a Magistrate’s Court in Wuse zone 2, Abuja by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Sowore,Juwon Sanyaolu, Damilare Adenola, Peter and Kimrere were by the the Special Weapons Tactical Team of NPF in Abuja over their alleged participation in a... read more »
Nigeria: Constitutional Force Majeure Proclaimed Over A...
19th December 2020 On 16th December 2020, history was being made in Nigeria. On that day, there was an official declaration of Constitutional Force Majeure and... read more »
#EndSARS: Arrested Protester, Eromosele, Regains Freedo...
Social activist, Eromosele Adene, has finally regained his freedom from unjust detention of the Nigeria Police Force. Adene was arrested by the police on... read more »
Nigeria 1999 Constitution Deceit: Lawyers, Pastors and ...
18th November 2020 As the end of 2020 approaches, needless to say Africa, and notably Nigeria will not achieve the African Union (AU) pledge set in... read more »
NIN: NIMC Resumes Enrolment As Minister Promises to Address Worke...
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has resumed the enrollment service for the National Identity Number, NIN, in its offices across the country, the commission said on... read more »
NIN Enrolment Suffers Setback as NIMC Workers Go on Strike
The National Identity Management Commission has embarked on a strike action African News Today has gathered. This was contained in a notice of strike signed by the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC branch, Lucky Michael, and its Secretary, Odia Victor. The notice partly read, “Consequent upon the just... read more »
NIN Holders Pay N15,000 For Date of Birth Correction –N...
The National Identity Management Commission, on Wednesday, says National Identification Number holders are required to pay N15,000 to correct their dates of... read more »
NIN: FG Outlines New Conditions for SIM Replacement
The Federal Government has outlined new conditions for telecommunication service subscribers to have their lost, stolen, misplace or damaged SIM cards... read more »
FG Launches Mobile App for NIN Applicants
Following the directive by the Federal Government for compulsory linking of National Identification Number (NIN) to SIM cards, the National Identity Management... read more »
Take Responsibility for your Party’s Failure, Wike Tells APC Gove...
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has asked governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to accept responsibility for the party’s failure at the centre. He said the... read more »
Gov Ugwuanyi Rates Improved Power Supply as his Administrations Highpoint
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that the stepping down of 30MVA in Nsukka from the 132KV Makurdi Feeder, which his administration facilitated, to improve the quality of electricity supply in the area, is one of the state government’s greatest achievements. The 30MVA Injection Sub-Station in Nsukka, was the programme of the... read more »
Blackout in Kaduna, Sokoto, Others as Power Grid Collap...
The power grid in the country collapsed once again on Sunday, leading to total blackouts for several hours in parts of the nation, African News Today has... read more »
How Travelers Were Stuck at Itobe Bridge, Kogi, for Sev...
Travelers who traveled to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Friday were halted by massive traffic jam at the Itobe Bridget, Kogi State, African... read more »
Lagos Will Not Be Destroyed Under my Watch, Sanwo-Olu s...
Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has decried the extent of damage done to public and private properties as thugs masquerading under the #EndSARS... read more »
African American Icon, John Lewis Dies at 80
John Lewis, African American icon and civil rights activist in the United States (US) have passed on at the age of 80, Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker announced on Friday. Lewis, an Atlanta Congressman,... read more »
Funke Akindele Rescues Pa James by Gifting Him a House after Flood Wrecked His Home
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has rescued iconic actor Kayode Olasehinde Ajirebi, alias Pa james, whose home in Oke Isagun community of Oke Odo, Lagos was recently flooded by gifting him a house. Pa James had sought for help on social media after his home was flooded on July 7, 2020, destroying his properties. His son Samuel Ajirebi last year... read more »
Nigerian Youth Need An Alternative Culture
18th May 2020 Starting by stating the obvious: that a good culture creates a good country; and a bad culture creates a bad country. So, by the culture... read more »
You – A Platform For Social Change
14th January 2020 Most people want to be commended, or valued, or “blessed” after they have done a good deed. Most of us want to be recognised after... read more »
Ghana: Autistic Models Turn Heads and Win Awards
These autistic teenage girls have become successful models in Ghana, where they have won awards and been made brand ambassadors for a water company in... read more »
I’ve Forgiven Americans for Voting Racist Trump —Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he has forgiven Americans for electing former President Donald Trump whom he described as a “racist” and a “xenophobe”. Soyinka said this during an... read more »
No Plan to Increase VAT – FG
The Federal Government has debunked claims on social media that it plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes in its proposed Finance Bill. Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, who issued the disclaimer while defending the Ministry’s budget before the Senate Committee on Finance in Abuja, said the report of an imminent increase in... read more »
Why Buhari didn’t Speak on Lekki Shootings – Pres...
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has disclosed that the President didn’t mention anything about the... read more »
School Reopening: PTF Rolls Out New Guidelines
Following federal government’s directive on school resumption as from October 12, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for... read more »
I am Scared of Being Sued to Court, IBB Reveals Reason ...
Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB, Nigeria’s former Military President has attributed the delay in releasing his biography to fear of being sued for libel. He... read more »
Obaseki Swears in Eight High Court Judges
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has promised that his administration would keep supporting the judiciary. He spoke yesterday when he swore in eight new judges for the State High Court. Obaseki... read more »
Abuja Court grants Sowore N20m Bail
Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore has bee granted bail by a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja in the tune of N20m. Sowore was granted bail alongside four other activists who were arrested with him on the New Year’s Eve in Abuja for organising a protest against bad governance. The bail sum of the other stood at N1m each. The publisher... read more »
Over 1,927 Demand FCMB MD’s Sacking Over Paternity Scan...
Over 1,927 persons have signed the petition demanding for the sack of the First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Managing Director, Adam Nuru, over allegations... read more »
Oshiomhole can’t Overturn People’s Will Through Judicia...
Philip Shaibu, Deputy Governor of Edo State has asked a former Governor of the State, Adams Oshiomhole, not to attempt overturning the mandate of the people by... read more »
Gov Lalong Assents to N147bn 2021 Budget
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has signed the N147bn appropriation bill and the state anti-kidnapping bill into law. The House of Assembly in the state... read more »
Police Sack Four Senior Officers for Misconduct
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sacked four senior Police Officers for discreditable misconduct and dishonesty. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the PSC Head,... read more »
Widow of Vendor Killed by Gbajabiamila’s Aide Distances Self from Family’s N500m Request
Josephine Okereke, the wife of the newspaper vendor killed by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) attached to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has distanced herself from her husband’s family request for N500m compensation. Josephine disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja. The... read more »
Family Of Slain Vendor Demands N500m Compensation From ...
The family of the late newspaper vendor, Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, who was murdered by a security aide of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi... read more »
Court Orders Maina’s Arrest, Trial in Absentia
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, adjudged to have... read more »
Nigerian Army Testifies Before Lagos Panel, Claims Offi...
Officers of the Nigerian Army on Saturday appeared before the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry Inaugurated to probe the shooting of peaceful #EndSaRS... read more »
Time For Youths to Takeover Power, Obasanjo to African Youths
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former President has said the time has come for African youths to occupy leadership positions. He said youth participation in the activities of political parties... read more »
Google Celebrates Kenyan Hero, Mekatilili wa Menza
Google has dedicated a customized Doodle on its homepage to honouring Mekatilili wa Menza, Kenya’s foremost liberation fighter. She is famed for leading the Giriama people to counter colonial masters in the early 20th century. Google in a tweet said, “Today, we honor Mekatilili wa Menza, the Giriama Wonder Woman who had a heart that was full... read more »
Kenya Plans Reintroduction of Betting Tax
The government of Kenya has concluded plans to reintroduce taxation of betting companies within six months following a public outburst over cancellation of the... read more »
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Condemns Racism, Says N...
….the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has made the call for less emphases to be made on race as all races are equal. The President made the call on... read more »
Kenya Records Close to 4,000 Pregnant School Girls Duri...
The chances of school girls in Kenya continuing their education after lockdown have been threatened by spate of pregnancy among school-going girls in the... read more »
Varsity Technologists Threaten Strike Over N40bn Allowance, Issue...
The National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, on Saturday said it has issued a 14-day industrial action notice to the Federal Government. The association said the action was informed by... read more »
Fayemi Begs ASUU to Shelve Strike for Student’s Sake
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to shelve the ongoing industrial action in the best interest of the students. Fayemi stressed the need for urgent and holistic engagement between Federal Government and the leadership of ASUU in order to bring an end to the current impasse. The... read more »
Ngige Gave False Narrative on Our Strike ASUU Says
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos state chapter has debunked claims by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige that the union’s... read more »
Strike Called off, Agreement Reached between FG and Lab...
Minister of State for labour tweeted in the early hours of this morning that the federal government has reached an agreement with labour leading to a... read more »
Nigeria: NLC Insists on Strike Commencing 28th Sept. 20...
The Nigerian Labour Congress has doubled down on its position that there will be a Nation-wide strike from the 28th of September 2020 unless their demands are... read more »
COVID-19 Not Hoax – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the devastating effect of the raging Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor appealed to Lagosians to take all the... read more »
I Still Have a Role To Play in Politics – Jimi Agbaje
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 and 2019 Lagos State Governorship Elections, Jimi Agbaje, says he still has a role to play in the politics of the state and the country come 2023. Agbaje, who was defeated in the last two elections by former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu – both of the... read more »
BREAKING: Gridlock as Fuel Tanker Bursts into Flames on...
There is heavy traffic at the Berger-Alausa-Magodo axis of Lagos State after a fuel tanker burst into flames on Otedola bridge, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,... read more »
BREAKING: COVID-19 Second Wave: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Down Sc...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that all public and private schools in the state be shut down until further notice. The governor... read more »
Lai Mohammed Chides CNN Over Clarification of its #EndS...
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture has reprobated Cable News Network, CNN, for backtracking on its earlier reports on the shootings at... read more »
Two Men Gang-Rape Teenager in Ogun, Threaten to Post Video
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two men, Damilare Oyeniyi and Emmanuel Okori, for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old teenager. The two suspects who were living in the same compound with... read more »
Several Nigerians Don’t Trust the Police – Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has advocated for a reform of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that would build Nigerians’ trust in the force. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday that quoted the governor to have said this during a stakeholders’ forum on community policing. Kayode in the statement titled, ‘Community... read more »
FRSC Enforces NIN Requirement for Driver’s Licence Proc...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has in line with the Federal Government’s directive on the harmonisation of citizen’s data by relevant agencies,... read more »
We are On Top of Security Situation – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that his government, in collaboration with security agencies, are on top of the worsening insecurity... read more »
#EndSARS: Police Didn’t Abdicate Duties in Ekiti –...
Ekiti State Police Command has stated that the protests that rocked the state during the agitation against the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)... read more »
Lawan Commends Gov Ugwuanyi’s Commitment to National Unity
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has praised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for promoting national unity and integration across party divide. Lawan while peaking during the... read more »
Reps Link NIN Demand for SIM Registration to #EndSARS
The House of Representatives on Wednesday said the recent directive to link National Identity Number (NIN) to Subscriber Identification Module cards was linked with strange calls and messages received by public officials from strangers with unregistered SIM cards during the recent #EndSARS protests. The House said it summoned the NCC to verify... read more »
Senate Confirms Garba as NERC Chairman
Following the nomination of Engineer Sanusi Garba by President Muhammad Buhari, the Senate has confirmed his appointment as Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity... read more »
Senate Passes Bill on Compulsory Health Insurance for E...
Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health has disclosed that the Senate has passed a bill that makes health insurance compulsory for every... read more »
INEC Chief, Yakubu, to Hand Over to an Acting Chairman ...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is expected to transfer control of the commission to an acting chairman... read more »
Former Nigerian Minister, Martins-Kuye, Is Dead
A former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, is died. He died on Sunday morning in his hometown, Ago-Iwoye, in Ogun State. The late... read more »
Buhari Felicitates With Bisi Akande at 82
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pioneer National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, as he clocks 82 years of age. The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, described the former governor of Osun State as “one of the biggest... read more »
Akeredolu Mourns the Death of Protocol Chief
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is mourning the death of his Chief of Protocol, Tosin Ogunbodede. This is coming a few weeks after Governor... read more »
Anambra Governor’s Wife Welcomes Anambra First Ba...
Wife of the Governor of Anambra State and founder of the charity organisation, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFE, Dr (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano has... read more »
BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Producer, Chico Ejiro is De...
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro is dead. He died in the early hours of Christmas day from a seizure. He only just concluded directing his new movie on... read more »
Bobrisky Buys Newly Released Iphone 12 Pro, See How Much
Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has become one of the first Nigerian celebrities to acquire the newly released iPhone 12 Pro. The male-barbie took to Instagram on... read more »
President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan to Wed Inside Aso Villa
Hanan, one of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari will organise her wedding ceremony inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Sahara Reporters published. The marriage is scheduled to take place on September 4, 2020. The wedding will mark the very first wedding to take place inside Aso Rock Villa, prompting the tag of the “The First... read more »
Regina Daniels was a Virgin When I Married Her – ...
Father of ‘Nollywood’s child of the year’, Ned Nwoko has said that his wife Regina Daniels was a virgin when they got married. The billionaire business... read more »
Regina Daniels’ Father Reconciles with Ned Nwoko ...
