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How Hushpuppi Landed in Trouble – Mompha
Popular social media celebrity Ismail Mustapha aka Mompha, has explained how the ‘stubbornness’ of his embattled friend, Abbas Ramon who is popularly known as Hushpuppi got the latter into trouble. Mompha said this during an Instagram Live with Daddy freeze over the weekend. The Nation reports... read more »
IGP Recommends Abba Kyari For ‘Immediate’ Suspension
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has recommended the “immediate suspension” of the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, from the Nigeria Police Force. The recommendation states that DCP Kyari’s suspension will be on pending the outcome of an ongoing... read more »
Saraki Released After EFCC Interrogation – Spokesperson
The spokesperson for former Senate President Bukola Saraki, has said his principal was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to clarify some issues, noting that he was not detained but had returned to his family. Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki’s spokesperson, disclosed this... read more »
Hushpuppi: Why Kyari May Not Be Extradited To US – Police
Embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police and Commander, IGP Intelligence Response and Monitoring Team, Abba Kyari, is prepared to oppose his extradition to the United States for criminal prosecution. Reports say that the quest to extradite Kyari to the US to face trial for alleged involvement in a... read more »
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Osimhen Scores Twice As Napoli Crush Bayern Munich
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Police Repel Another Attack in Imo, Kill Two Bandi...
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Jegede Rejects Akeredolu’s Offer
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Breaking: Gunmen Abduct Benue Commissioner’s Wife
Mrs. Ann Unenge, wife of Benue Commissioner for Lands and Survey has been abducted in Makurdi Benue state capital . The incident, which is the second in Makurdi, took place less than one week after two women were abducted in a similar fashion. She was kidnapped around... read more »
Slain Super TV boss Usifo Ataga Laid to Rest
The remains of slain CEO Super TV Micheal Usifo Ataga were on Friday interred in a private ceremony at the Ebony Vaults in Ikoyi, Lagos amid eulogies and tears from family members, close associates and other sympathisers. The service of songs and funeral rites on... read more »
Medical Report, Others Delay Igboho’s Bail Application
The legal team of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is awaiting an official medical report, among other documents, to file a bail application on his behalf. One of the 11 lawyers expected to represent Igboho said members of... read more »
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How Hushpuppi Landed in Trouble – Mompha
Popular social media celebrity Ismail Mustapha aka Mompha, has explained... read more »
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Osimhen Scores Twice As Napoli Crush Bayern Munich
Victor Osimhen scored twice, as Napoli hammered Bayern Munich 3-0 in a... read more »
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IGP Recommends Abba Kyari For ‘Immediate’ Suspensi...
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has recommended the... read more »
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D’Tigers Coach Vows Not To quit After Olympic Oust...
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I Gave Oliseh Painkillers to Play AFCON 2000 Final – Okocha
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha says he gave Sunday Oliseh painkillers to play at the 2000 African Cup of Nations final against Cameroon in Lagos. Oliseh was almost forced to pull out of... read more »
CAF Okays Iwobi For Super Eagles Vs Lesotho
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has given approval for Alex Iwobi to featured in today’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos State. Iwobi was reported to have returned a positive COVID-19 test result prior to Saturday’s match against Benin Republic in Port Novo. It forced the... read more »
Cape Verde Referee Duarte To Officiate Nigeria, Lesotho...
The Confederation of African Football has picked Cape Verde referee Fabricio Duarte to take charge of Tuesday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations dead rubber game... read more »
Super Eagles Gunning for Gold at AFCON 2021 – Onuachu
Paul Onuachu, the Super Eagles goal scorer in the AFCON qualifier against Benin on Saturday has set his sights on clinching gold at the African showpiece,... read more »
Onuachu Seals Super Eagles AFCON Qualification with Sub...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria left it late to claim a 1-0 victory over Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle Stadium on Saturday through a Paul Onuachu strike in... read more »
Okagbare Reacts After Disqualification, Blasts Nigerian Sports Ad...
Nigerian star athlete Blessing Okagbare, has reacted after she was disqualified from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for doping, calling out sports administrators in Nigeria. Okagbare’s suspension comes... read more »
Blessing Okagbare Banned From Tokyo 2020 Olympics For Doping
Nigerian distinguished athlete, Blessing Okagbare, has been provisionally suspending for doping on Saturday. The suspension comes ahead of her scheduled participation in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m this evening. It was communicated in a press statement by the Athletics Integrity Unit, saying that the 32-year-old Nigerian athlete tested... read more »
Computer-Based Test Now a Criterion For Driver’s Licens...
The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has started conducting a computer-based test for Nigerians from driving schools seeking to obtain driver’s... read more »
APC Govs Set To Hold Emergency Meeting Today Over Supre...
The All Progressives Governors Forum is set to hold an emergency meeting in Abuja today (Friday) to discuss Saturday’s APC state and local government... read more »
Hushpuppi: PDP Demands Immediate Forensic Probe of Supe...
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded a forensic investigation of the FBI allegations against the Commander, IGP Intelligence Response Monitoring... read more »
Lessons to be Learnt from the Recent Attack on IrokoTV
So I just learnt that there was an attack on IrokoTv App in the form of attempts to have it delisted on both Google Playstore and iOS store. This move by some in the North was in... 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 safety, efficiency and economic viability of the road as well as ensure return on investment. Akpabio disclosed this at the opening of the remote meeting... 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... 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 »
Buhari Reveals Plans After Leaving Office in 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he plans to go back to his cows and rekindle his passion for farming when he leaves office in 2023. Buhari in an interview with Arise TV said he retained a farm... read more »
Open Grazing Ban Has Come to Stay – Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the onslaught against citizens of his state by herdsmen and herdsmen will not compel his government to repeal the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law. He added that his administration will rather amend the law to increase the penalties against offenders rather than be cowed into... read more »
Fayemi, Akeredolu Absent as South-West Leaders Okay Ran...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South-West region on Sunday... read more »
Govs Can’t Ban Open Grazing – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a factional unit for herdsmen in Nigeria, has opposed the ban imposed on open grazing of cattle by South-West governors. Their... read more »
We Can’t be Forced Out of South-West – Miyetti Allah...
Herdsmen operating under the auspices of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore have say they cannot be evicted from the South-West, citing their rights as guaranteed by... read more »
Mahrez Wins PFA EPL Fans’ POTM Award Ahead of Iheanacho
Manchester City and Algerian winger Mahrez has bettered Kelechi Iheanacho and other nominees to claim the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for March. Mahrez was announced as the winner... 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 Sunday. The COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll on oil prices, ravaging the economies of producer nations. “The overall volume of hydrocarbon exports... read more »
Sports: African Champions, Algeria Beat Nigeria’s...
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... 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 »
May God Bless Our Troops By Femi Adesina
President Joe Biden has a favourite sign-off at the end of every major speech: “May God bless America and may God protect our troops.” In August 2020, when he gave a speech at the Democratic... read more »
Nigerian Army Arrest Bandit in Military Uniform With Charms Heading to Oyo State
Gallant men of the Nigerian Army along the Mokwa-Jebba Road have arrested an on the run bandit during a stop and search operation along the road. The bandit was heading to Ogbomoso in Oyo State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in a release on Tuesday, said the bandit was nabbed in the late hours of Sunday when the... read more »
Buhari Calls Wife of Late Chief of Army Staff, After Fa...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday called Mrs Fati Ibrahim Attahiru, the wife of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, and the wives of the other dead officers... read more »
‘Gallantry of Our Heroes will Always be Remembered’ ...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the ill-fated passing of Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff and other officers who died after a... read more »
NGF Mourns as Nigerian Army Buries COAF, Others
Following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Nigeria Governors Forum has expressed shock and dismay over their sudden passing... read more »
Air Peace’s 12-hour Flight Delay Causes Protest At Lagos Airport...