Regina Daniels’ father, Jude Ojegwu has revealed that the birth of his grandson has prompted him to amend relationship with Ned Nwokolo, his billionaire... read more »
Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer
Rarely do you meet a Nigerian youth who is active on social media who does not know and admire Raymond Igbalode Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi. The... read more »
CAF President Ahmad To Appeal FIFA’s Ban
CAF president Ahmad Ahmad is set to appeal his five-year ban from all football-related activities by FIFA over alleged corruption at CAS. FIFA’s Ethics Committee announced Ahmad’ s ban... read more »
Madagascar Education Minister Sacked Over Plans to Buy Sweets for Bitter COVID-organics
Madagascar has sacked her Education Minister Rijasoa Andriamanana for planning to buy sweets for school children who consume the country’s COVID-organics. The Minister had earlier planned to buy sweets worth $2.2m with the aim of reducing the bitterness of the country’s COVID-19 cure, AFP news agency reports. Although the sacked Minister had... read more »
George Floyd Killing – African Implications Of Continued Hatred O...
5th June 2020 The agonizing killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 in open view of the world by a White police officer assisted by 3 other non-Black officers, one of them Oriental, in... read more »
George Floyd, The Black Race, and The Greatest Love of All – Reno Omokri
God created diversity. It is satan that created racism. How do I know? The first time racism occurred in Scripture (“Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married”-Numbers 12:1), God punished the racists. Many people have asked why I am yet to comment on the George Floyd case, and the truth is that I... read more »
Opinion: Nigerian Values – Food For Thought
14th April 2020 Life seems to be much about FOOD in Nigeria. There is regular talk about how to get food for oneself or for the children. People worry about... read more »
Africa’s Corruption – A Case Of Warped Europhilia
26th January 2020 We need an answer to give African children and young people when they ask us, “Why is there so much stealing going on?” and “Why do our... read more »
Buried for 50 years: Britain’s Shameful Role in the Bia...
A million children starved to death. I’m haunted by the images I saw there – and by the complicity of the Wilson government It is a good thing to be proud... read more »
Lazarus Chakwera- The New Face of Democratic Struggle in Africa
Leadership in Africa has been unique with its abundance of long serving leaders most of whom could be adjudged to have lost passion for delivering dividends of democracy to citizens. Dr Lazarus... read more »
Malawi Re-run Election: Chakwera Sworn in as Sixth President After Historic Court-overturned Vote in Africa
Leadership changed hands in Malawi as the country swore in Lazarus Chakwera as the sixth President of the country for a five-year tenure on Sunday. Chakwera became the beneficiary of the first ever court overturned presidential vote in the African continent. He unseated former president Peter Mutharika in a re-run election. Malawi held election in... read more »
Ousted President of Mali Flown Abroad for Medical Attention
Former Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, recently deposed by mutinying soldiers was flown to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical attention in the late hours of Saturday, a top diplomat... read more »
Mali Coup: Jonathan Led ECOWAS Delegation Meet Coup Leaders as Talks Continue
A meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation led by former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan with Mali’s coup leaders ended barely after 20 minutes. The coup in Mali is celebrated by many Malian citizens though the international community has condemned the ouster of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita at a time when... read more »
ECOWAS Set to Convene Over Mali Coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to convene a videoconference meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Mali which led to... read more »
Mali Opposition Commends Coup Plotters, Promises Suppor...
The opposition coalition in Mali, M5-REP has lent its support to the mutinying solders that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and commended their... read more »
President of Mali Resigns, Military Commits to Civilian...
Orders closure of border, imposes curfew Soldiers who staged a mutiny on Tuesday in Mali prompting the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita... read more »
Moroccans Risk Fine, Jail for Failing to Wear Mask in Public
Moroccan government on Saturday said citizens who fail to wear face mask in public could be fine a maximum of 140 U.S dollars or up to three months incineration. The Interior Ministry said in a... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Holds Spain to a 2:2 Draw
Morocco ended their World Cup campaign with a fiery performance which saw them holding Spain to a 2:2 draw. Morocco opened scoring in the 14th minute through Boutaib and Isco leveled things up for Spain 5 minutes later. The match continued in a stalemate until the 81st minute when En-Nesyri scored Morocco’s second. Knowing that a loss to... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Loses 1:0 to Portugal, Crashes Out
Morocco has become the first African side to fully crash out of the tournament following a 1:0 defeat to Portugal today. Ronaldo’s 4th minute header was... read more »
World Cup: Morocco Lose 0:1 to Iran Via Own-Goal
In the second match of the day and the first match of group B, Morocco and Iran were looking set to play out a goal-less draw until a last minute own-goal gave... read more »
2018 World Cup: African Squads to the World Cups
Five countries will be flying the flag for Africa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. These countries include: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and... read more »
Regina Daniels’ Baby is Nollywood Baby of the Year – Actors Guild...
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has declared child of Nollywood actress, Reginal Daniels as the movie industry’s baby of the year. The President of the Actors Guild, Emeka Rollas made the remark... read more »
Opinion: Sudan’s Film Industry – A Roadmap to Development by Ricardo Preve
The Sudanese film industry was experiencing a revival after the end of the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir in April 2019. During Bashir’s 30-year tenure, personal freedoms in general, and artistic creativity in particular, were severely restricted. With the fall of the regime, Sudanese film producers saw an opportunity to make up for lost time,... read more »
Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’
Multiple award-winning Nigerian highlife singer, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N’abania has released his much anticipated seventh studio album titled ‘Flavour of Africa’ in the early... read more »
Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Tops Most-streamed Music Album 2020
Nigerian musician, Burna Boy’s album, Twice As Tall, released this year has emerged as the most-streamed Nigerian album on the Spotify streaming platform for this year. The album recently earned the singer his second Grammy Awards nomination. The ringer, dubbed African Giant raked over 64 million streams of the album to earn the number one spot... read more »
Music Star, L.A.X Buys New House
Nigerian singer, Damilola Afolabi popularly known as L.A.X has acquired a new duplex. The singer disclosed this on Monday on his official Instagram page where... read more »
MOBO Awards 2020: Burna Boy, Rema Headline Nominations ...
Nigerian superstars, Burna Boy and Rema have been nominated for the Best International Act category at the 2020 edition of the Music of Black Origin Awards... read more »
Wizkid, Beyonce Release Music Video of Afrobeats Hit, B...
The highly anticipated music video of Beyonye’s Afro beats hit track, featuring Nigerian musician Wizkid, ‘Brown Skin Girl’ has been released. The video... read more »
Namibian Economy Expected to Experience Historic Dip – Central Ba...
The Bank of Namibia director of strategic communication, Emma Haiyambo has said that the Namibian economy is set to record the worse dip in recent history due to the ravaging effect of the COVID-19... read more »
Namibia’s Central Bank Governor, Gawaxab, Asks Country to Prepare for Impending Digital Revolution
Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor, Johannes Gawaxab has asked the country to get ready to deal with an impending digital revolution and utilize the technological innovation for greater good. Gawaxab made the statement on Thursday at the bank’s 30th anniversary celebration event, reflecting on its progress over the past years while anticipating... read more »
Presidency Berates Gov Akeredolu Over Ultimatum to Herdsmen
The Presidency has faulted the seven-day ultimatum issued to herdsmen by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, to vacate forest reserve, urging him not to act outside the constitution of the... read more »
Lagos PDP Backs Seyi Makinde As South-west Leader
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has endorsed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde as leader of the opposition party in the south-west zone. The Lagos State chapter of the party pledged its support for Makinde during a stakeholders’ meeting at the government house, Ibadan, on Saturday, The Cable reports. Makinde... read more »
Ekong Lauds Golden Eaglets After AFCON Qualification
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles assistant captain, has congratulated Nigeria’s representatives at the 2021 WAFU B tournament, the Golden Eaglets for... read more »
BVN-generated NIN Not Useful – NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission, has announced that the NIN generated by the BVN can only be used after it has been updated at the NIMC enrollment... read more »
Nigeria Has Not Recovered From Civil War – Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Rev Matthew Kukah has said Nigeria has not recovered from wounds of the civil war, 51 years after the unfortunate event. He... read more »
Opinion: The Deceit Of Amending the Null and Void 1999 Nigeria Co...
11th August 2020 For the sake of authenticity and thus validity, Nigeria’s Constitution must truly be made by the people, and not be imposed upon the people (unawares) as was the 1999... read more »
Under Probe Diezani, Says Yahoo Boys Are Now Role Models
Erstwhile Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has lamented the bastardization of moral values to the level that internet fraudsters, christened Yahoo boys have become role models for Nigerian youths. She made the remark on Friday during a virtual keynote address during an event which had her former principal. President Goodluck... read more »
NDDC Issues Senator Two weeks Ultimatum to Refund N2.5b...
Case pending before two courts, letter has not reached me – Nwaoboshi The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has hit back at the Nigerian Senate,... read more »
Akpabio’s Contract Beneficiaries List Genuine- NDDC
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has given credence to the list of contract beneficiaries made public by the Minister of Niger Delta affairs,... read more »
Buhari Reacts to NDDC, EFCC Probes, says it’s an Abuse ...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reacted to corruption allegations rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission and Economic and Financial Crimes... read more »
Three Robbery Suspects Arrested in Osun
The Police Command in Osun says it has arrested three suspected robbers who hijacked two articulated vehicles and robbed the occupants along Osu-Ile Ife expressway in the state. This is contained in... read more »
WAFU B Tourney: Golden Eaglets Tackle Burkina Faso For Final Ticket
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will take on Burkina Faso on Friday (today) in the semi-final of the WAFU B tournament at the Stade De Kegue, Lome. Fatai Amoo’s side came second in Group B behind Cote d’l voire who did them a big favour by edging out Ghana 3-1 on Tuesday. The Eaglets started the competition with a 1-0 loss to the Ivorians... read more »
Father Kukah Must Be Allowed To Practise His Faith And ...
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity has faulted the quit notice handed down to Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew... read more »
COVID-19: Is Veteran Broadcaster Bisi Olatilo Dead? (VI...
Veteran broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo has debunked speculations that he died of COVID-19 complications, African News Today has gathered. Olatilo made the... read more »
I Will Continue Applying For Jobs With Nigeria’s Nation...
Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George insists he will continue to apply for jobs with Nigeria’s national teams despite being overlooked twice. Finidi... read more »
Enemies of the Country Will Lose Las Las – Femi Adesina
Permit me to use the popular lingo now in town in the headline of this piece. I hear the younger generation talk of las las, when they speak of a final situation or position. If anyone is restive... read more »
Opinion: The “Terrorists” of IPOB – Femi Fani-Kayode
I watched my brother Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s interview with my brother Chief Dele Momodu on Thursday evening and I was inspired and encouraged. Nnamdi spoke with such eloquence, passion, courage and strength. He is brilliant and irrepressible. He cannot be underestimated or ignored. Every African should listen to that interview. He cleared a lot of... read more »
Nigeria: Referendum By Ethnic Nationalities Not Restruc...
So here we are. Sixty years after Independence we are the world’s poorest Black nation. Quoting from Borgen Magazine in August 2020, “Nigeria, a third... read more »
The Facts Speak for themselves: You do not have to Spea...
Dear Femi: The Facts Speak For Themselves. You Do Not Have to Speak For Them I watched, with considerable amusement, Femi Adesina’s interview on Channels... read more »
Opinion: The Financial Costs of General Buhari’s Cluele...
At least three major UK based companies appear set to deliver a fatal blow to Nigeria’s economy due to the cluelessness of General Buhari’s... read more »
FG Reduces Petrol Price by N5 Per Litre
The federal government has announced a N5 reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, bringing the pump price down to N162.44 per litre. The new price which FG said... read more »
Autogas, Modular Refinery: PMB Making Conquests Steadily, Surely – Femi Adesina
Diverse developments in our country often bring to mind lyrics of the song ‘God Moves in a Mysterious Way,’ by William Cowper. The lines go thus: “Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour.” If we are not discerning enough, the tendency is quite strong to think that all that... read more »
The Essential Buhari: NNPC GMD’s testimony – Femi Adesi...
On Friday last week, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), held an engagement with energy editors... read more »
Oil Prices Hit 8-month Peak Amid Vaccine Hopes
Global oil prices on Tuesday rose to the highest level since March, spiking above $47 per barrel (pb) amid hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine dispatch within weeks... read more »
NNPC Begged People to Buy Oil at $9 – Kyari
Mallam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has said that the firm had to beg buyers in April to purchase... read more »
It’s Time to Carry Out Well-defined Restructuring – El-Rufa...
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has said the time has come for Nigeria to be restructured I order to give more control to the state governments. El-Rufai who spoke at public lecture to... read more »
Motorists Lament as Petrol Scarcity Rocks Abuja (Photos)
There has been scarcity of Premium Motor Spirt (PMS) popularly known as petrol in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as long queues were seen at most filling stations in the city, African News Today reports. Motorists in FCT have had to spend several hours in the queue to buy petrol for their cars. The queues started on Tuesday, October 27... read more »
Government Too Silent, Not Done Enough to Address #EndS...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday expressed understanding with Nigerians who feel that government has “simply not done enough” to protect its citizens... read more »
Photos: Public Complaints Commission Staff Embark on Wa...
Staff of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have embarked on a 7 days warning strike to drive home their demand for payment of minimum wage. Staff members... read more »
IPOB: Orji Kalu Begs for Nnamdi Kanu’s Return
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor has asked Nigerian government to permit leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi... read more »
Yoruba Media Sabotaged EndSARS Protest Because of Tinubu’s Presid...
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, has blamed the failure of the 2020 EndSARS protests to produce a resolution on the alleged presidential ambition of the All Progressive... read more »
Obiozor, Former Ambassador to US, Emerges Ohaneze President
George Obiozor, a former Nigerian ambassador to the US, has been elected the president-general of Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo. The election which was conducted in Owerri, Imo State on Sunday saw Obiozor emerge the winner after seeing off two other contenders for the position. Obiozor was the Nigerian ambassador to the United States,... read more »
ASUU Kicks Against Resumption of Varsities, Cites Absen...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said tertiary institutions across the country are not prepared for safe reopening. This was conveyed by... read more »
APC Weighs in on US Controversy, Asks Trump to Emulate ...
The All Progressive Congress has asked US President Donald Trump to emulate his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari after losing an election. This... read more »
Nigeria’s Sovereignty is in the Hands of Murdering Herd...
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance that Nigeria’s sovereignty cannot be challenged, alleging that the... read more »
Minister of Power Directs NERC to Suspend Reviewed Electricity Ta...
The minister of power, Saleh Mamman, has asked the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to suspend the implementation of the reviewed electricity tariff. The directive followed the... read more »
NERC Ratifies Fresh Increase in Electricity Tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has ratified an increase in electricity tariff across the country, effective from January 1, 2021. This was contained in a directive issued on December 31, 2020, signed by NERCC chairman, Sanusi Garba. The regulatory commission disclosed that the new tariff will remain valid until the issuance... read more »
Electricity Consumers to Get Refund for Meter Payment –...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that electricity consumers who already paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider scheme will be... read more »
25m Poor Nigerians to Pay N4,000 Monthly for Solar Syst...
About 25 million Nigerians expected to profit from the proposed off-grip solar home systems across rural areas in Nigeria are expected to pay N4,000... read more »
Sanow-Olu Unveils Nigeria’s First Electric Car
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday unveiled Nigeria’s first electric car dubbed Hyundai Kona. The car which is a product of Stallion Group was... read more »
NIN Exercise will Be Reviewed – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday assured telephone subscribers that the timeline for ongoing linkage of subscriber identity modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NIN)... read more »
Teachers Kick Against Edo Pension Scheme
Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, on Sunday, directed its members to shun enrollment into the state government’s contributory pension scheme. This was contained a statement titled, “forceful enrollment into contributory pension scheme”, signed and made available to newsmen in Benin City, by Moni Modesty, Assistant General... read more »
Bayelsa Govt. Says Schools To Resume Jan 11
Bayelsa State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to resume for the 2020/2021 academic session on Monday, January 11. This... read more »
Second Wave: Rivers Govt. To Re-impose Lockdown
Governor Nyesom Wike on Sunday disclosed that he will re-impose lockdown from January 2021, following the rising number of new cases of coronavirus in Rivers... read more »
FG Calls on Religious Leaders To Avoid Messages of Dish...
Religious leaders in the country have been charged to refrain from stoking the embers of hatred and disunity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji... read more »
FCTA to Partner Niger State Government on Suleja Smart City Proje...
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has offered the support of the FCTA for the Niger State Government’s Smart city project at bother town, Suleja. This... read more »
Lagos Residents Seeking Accommodation to Engage LASRETRAD
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has enjoined residents seeking accommodation to engage the services of the Lagos State Real Estate Transaction Directorate (LASRETRAD) of the State Ministry of Housing. Benson-Awoyinka on Thursday described the newly commissioned 492 homes named Alhaji Lateef... read more »
LASG Warns Residents Against Alteration of Approved Des...
Lagos State Government has issued a warning to the residents of state-owned housing Estates to desist from modifying the approved designs of structures within... read more »
Three-storey Building Collapses in Lagos
A three-storey has reportedly collapsed in the Ososa area of Bariga, Lagos State. The building collapsed around 9.30pm on Sunday. According to the Eye witness,... read more »
Lagos: LASEMA Advises Contractors on Building Construct...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reiterated the need for all the building contractors and developers in the State to always abide by... read more »
House on the Rock Pastor Dies From COVID-19
Adeyinka Akinbami, a pastor with the House on the Rock Church has died of COVID-19 complications, aged 61 African News Today has gathered. Senior Pastor, HOTR, Paul Adefarasin announced his death on... read more »
Nigeria Has Become A Wasteland — Bishop Kukah
Mathew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has launched another attack on the government of the day, saying that Nigeria has become a wasteland where people commit sins to seek forgiveness abroad the guise of lesser or higher pilgrimages. The clergy said this in a sermon delivered at the wake for Archbishop Peter Yariyock Jatau at St.... read more »
Enugu Govt Clarifies Ban on Cross-over Night Activities
Following public outcry over the cancellation of conventional cross-over night activities on 31st December, 2020 in Enugu State, the state government has... read more »
Nigerians Don’t Trust Buhari – Cardinal Onaiyekan...
Emeritus Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has said that Nigerians are desirous of a government to trust. This was contained in... read more »
Christmas Not a Time to Stoke the Embers of Hatred, Lai...
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, cautioned the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, that it was “graceless and... read more »
Sanwolu-Olu Grants Funke Akindele and Husband Pardon Over Breach ...
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State has pardoned Nollywood actress, Mrs Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who were both arrested and detained over breach of... read more »
Onomo Hotel Group Partners with Bureau Veritas to Receive Safeguard Hygiene Excellency and Safety Label for its Hotels
Kigali, September 9th, 2020 – ONOMO Hotel Kigali is the latest to be added to the list of ONOMO properties to receive Bureau Veritas’ Safeguard certification. ONOMO is one of the first hotel groups to have its properties receive the prestigious safeguard certification. The Safeguard Label is awarded based on compliance with all... read more »
Rwanda Discloses Plans for School Resumption
The government of Rwanda has said schools will remain shut till comprehensive risk assessment is conducted which will determine period and method of... read more »
Rwanda Seals $150 Million Skills Development Agreement ...
Rwanda and World Bank have agreed a $150 million financing agreement to assist the country accomplish skills development in chosen economic sectors. In a... read more »
Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in th...
Rwanda will on Thursday commence a random COVID-19 street testing survey in Kigali and points of entry to ascertain the coronavirus situation in its largest... read more »
Insecurity: Amotekun Must Not Become Another SARS Says Soyinka
Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate has warned that the South-West Security Network Agency popularly known as Amotekun, must not be allowed into turn into another Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the... read more »
COVID-19 and the Professors – Femi Adesina
I hate to see professors die. And in recent days, we have lost three of them to the strange ailment called COVID-19, currently ravaging the world. Within two weeks, we lost three professors in quick succession. Habu Galadima, Director-General, National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Femi Odekunle, renowned criminologist and... read more »
Amotekun Officer Didn’t Shoot Policeman Intentionally –...
The Oyo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun has said its officer, Ibrahim Ogundele, did not intentionally shoot a police constable, Fatai... read more »
Amotekun Official Shoots Policeman in Oyo
A member of the Oyo State Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has allegedly shot and injured a police officer, identified as Fatai Yekini. reports say Yekini... read more »
January will Be Tough, NCDC Warns Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that January 2021 will be tough with an increase in new cases of covid-19. The warning is coming on... read more »
Alleged Unusual Deaths in Enugu Community: We’ve Sent Patients’ S...
Following reports of alleged unusual deaths in Ette Uno and Umuopu communities of Enugu Ezike, in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, the State Ministry of Health said it has... read more »
Nigerians React to News of FG’s Receipt of Covid-19 Vaccine from Russia
When the news broke today that the Federal Government had taken delivery of Covid-19 samples from Russia, Nigerians reacted with a lot of pessimism and even scorn. While Nigeria’s minister for health, Osagie Ehanire, said that the country indicated interest in the vaccine as a way of “exploring all knowledge in terms of therapeutics... read more »
FEC Approves N8.49bn For Purchase of COVID-19 Testing K...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has today ratified the sum of N8.49bn for the procurement of 12 items for the testing of deadly COVID-19 by the Nigeria... read more »
Botswana Bans Sale of Alcohol, Halts Liquor Licences as...
Botswana has banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in public places and withdrawn liquor licenses in the country as part of effort to curb the spread of... read more »
Africa, World Risk ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Educat...
The United Nations (UN) cautions that Africa and the rest of the world could witness a “generational catastrophe” due to the closure of schools around the... read more »
Nigeria Suffered From Lazy Leadership in 2020 – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria has said that aside from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Nigeria suffered lazy and inspiring leadership, especially from the... read more »
Allow Nigerians Wield Arms, Sagay Tells Buhari
Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, Professor Itse Sagay has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to permit ordinary citizens to wield guns to protect themselves. Sagay said it has become imperatives for the government to allow citizens bear arms to defend themselves when attacked since it has become submerged by... read more »
Three UN Peacekeepers Killed in C.Africa Ahead of Natio...
Three UN peacekeepers have been killed by unidentified combatants in the Central African Republic, the United Nations said, as the country prepares for a... read more »
Buhari Deliberately Sacrificing Dreams of Nigerians to ...
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Mathew Kukah has said President Muhammadu Buhari has deliberately sacrificed the dreams of Nigerians for what seemed... read more »
Kankara Abduction: Buhari Acted Smarter Than Jonathan –...
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has lauded the administration of his principal for responding smartly to... read more »
Breaking: Chelsea Complete Signing of Senegalese Keeper, Edouard ...
Chelsea have secured the services of Edouard Mendy from Ligue 1 club Rennes on a deal worth about £22million. The 28-year old Senegalese has signed a five-year deal from the French outfit making him... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia
Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa’s last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th minute goal from Colombia’s Yerry Mina ensured the Africans did not proceed to the next round. This will be the first since the inception of the... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Draws 2:2 with Japan
Senegal has drawn 2:2 with Japan in their second group match. The Senegalese opened scoring in the 11th minute through a Sadio Mane tap in. 23 minutes later,... read more »
World Cup: Senegal Gives Africa its First Win
Senegal defeated Poland by 2:1 to give Africa its first win in the on-going 2018 FIFA World Cup. Senegal’s first goal was put down as an own goal after a... read more »
Football: Mane Fires in 3 as Liverpool Thrash Porto 5:0
Sadio Mane scored a brilliant treble as Liverpool romped to a 5-0 thrashing of Porto at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday to march towards the Champions... read more »
Osimhen Ruled out of Nigeria Vs Sierra Leone Encounter
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Napoli forward Victor Osimhen will miss the second leg encounter of their 2022 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone on Tuesday. Rohr also stated... read more »
Eagles in a Humiliating 4-4 Draw With Sierra Leone
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday even were forced to to settle for a disappointing 4-4 draw after leading with a 3 goal deficit in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday at the new Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State. The Super Eagles were leading their West African neighbours Sierra Leone with a 4-1 scoreline... read more »
South Africa Enforces Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown as Virus Load Hik...
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that the was amending its COVID-19 restrictions from Level 1 to Level 3 with immediate effect following a spike in new infections. Ramaphosa... read more »
South African to Kickoff Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine on Wednesday
Clinical trials of a United Kingdom (UK) manufactured COVID-19 vaccine is set to take place in South Africa on Wednesday as the country tackles the spread of the dreaded disease. SABC News reports that the University of Oxford manufactured vaccine would be tried among about 2,000 people aged 18-35 in South Africa. Half of the participants would be... read more »
Minibus Taxis in South Africa Embark on Strike Over Ins...
Multitude of people were left stranded in South Africa due to strike action by minibus taxi drivers over what they termed inadequate corona virus relief... read more »
South Africa Closing in on 100,000 COVID-19 Cases
South Africa is fast closing in on 100,000 confirmed cases of novel corona virus after the nation’s Minister of Health announced a spike to 92,681 on... read more »
Thuli Madonsela Expresses Lack of Interest in Public Of...
Erstwhile South African public protector, Thuli Madonsela has expressed a lack of interest to contest election for parliament. Speculations in the media had... read more »
Osimhen Returns Second COVID-19 Positive Result After Fresh Test
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has returned a second COVID-19 positive result after a new coronavirus test was conducted on him on Monday, Napoli confirmed. The Italian side disclosed this on... read more »
Steven Gerrard Hopeful of Extending Leon Balogun’s Contract at Rangers
Steven Gerrard, Glasgow Rangers coach has expressed his desired to extend Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun’s contract beyond the present season. Balogun joined Rangers on a free transfer last summer after departing English side Wigan Athletics following their relegation to league one. The Super Eagles defender signed a one-year deal with the... read more »
Osimhen Clarifies Role in Controversial Party
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has revealed that he did not host the controversial birthday party, adding that he knew nothing about the party, according to... read more »
Enyimba Dumped Out of CAF champions League
Nigeria’s sole representative at the CAF Champions League, Enyinma have crashed out of the competition despite securing a 2-1 victory over Sudanese... read more »
Eberechi Eze’s Sublime Goal Helps Crystal Palace End Si...
Eberechi Eze was on the score sheet as Crystal Palace got the better of Sheffield United at the Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Nigerian descent Eze made a run... read more »
Sudan Set to Begin Trial of Former President, Al-Bashir Over Role...
The trial of Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s former president is set to begin today, Tuesday 21 July, over his role in the military coup that brought about his regime in 1989. Al-Bashir who is already in... read more »
U.S Gives Conditions for Lifting Sanctions Imposed on South Sudan
The United States has asked South Sudan to intensify its efforts at achieving sustainable peace and kicking out corruption if arms embargo and other sanctions imposed on the country would be lifted. It was disclosed by outgoing ambassador of the U.S to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek. Hushek was quoted by BBC to have said that South Sudan has to work... read more »
South Sudan Suspended from African Union over Failure t...
The African Union (AU) has suspended South Sudan from the continental body over failure to meet up with their financial obligations over a three-year period... read more »
Covid-19: Lockdown in Khartoum, Sudan Extended Until Ju...
The security and Defence Council of the Republic of Sudan has prolonged the existing lock down in the state of Khartoum to June 29 in a conscious effort to... read more »
Most-At-Need Sudanese to Get Direct Cash Payments from ...