Air passengers were forced to protest at the Murtala Muhammad Local Airport in Lagos on Thursday night as Air Peace delayed their flight for several hours. The commuters complained that their flight... read more »
Why We Banned UAE Flights – FG
The Federal Government has debunked reports that the United Arab Emirates placed a travel ban on Nigerian flights, noting that the Nigerian Government placed a ban on the UAE first due to the terms and conditions laid down by the Emirate. Recall that on June 9, the United Arab Emirates announced a lift on travel ban between Dubai and Nigeria after... read more »
Why Adeboye’s Helicopter was Grounded
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has defended its decision to prohibit a private chopper owned by Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian... read more »
BREAKING: NAF fighter Jet loses Radar Contact in Borno,...
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terror war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has lost radar contact in Borno... read more »
Abuja Air Crash Victims to be Buried on Thursday
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has announced that the Seven officers who died in the air crash that took place in Abuja on Sunday will be buried at the National... read more »
Pinnick Promises Facelift of Women Football in Nigeria
Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has said that women football in Nigeria deserves more attention than presently obtainable given their persistent laudable... read more »
Rohr Certifies Teslim Balogun Stadium Turf
Super Eagles German tactician, Gernot Rohr has expressed satisfaction with the playing surface of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. The pitch will host next week’s 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Crocodiles of Lesotho. The Nigerian team had a training exercise on the turf for the... read more »
Women’s Football in Africa Needs a Face Lift to Attract...
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... 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)... read more »
Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON
The Nigerian Super Falcons beat the Queen Scorpions of Gambia by 6:0 yesterday in Lagos to qualify for the 11th African Women Cup of Nations. The Nigerians had... read more »
Kanu: Britain, Law Firm Express Interest to Take Over case
The British High Commission and a law firm based in London, Bindmans, have asked for the permission of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kan, to take over his... read more »
Nnamdi Kanu Not A Murderer, Terrorist – Fr Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries, Enugu, AMEN, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has said that the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will not stop insecurity in the country. The Nigerian government had rearrested Kanu in Kenya recently and repatriated to Nigeria. The IPOB leader was arraigned in court by the Department of... read more »
Nnamdi Kanu’s Passport Still in Kenya – Brother
A brother to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that his brother was not with his documents when he was arrested. The... read more »
Kanu Was Arrested Without His Documents – Brother
A brother to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has revealed how they spoke while he was in Kenya shortly before “he went... read more »
IPOB Reacts To Reports Linking Governor Wike, Senator U...
The media and publicity secretary of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says he or the group has not accused Senator Ifeanyi Uba and Rivers State Governor... read more »
Boko Haram/ISWAP Releases Pictures of Abducted Soldiers, Yobe Pro...
Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have released pictures of the two soldiers and Yobe Liaison officer they abducted on Damaturu/Maiduguri highway on Saturday. The insurgents also released the identity... read more »
How Boko Haram, ISWAP Are Using Social Media to Recruit – Monguno
The National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno (retd), has raised the alarm that social media has become a harbour for terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, to recruit and inculcate their values on prone Nigerian youths. This was contained in his speech during the ongoing second United Nations... read more »
BREAKING: Senate postpones Meeting with Service Chiefs,...
The Senate on Tuesday shifted its proposed meeting with Service Chiefs, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Inspector... read more »
Nigerian Army Changes Boko Haram War Codename to Hadin ...
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the war against Boko Haram in the North-East has been renamed Operation Kadin Kai from Operation Lafiya Dole. The change... read more »
Air Force probes killing of 20 Soldiers in Aerial Attac...
At least 20 soldiers have been feared killed in an aerial attack meant to neutralise Boko Haram/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP). The Nigerian Air... read more »
Sunday Igboho’s Hearing Adjourned Till Monday Says Beninese Lawye...
The hearing of the charges brought against Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, till Monday, 26 July, by the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic. His Beninese lawyer,... read more »
BREAKING: JAMB Commences Release of 2021 UTME Results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) on Friday released results of candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Saturday, 19th and Tuesday, 22 June 2021. The board added the result for subsequent days would be released daily. The board stated these in a statement by its Head of Media, Dr Fabian... read more »
INEC Fixes Ekiti, Osun Guber Polls For June 18, July 16...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Ekiti and Osun Governorship elections for Saturday June 18 and Saturday July 16 2022... read more »
FULL TEXT: Buhari’s Democracy Day Message
Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a victory for one people, one country... read more »
BREAKING: Police Council Confirms Baba as IGP
The Police Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has confirmed Usman Alkali Baba as Inspector General of Police (IGP). Minister of... 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 »
Loans: FG Increases Borrowing Limit to N61tn
The Federal Government has expanded the country’s borrowing limit to N61tn paving the way for the increment of the current N33.11tn debt portfolio. The new limit as contained in a document, Medium... read more »
FEC Awards N309.9bn Road Contracts to Dangote
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has ratified the award of construction of five roads amounting to 274.9 km at the cost of N309.9bn to Dangote Industries as part of a tax credit. Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, said this in a chat with State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari... read more »
TUC Tackles FG’s Serial Borrowing, Rising Cost Of Livin...
The Trade union Congress, TUC, has faulted the Federal Government over the spike in the cost of goods and services across the country, saying it has negated... read more »
Respect the Sovereignty of Ghana, Ghana Traders Tell Bu...
The Ghana Union of Traders Association has reacted to the ministerial delegation sent by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to Ghana in a bid to resolve the... read more »
FG Sends Ministerial Delegation to Ghana to Address Nig...
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a ministerial delegation to Ghana to tackle the persistent rift between Nigerian traders and the Ghanaian authorities. Mr... read more »
Eto’o Recalls Sydney 2000 Gold Medal Win
Slightly over two decades after Cameroon followed Nigeria to win a back-to-back Olympic soccer gold medal for Africa, Samuel Eto’o Fils , the four-time African Footballer of the Year, has yet... read more »
Breaking: Ex-Service Chiefs Buratai, Olonisakin Get Letters of Credence
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) has been presented with his Letter of Credence. Buratai is the Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Benin. The immediate past Chief of Defence staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin (Retired) was also presented with his Letter of Credence. Olanisakin is the Ambassador-Designate... read more »
Troost-Ekong And Collins Ruled Out of Nigeria Clash Wit...
The Super Eagles have seen the experienced defenders ruled out of their plans heading into Tuesday’s tie against the Indomitable Lions. The Watford and... read more »
Rohr Picks Musa, Ekong, 22 Others for Cameroon Internat...
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super... read more »
Egypt, Gabon, Ghana Qualify for AFCON 2021
Egypt and Ghana have both qualified for the African Cup of Nations on Thursday and were joined by Comoros and Gambia, who will make surprising debuts at next... read more »
Family is My Biggest Achievement – RMD
Veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has said that despite his great achievements, nothing compares to having a family. The popular actor said this during a recent interview. RMD noted that all the... read more »
Twitter launches Emoji for Davido’s “E Choke” Slang
Popular micro-blogging platform, Twitter on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, officially endorsed DMW Boss, Davido’s “E choke” slang with the introduction of an Emoji. 30BG Boss, Davido, is not only known for dropping steady hits and bangers but has proven time and time again to be a trendsetter and major social media influencer. Sometime in 2020, the... read more »
Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo proposes to Girlfriend
Nigeria Actor and model, Alex Ekubo, strikes his name out of the bachelors’ list as he proposes to girlfriend, Fancy Acholonu. The 2010 first runner-up for... read more »
Kizz Daniel celebrates Birthday, Welcomes set of Twins
Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has welcomed a set of twins as he celebrates his birthday. The Woju crooner... read more »
God makes no Mistakes, I deserved Grammy – Burna Boy
Nigerian singer Burnaboy has disclosed that he was relieved when he was announced as the winner of the best global music album award at the Grammys. He also... 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 »
JUST IN: FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline Again
The Federal Government has once more postponed the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to October 31, 2021. This was contained in a joint statement by the Director, Public Affairs Nigerian... read more »
Twitter Still Being Used to Criticise Us – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that Nigerians are still making use of Twitter to criticise government policies despite its ban. This was disclosed in a counter-affidavit deposed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Federal Government in response to an originating motion filed... read more »
SERAP Issues Buhari 24 Hours Ultimatum To Withdraw NBC ...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has issued an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari asking him to use his office “to... read more »
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Exercise Deadline As Pantami...