Citizens of Sudan are set to receive direct cash transfers from next week as part of experimental programme as the country attempts to ease off expensive... read more »
I Can’t Be Assistant To Rohr – Amuneke
Former Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has denied suggestions that he was keen on working as assistant to coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr. Amuneke was previously reported to... read more »
African Leaders Pay Tribute to Deceased Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa
African leaders have sent condolence messages to the family of Mkapa and the Government of Tanzania on the death of its former President, Benjamin Mkapa. President of Tanzania, John Magufuli had early on Friday announced the passing of the former President. Mkapa died on Thursday in a Dar es Salaam hospital where he was undergoing treatment for an... read more »
General Elections in Tanzania: Anti-graft Agency Warns ...
Anti-graft agency in Tanzania has cautioned businessmen in the country against sponsoring politicians vying for elective positions as the east African nation... read more »
Has Tanzania Triumphed Over Covid-19?
Tanzania has conquered the scourge of coronavirus. This was declared by President John Mogufuli in a church service in the capital, Dodoma on Sunday. President... read more »
Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Hea...
Former Nigerian international and former assistant coach of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 U-17 side Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed the head coach of the... read more »
PDP Demands Buhari’s Resignation Over Insecurity
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign following the President’s own admission that his administration... read more »
Kankara: Buhari Shouldn’t be Congratulated – Ezekwesili
Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education has said President Muhammadu Buhari should not be congratulated for securing the release of the abducted students from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State, alleging that the President created the problem. Ezekwesili said President Buhari does not deserve commendation for... read more »
Please Forgive Us, APC Begs Rescued Kankara Schoolboys
The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has appealed to the recently kidnapped and released schoolboys of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in... read more »
Kankara Kidnap, Ploy to Embarrass my Government – Buhar...
President Muhammadu Buhari has labelled the recent kidnap of over 300 schoolboys from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State, as ploy to... read more »
Kankara Kidnap: Garba Shehu Apologises for Incorrectly ...
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has apologised to Nigerians for wrongly saying that only ten... read more »
Amaechi Apologises for Abuja-Kaduna Train Breakdown
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday apologized to Nigerians for the breakdown on the Abuja-Kaduna rail locomotives, which happened between November 18 and 20. The minister made the... read more »
Ondo 2020: Boat Conveying INEC Officials Capsizes in Ilaje
A boat conveying officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to their polling unit in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election has capsized. A video shared on Twitter by a user identified as @snapandsend and obtained by African News Today shows individuals struggling to swim in the river while onlookers were capturing... read more »
Ondo2020: INEC to Adopt No-face-mask-no-voting
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has directed the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce... read more »
Onitsha-Enugu Road Construction at Zero Level – Obiano...
Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano informed President Muhammadu Buhari that construction work at the Onitsha-Enugu federal road has slowed down to almost... read more »
Opinion: Buhari Goes Rail-Wire Says Femi Adesina
Have you heard the news? I’m sure you have. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the news on the hour: After 33 years, the 326 Km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri... read more »
Tunisia Forces Super Eagles to a 1-1 Draw in Austria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Tuesday night forced to a 1-1 draw at the Jacques Leman Arena in Austria. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho opened scoring in the 21st minute when he... read more »
COVID-19: Tunisia Bars Ships of French Transport Company, Corsica Linea from Anchoring on its Ports
Tunisia has banned the ships of French transport company Corsica Linea from docking on its shores as crew test positive for COVID-19. Habib Ghedira, member of Tunisia’s committee to confront the COVID-19 was quoted by Mosaique FM radio on Saturday to have said that that the decision was taken by government to preempt spread of the disease in the... read more »
FG in Talks To Secure Omah Lay, Tems’ Release in Uganda
The Federal Government on Monday disclosed that efforts are being made to get detained Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems, freed in Uganda, says the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,... read more »
Ugandan Government to Prosecute Parents Who Fail to Immunize Children
Dr. Moriku Joyce Kaducu, Ugandan Minister of State for Primary Health Care has said that government will introduce a fresh nationwide immunization exercise to avail people who missed out due to challenges informed by COVID-19 pandemic an opportunity to get immunized. The immunization exercise which will be done under the Integrated Child Health... read more »
No One’s Ambition is Worth Blood of Any Citizen, Jonathan Caution...
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has urged US President Donald Trump to concede defeat, saying that his ambition is not worth the blood of any American citizen. The American leader has... read more »
Trump Thanks Nigerians in Onitsha Who Marched for Him, Describes it as ‘A Great Honour’
United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday thanked a group of Nigerians in Onitsha, Anambra State who held a campaign in his honour. Trump took a break from his presidential poll to repost a video of the rally on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday with the tag, “A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honour.” A parade for me in... read more »
US Forces Rescue Kidnapped American in Nigeria
US military forces has rescued an American citizen in Nigeria, the Pentagon stated on Saturday, days after he was kidnapped by gunmen in the south of... read more »
WTO DG: Why We Oppose Okonjo-Iweala’s Nomination – US...
The United States has explained its stance not to back Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General position, noting... read more »
Ondo Election: US Sues for Peaceful and Credible Electi...
The United States has urged all the stakeholders in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election to take concrete steps to ensure a peaceful election that... read more »
Oyetola Declares 24-hour Curfew in Osun
Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the state. The Governor who made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Saturday said the curfew was necessitated by the... read more »
Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that 21 of its members were killed in a violent clash with security operatives and 47 others arrested in Emene, Enugu State on Sunday. The Department of State Services (DSS) has also alleged that two of its operatives were killed by members of the IPOB. The claims were made by the IPOB and SSS in... read more »
Nigeria: Road Safety Officer Hits a G-Wagon While Drunk...
A road safety officer had the misfortune of hitting a Benz G-wagon while drunk-driving. Road safety officers are usually dreaded by road users because of their... read more »
Nigeria: What Happened to the IG’s Speech?
A video of the Nigerian Inspector of Police, Idris Ibrahim, fumbling badly with his speech has been trending online. The speech was given on May 14 2018 at the... read more »
World: Sylvester Stallone Not Dead – Star Alive and Wel...
SYLVESTER Stallone joked with fans that it was “great to be back from the dead” after false rumours about his death swept the internet. The Rocky star took... read more »
BREAKING: Kidnapped Kankara Students Freed
The Katsina State Government on Thursday night at about 9pm announced the release of the 333 boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara who were abducted when bandits invaded the School on... read more »
Katsina Abduction: Gov Masari Confirms 333 Out of 839 Students Still Missing
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Sunday confirmed that a total of 333 students of Government Science School, Kankara, Katsina State are missing following the bandits’ attack on Friday night. Masari disclosed this when he received a Federal Government delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno on Sunday, Channels... read more »
Katsina Abduction: Government Shuts Down Schools Indefi...
The Katsina State government has ordered all schools in the state to bring to closure their third term for the 2019/2020 academic session. Schools were... read more »
BREAKING: Buhari, Governors Meet Over Security Issues
President Muhammadu Buhari and the governors of the 36 states of the federation has just concluded a crucial security meeting at the State House in... read more »
We Will Not Allow Unpatriotic Elements Destroy Nigeria ...
The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr Yusuf Bichi, has warned “unpatriotic elements” against actions that threatened national... read more »
Bauchi Government Clarifies Statement on Appointment of Special A...
The Government of Bauchi State has clarified its position on the appointment of Balaraba Ibrahim as Special Assistant on “Unmarried” Women Affairs to Governor Bala Abdulkadi Mohammed. A statement... read more »
Tolulope Arotile, First Female Combat Helicopter Pilot in Nigeria, Dies Aged 25
Tolulope Arotile, first female combat helicopter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force has died in a road traffic accident. Reports have it that the pilot died due to complications arising from head injuries sustained in a road accident at NAF Base in Kaduna on Tuesday. Arotile rose to limelight after she set record as the first female combat helicopter... read more »
World Cup: Modric Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup MVP
For his massive contributions to the success of Croatia, Luka Modric most deservedly won the Adidas Golden Ball Award as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He won the award ahead of Eden... read more »
World Cup: France Lifts the 2018 FIFA World Cup
France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating Croatia 4:2. In a match that saw Croatia having about 61% of the ball possession, the French took the lead through an 18th minute own goal, off a Mandzukic header. Croatia equalized in the 28th minute off a Perisic shot. Ten minutes later, France took the lead through a VAR awarded penalty... read more »
World Cup: Belgium Wins Third Place, Beats England 2:0
Belgium won the third place position this evening after beating England 2:0. The Belgians showed their intent with a 4th minute goal tapped in by Meunier. This... read more »
World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England ...
Croatia this evening sailed into the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after winning England 2:1 after extra time. Despite taking an early lead through a 5th... read more »
World Cup: France Advances to the Finals, Beats Belgium...
The French team triumphed over the Belgians to advance to the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. France went ahead in the 51st minute from an Umtiti... read more »
Osimhen Fined By Napoli For Breaching COVID-19 Rules
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been fined two weeks’ wages by Napoli for flouting the club’s COVID-19 regulations. Napoli announced on Friday that Osimhen had contracted... read more »
Rohr Set 2021 Targets For Super Eagles
Super eagles coach Gernot Rohr said his objective at the dawn of Year 2021 was to ensure the Super Eagles prompt qualification for the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Cameroun ahead of a good start towards the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Rohr-led side floundered in their AFCON campaign in November after an infamous... read more »
I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus – Joshua
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua said he thought the #EndSARs protests which rocked Nigeria in October was a fight against the popular virus Severe... read more »
Osimhen Recovers From Shoulder Injury, Returns To Italy...
Napoli and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly recovered from the shoulder injury which has sidelined him for weeks now and is back in Italy... read more »
Super Eagles 2021 Fixtures Set To Return To Lagos
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has assured that the National Stadium pitch in Surulere, Lagos could be ready to host Super Eagles... read more »
Protest in Zimbabwe: US Summons Zanu-PF Spokesperson Over Comment...
The United states has summoned spokesman of the ruling Zanu-PF party in Zimbabwe after his disparaging comments about the US ambassador in Harare. Patrick Chinamasa, spokesperson of the ruling... read more »
Zimbabwe Drags Health Minister to Court over COVID-19 Medical Supplies Corruption Allegation
The health minster of Zimbabwe has been charged to court on grounds of criminal abuse of power as a government officer, alleged to have awarded a COVID-19 medical supplies contract running into millions of dollars to an obscure company at bloated prices. The company had sold $28 face masks to government at bulging prices. Anti-craft agency on... read more »
Is Military Coup Imminent in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe’s Home affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has rebuffed rumours of a coup d’etat being hatched. He made the address on behalf of the Working National... read more »
SASU Condemns the Violent and Criminal Actions of the Z...
The Southern African Student Union (SASU) is utterly disgusted and dismayed by the ongoing criminal behaviour being carried out by security forces in Zimbabwe.... read more »
Zimbabwe: Enthusiasm Greets First Post-Mugabe Polls
As Zimbabweans go to their first post-Mugabe polls, there is a high level of enthusiasm as many feel this is a new era. The turn out for the election has been... read more »
AFCON
Super Eagles Depart for Freetown Today
The Super Eagles squad and their officials will travel to Freetown, Sierra Leonean capital today (Monday) aboard a chartered flight for the Tuesday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier... read more »
AFCON Qualifier: “We Will Work to Put Things Right” – Iwobi Begs ...
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi has expressed disappointment over the team’s display in their African cup of Nations qualifiers match against Sierra Leone on Friday in Benin City. The... read more »
We Need To Be Tough – Etebo
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has stressed that they must be mentally and physically ready for the Friday 2021AFCON qualifying game with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone slated... read more »
Africa
Moyo Thomas Breaks Silence on Infidelity Allegation
Moyo Thomas, the Nigerian lady alleged to have had an affair with the Managing Director of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Adam Nuru, has debunked allegations that she told her late... read more »
Buhari, Osinbajo, SGF to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine on Live Broadca...
Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the Secretary to the... read more »
Aero Contractors MD, Ado Sanusi, Resigns
The Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has resigned. Sanusi confirmed this on the telephone to our correspondent on Wednesday. According to Sanusi, his resignation... read more »
African Development
AfDB Election: Adesina Re-Elected as President
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina has been re-elected for a second tenure. He was re-elected by the Board of Governors of the Bank at the ongoing AfDB’s... read more »
A third of Africa’s Children Missed Virtual Learning, says UNICEF...
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said the COVID-19 induced school closure has created a global education emergency occasioned by the inability of a third of children to... read more »
APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, G...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has beckoned to aggrieved bigwigs who left the party to return to its fold in the spirit of reconciliation. The ruling party extended an invitation to... read more »
Agriculture
Nigeria Secures $288.5m African Development Bank Loan
Nigerian has gotten approval for $288.5m loan from African Development Bank (AfDB) to cushion the impact of coronavirus and the drop in the price of crude oil. Africa’s largest economy... read more »
Lagos inaugurates FADAMA Food Market in Badagry
Lagos State Government today inaugurated a new Food Market at Agbalata, in Badagry Local Government in order to structure agricultural produce marketing for traceability and quality... read more »
Lagos to give Agric Estates, Farm Settlements Facelift – Sa...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the commitment of the State Government towards changing the face of the various agricultural estates and farm settlements in the... read more »
Armed Forces
Nigeria Air Force Opens Training Centre in Makurdi
Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has disclosed that the remodeled School of Air Intelligence in Makurdi, Benue State, will strengthen the fight against insurgency. At... read more »
EndSARS: Anambra Police Commissioner Visits Vandalised Police For...
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang has visited the different police offices destroyed by hooligans during the violent era of the #EndSARS protests that rocked the... read more »
Lekki Shootings: Army Reverses Initial Decision, to Appear Before...
The Nigerian Army is set to appear before the Lagos State Panel of Inquiry on Saturday to answer questions relating to the acclaimed shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate... read more »
Aviation
NIS Issues Entry Guidelines Ahead of September 5 International Flights Resumption
The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandele has disclosed guidelines for immigrants ahead of resumption of international flights and visa payment. The... read more »
Enugu Airport Reopens After 370 Days Closure as South East Leader...
The federal government of Nigeria on Sunday commissioned the rehabilitated Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)... read more »
Crashed Lagos Helicopter Has no Black Box – Investigation Bureau...
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said that the Bell 206-B3 that crashed on Salvation Road, Opebi in the Ikeja area of Lagos State has no black box. Investigation has started... read more »
Biafra
Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu Orders Group to Cease Attacks Against Yorubas
Nnamdi kanu, leader of the pro-Biafra group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has ordered its media arm to cease attacks on the Yoruba ethnic group. Chike Edoziem, IPOB Head of... read more »
Opinion: What do these Biafrans Really Want? by Pomonua
I asked this question because the noise from their agitation is really taking a nuisance pitch and dimension. Let us set the records straight, the British continues to have an interest in... read more »
IPOB is Absolutely Necessary for the Fight for the Emancipation o...
Resolutions Reached The Meeting Between Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Some Igbo Stakeholders Being Facilitated By Nzuko Umunna (Bridge Builders) at the Peace And Reconciliation Meeting On July 5th,... read more »
Boko Haram
Sack All Your Cabinet Members, Aides, they Have Failed – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack all the Minister’s and presidential aides he appointed to help in running the government... read more »
Boko Haram Has Committed War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity w...
Human rights body, Amnesty International has said that Boko Haram committed unabated crimes against humanity in Nigeria, leading to the wanton destruction of property and loss of lives. It... read more »
Insecurity: Why Buhari Hasn’t Sacked Chiefs – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Medi and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that the agitation for change of service chiefs is ‘out of place’. He disclosed this... read more »
Breaking News
Immigration Confirms Travel Restrictions on Erring Passengers
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has imposed six months travel restrictions on 100 passengers who violated the COVID 19 protocols. Its spokesman, Sunday James, said on Monday in Abuja... read more »
FG Declares Friday 25, Monday 28, January 1 Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday 25, Monday 28 December 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Celebrations... read more »
BREAKING: Buhari, PTF To Meet Today Over Second Wave of COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to meet with members of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon, the Presidency has said. This was disclosed in a tweet by... read more »
Cameroon
Nigeria: Atiku not Constitutionally Qualified to Contest, He was Born in Cameroon
Only natural born citizens by birth are valid and eligible source of producing a president in Nigeria. In an interesting twist, a news brought to the fore by Nnamdi Kanu regarding... read more »
Celebration
Independence Day: Buhari to Address Nigerians from Eagle Square
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday October 1 address Nigerians from the Eagle Square in Abuja as part of the activities earmarked to commemorate the nation’s Independence... read more »
Breaking: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, October 1, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Rauf... read more »
Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See ...
There was no shortage of spectacular scenes as President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan and her groom, Mohammed Turad wedded on Friday. The lavish wedding which had its planners flown... read more »
Communication
NIN: NIMC Debunks Website Crash Speculations, Says its Undergoing Upgrade
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has rubbished reports that its website, nimc.gov.ng, has crashed. It said the site is undergoing an upgrade for best performance as many... read more »
FG Extends Deadline for Linking NIN to SIM Cards
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number (NIN) by telecommunication service subscribers as part of SIM registration to February... read more »
Insecurity: DSS Absolves Security Agencies of Blame, Asks Nigeria...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked Nigerians to rally support in checkmating insecurity rather than blaming the security agencies. The call was made by the Director-General of... read more »
Corruption
NSCDC Dismisses Officer Caught on Tape Looting COVID-19 Palliatives
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed an officer Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division, Abuja, who was caught on tape participating in the... read more »
Nigeria Sitting on a Keg of Gun Powder – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has stated that that the nation was sitting on a keg of gun powder regarding the issue of fake news and need to immediately begin to... read more »
Ondo Deputy Gov Accuses Security Agencies of Compromise
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State who is also the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Hon Agboola Ajayi has accused security operatives of compromise in the ongoing... read more »
Cost of Living
CBN Disburses N3.5tr COVID-19 Intervention Cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed N3.5 trillion to various sectors of the economy to assist in cushioning the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Apex bank... read more »
If we Truly Deregulated, Shouldn’t Fuel Price Drop? Atiku Queries...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has questioned the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), credited to the deregulation of the petroleum sector by asking, “if... read more »
Most Vulnerable Nigerians Exempted from Tariff Increase, says NER...
The federal government has exempted poor and vulnerable Nigerians from the increased electricity tariff. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a... read more »
Cote d'Ivoire
Ivory Coast FA Presidency: Players Refuse to Support Didier Drogba’s Election Bid
Former Ivory coast and Chelsea talisman, Didier Drogba’s chances of emerging the President of Ivory Coast’s Football Federation suffered a setback after players declined endorsing his... read more »
Covid-19
Transport Mogul, Ekene Dili Chukwu’s Son Dies of COVID-19
Son of late transport mogul and owner of Ekene Dili Chukwu Motors, Augustine Ilodibe Jnr has died aged 42. A statement from the family, signed by deceased’s brother, Obinna, said he died... read more »
Enugu Approves January 18 for School Resumption
Following a meeting of stakeholders in the education sector on Monday, the Enugu State Ministry of Education has announced January 18, 2021, as resumption date for all schools in the... read more »
COVID-19 Vaccine: Why Nigeria Won’t Conduct Clinical Trial –...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has said the agency will not conduct a local clinical trial on the proposed vaccines before administering them on... read more »
Crime
Explosion Hits Wike Father’s Church, Police Nab Suspects
The Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has nabbed three suspects for allegedly detonating explosives at a church, located at Mile 3, Diobu area of Port Harcourt. The... read more »
Gunmen kill Ondo Monarch
Suspected kidnappers have killed a first-class traditional ruler in Ondo State, the Oluifon of Ifon in Ose Local Government Area, Oba Israel Adeusi. According to reports, Oba Adeusi was ... read more »
One Feared Dead As Armed Robbers Attack Ondo Bank
Pandemonium ensued in Ode Irele town, the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday when some armed robbers attacked a branch of Union Bank Plc in the... read more »
Economy
Poor Nigerians Expected to Reach 100 Million By 2022 – World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that the number of poor Nigerians would rise from the current 90 million to about 100 million by 2022 due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The... read more »
Recession: FG Rolls Out Economic Recovery Plan
The Federal Government has disclosed some of the actions being undertaken to help the country recover from its current economic recession. The measures were revealed by Minister of Finance,... read more »
We Must Exit This Recession With Precision – Atiku
It is with a very heavy heart that I received the confirmation that for the second time in five years, Nigeria has entered into another recession. Heaviness of heart, because this could... read more »
Education
Former UNILAG VC, Oye ibidapo-Obe is Dead
Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos has died, aged 71. Ibidapo-Obe died on Sunday in Lagos State. His death was confirmed by the Chairman of... read more »
School Resumption: Enugu Gov to Meet with Stakeholders on Monday
The Enugu State Ministry of Education said it has scheduled a meeting with major stakeholders in the education sector, on Monday, January 4, 2021, to discuss a date for schools to resume in... read more »
ASUU Suspends Strike
The Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU, has called off the nine-month industrial action embarked by the association. This was made known at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja... read more »
Egypt
World Cup: Egypt Falls 1:3 to Hosts Russia
The Egyptians playing with their star player, Salah were defeated 3:1 by hosts Russia. The first half of the encounter ended goal-less but things changed when in the 47th minute, The... read more »
Elections
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Submits Original Certificate From UI
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Tuesday presented before a Federal High Court in Abuja series of documents, including the original copy of the Bachelor of Arts certificate he... read more »
Tinubu Has Right to Contest for President in 2023, Says APC Chief...
Segun Osoba, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has backed national leader of his party, Bola Tinubu to contest for president in 2023. He said the former governor of Lagos... read more »
Makinde Most Unfair, Unjust to Me, Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan ...
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan has raised alarm over unjust and unfair treatment meted out to him by his principal, Governor Seyi Makinde. The Deputy governor claimed to have been... read more »
Employment
774,000 FG Jobs: States Get Extension
Some states that have been unable to complete the recruitment process of artisans for the 774,000 Special Public Works (SPW) programme of the Federal Government have been granted... read more »
NESG Vs CBN Faceoff: Prospects for SMEs
Most Nigerians were startled and bemused by the recent revelations by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), against Nigeria’s apex Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria. The NESG is a... read more »
Air Peace Reconsiders, Recalls Sacked Pilots as FG intervenes
The management of Air Peace Airlines has reconsidered its earlier decision to sack about 70 pilots following the intervention of the Federal. The recall of some of the sacked pilots was... read more »
English Premiership
Former Eagles Coach, Oliseh Worried Over Ndidi’s Leicester Deployment
Erstwhile Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has expressed worry over the current deployment of Wilfred Ndidi at Leicester City after the midfielder was played out of his preferred position... read more »
Everton Outcast, Iwobi Mulls Transfer Options
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi is considering a move away from Goodison Park after being overlooked for Everton’s first two fixtures of the season. Iwobi, 24 arrived at Everton last... read more »
Nigerian Born Tomori on the Brink of Making Everton Switch
Chelsea’s defender, Fikayo Tomori is on the verge of signing a season-long loan with Everton. Talks have advanced between both clubs as Everton continue their busy transfer market which... read more »
Environment
Cash for Trash Recycle Hub: FCT Launches Waste Management Initiative
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Ramatu Tijani has launched a waste management initiative tagged “Cash 4 Trash” recycling hub in Nyanya, Abuja Municipal Area Council... read more »
LASPARK Warns Horticulturists to Keep Environment Clean
Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has said horticulturists who have consistently failed at keeping their assigned open spaces clean and well-groomed would be disengaged... read more »
Oyo Revokes Parcels of Land in Agodi, Jericho GRA over Alteration...
The government of Oyo State has approved the revocation of some plots of land located within the Agodi Government Reservation Area (GRA) and Jericho area of Ibadan. The revocation order,... read more »
Features
The Idiot Class of Nigeria
10th October 2019 We can look around us at the type of society that different nations have created for themselves and come up with a general evaluation of the thinking of either the... read more »
Finance
Commercial Banks in Ekiti Town Shut Down Over Police Withdrawal
Commercial banks in Ikere-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ikere Council Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday shut down operations following the alleged withdrawal of service by policemen. According to... read more »
Youth Investment Fund: Beneficiaries to be Given N250,000 – N5m &...
The Federal Government has said that beneficiaries of the N75bn Nigeria Youth Intervention Fund (NYIF) will be given between N250,000 to N5m. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance,... read more »
COVID-19: Nigeria’s Economy too Fragile for Fresh Lockdown —Buhar...
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s economy is too fragile to enforce a fresh COVID-19 lockdown. He however, called on Nigerians to obey all protocols recommended by health... read more »
Fitness and Wellbeing
Nigeria: President Buhari Treks a “Whooping” 800 Meters
In an obvious attempt at showing Nigerians and the world that he is indeed fit, President Buhari today trekked the whole of 800 meters home. Buhari had gone to a mosque in his hometown... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen
Banditry in Katsina: Bandits Aided by Traditional Rulers- Garba Shehu
Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has accused traditional rulers in Katsina state, Nigeria of sponsoring bandits in the state. Shehu made the claim in a chat with Sunrise Daily, a... read more »
Position of Northern Elder’s Forum, a Mere Irritant and Fea...
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President has in a statement today referred to the position of the Norther Elders’ Forum as “a mere irritant and featherweight.” This... read more »
Northern Elders’ Forum Blasts Buhari, Says He Has Failed th...
The Northern Elders’ Forum led by Professor Ango Abdullahi has in a statement decried the spate of killings that have overtaken the North, leading to a daily loss of lives. In his... read more »
Ghana
Osinbajo Assures Justice for Nigerian Traders in Ghana
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that Nigerian traders in Ghana affected by the stringent business regulations by the Ghana government will get justice. Osinbajo who stated this... read more »
President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Co...
The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has been forced into self-isolation after making contact with a COVID-19 patient. The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah confirmed the... read more »
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Onyeama Condemns Attack ...
Nigeria has criticized an attack on its diplomatic premises in the capital city of Ghana Accra. Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister in a statement on Sunday condemned what... read more »
Health
COVID-19: NFF Mandates NPFL clubs to Test Players Before Matches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the Nigeria Professional Football clubs to carry out COVID-19 tests on all their players ad backroom staff before every match. This was... read more »
Applying Social Distancing to Curb COVID-19 has Failed in Nigeria...
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Professor Innocent Ujah, has bemoaned the ineffectiveness of social distancing at combating the spread of COVID-19 in the country, noting... read more »
Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen Tests Positive for COVID-1...
Pauline Tallen, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, has tested positive for COVID-19. This was contained in a statement the minister issued on Sunday, which she personally signed. She... read more »
Human Rights
Army Personnel Arrive Probe Venue, to Present Footage of Lekki Shootings
Army personnel attached to the 81 Division, have arrived the venue of the inquiry into the alleged shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate area of Lagos... read more »
Stop the Killings in Oyigbo, Rivers State – Amnesty International...
Amnesty International, a global human rights body has asked the Military to exercise restraint and stop the alleged killings taking place in Oyigbo, Rivers State. The body disclosed this in... read more »
What Happened at the Lekki Toll that Night – Accounts from ...