The Federal Government has ratified the extension of the deadline for the National Identification Number, NIN, and SIM linkage exercise to July 26. The... read more »
Twitter Ban: SERAP Sues FG, Lai Mohammed Over Directive...
Following a directive to all TV and radio stations not to use Twitter, and to delete their accounts, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project,... 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 »
Hushpuppi: Nigeria Police Reacts To FBI’s Fraud Allegations Again...
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has issued a directive for the immediate probe of the Commander, IGP Intelligence Response Monitoring Team, DCP Abba Kyari, who has been declared a person... read more »
Hushpuppi Recounts How He Paid Bribes To Police Chief, Abba Kyari In $1.1million Deal
A suspected fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, who pleaded guilty in the United States, has narrated how he bribed Nigeria’s celebrated Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, according to court documents. According to the US Department of Justice, a criminal complaint initiated the prosecution of Hushpuppi in... read more »
EFCC Detains Former Nasarawa Governor, Wife
Former Nasarawa State Governor and serving senator, Tanko Al-Makura, and his wife, Mairo Al-Makura, have been detained by the Economic Crimes Commission... read more »
Kinsmen to Testify Against Ex-JAMB Boss Ojerinde in N5....
Two kinsmen of former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Dibu Ojerinde, have agreed to testify for the prosecution in... read more »
Nobody Can Accuse Me of Corruption – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that the current polarisation and inherent injustices in the country are neither fuelled by ethnicity nor religion, but... read more »
Why Our Cement Costs Less in Zambia Than Nigeria – Dangote Cement...
Following the uproar generated by the recent reports that Dangote Cement Plc sells cement at a higher price than it sells to other countries, Zambia notably, its management has clarified that a bag... read more »
Claims Buhari Promised to Make One Naira Equal to One Dollar Fake – Presidency
The Presidency has rubbished claims that President Muhammadu Buhari administration had at any point in time promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said that such promise was never made and tagged reports of claiming otherwise as fake. Adesina stated this when... read more »
PPPRA Deletes Template Announcing N212/Per Litre Petrol...
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has deleted an earlier published template announcing an increase in the retail price of petrol The... read more »
TUC Tackles Sylva Over Impending Fuel Price Hike
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has faulted the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, over his comment that Nigerians should get ready... read more »
Northerners the Poorest in Nigeria Despite Being in Pow...
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... read more »
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Returns After Acquittal By ICC
Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo returned home on Thursday for the first time in a decade after being acquitted by the International Criminal Court of crimes against humanity, AFP... 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 qualification for CAF U17 African cup of Nations failed to clinch the ultimate trophy. The Ivorian side who were unbeaten since the group stages bagged the... 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... 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 »
Nigeria Records 40 New Cases of COVID-19
Nigeria has recorded 40 new cases of COVID-19 on June 2, 2021, with no related death in the daily infection chart. This was contained in an update issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,... read more »
Buhari Receives Second Jab of COVID-19 Vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the second jab of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine. A statement by the Presidency Twitter handle said President Buhari received the jab on Saturday (today) at the State House in Abuja. The tweet read, “President @MBuhari receives the second dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford #COVID19 Vaccine, at the... read more »
ASUU Lost 30 Members to COVID-19, Ogunyemi Says During ...
Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said that about 30 members of the union died as a result of the... read more »
House Of Representatives Queries NHIS Over N152 Million...
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance has queried the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Mohammed Sambo, over how the... read more »
COVID-19: FCT Minister bans Prayer at Eid Ground
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has banned Eid prayers at the National Eid prayer ground on the Umaru Musa... read more »
Aregbesola Asks Govs To Sign Death Warrants of 3,008 Prisoners Wa...
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has asked state governors to sign the death warrants of the 3,008 condemned criminals waiting for execution, especially those whose appeals had been... read more »
Police Arrest 64 in Delta Brothel Raids
Police in Delta say they have arrested 64 suspects in raids on brothels and uncompleted buildings in Asaba, the state capital, in a bid to contain an upsurge in cult wars. Spokesman Bright Edafe, in a statement on Wednesday, said the arrest was the result of the Command’s proactive measures to checkmate the activities of criminals in the... read more »
Robbery Suspects Who Wrote Osun Community Arrested
Police have arrested four suspected robbers who wrote Ofatedo community in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, demanding N20 million, and later... read more »
Naira Marley’s Internet Fraud Trial Adjourned Till Octo...
The Federal High Court Ikoyi, Lagos State has adjourned till October 5, 2021, for the continuation of the trial of popular Nigerian musician, Afeez Adeshina... read more »
Revealed! Alleged Killer of Super TV CEO Booked Apartme...
A preliminary police report on the alleged murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has shown that the prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, used... read more »
Adesina: Buba Marwa and the Bad Guys
New things are happening at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and suddenly, there’s a throwback to the 1996-1999 Lagos State, when the then Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa was the... read more »
Man Excretes 86 Wraps of Cocaine at Abuja Airport
A suspected drug trafficker intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has excreted 86 wraps of cocaine, according to the agency. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Jonah Achema, said the suspect, Oluchukwu Onu Friday, aged 39, was arrested during the outward clearance of India bound... read more »
Ogun Police Arrest Nine Suspected Land Grabbers
Men of Ogun State Police Command on Sunday arrested nine suspected members of a notorious land-grabbing syndicate for unleashing violence on the people of... read more »
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Worth N28bn From Hair Stylist, Oth...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, recovered cocaine worth N21bn from a hairstylist, identified as Jennifer Onyejegbu at the... read more »
Health: Lagos Assembly Calls For Ban of “Sokunday...
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the ban and sales of consumption of “Sokundaye” and other hazardous liquid substance in the... read more »
FCMB Appoints Yemisi Edun As Managing Director
The board of directors of FCMB Group Plc has appointed Yemisi Edun as the managing director of First City Monument Bank Limited. A statement on Tuesday said the announcement was subsequent to the end... read more »
BREAKING: Buhari Seeks Approval for N894bn Supplementary Budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the House of Representatives to seek approval of N894.842bn supplementary budget to fund the purchase of COVID-19 drugs and weapons for the Armed Forces. In a letter addressed to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila read at Tuesday plenary, the President said the supplementary budget is limited to some critical needs,... read more »
We’re Not Borrowing to Fund Projects – Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has clarified his administration is not borrowing to execute projects in the state. Speaking at the flag-off for the construction... read more »
Borrowing Is Good For Nigeria– Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has defended the Nigerian Government’s resort to loans to expand infrastructure in the... read more »
Return of Fuel Subsidies Disturbing, IMF Tells FG
In a virtual meeting with the representatives of the Federal Government, the mission of the International Monetary Fund stated that the resurfacing of fuel... read more »
Again, ASUU Threatens Strike Over Payment Platforms, MoU implemen...
The Federal Government has debunked allegations that it had reneged on its agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. This was disclosed by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of... read more »
My Reinstatement Confirms I was Wrongly Sacked – FUOYE Registrar
Mr. Olatunbosun Odusanya, whose appointment as Registrar, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, was terminated by the institution’s council on April 25, said on Tuesday that the Senate order reinstating him was confirmation he was wrongly sacked. Odusanya said, “My appointment was wrongfully terminated. I petitioned the university chairman, Dr,... read more »
More PDP Governors to Defect – Presidency
The Presidency took swipe on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has turned the Presidential Villa into its... read more »
Baptist School Students: Bandits Hold Back 87 Students ...