What happened at the Lekki Toll Gate on the night of 20th October 2020? There have been tales and counter tales from the protesters, the government and the military. Questions are being... read more »
Information Technology
SIM Registration: FG Cancels USSD NIN Retrieval Fee
Following the new directive on linking National Identification Number to SIM cards, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ibrahim has directed the Nigerian Communications... read more »
SIM Card to be Linked to National Identity Number – FG
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has directed that SIM cards be linked to National Identity Number (NIN). The directive follows an earlier order by the... read more »
FG Slashes Data Cost by 50 Percent – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has said government has crashed the cost of data to below 50 per cent of its initial price in January... read more »
Infrastructure
Nigeria: Edo State Recruits Teachers for Rural Communities
The Edo State Government has commenced the recruitment of teachers for rural and remote communities. The recruitment which is under the Edo Supporting Teachers to Achieve Results... read more »
Nigeria: Exposing Lai Mohammed’s Lies On Electricity Tariff Hike ...
My attention has been drawn to comments by General Muhammadu Buhari’s aptly named Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, to the effect that the recent 300% increase in power tariffs is... read more »
Fashiola, Ngige Approve Reinstatement of TCN staff
Former retired staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Dr. Chris Okonkwo has been reinstated back to the service of the company. According to a statement signed by the... read more »
Inspirational
Health: Breast cancer survivors bare it all
For women facing breast cancer, there is nothing like talking with those who have walked the path before them. On Wednesday, that sharing will be taken to a new level. After medical... read more »
Interview
El-Rufai lends voice to Southern President in 2023
Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai has said he supports the call for a southern president come 2023. He disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Saturday as published by... read more »
Igbo Elites to Join Kanu in Fight for Biafra If South-East is Den...
Former National chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Okwesilieze Nwodo has said Igbo leaders will join forces with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra... read more »
Oshiomhole Attributes Losing APC Chairmanship to Brawl With Bigwi...
His woes were self-inflicted, governor retorts Adams Oshiomhole the ousted National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has said he stepped on toes of party bigwigs,... read more »
Judiciary
Justice Ahmed Lemu Dies at 91
A prominent Islamic scholar and retired justice, Ahmed Lemu, has died on Thursday. The retired justice died aged 91 in Minna, Niger State. His death was announced by his son, Nurudeen, on... read more »
Former Pension Reform Taskforce Head, Maina, Collapses in Court
Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Team, collapsed in the dock during the resumed hearing in his N2bn money laundering trial at the Federal High Court in... read more »
Anambra Chief Judge Grants Bail to Seven Prisoners, Discharges On...
The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu has granted bail to seven and discharged one inmate of the Nnewi Correctional Centre. The bail grant is in continuation of the... read more »
Justice
CBN Clampdown: #EndSARS Campaigners Must Account for Actions – Presidency
The Presidency has said that those who contributed to the recent #EndSARS movement turning violent must face the law. This was disclosed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media... read more »
#ENDSARS: Lagos State Govt. Directs Release of 253 Persons Arrest...
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN has advised the courts to immediately release 253 persons arrested by the Police in connection with... read more »
We Lack Power to Disqualify Obaseki – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it lacks the power to investigate or disqualify candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo during the... read more »
Kenya
Kenya Relaxes Burial Guidelines Amid Increased Cases of Covid-19
The Kenyan ministry of health has relaxed guidelines relating to the burial of COVID-19 victims. Kenya had established a guideline which required victims of corona virus to be buried... read more »
Africa: Africa looks for something new out of Trump
Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta to the White House on Monday for what will be only the second one-on-one meeting the US president has held with an African leader since he... read more »
World: I Never Want to Meet Someone as Lifeless Again – Tru...
“I never want to meet someone so lifeless again”. This according to Financial Times was what Donald Trump, President of the United States said to an aid after President... read more »
Lagos News
Lagos Govt. Unveils N5b Recovery Fund for Entrepreneurs
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has unveiled a N5 billion Lagos Economic Acceleration Programme (LEAP), a post-COVID-19 recovery programme for micro, small and medium... read more »
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Opens Trust Fund to Rebuild Vandalised Proper...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has opened a Trust Fund for the rebuilding of public infrastructure that was vandalised during the violence that followed the #EndSARS protest in... read more »
Judicial Panel Turns Down LCC’s Request to Assume Control of Lekk...
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry setup to unravel the incidence that took place at Lekki toll gate area of Lagos State on October 20, 2020 has refused the request by operators of the tollgate,... read more »
Law Enforcement
Nigeria Police Force Warns Against Protests in Lagos
The police in Lagos said on Thursday said it would not entertain any demonstration or protest anywhere in the state. The warning came as some groups are hatching plans to begin “the... read more »
#EndSARS: Social Media Responsible for Escalation of Protests ...
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Muhammad Abubakar Adamu on Thursday said social media was the a vital weapon used in escalating the #EndSars protests that rocked the states of the... read more »
#EndSARS: IGP Visits Sanwo-Olu
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, on Tuesday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House in Marina. Adamu during the visit lamented the degree of... read more »
Legislature
#EndSARS: Senate President Asks Youths to End Protests
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, advised the youths engaging in anti-SARS protests to put an end to their agitations on the streets. He said ending the protests... read more »
ASUU Strike: FG, Senate, ASUU Meet to Appraise UTAS
As part of ongoing negotiations towards resolving the dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal government, Minister of Labour, Employment and... read more »
Lawan Tackles FG as Senate Intervenes in Govt, ASUU Impasse
Ahmed Lawan, President of the Nigerian Senate has reproached the Federal Government for committing to an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which it knows it... read more »
Life
OSUN Varsity Student Commits Suicide
A 100 level student of Osun State University, Ikire campus Juba Orisajafor on Tuesday drank poison and died few hours he preached against suicide on his WhatsApp status. It was gathered... read more »
Security: Family and Friends Mourn as Father of Two is Killed by ...
Family and friends of Patrick Stephen were on July 10th 2020 shocked by the untimely death of their son, husband, brother and friend. The ever jovial and vibrant youngman was caught by a... read more »
Ajimobi Laid to Rest in Ibadan Amid Tight Security
Former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi was buried in the capital city of Ibadan on Sunday. Ajimobi who was Acting National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was laid to... read more »
Lifestyle
Traditional Rulers Vitals to National Development – Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has stressed the importance of traditional rulers in the promotion of peaceful co-existence among communities to bring about national... read more »
Opinion: Are You A Marlian? – Bayo Adeyinka
It looks harmless- just ordinary dancing steps. Great legwork and body movements. Very rhythmic and colourful. It’s just a fad. And like all other fads, it will come, be around for a... read more »
Nigerian Culture or Alternative Culture?
1st January 2020 Living in Nigeria, it is tiring to hear the usual response of, “This is Nigeria” or “This is not the UK” or “Are you not a Nigerian?”,... read more »
Mali
Mutinying Soldiers Arrest Mali’s President and Prime Minister
Mutinying solders have reportedly arrested Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. Clips have surfaced on social media showing a convoy of vehicles... read more »
Buhari Embarks on Peace Mission to Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on a one-day peace keeping visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali on Thursday, after a briefing by ECOWAS Special Envoy to Nigeria, erstwhile President... read more »
Mass Rally Demanding President Ibrahim Boubacar’s Resignation Con...
Opposition protesters in Mali turned up en masse in the streets of Bamako, the nation’s capital, demanding the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Friday. Opposition... read more »
Music
If You Lie, You Will Die- Waje Recounts Pregnancy Experience in SS3
Nigerian musician, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, recounted her experience when she got pregnant while in senior secondary school. The singer shared her ordeal in an Instagram... read more »
FCT Mobile Court Fines Naira Marley Over Jabi Lake Mall Concer...
Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola, who goes by stage name Naira Marley has been fined N200,000 by an Abuja mobile court over his June 13 concert at Jabi Lake Mall in violation of COVID-19... read more »
More than one Month after Abuja Concert, Naira Marley Yet to be P...
As Nigeria battle to contain the spread of COVID-19, the country in line with global containment measure imposed a nationwide lockdown. The imposed lock down restricted inter-state... read more »
News
Kwara Governor, AbdulRazaq Dissolves Cabinet
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has dissolved his cabinet with effect from December 31, 2020. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday night signed by the Chief... read more »
Falcons Forward, Rasheedat Ajibade Elated to Join Atletico Madrid
Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has joined Spanish Primera club, Atletico Madrid Femenino. She signed a two-year contract with the club after seeing out her contract with Norwegian... read more »
Why I Won’t Defect From PDP – Ikpeazu
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has debunked rumors that he intends to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) describing them were... read more »
Niger Delta
NDDC Contract: Lawmakers Debunk Akpabio’s Allegation
Senators mentioned as beneficiaries of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contracts by Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, have denied the allegation and asked... read more »
My Self Life – And The 1999 Nigeria Constitution
When there is a social problem, or a problem that affects the community, this is how in general a Nigerian thinks: “I can see the problem. But it does not affect me at all. So what does... read more »
Reps Accuse Akpabio of Distorted Testimony During NDDC Misappropr...
Members of Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, House of Representative Committee panel probing mismanagement of fund in the Niger Delta Development Commission have faulted Godswill... read more »
Nigeria
2021: Year to Calm Down, and Wail Less – Femi Adesina
When the year 2020 popped out of the womb of time, nobody knew that it was going to be what Yoruba people call Ogbologbo. Rough and tough. Unpredictable. Hungry and angry, consuming... read more »
Full Text of President Buhari’s 2021 New Year Address to Nigerian...
My fellow countrymen and women, First, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty who saw us through the year 2020 and has given us the opportunity to witness the start of another new... read more »
Certificate Forgery: Court Admits More Exhibits Against Obaseki
The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday tendered two more documents in support of its allegation of certificate forgery leveled against the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the... read more »
Petroleum
Reps to Pass PIB in Six Months – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday said the House was determined to pass a Petroleum Industry Bill that will be acceptable to all Nigerians within... read more »
AGAIN, NNPC Hikes Petrol Price, Marketers to Sell at N168-170/lit...
The Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), has announced a rise in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to N155.17 per litre from N147.67 per... read more »
BREAKING: Four Killed, Scores Injured as Gas Plant Explodes in La...
Lagos has witnessed fresh explosion as Best Roof Cooking Gas plant exploded on Thursday in the Baruwa community of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The explosion which... read more »
Photos
Nigeria: Have Buhari’s Children Served as Youth Corpers? – Reno Omokri
Following the revelation that Nigeria’s current Finance Minister may have failed to serve in the mandatory one-year Youth Service Scheme and may have also forged an exemption... read more »
Power
Nigerians to Pay Only for Electricity Consumed – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reechoed his administration’s commitment to putting an end to estimated billing in every form in the country. Riam Buhari who disclosed this in a series of... read more »
FG Approves Extension of New Electricity Tariffs Suspension by On...
The Federal Government and the organised labour yesterday agreed to extend the suspension of the new electricity tariffs by one week. The decision was reached on Sunday during a meeting... read more »
Tariff Hike Suspension: We Are Yet to be Informed – Discos
Following the agreement between the organised labour and Federal Government on suspension of electricity tariff hike for two weeks, power distribution companies on Monday said they are yet... read more »
Press Statement
President Buhari’s 2020 Christmas Message to Nigerians
I felicitate with our Christian brothers and sisters in particular and all Nigerians in general on this joyous occasion of Christmas 2020, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. In... read more »
BREAKING: Olu of Warri Indisposed, Receiving Medical Care – Palac...
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli is “indisposed and currently receiving medical care”, the Olu’s palace administration director, Chief Clement Maleghemi has said. This is... read more »
Our Security Outfit Not Targeted At Innocent Citizens- IPOB
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed claims that the security outfit recently launched by the group; Eastern Security Network (ESN) is targeted at... read more »
Religion
IGP Orders Strict Security Nationwide for the Yuletide
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered tight security arrangement and strict patrols across the country as Nigerians mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The... read more »
How Adeboye Predicted my Electoral Victory – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said he visited the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, during his re-election bid. Obaseki said the... read more »
North, Worst Place to be, Insecurity Underreported – Sultan of So...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has claimed that the North ranks as the most insecure region in the country. He disclosed this at the fourth quarterly meeting of the Nigeria... read more »
Rwanda
Turkey Gifts Rwanda Face Masks to Help Combat COVID-19
Rwanda’s fight against coronavirus has been boasted by donation of face masks received from Turkey. The ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Rwanda, acknowledged... read more »
Safety
IPOB’s Security Outfit Laughable Says South-East Governors
The leadership of the South-East Governors Forum has asked the people of the region to shun the security outfit set up by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),... read more »
Ganduje Orders Closure of Schools in Kano
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state... read more »
26 Army Generals Test Positive as 417 Undergo COVID-19 Test
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that twenty six Army Generals and other senior officers have tested positive for COVID-19. Four hundred and seventeen are undergoing COVID-19 test after the... read more »
Science
Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases redu...
The Lagos State Government has closed the Eti-Osa coronavirus patients’ isolation centre. This was announced by Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 17th update on the... read more »
Security
Breaking: Released Kankara Students Arrive Katsina
The abducted schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School released on Thursday night have arrived Katsina State, Punch reports. The schoolboys were led into the state capital by... read more »
Gov Ugwuanyi Advocates Citizen Engagement to Build Trust Between ...
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has called for citizen engagement and robust communication strategies to build mutual trust and confidence between the police and the policed to... read more »
Breaking: Senate Summons Defence Minister, Service Chiefs, Others...