Twenty-eight students out of the 121 students who were abducted from Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna, were freed on Sunday after being held captive for 20... read more »
Kano Govt Makes NIN Mandatory for Pupils
The Kano State Government has made it compulsory for every pupil in public secondary school to have a National Identification Number, NIN, before they can... read more »
Klopp Speaks on Possible Salah Exit
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has declared that the club will not consider any bids for Egyptian Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward had during a recent interview declined to rule out a transfer to... read more »
Egypt Set to Receive COVID-10 Vaccines Today
Egypt is set to receive its first set of the COVID-10 vaccine developed by Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Sunday (today). According to the Egyptian authority in charge of the acquisition of the procurement of pharmaceuticals announced on Saturday, “the arrival of the first batch of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine tomorrow,... read more »
AFCON Trophy Missing from Egyptian Football Association...
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... read more »
Egypt’s Iconic Goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary Hangs his Gl...
Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary announced his retirement from football in a television show on Thursday. El-Hadary last played for Egyptian... 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 »
2023: Ohaneze Replies Northern Groups, Says Threats Baseless
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has responded to threats by Northern groups that the Southern region would forfeit its demand to produce the president in 2023, describing it as baseless and empty. The Igbo apex... read more »
INEC Counters NASS, Says Nationwide E-transmission of Election Results Possible
Despite the rejection of electronic transmission of election results by the National Assembly in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, the use of the technology will be feasible in the deepening of democracy in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission said on Saturday. The commission premised its optimism on the fact that its joint... read more »
We Ignored Obasanjo’s Warning on Buhari – Oyinola
Erstwhile governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has lamented what he labelled as the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on his campaign... read more »
Senate Explains Onochie’s Rejection as INEC Commissione...
The Senate has explained its rejection of Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, as an Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,... read more »
Reps Seek to Make President, Govs Vacate Seats After De...
The House of Representatives is seeking to pass a bill that will force a president or governor to vacate their position if they defect from the political party... read more »
Monitors of Govt’s Social Interventions Get Work Tools
The Federal Government has distributed engagement letters and tablets to the 206 independent monitors engaged to monitor the effectiveness of its National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) in Lagos... read more »
Gov Abiodun Suspends Aide Arrested in US Over Alleged Fraud
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has suspended his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties, Abidemi Rufai, following his arrest in New York by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged involvement in $350m unemployment benefits fraud in respect of COVID – 19 pandemic. Reacting through his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Abiodun... read more »
Recruitment: NDLEA Releases List of Successful Applican...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released the list of successful applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise. Principal Staff Officer,... 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... 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 »
Iheanacho on Target as Leicester Suffer Top-Four Setback After De...
Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive goalscoring form this season when he notched a goal for Leicester though it was not enough as they suffered a 4-2 home loss to Newcastle... read more »
Iheanacho Downs Crystal Palace in Style
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho produced another match-winning performance, scoring the winning goal in the Foxes’ 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Monday. Iheanacho assisted Timothy Castagne for his team to level the tie five minutes after the break before notching the decider 10 minutes before full-time. The goal meant the prolific Nigeria... read more »
‘He’s A Different Player ‘ – Rodgers Talks Up Leicester...
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has lavished praises on Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward scored a stunning winner in the Foxes’s 2-1 win against... read more »
Iheanacho Becomes Sixth Nigerian to Bag at Least 30 EPL...
In form Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has joined the elite list of Nigerians to have netted at least 30 goals in the English Premier League after he... read more »
Anichebe: Kanu Endeared Arsenal to Nigerians, Africans
Victor Anichebe, former Super Eagles forward has said that the Kanu Nwankwo’s heroics at English Premiership club Arsenal attracted Africans and Nigerians to... read more »
My Kids Are My Colleagues When on Set – Jide Kosoko
Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko has said that he charges less than his regular fees just to partake in blockbuster movies. He stated this in an interview with Saturday Beats. He said, “I am not... read more »
I Have No Regrets Relocating to Nigeria – Anto Lecky
A former Big Brother Naija contestant and actress, Antoinette Lecky, popularly known as Anto Lecky, has said that though some days could be tough, she had no regrets relocating to Nigeria from her base in the United States of America. She told Sunday Scoop, “(I have) no regrets (relocating to Nigeria). Some days are harder than others,... read more »
Why We Didn’t Hide My Wife’s Rape Ordeal From Our Kids...
Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, has disclosed that he and his wife, Busola, carried their kids along when she revealed her rape experience in June 2019. Dakolo... read more »
Men Are Not Worth Fighting Over –Halima Abubakar
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has said that she is not willing to risk losing her relationship by revealing the identity of her partner. The entrepreneur... read more »
Baba Ijesha to Arraigned in Court Today Over Alleged Mo...
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, better known as Baba Ijesha, is set to be arraigned at the Magistrate Court 1 in Yaba on Wednesday, 16th June 2021. He... read more »
Nvuna River contamination Causes Water Scare in Enugu as Govt Pay...
Mulls emergency boreholes for affected communities Following the directives of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, a government team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Water... read more »
FG Discovers Gold Deposits Along Abuja-Nasarawa Highway
The Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has discovered gold deposits along the Abuja, Nasarawa axis through the National Integrated Mineral Exploration Project. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, stated this in Abuja while hosting the Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. According to a statement... read more »
Ministry of Mines Debunks Allegation of CBN Acquiring G...
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... read more »
Protesting Youths Set Zik’s Statue Aflame in Onitsha, A...
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... 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 »
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 »
Senate Indicts Accountant-General For Illegally Withdrawing N665b...
The Nigerian Senate has accused the office of the Accountant General of the Federal of illegally withdrawing N665.8billion from the Development of Natural Resources Fund and Stabilization Funds and... read more »
CBN Comments On Nigerian Banks Safety
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has allayed the fears in some quarters over the safety of Nigerian banks assuring the safety and soundness of Deposit Money Banks and other financial institutions under its watch. A statement on Saturday said that the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the Bank, Osita Nwanisobi, said this in... read more »
Diesel Price Increases to N290 Per Litre
The price of automotive gas oil, popularly known as diesel, has increased to N290 per lire. The spike comes on the heels of the rise in the price of crude oil... read more »
BREAKING: Court Ruling has Vindicated Me – Ex-Fin...
A former Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun said she has been vindicated by a Federal High Court in Abuja. She however admitted that she had traumatic spell... read more »
Petrol Should Cost More Than N280/litre, NNPC GMD, Kyar...
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, has advocated for an increase in the price of petrol to... read more »
World Refugee Day: Red Cross, NCFRMI, SCORP organizes free medica...
In commemoration of this year’s World Refugee Day, the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons,... read more »
FCMB MD Proceeds on Leave as Paternity Scandal Probe Begins
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 paternity scandal involving a former employee of the bank, Mrs Moyo Thomas. This was contained in a statement the bank issued on Tuesday. The statement partly read, “We are aware of several... read more »
Exclusive: Red Cross Symbol Not a Religious Sign – Says...
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... 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... 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 »
Killer fruit juice: Kano confirms 10 dead, 400 hospitalised, Lago...
The Kano State Government on Thursday said 10 people had died and 400 others hospitalised after drinking a poisonous fruit juice. The state government had last month said the poisonous fruit juice... 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 vaccines, with the upgrading of existing laboratories across the country. She stated that achieving the ISO 9001 in June 2019, which is the world’s most... read more »
Governors Didn’t Hoard COVID-19 Palliatives – Ake...
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday,explained that his colleagues did not deliberately hoard palliatives made for their states. Akeredolu,... 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... read more »
Jegede Outlines Plans to End Farmers, Herders Clashes i...
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... read more »
Open Grazing Ban: Sanwo-Olu Receives 16 Southern Governors in Lag...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has started receiving 16 of his colleagues from Southern Nigeria. According to several media reports, the governor arrived at Alausa, Ikeja, the venue of... read more »
Gov Umahi Condemns the Madness of Herdsmen Killings in South-East
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has condemned the increased spate of killings by herdsmen in the South-East region describing it as “madness of herdsmen killings” while stressing that it must cease immediately and herdsmen must abide by the culture of their host communities in the region. The governor who doubles as the Chairman of the... read more »
Presidency Reaffirms July Delivery of Six Super Tucano
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to end insurgency in the country. The Presidency said the fight against insecurity will be revved up soon... read more »
Military needs Superior Weapons to End Insurgency ̵...
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to increase the military budget for buying arms to enable them defeat... read more »
Makinde, Gani Adams in Closed Door Meeting
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and Aare Onakankafo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday met behind closed doors at the Oyo Government House, Ibadan. Details... read more »
Arsenal Investigates Aubameyang For Possible COVID-19 Protocol Br...
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is under investigation for a possible breach of coronavirus regulations. The Gabonese striker seemed to break lockdown rules to get a new tattoo. Aubameyang... read more »
Aubameyang Notches Hat-Trick as Arsenal Trash Leeds 4-2
Gabonese striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-2 at the Emirates stadium on Sunday. The match was Aubameyang’s first start in nearly a month after he had been quarantined after he travelled to see his mother who is ill. Prior to the match, the striker had managed five league goals throughout the season for... 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... read more »
Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has lauded the contribution of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the gunners FA cup final triumph against Chelsea at... read more »
Gabon’s Aubameyang Breaks Arsenal Record as Player to R...
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... read more »
Why Nigerian Traders Must Go – Ghanaian Traders
The Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, at Kasao in the Central region has warned it would shut down shops of foreigners, especially Nigerians, involved in retail business in the area. The... read more »
Ghana Traders Union Oppose Call to Reopen Nigerians’ Shops
Following calls by some Nigerian traders for their shops to be reopened after months of lockdown, the Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, has urged President Akufo-Addo to disregard such clamour. Recall that there has been friction between Ghanaian traders and their counterparts from other countries, especially... read more »
Ghana Border Control on Alert to Nab Fleeing Nigerian J...
The Ghana Immigration Service, GIS, has expressed readiness to prevent Nigerian jailbreakers from entering the country. To this effect, Kwame Asuah Takyi, the... read more »
Ghana Cedi Ranked Best Currency in Africa
Ghana’s legal tender has been ranked the best performing currency in Africa for the first quarter of 2021. It appreciated at 0.6 per cent to the US dollar,... read more »
Nigerian Arrested for Obtaining Ghanaian Passport
A 28-year-old Nigerian man has been repatriated by the Kaneshie District Court for illegally acquiring a Ghanaian passport and birth certificate. The man... read more »
Igboho: Benin Republic Snub Nigerian Govt’s Extradition Request, ...
The attempt by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to extradite Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, to Nigeria from Benin Republic has suffered a... read more »
UK Parliament to Query Kenya’s Role in Forced Kanu’s Repatriation to Nigeria
The United Kingdom Parliament is scheduled to probe the circumstances surrounding the repatriation of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya to Nigeria today (Wednesday). Earlier, the British government had stated that Kanu who was travelling with a British passport, was not arrested within its territory. IPOB... read more »
Biafran Government Says Rule of Law Must Prevail in Nna...
The De-facto customary government of Biafra has cautioned the Nigerian government to ensure that the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu follows the stipulated standard... read more »
IPOB Alleges Plot to Kill Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Department of State Services, DSS, of plotting to inject its leader, Nnamdi Kanu with a poisonous... read more »
Ogunlala not my Legal Representative – Baba Ijesha
Nollywood actor, Olarewaju James otherwise known as Baba Ijesha, has disowned former Chairman of Ikeja Branch of Nigerian Bar Association, Adeshina Ogunlala,... read more »
Adamu Garba Decries Instagram’s Suspension of his Account
Former presidential candidate and owner of malfunctional Cowwe app, Adamu Garba has decried the suspension of his Instagram account on Wednesday. The CEO of IPI solutions disclosed this on Wednesday... read more »
Donald Trump Commends Nigeria’s Twitter Ban, Encourages Other Countries to Emulate Same
Erstwhile President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has lauded Nigeria for banning Twitter, urging more countries to do the same. The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday last week announced the Twitter ban after the app took down a controversial tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari, in which he referenced the Nigerian Civil War.... read more »
El-Rufai Boasts of Nigeria’s Twitter Ban in a Tweet
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has praised the country’s suspension of access to Twitter in a tweet posted on Sunday. The governor said that Nigeria... read more »
Why FG Suspended Twitter – Presidency
The Presidency has explained that the decision to ban Twitter access in Nigeria temporarily was not just informed by the recent deletion of President Muhammadu... read more »
MTN, Airtel, Glo, Others Implement FG’s Twitter Ban Ord...
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria among whom are MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9Mobile have commenced blocking user’s access to Twitter, African News Today has... read more »
Buhari Cracks Stubborn Projects, Its’s Just Beginning By Femi Ade...
How did you feel watching Works and Housing Minister, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, inspecting the just completed multi-million dollars bridge at Ikom, Cross River State, early this week? Any person... read more »
LASG, FG To Close Eko Bridge for Maintenance June 4
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the Eko Bridge from Costain to Alaka in bound National Stadium will be closed for a period of ten weeks for emergency repair work to be undertaken by the Federal Government from June 4 to August 13. This was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde,... read more »
Makinde Set to Build New Abuja Governor’s Lodge at N1.2...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the state executive council has ratified N1.2 billion to build a new governor’s lodge in Abuja. This was disclosed by... read more »
Femi Adesina: Flying on Wings of Gas
By the time we remove hatred, malice, indecent politics, and all the ills that plague our country and its leaderships across different governments, President... read more »
North-East Requires Fresh $1billion to Tackle Boko Hara...
The North-Easter part of Nigeria needs fresh $1 billion to tackle the Boko Haram-induced humanitarian crisis affecting more than six million people in 2021,... 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 »
Nigeria Lacks Quality to Reach World Cup Semis – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is not convinced of his players ability to reach the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup despite their impressive form for their European clubs during the... read more »
41 INEC Offices Destroyed in 14 States – Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said 41 of its offices were attacked in 14 states since 2019. Its chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said this during an emergency meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He said a preliminary assessment... read more »
IBB is Alive – Media Aide
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) is not dead as widely reported by some online media on Thursday morning. One of his media aides,... read more »
Jonathan tried to Jail me, ignored our Friendship – El-...
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan almost put him in prison because he thought he was a threat to his... read more »
BREAKING: Awosika breaks Silence after Sack as First Ba...
Sacked former chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, has insisted the decision to sack reinstated Managing Director of the bank, Adesola... read more »
Sunday Igboho Set To Be Transferred To Different Facility As Lawy...
The Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is set to be transferred to another detention facility following a court order. The Cour D’Appel De Cotonou in the... read more »
Sunday Igboho Granted Access To Medical Doctors In Benin Republic
Embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, has been granted permission to seek medical care which gives his doctors access to him in custody. The permission was granted by the Cour De’Appel De Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Monday after his counsels battled to secure his bail. “The court has granted him access to... read more »
Names Of 10 Journalists Approved Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Di...
Ahead of the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu on Monday (today), names of the few media houses and journalists... read more »
Ohanaeze Appoints Ezeife To Lead Delegation To Nnamdi K...
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has appointed former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, to lead the group’s... read more »
Zuma To Attend Brother’s Funeral From Jail – SA Govt...
Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma who is serving a jail sentence will attend his brother’s funeral on Thursday from after he was granted... read more »
Nnamdi Kanu Not Arrested in the UK – British Govt
The British High Commission in Nigeria has said the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was not arrested in the United Kingdom. It was reported that Kanu’s arrest was announced... read more »
Former South African President Zuma Jailed for 15 Months
Ex-president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after he was found guilty of contempt of court over his refusal to answer corruption charges. The ruling was delivered by South Africa’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday, citing contempt of court informed by his refusal to answer charges of corruption brought against... read more »
Police, Brutal Cops Should Compensate SARS Victims – Ri...
The Rivers State Executive Council has submitted that police authority or operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad found guilty of brutality and... read more »
CCT Chairman, Umar’s ‘Biafran Boys’ Comment Xenophobic,...
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has described the Code of Conduct, CCT, Chairman, Danladi Umar’s use of “Biafran boys” to classify the... read more »
NBA Frowns at Alleged Assault of Security Guard by CCT ...