Following the persistent insecurity across the country, the Senate, on Tuesday invited the Minister of Defence, the service chides, and heads of the Nigerian Police Force and the Department... read more »
Senegal
Football: Senegal banned from Nations Cup after riot
Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a riot forced the abandonment of Saturday’s home tie with Ivory Coast. It is not yet clear whether the... read more »
South Africa
South Africa: Student Union Threatens to Close Schools Across SA Over Covid-19 Fears
The Congress of South African Students (Cosas) have said the body will be “shutting down all schools over SA” from Monday. The union said in a statement, “We want to put it on record... read more »
Corona Virus: Schools Resume in South Africa
School children in South Africa resumed classroom activities on Monday, 8th June 2020, as government starts to ease restrictions imposed on the country to curb the spread of corona... read more »
Lagos Assembly Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday condemned in strong terms the xenophobic attacks by South Africans on Nigerians living in their country. The condemnation is sequel to a... read more »
Sport
NFF Approves Over N5B For 2021 Budget
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has approved a budget of the sum of 5.6 billion Naira for the year 2021 in an executive meeting held at Conference Hotel,... read more »
New NPFL Season to Start Before End of 2020 – Sports Minister
Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports Development, has said that the new NPFL reason will start before the end of 2020. The Minister disclosed this to journalists in Lagos... read more »
Eagles Yet to Have First Choice Goalie – Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said Maduka Okoye must work twice as hard if he wishes to maintain his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for the national team. Okoye has featured... read more »
Technology
NCC Halts Sale, Registration of New SIM
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered Mobile Network Operators to immediately halt the sale and activation of new SIM cards pending an audit of the Subscriber... read more »
Sanwo-Olu Unveils First Electric Car in Nigeria
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday unveiled Nigeria’s first locally-assembled full electric car, aimed at reducing pressure on use of petroleum. The Hyundai Kona... read more »
NCC Approves e-SIM Trial for MTN, 9mobile
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs), MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile, to carry out trial on the workability of embedded... read more »
Terrorism
Buhari Condemns Bandits’ Attack on Katsina School
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack by bandits at the Government Science School, Kankara in Katsina State where students were allegedly taken captive. This was contained in... read more »
Christian Obodo Regains Freedom After Abduction By Gunmen
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, who was reported to have been kidnapped on Sunday evening by gunmen in a Delta community, has been freed by the abductors. It was gathered... read more »
CBN Faults #EndSARS Promoters for Terrorism
Following the nationwide #EndSARS protests, the Federal Government has secured the freezing of accounts of 20 #EndSARS promoters after approaching a Federal High Court in Abuja on the basis... read more »
Transportation
Kogi Govt Mourns Victims of Tanker Explosion
Kogi state government has declared a two-day mourning period in commemoration of those who died in the tanker explosion in Felele, along the Lokoja-Abuja highway on Wednesday killing... read more »
Fuel Subsidy Removal: History will Judge Buhari Favourably for Re...
The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will go down in history as a courageous leader who brought sustainable... read more »
Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools
Reviews curfew from 12am to 4am Lifts ban on market, cinema and gym Approves reopening of NYSC orientation camp The Nigerian government has ratified the phased reopening of... read more »
Travel
FG Faults US, UK Over Visa Restriction on Election Riggers
The federal government has kicked against the visa restrictions imposed on some Nigerians by the United States (US) owing to election rigging during the governorship elections in Kogi and... read more »
US Slams Visa Ban on Election Riggers in Nigeria
The United States government says it has imposed visa ban on some persons for their actions during the conduct of the Kogi and Bayelsa state gubernatorial elections and in the run-up to the... read more »
Reckless Drivers in Zamfara to be Sentenced to Death – Matawalle...
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamafara State has threatened to reintroduce death penalty for reckless drivers in the state, after the mishap that led to the death of 16 people on Wednesday. A... read more »
United States of America
Buhari Sends Get Well Soon Message to Trump, Wife
President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a get-well-soon message to President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump, and his wife, Melania, who tested positive for COVID-19... read more »
Violence
BREAKING: Seven Killed As Gunmen Attack Kaduna Community
Not less than seven people have died after gunmen stormed Ungwan Bido village in Jemaa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday morning. Two children are also said to be missing... read more »
600 Killed in Tigray Unrest, Ethiopia Rights Body Says
A rampage carried out by a local youth group assisted by police and militia led to the slaughter of at least 600 people on November 9 in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the national human... read more »
Student Union Leader Killed by Gunmen in Kaduna
A student union leader in one of the institutions in Kaduna, Comrade Auwal Rabiu, has been confirmed killed, as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers attacked motorists on the road linking... read more »
World Cup
World Cup: Russia’s World Cup Ends as they Lose 3:4 on Penalties to Croatia
Despite scoring the first goal of the match, hosts Russia lost the game 3:4 on penalties to Croatia. After Cheryshev put Russia ahead in the 31st minute, it only took the Croatians 8... read more »
World Cup: England Into their First Semi-Final Since 1990, Wins S...
The 3-Lions this evening sailed into their first semi-finals since 1990 after winning Sweden 2:0. The two goals which came off a Maguire header in the 30 minute and a Dele Ali header in the... read more »
World Cup: Brazil Crashes Out, Loses 1:2 to Belgium
The Brazilian team were this evening knocked out at the quarter finals of the World Cup after they lost 1:2 to Belgium. A 13th minute own goal by Fernandinho set the Belgians on course for... read more »
Youths
Universities To Reopen in January – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, says the Academic Activities in Nigeria Universities will resume January. He spoke Monday in Alor, Idemili South local government... read more »
Cynthia Morgan Lied Against Davido —Manager
Multiple award-winning popstar, Davido, has refuted claims that he snubbed Cynthia Morgan after he asked her to call him for a feature via his Twitter account. Morgan’s Public Relations... read more »
Super Eagles Need A Proper Number 10 – Okocha Suggests
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha says what the team need at the moment is a playmaker who can open up spaces for the attackers to score. The team has struggled to replace the... read more »
AFCON
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16 Eagles Train Ahead of AFCON Qualifier, Osimhen Absent
Ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone in Benin City on Friday, the Super Eagles had their first leg of training session on Tuesday. 16 out of the 23... read more »
- Confusion in Eagles Camp As Akpeyi and Ezenwa Hit Eagles Camp
- CAF President Tests Positive for COVID-19
- AFCON Qualifiers: Akpeyi, Etebo, Uzoho, Osihmen Return
Africa
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Ikpeazu Rubbishes Defection Rumour, Says ‘I Rather be a Conductor in a Moving Vehicle’
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has discredited speculations linking him with plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He disclosed this during a state radio programme,... read more »
- Gov Lalong Recovers from COVID-19
- Anambra State Temporarily Suspends Activities at Night Clubs
- Former Anambra SSG Tests Positive For COVID -19
African Development
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PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP
Pressure mounts on Jegede to adopt him as running mate for governorship poll There is a cloud of uncertainty in Ondo State over reports that Agboola Ajayi, the state’s Deputy... read more »
- 2023 Presidency: Mamma Daura Expressed his Personal Opinion- Presidency
- Napoli Completes Club Record €50m Deal for Nigerian Striker Osimhen from Lille
- Obaseki Felicitates with Akpata on Emergence as NBA President
Agriculture
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Osun Gov Seeks Private Partnership to Revamp Agric Sector
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partner private sector to revive the agriculture sector in the state. He said on Monday during a... read more »
- Lagos Continues Sale of Lake Rice Despite End of the Eid Celebrations
- Kwara State to Partner AfDB on Infrastructure Devt., Women Empowerment
- Nigeria: Buhari, Southern Governors Given 30-Day Ultimatum on RUGA by Northern Youths
Armed Forces
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#EndSARS: Buratai, GOCs Meet over Protest
The top hierarchy of the Nigerian Army, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, General Officers Commanding (GOC) of the Divisions and Operation Commanders, are... read more »
- Military Launches Operation Crocodile Smile to Combat Cyber Warfare as Protest Intensifies
- #EndSARS: Sweden Speaks Against Police Attacks on Protesters
- #ENDSARS: Police Clash with Protesters in Abuja
Aviation
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Breaking: Two Dead as Helicopter Crashes in Lagos
A plane has crashed in Lagos, Nigeria leading to the death of the pilot and one passenger. Reports say one person was rescued alive from the Quorum Aviation owned helicopter, Sahara... read more »
- Aisha Buhari Confirms Escaping Plane Crash
- Scores Dead as Plane Crashes in South Sudan
- Enugu Airport Fence Vandalism: FG Vows to Bring Perpetrator to Book
Biafra
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Opinion: Punch Newspapers, Kperogi and their Hypocritical Lamentations by Ikechukwu Eluigw...
How sincere is he who, having an elephant before him, uses a dog to give an example of a very large animal? How sincere is he, who having a dolphin before him, uses a frog to give an... read more »
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama Escapes Lynching in Austria
- Nigeria: Ike Ekweremadu Manhandled by IPOB Members in Germany
- Open Letter to the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad and the Fulani Leaders by Oodua ...
Boko Haram
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APC Governors Condemn Attacks on Zulum, Say Attacks Targeted at Distracting Peacebuilding
Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), have said the recent attacks on the convoy of Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum were aimed at distracting the... read more »
- Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks Zulum’s Convoy, Soldier Injured
- 30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy
- Sack Service Chiefs Now, Norther Elders ask Buhari
Breaking News
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COVID-19: SGF Boss Mustapha Goes into Isolation
The Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gone into self-isolation after some members of his household tested positive for COVID-19. Mustapha, who is also the... read more »
- BREAKING: Buhari Sacks NAPTIP DG, Appoints Sulaiman-Ibrahim
- BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Bayelsa Governor, Deputy
- Obaseki, Shuaibu Inaugurated For Second Term
Celebration
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Kwanzaa – Our Tool to Push Away the Looming Darkness
24th December 2019 When explorers, missionaries and historians described Africa as the “Dark Continent” we condemned them as being antinubianists (Antinubianism is racism specifically... read more »
- Sallah: Sustain the Tempo of Peace, says Kwara State Gov
- Eid el Kabir : Coleman’s MD Calls For Self Sacrifice, Total Submission To Allah
- Kwara Gov Greets Olofa of Offa at 56
Corruption
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Breaking: EFCC Grills Lagos Speaker Over Fraud Allegations
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission where he is responding to questions... read more »
- Osun Deputy Chief of Staff Embroiled in $120,000 Fraud
- CAMA Law Will Help Government Fight Corruption —Buhari
- Zamfara Government Alleges Diversion of N10bn Earmarked for Construction of University
Cost of Living
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El-Rufai Supports Decision to Increase Abuja-Kaduna Train Fares
Nasir el-Rufai governor of Kaduna State has ruled out security challenge in the Abuja-Kaduna rail line but alluded the challenge to people obeying COVID-19 guidelines put into place by the... read more »
Covid-19
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We Expect COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria By January – Health Minister
There are indications that Nigeria’s race towards procuring vaccines to combat the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) will start yielding fruits from January. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie... read more »
- CJN Tests Positive for COVID-19
- Covid-19: El-Rufai Goes into Isolation
- BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19
Crime
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Police Release 11-year-old Boy Detained for Alleged Involvement in Edo Police Attack
The Police force in Edo State has freed an 11-year-old boy identified as Gift Osayuhi who was arrested last week over alleged involvement in the attack of a police station in the... read more »
- Lekki Tollgate Shooting: Why We Won’t Disclose Identity of Soldiers Deployed – Army...
- Seven Men Remanded by Court for Gang-raping Minor to Death
- Return to Duty Post or Risk Dismissal, PSC Warns Policemen Reluctant to Return to Post
Economy
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Obasanjo Scores Buhari Low on Foreign Direct Investment, Security
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again rated the Muhammadu Buhari administration low on intervention security and foreign direct investment, saying that a lot is desired if the... read more »
- Buhari Assures Okonjo Iweala of Support for WTO Job
- Atiku Abubakar Berates Buhari Over 2021 Proposed Budget
- BREAKING: Buhari to Present 2021 Budget on Thursday
Education
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ASUU Strike Set to Linger as FG-ASUU Meeting Billed for Today has been Postponed Indefinit...
The meeting between the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government scheduled to take place today has been cancelled. The President of ASUU,... read more »
- ASUU Assured FG to Suspend Strike Today – Ngige
- Strike: ASUU Yet to Conclude Consultations
- Oyetola Renames LAUTECH Teaching Hospital
Elections
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2023: Northern Group Warns Jonathan Against Vying for Presidency
The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) has promised to oppose the All Progressive Congress (APC) if the party fails to zone its presidential ticket to the Southwest for the 2023... read more »
- BREAKING: Buhari Swears-in Yakubu For Another Term as INEC Chairman
- Breaking: APC Wins Borno Assembly By-election
- Why I Backed Buhari Despite Juicy Offers from Jonathan – Amaechi
Employment
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Ogun plans August 14 Worship Centres Reopening, Schools to Resume August 4
The Ogun state Government plans a conditional approval for reopening of places of worship across the state from August 14, 2020 in absolute compliance to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The... read more »
- Lagos Doctors Embark on a 3-day Warning Strike over Safety and Welfare Concerns
- Domestic Flights Billed to Restart on July 8 in Nigeria as Country Relaxes Lockdown Measur...
- BREAKING: Nigerian Socialite Hushpuppi Arrested in Dubai
Environment
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Sanwo-Olu Declares Emergency on Lagos Roads, Rallies Julius Berger, HiTech, Others to Fix ...