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has frowned at the alleged assault of a security guard by the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, Danladi, saying... read more »
Kenyan Authorities Respond to Arrest, Extradition of Nnamdi Kanu ...
Kenyan Immigration and diplomatic authorities have claimed no involvement in the arrest and “extradition” of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who was alleged to have been... read more »
Barack Obama’s Grandmother, Mama Sarah is Dead
Former United States President, Barrack Obama, has lost his grandmother, Sarah Onyango. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Marsat Obama, who disclosed her mother passed on at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu in the early hours of Monday, Nairobi News reports. Late Onyango was admitted to the hospital on... read more »
Time For Youths to Takeover Power, Obasanjo to African ...
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former President has said the time has come for African youths to occupy leadership positions. He said youth participation... 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... 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 »
NLC Set to Meet Today Over Govs’ N380/Litre Petrol Proposal
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress is set to meet today (Friday) to deliberate and reach a stance on the proposal by governors for the price of petrol to be hiked from N162/litre to... read more »
Judiciary Staff Continues Strike Despite CJN’s Plea
The striking members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JOSUN, have reiterated commitment to its ongoing strike action despite the plea by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, for them to suspend the strike. Their decision was conveyed in a statement issued by the National Deputy President, Emmanuel Abioye, and the General... read more »
Kaduna Protest: AFC Speaks on Way Forward
The Arewa Consultative Forum, AFC, has weighed in on the dispute between the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Kaduna State Government, asking both parties to... read more »
NCL Talks Tough, Ask El-Rufai to Reinstate Disengaged W...
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has said it is not backing down on its protest until the Kaduna State Government reinstates disengaged workers and forfeit... read more »
NLC Asks Akeredolu to Suspend Aide for Slapping Pregnan...
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Ondo State chapter has asked governor Rotimi Akeredolu to suspend his Senior Special Assistant on Special Duty, Dr Doyin... read more »
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Decries Rumours, Misinformation Against Vacci...
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has decried rumours, misinformation, and conspiracy theories against the intake of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement on... read more »
APC is Focusing On Its Promises — Sanwo-Olu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is focusing and delivering on it promises, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said. Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen during the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) meeting with Information Managers of APC at federal and state levels held on Thursday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. He said... read more »
Lagos APC to Hold LG Primaries Today
The local government primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be held today across the 377 wards in 57 council areas in Lagos State. About 338... read more »
There Is A Terror Group Now In Lagos – Nnamdi Kan...
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu says there is an organised terror group in Lagos State. The IPOB leader also said the Miyetti Allah in... read more »
Lagos state Govt. withdraws N25m donation to Amputee Tr...
Her story induced sympathy and before long, cash began to roll in. At the last count, she was said to have raked in N25 million. The Lagos State government was... read more »
Why Sunday Igboho Escaped During House Raid – DSS
The Department of State Services has said Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho escaped when the secret police raided his Ibadan residence because there was a gun duel between DSS... read more »
South-West Abuses Drug Most in Nigeria – NDLEA Boss
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that the South-West and South-South rank top on the list of drug abuse cases in Nigeria. Marwa stated that there is a link between drug abuse and violent crimes such as insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, adding that these vices would persist until... read more »
55 COVID-19 Regulation Violators Arrested in Abuja
Fifty-five persons were arraigned before an Abuja Mobile Court on Monday, for not wearing face masks. The violators were summarily tried and convicted by the... read more »
Police Raid Cubana Night Club, Arrest over 200 Clubbers
Over 200 clubbers and workers were arrested on Saturday night at popular Cubana Night Club, Lagos for alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols. Detectives attached... read more »
Buhari Appoints 40-Year-Old Bawa as New EFCC Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The President has... read more »
Both Christian, Muslim Schools Being Raided – Presidency Fires Ba...
The presidency has countered Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Kukah over his recent statement while addressing the United States Congress on the state of insecurity in Nigeria. The... read more »
Reps Approve $8b, €490m Loan Requests By Buhari
The House of Representatives yesterday gave the nod for President Muhammadu Buhari to take a loan of $8,325,526,537 as requested by him. The House also approved a separate €490 million loan request by him. The approvals came under the 2018 – 2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan of the Federal Government. The loan approval followed... read more »
JUST IN: Senate Passes PIB Bill, Pegs Host Community Fu...
The Senate has passed the conference report of the National Assembly on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The report as passed pegged contributions to the... read more »
Onochie Denies APC Membership Three Times
Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, on Thursday denied membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) three... read more »
Saraki, Buhari rift Responsible for APC’s Failure – Sen...
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, could not perform optimally because of the crisis that existed... read more »
Adeboye Consoles Prophet TB Joshua’s Wife
General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has condoled with family of late founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T.B... read more »
BREAKING: Sound Sultan Dies at 44
Popular rapper Lanre Fasasi aka Sound Sultan is dead. The family of the 44 -year- old ‘Jagbajantis’ crooner confirmed his death on Sunday in a statement. Details shortly… This post was written by Chinedu Ibeakanma. The views expressed here belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect our views and opinions. read more »
Why I Separated Myself From Catholicism – Chimamanda Ad...
Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, recently shared her reasons for separating herself from Catholicism, her early church. She made this known in her... read more »
BREAKING: NECO Registrar is Dead
The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer National Examinations Council (NECO) Professor Godswill Obioma is dead. He died last night in Minna, Niger... read more »
Presidency Explains Buhari’s Absence at Late COAS...
The presidency has disclosed the reason why President Muhammadu Buhari did not attend the funeral of late chief of army staff Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10... read more »
Chioma Deletes All Davido’s Pictures
Chef, model and estranged girlfriend/fiancée of Davido, Chioma Avril Rowland, popularly known as Chef Chi or Chioma, has finally removed all the pictures of her baby’s daddy from her Instagram... read more »
Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady
Nigeria social media space was awash with video clips of musician Davido who stepped out with another lady in St. Maarten where he is currently vacationing with his crew. The singer is yet to react but video evidence shows the moment he walked down the stairs holding hands with American model Mya Yafai. Immediately the news was broken by an... read more »
I Didn’t Plan to Have Kids out of Wedlock – Flavour
Singer, Chinedu Okoli, aka Flavour N’abania, is one artiste who doesn’t just sing about women, he has also been romantically linked with a couple of them.... 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... 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 »
BREAKING: CAS Reinstates Ahmad as CAF President
Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad has been reinstated as President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ahmad was banned by FIFA in November... 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 citing violation of their code of ethics represented in the unlawful acceptance of gifts and benefits. However, reports have emerged to confirm that the... 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 »
ECOWAS to Convene Emergency Meeting Over Mali Coup
The Heads of State and Government arm of the Economic Community of West African State is set to convene an emergency meeting to address the democratic decadence in Mali, following the military... 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 said. Keita, 75, was hospitalised in Mali after his release from detention by the military junta who held him for 10 days. The former president... read more »
Mali Coup: Jonathan Led ECOWAS Delegation Meet Coup Lea...
A meeting of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) delegation led by former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan with Mali’s coup leaders... 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 »
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 »
We’re in Depressing Times, We Need Each Other to Get Through – Ka...
Iconic Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has asked Nigerians to be one another’s keeper in this time, which she describes as ‘depressing times’. Henshaw made the call in a tweet on Monday,... read more »
Omo Ghetto Becomes Highest Grossing Nollywood Movie
Omo Ghetto ( The Saga), a movie by Actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa has been declared Nollywood’s highest grossing movie of all time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2020 comedy film has broken a four-year record formally held by Kemi Adetiba’s ‘The Wedding Party’. In a statement released by Cinema... read more »
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Dan Nkoloagu is Dead
Popular Nollywood actor Dan Nkoloagu has died, African News Today has gathered. The veteran actor’s death was announced by his son Dan Nkoloagu Junior on... read more »
Regina Daniels’ Baby is Nollywood Baby of the Year – Ac...
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... read more »
Opinion: Sudan’s Film Industry – A Roadmap ...
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,... read more »
BREAKING: Nigerian Musician, Sound Sultan Suffers Throat Cancer
Popular Nigerian rapper, Olarewaju Fasasi, alias Sound Sultan has been diagnosed with throat cancer in the United States of America. The musician has begun chemotherapy in a hospital in the US,... read more »
“Senior Advocate Of Nonsense” – Eedris Abdulkareem Calls Out Keyamo In New Song
Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abulkareem, has dissed the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, in his latest track, following the revelation of private communications between the friends-turned-foes. Abdulkareem, famed for his controversial song, “Jaja Jaga” in the latest song referred to Keyamo as Senior Advocate of Nonsense... read more »
Keyamo blasts Eedris Abdulkareem over ‘Jagajaga Reloade...
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo has explained that his choice of serving in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was an... read more »
Peter Okoye Blames Fans For P-Square’s Breakup as he Re...
Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, has blasted fans who claimed he would have won a Grammy with his brother if they remained together as P-Square. Okoye lashed... read more »
Davido Commends Wizkid, Burna Boy for Clinching Grammy
Nigerian musician Davido has congratulated his counterparts in the music industry for winning awards at the Grammy Awards held on Sunday. Wizkid won an award... read more »
Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Ex-Plateau Gov Dariye’s 10-Year J...
The Supreme Court has upheld a criminal breach of trust brought up against jailed former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye. The former governor has approached the court to overturn the... read more »
Namibian Economy Expected to Experience Historic Dip – Central Bank
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 pandemic. Haiyambo who disclosed this while releasing the latest economic projection for December on Monday said the domestic economy is expected to... read more »
Democracy And Dictatorship Can’t Coexist – Bishop Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said democracy and dictatorship cannot coexist. The bishop cautioned that Nigeria is treading a dangerous path. Kukah who disclosed this... read more »
Why Buhari Can’t Stop Persistent Medical Visits To UK – Presidency
The Presidency has adduced the rationale behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s persistent medical visits to London, United Kingdom, saying he had maintained a medical team for over 40 years. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Femi Adesina, said that given the length of time Buhari had relied upon his medical team, there... read more »
Seven Navy Operatives Abducted in Edo
Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Edo State. Reports say the officers were ambushed and abducted... read more »
Buhari to Inaugurate $38.8m Bridge in Cross River July ...
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Cross River State to perform the inauguration of a two-lane bridge at the Mfum/ Ekok border between Nigeria and... read more »
Tokyo Olympics: Impressive D’Tigress Narrowly Lose To U...
D’Tigress fell to a 81-72 defeat to the United States of America in their opening game at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday morning. The Nigerian Ladies put... read more »
Kidnapped Rivers NTA Reporter Regains Freedom
The Rivers State Police Command has announced the release of Mrs. Chidiebere Onyia, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Woji, Rivers State last Tuesday, by her kidnappers. Onyia, a nursing mother... read more »
Northern Elders Forum’s Position on the Proposed Constitutional Review
Northern Elders Forum Position on the Proposed Constitutional Review by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Statement of Northern Elders Forum(NEF) on the Senate’s Call for Memoranda on Review of the Constitution. Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has taken note of the published invitation by the Senate ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of... 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 »
Opinion: The Deceit Of Amending the Null and Void 1999 ...
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... read more »
Under Probe Diezani, Says Yahoo Boys Are Now Role Model...
Erstwhile Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has lamented the bastardization of moral values to the level that internet fraudsters,... read more »
NPA Boss Vows To Make Seaports World Class
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, has pledged that his leadership would enforce international best practices in dealing with ships and cargoes at the... read more »
Robbery Suspects Lynched in Imo
Three suspected armed robbers faced jungle justice in Orlu, Imo State State at the weekend. The three men were said to have robbed traders. A mob descended on them, setting them ablaze, it was said. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday. Eyewitnesses said they were “beaten to stupor and burnt alive.” This post was written by read more »
BREAKING: 28 Abducted Baptist Students Regain Freedom
Twenty-eight of the kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna have regained freedom. Bandits kidnapped 121 of the students from their school on... read more »
Gov Bello Has Made Kogi Most Backward State – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused Governor Yahaya Bello, of Kogi State of turning the state to the most backward in the country. This was... read more »
El-Zakzaky’s Followers Vow to Continue Protests i...
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Friday vowed to continue their protests until their leader, Sheikh El-Zakzaky, and his wife Malama Zeenat... read more »
Ngige’s Sermon on the Mount, by Femi Adesina
Did you watch the interview granted about 10 days ago by Labour and Employment Minister, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, to Channels Television Newsnight program anchored by Ladi Akeredolu Ale? If you... read more »
ICYMI: Adesina hails Kumuyi, lambasts Preachers making Negative Prophecies
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday night, lambasted preachers making negative prophecies about Nigeria. He urged such clerics to rather emulate the Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, in his optimism that Nigeria will fly again, despite the... read more »
The Endless Martyrdom Of Youth, By Wole Soyinka
Abubakar Atiku has summed up the nation’s feeling – this most recent savagery against our youth is heartbreaking. More than the heart is broken, however,... read more »
Nigeria: Before Our Glory Departs – Bishop Kukah
Day by day, Nigeria drifts irreversibly into a dark tunnel. Things are falling apart with unnerving rapidity because those who govern have only a pact to... read more »
My $1.9 Billion in Minnesota Bank – Femi Adesina
Let’s have a comic diversion today from weightier matters of our national life. Because what I want to discuss can only be comic, if not also idiotic and... read more »
Dielsel Price Rises to N280, LCCI Predicts Inflation Will Rise
The price per litre of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly known as diesel, has jumped to N280, occasioned by the recent hike in global oil prices and naira devaluation. The price of diesel on Monday... read more »
Prepare for Fuel Subsidy Removal, FG Tells Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria has asked citizens to prepare for the imminent increment in the pump price of petrol, given the current economic realities in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, while addressing journalists at a graduation and awards ceremony hosted by the... read more »
No increase in Petrol Ex-depot Price in May – NNP...
The Nigerian National Petroleum corporation (NNPC) says it will not increase the ex-depot price of Premium Motor spirit also known as petrol next month. The... read more »
BUA, 27 Others Issued Active Refinery Licences – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has said that it has granted refining licences to 28 investors, including BUA Refinery and Petrochemicals... read more »
No Petrol Price Hike until after Labour Deliberation &#...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that there will be no hike in the current ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol)... read more »
100 Zamfara Kidnap Victims Freed Without Ransom, Says Police
The Zamfara police command has said bandits were not paid any ransom to free 100 children, nursing mothers, and others held hostage for 42 days. A statement issued by a spokesperson for the police,... read more »
Relocate Permanently to Your LGAs, Wards – Enugu Gov Orders All Council Chairmen, Deputies, Councilors
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has asked all Chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the state, as well as their deputies and the 260 elected Councilors to immediately and permanently relocate to their respective local government areas and ward. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Nnayelugo... read more »
It’s Time to Carry Out Well-defined Restructuring ̵...
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... 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 »
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... read more »
Sunday Igboho Seeks Asylum In Benin Republic After Failed Germany...
Embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, is seeking asylum in the Republic of Benin after he was arrested in the country while attempting to board a flight to... read more »
Igboho’s Arrest: FG Can’t Intimidate Us – Aide
Olayomi Koiki, spokesman for the embattled Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has said the Federal Government cannot intimidate Yoruba Nation agitators. Koiki disclosed this in a Facebook Live video in the early hours of Wednesday as his principal remains detained by the police in Cotonou, Benin Republic, for... read more »
Authorities Arrest Leader of Tanzania’s Main Opposition...
Law enforcement in Tanzania has arrested Freeman Mbowe, the Leader of the country’s main opposition party Chadema and other members on Wednesday ahead of an... read more »
Igboho: Efforts Ongoing to Prevent his Extradition To N...
Renowned historian Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, has confirmed the arrest of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho in... read more »
Nigerians Protest In Israel Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detentio...