…Rehabilitation Work Begins On Monday …Appeals To Lagosians, Says I Feel Your Pains Lagos State Government has declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and... read more »
- Lagos Commences Rapid Waste Recycling, as Sanwo-Olu Launches Initiative
- Two BRT Buses Involved in a Head-on Collision
- LAGESC Displaces Street Traders, Hawkers in Iyana-Ipaja, Ikeja, Dopemu, Others
Finance
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CBN Website Hacked? Bank Reacts to Speculated Hacking
Nigeria’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has dismissed speculations of its website being hacked on Friday. The reports became rife after the website of National Broadcasting... read more »
- Varsity Workers Won’t be Cowed into Enrolling on IPPIS – ASUU Tells FG
- Breaking: Nigerian FEC Approves N13.08tn Budget for 2021
- BREAKING: Buhari to Present 2021 Budget Next Week
Fulani Herdsmen
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Opinion: The North and Vanity of Power by Charles Ogbu
Northern Nigeria is a tragic paradox. A walking contradiction, I mean. For over 40 years, the North has ruled Nigeria and controlled every aspect of her national life. The current... read more »
- Opinion: An Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari – Fani-Kayode
- We Shall Not Bow – Femi Fani-Kayode
- RE: Unlawful Killing, Nchatancha Community, Emene, Enugu East LGA
Ghana
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Increased Number of COVID-19 Cases in Ghana Stop Operators from Reopening
Bar and pub operators in Ghana have continued to make appeals to the government to ease some restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to allow them restart operations, the Ghana News Agency... read more »
- University of Ghana Student Has Created the World’s First PedPaper
- Nigeria: Learn from Ghanaian President, PDP Tells Buhari
- Ghana: Ghana Issues Lassa Fever Alert
Human Rights
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IGP Tells Policemen to Protect themselves against Attacks
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has called on officers to protect themselves against attacks adding that the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of... read more »
- Abaribe Condemns NBC over Channels, AIT, Arise Television Fine
- Breaking: Violence Erupts in Abakaliki
- Lekki Shooting: Fashola Tampered with Evidence at Lekki Toll by Retrieving Hidden Camera w...
Interview
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Edo Election: Wike, Ize-Iyamu in a War of Words as Election Draws Closer
Wike describes Ize-Iyamu as unmarketable bad product Power to decide resides with Edo people, Ize-Iyamu retorts Nyeson Wike, Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the People’s... read more »
- Ohanaeze, Afenifere Chide Daura Over Comment on 2023 Presidency
- Nigerian Army Speaks on Southern Kaduna Killings, See its Position
Judiciary
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IGP Disowns Suit Challenging Judicial Panels, Orders Investigation
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances behind a suit allegedly filled at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop... read more »
- Cross River North Bye-Election: Court Declares Jarigbe PDP’s Authentic Candidate
- “No Going Back” – Adamu Garba Confident of Victory as he Explains Absence in Suit Against ...
- Boko Haram Funding: Brobe UAE’s Findings – Gov. Zulum Asks FG
Justice
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#ENDSARS: Lagos State Govt. Sets up Panel of Enquiry for Victims
Lagos State Government has set up a panel of enquiry for victims of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) related abuses and Lekki Toll Gate incident. According to a press statement released by... read more »
- Sanwo-Olu Releases Names of Police Officers Under Prosecution for Right Violation
- Lekki Shootings: Former President Obasanjo Condemns Deployment of Soldiers
- #ENDSARS: Thugs Attack Ondo APC secretariat
Kenya
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Kenya: Government Officials to Take Lie Detector Tests – Kenyatta
Top government officials in Kenya will be made to take lie detector tests in the government’s bid to fight corruption in the country. While announcing this, President Uhuru Kenyatta... read more »
Lagos News
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#EndSARS: Schools in Lagos to Resume on Monday
The Lagos State government has approved the reopening of private and public schools across the state from Monday, November 2, 2020 after they were shutdown in the heat of the #EndSARS... read more »
- Sanwo-Olu Expands Scope of Judicial Panel to Lekki Shooting, Provides Funds for Private bu...
- Judicial Panels Must Investigate Lekki Shooting, Ensure Accountability for Crime – U...
- Lekki Shooting: Fashola Discovers Camera at Shooting Area
Law Enforcement
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#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences
The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 126 suspects in connection with the jail-breaks, looting and vandalism in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests across the... read more »
- Lagos State Adjusts Curfew to 8pm to 6am
- BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Relaxes Curfew from 8am to 6pm
- No Jailbreak in Ikoyi Prisons, fire Contained – Officials
Legislature
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BREAKING: Edo House of Assembly Speaker Impeached
Nigeria’s Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Francis Okiye has been impeached today African News Today gathered. Okiye was impeached over allegations of high-handedness while... read more »
- Rep Members Paid N9.3m Every 30 Days – Rep Karu
- Senate Resumes Sitting as NASS Installs COVID-19 Sanitizing Devices
- Nigeria Becoming a Failed State, a Basket Case Under Buhari- Obasanjo Lampoons President
Life
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Bishop Matthew Kukah’s Homily at the Funeral Mass of Seminarian Michael Nnadi
Homily of His Lordship Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah at the Funeral Mass of Seminarian Michael Nnadi at Good Shepherd Seminary Kaduna (11th February 2020). 1. We have gathered around the... read more »
- Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos Begins Sales of Lake Rice for Eid Celebration
- World Youth Skills Day: FG Tasked To Include Skill Acquisition in School Curriculum
- Breaking News: Shehu Shagari Dies at 93
Lifestyle
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Eid el-Kabir: Remember The Needy, As You Celebrate, Lawmaker Charges Well Meaning Nigerian...
As Muslims faithful celebrate this year’s Eid el Kabir, a member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 has called on well... read more »
- Eid-El-Kabir: Cleric Urges Nigerians to Live in Togetherness and Peace
- Eid El-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu Assures Lagosians of Maximum Entertainment
- Eid-el- Kabir: LAWMA Urges Lagosians on Proper Waste Disposal
Mali
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Opinion: Let’s Talk RUGA aka Fulani Cattle Colonies by Nnamdi Elekwachi
The Buhari Administration has commenced construction of Cattle Colonies, rebranded “RUGA” in 36 States of Nigeria. The project has started in Kotongora, Niger State on a 31,000-hectare... read more »
Music
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Rape Allegation: D’banj Sues Accuser Seyitan for N1.5B
Popular Nigerian musician D’banj has lodged a libel suit of N1.5 billion on his rape accuser Ms. Seyitan through his counsel Mike Ezekhome (SAN) Ms. Seyitan had called D’banj out for... read more »
- Nigerian Musician Burna Boy Wins Second Consecutive BET Award
- Nigeria: Muslim Rights Concern Gives Falz 7 Days to Withdraw Video
News
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Institute of Town Planners Donates Gift Items to Amawbia Prison, Two Children Homes
The Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, Anambra State Chapter, has donated foods and household products to inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Amawbia and children at two children... read more »
- Buhari at 78: If Only We Knew This President – Femi Adesina
- Why I Sacked Sanusi as Emir of Kano – Ganduje
- Doctors Suspend Strike in Zamfara
Niger Delta
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NDDC Defends Collapse of Acting MD, Pondei at Reps Hearing
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has attributed the collapse of its acting Managing Director, Prof. Keme Pondei, to a medical condition which his doctors have warned him... read more »
Nigeria
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BREAKING: Olu of Warri Dies
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli is dead. The monarch died on Monday. Sources said his health had deteriorated on Sunday evening. This post was written by Chinedu Ibeakanma. The read more »
- Two Reps Decamp to APC from PDP, APGA
- President Buhari Commends Anthony Joshua
- Flying Eagles Kicked Out of WAFU Cup
Petroleum
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Buhari Justifies Increase in Petrol Price, Says It Makes No Sense for Oil to be Cheaper in...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said it makes no sense for Nigeria to sell petroleum products at cheaper prices than its neighbouring countries. He disclosed this on Thursday while... read more »
- We Will Enforce the Law, Police Sounds warning to NCL, TUC Ahead of Protest
- Subsidy not Sustainable with 60% Revenue Reduction, says Osinbajo
- FG, Labour to Meet Thursday Over Strike Action to Protest Electricity Tariff, Fuel Price H...
Press Statement
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APC Commences Membership Registration December 12
The Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday announced the commencement of the party membership registration and... read more »
- APC Plans Emergency NEC Meeting For Dec. 8
- WAEC Shifts WASSCE For Private Candidates To Nov 30
- NYSC Camps Won’t Be Closed If a COVID Case is Detected – NCDC
Religion
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Gov. Ugwuanyi, Nwodo, Obi, 38 Bishops, Others, Grace Dedication Ceremony of Nsukka Catholi...
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former governor of old Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Chukwuka Utazi representing Enugu... read more »
- Breaking: Emir of Zazzau Dies at 84
- CAN Extols Gov. Ugwuanyi for Good Governance, Peace, Security
- Emir of Biu, Umar Aliyu Passes on
Safety
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138 NYSC Members Test Positive for COVID-19 —NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday disclosed that a total of 138 members of the National Youth Service Corps have tested positive for COVID-19. Disclosing this during the... read more »
- Gbajabiamila Reveals Security Aide Who Shot Abuja Vendor Dead
- #ENDSARS: NECO Postpones SSCE Exams Indefinitely over Protests
- Jailbreak in Warri Prison as Inmates Escape amidst Shooting and Fire Outbreak
Security
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DSS Arrests Prominent End SARS Protester in Osun
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the leader of EndSARS protest in Osun on Monday, Emmanuel Adebisi, widely known as Captain. Adebisi was detained over an allegation... read more »
- Immigration Chief Hails Gov Ugwuanyi’s Commitment to Security
- Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila Visits Family of Vendor Shot by His Security Detail
- Names of Seven ‘Lekki Shootings Victims’ Surface at Lagos Panel
South Africa
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Xenophobia: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Calm, Warns Against Reprisal Attacks on Foreigners
….we’ll deal with troublemakers, Gov vows Lagos State Governor has vowed to deal with troublemakers exploiting the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa to... read more »
- Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Senator Cautions Citizens Against Reprisal Attacks
- South Africa: Girl School’s Naked Cultural Performance Sparks Outrage
- South African: President Zuma Resigns
Sport
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Anthony Joshua knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Style to Retain World titles
Nigerian born boxer Anthony Joshua on Saturday night retained heavyweight titles in stunning style after securing a ninth-round knockout against IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at the... read more »
- Obasi Charges Rohr to Get Eagles Back to Winning Ways
- Why I Declined NFF Technical Director Job —Amuneke
- D’Tigers Finish the Year as Best African Team
Terrorism
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Court Martial of Major General Olusegun Adeniyi: Yoruba Elders Chide Nigerian Military
Yoruba elders have criticized the court martial of Major General Olusegun Adeniti over his comments on Boko Haram war in the North East. In a clip released in March, Adeniyi disclosed that... read more »
- Boko Haram Insurgents Attack UN Helicopter, Scores Killed in Borno
- Opinion: Buhari’s Misguided Invitation of Shiites to Terrorism by Femi Aribisala
- Nigeria: Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Snub Abdusalam’s Meeting Over Invitation o...
Transportation
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Lai Mohammed Justifies Borrowing to Finance Infrastructure
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has justified government’s borrowing to finance infrastructure, saying there is nothing bad with it. He disclosed this while on an... read more »
- I Ask for Some Patience With the Acquisition of Military Equipment – Buhari
- Eased Lockdown: PTF Ratifies Gradual Reopening of International Air Flights in Weeks
- FG Extends Phase Two Lockdown by Four Weeks, Retains 10pm Curfew
Violence
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TVC Resumes broadcast After Being Vandalised
Following a four days hiatus due to an attack of its headquarters in Lagos by irate youths, Television Continental (TVC) has resumed broadcasting. A group of angry youths had attacked... read more »
- IPOB: Wike Declares Manhunt for Stanley Mgbere, Places N50m Bounty
- #EndSARS: Full Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address to the Nation
- Ebonyi State Government Imposes Curfew as Violence Erupts
World
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FG to Receive 20 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Federal Government on Thursday disclosed that it is making plans to purchase at least 20 million vaccines to commence the process of protecting the populace from the deadly covid-19... read more »
- Home-based Super Eagles Camping To Precede Future Matches
- Fed Govt Confirm Delivery of Sample Collection Booths from Korea
- NFF Congratulates Egbo on Historic Feat of Guiding Tirana to Domestic Title
World Cup
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World Cup: France Knocks Uruguay Out, Wins 2:0
Uruguay was today knocked out of the World Cup after losing 0:2 to France. In a match that France was the overall better side, Varane nodded in the first goal for France in the 40th minute,... read more »
- World Cup: Sweden Triumph 1:0 Over Switzerland
- World Cup: England Escapes Narrowly, Wins Colombia on Penalties
- Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match
Youths
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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies
The organisers of the Headies have released the list of nominees for the 14th edition of the music awards. The award ceremony which is aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements features... read more »
- Stream Two of NYSC To Resume Camp Thursday
- 2023: Nkanu Youths Advocate for Zoning of Enugu Governorship Position to its Zone
- Governor Umahi Dissolves State Varsity’s Governing Council
SPOTLIGHT
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IGP Orders Arrest of Sunday Igboho
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of... read more »
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Don’t Rely on Politicians to Defend Your Territori...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has... read more »
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My Gay Son Not a Criminal, to be Celebrated in Nig...
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide has said his gay son, Bolu Okupe,... read more »
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Akeredolu Orders Massive Amotekun Recruitment
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has ordered massive recruitment into... read more »
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My Son’s Gay Status a Spiritual Challenge – Doyin ...
Dr Doyin Okupe, former Presidential Spokesperson has said his son’s... read more »
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Reflections From A Wreath Laying Ceremony – Femi A...
There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed... read more »