Nigerians mostly from South-East and South-West extraction turned out in their numbers on Tuesday to protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, against the continued... read more »
Power Generation Dips Below 4,000MW Amid Gas, Transmission Issues
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, power generation in Nigeria dipped below the 4,000 megawatts mark on Tuesday. The total generation in the country stood at 3,958.7MW as of 6am on Tuesday, down from... read more »
Why Fire Razed INEC Office in Udenu LGA, Enugu – Police
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command has said the fire incident at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office in the Udenu local government area of the state was caused by a power surge. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe on behalf of the Commissioner... read more »
Ugandan Opposition Leader and Musician, Bobi Wine, arre...
Security operatives in Uganda have arrested the country’s main opposition figure, Robert Ssentamu popularly known as Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine had last week... read more »
Atiku Supports Privatisation of Refineries, Other Govt ...
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria has lent his voice to the Federal Government’s plan to privatise some of its assets. Among the assets to be... read more »
FG Expends N50bn Monthly for Electricity Subsidy – Powe...
The Federal Government has been expending N50bn monthly for the subsidy of electricity supply across the country, the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has... read more »
Buhari Arrives Abuja After 8-day Working Visit to Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Abuja at 5.40 pm yesterday after eight days working visit to Katsina, spending the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his country home in Daura. A statement by his Senior... read more »
NDU Suspends Uniform for Undergraduates, Bans Indecent Dressing
The Bayelsa State Government has resolved the conflict between the students and management of the state-owned Niger Delta University over some policies that resulted in two days of a demonstration by the students. The resolution followed a mediatory meeting held on Wednesday at the instance of the state government, which had in attendance members... read more »
PDP Govs Lampoon Buhari Over Huge Debt Profile, CBN’s O...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum on Monday rose from a meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, condemning the rising debt profile of the country. The... read more »
Nigerians Must Stand Against Insurrectionists, Killers ...
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day today, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to stand against... read more »
IPOB Alleges House-to-House Abduction, Killing of South...
The Indigenous People of Biafra have accused security operatives of house-to-house abduction and killing of youths in the South-East. While denying any... read more »
I Never Bought Abuja property from EFCC – Falana
Activist-lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has denied ownership of a property at 42, Gana Street, Maitama District in Abuja. He said there was no truth in the story that he bought the property from the... read more »
FCTA to Partner Niger State Government on Suleja Smart City Project
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 was disclosed in a statement by Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in Abuja. According to... read more »
Lagos Residents Seeking Accommodation to Engage LASRETR...
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has enjoined residents seeking accommodation to engage the services of... 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 »
Some Prophets See Nothing – Femi Adesina
There he goes again. Troublemaker. He wants to abuse our prophets, the vessels of God Almighty. Not so. Let me state from the beginning that I believe in prophecies and prophets. Good, sincere,... read more »
FG Helpless on Insecurity, Kukah Tells US
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, has claimed that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is helpless in surmounting the insecurity challenges bedevilling Nigeria. The clergy made this known during his address to the United States Congress Commission, noting that the Buhari administration has failed to tackle insecurity... read more »
INEC is a Fraud – Paul Adefarasin
Senior Pastor of the House on The Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin. has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a fraud. The... read more »
Mbaka Slams Governors For ‘Selling out’ Kanu
Fiery Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has blamed unnamed governors for the arrest of the leader of the outlawed... read more »
How I Wasn’t Harmed After Spending 7 Hours in Same Room...
The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church International, Bishop David Oyedepo, has recounted how he spent seven hours in his office with a cobra but was... read more »
BREAKING: Lagos Council Boss Dies Days After Winning APC Primary ...
The Chairman of the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos, Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji, has been confirmed dead. His death was confirmed by his media team in a Facebook post on... read more »
Sanwolu-Olu Grants Funke Akindele and Husband Pardon Over Breach of COVID-19 Regulations
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 COVID-19 lockdown regulations. Sanwo-Olu also granted state pardon to 56 inmates from different prisons in the state. This was disclosed by Mr. Moyosore... read more »
Onomo Hotel Group Partners with Bureau Veritas to Recei...
Kigali, September 9th, 2020 – ONOMO Hotel Kigali is the latest to be added to the list of ONOMO properties to receive Bureau Veritas’ Safeguard... 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 »
June 12 Protests: US Issues Directive to Citizens
The United States Mission in Nigeria has asked her citizens not to get involved in the planned protests across Nigeria on June 12. This follows the planned protest announced by various groups on June... read more »
Nigerian Army Debunks killing Igbo, Christian Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has reacted to the allegation of deploying soldiers based on ethnic and religious lines to get killed on duty, describing peddlers of such narrative as callous and cowardly enemies of Nigeria’s peace and unity. This was contained in a statement issued in reaction to a publication titled, “Secret Fulani plan unveiled –... read more »
World Igbo Congress Drums Support for ESN, Rejects Ebub...
The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has disowned the security outfit tagged Ebubuagu recently announced by the governors of the South-East region. The group... read more »
FG suspends Adeboye’s Helicopter from flying
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has grounded a private chopper belonging to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian... read more »
Customs Intercepts Contraband Goods Worth N786m in Kano...
Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zone ‘B,’ have intercepted contraband goods worth Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N786 million in Kano/Jigawa... read more »
Insecurity: Govt Does Not Operate in Secrecy, Malami Says as he R...
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has debunked speculation that he advised President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend Nigeria’s Constitution and... read more »
Missing Fighter Jet May Have Crashed, Two Pilots Unaccounted for – Air Force
The Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet which went off the radar during a Boko Haram operation in the North-East on Wednesday may have crashed. Intelligence report gathered by the Nigerian Air Force on Friday said the jet might have crashed although the whereabouts of the jet or the two pilots on board remain unknown. According to SaharaReporters,... read more »
Senate asks Buhari to Declare State of Emergency on Ins...
The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency over escalating insecurity across the nation. It made the call following... read more »
NIN Mandatory for Bank Account Opening, Voter Registrat...
Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, says the national identification number (NIN) is compulsory for transactions such as bank account... read more »
Okezie Ikpeazu Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Kill...
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has urged heads of security agencies to arrest killer-herdsmen in the state. A statement by Commissioner for Information,... read more »
Sunday Igboho to Know Fate Monday
Days after the arrest of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho at the Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou Benin Republic, the legal battle which would... read more »
JUST IN: Igboho Remanded, Wife Released as Beninese Court Adjourns Hearing
Embattled Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has been remanded at Brigade Criminelle in Cotonou till Monday July 26. But Ropo, his wife, a German citizen, was released and the judge ordered return of her passport. Igboho, was arraigned before the Cour D’Appel De Cotonou on immigration-related offences by the government of... read more »
Abia Relaxes Curfew in Aba, Umuahia, Others
Abia State Government has announced further relaxation of the prevailing curfew in the state. In a special announcement authored by Barrister Chris Ezem, the... read more »
Ortom, Wike, Secondus Meet in Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, alongside the national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus,... read more »
BREAKING: Sunday Igboho Arrested in Benin Republic
Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic. His media aide, Olayomi Koiki, has also fled the... read more »
Senegal’s Edouard Mendy Becomes First African Goalie to Win...
Senegal and Chelsea FC goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on Saturday became the first African goalkeeper to win the UEFA Champions League. The goaltender who was in goal for Chelsea FC as they defeated... read more »
Breaking: Chelsea Complete Signing of Senegalese Keeper, Edouard Mendy
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 Chelsea’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window. The goal keeper is expected to be in contention for the club’s weekend fixture against... 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... 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 »
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 »
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 Nations competition in 2022. Four days earlier, the Sierra Leone team had come down from four goals down to clinch a draw in Benin-city against the Eagles. But after vowing to bounce back in... 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... 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... read more »
We Won’t Underrate Leone Stars – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has promised that the Leone Stars will not be underrated when both clash in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the... read more »
Jacob Zuma Turns Himself In To Police To Begin 15-month Sentence
Former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has handed himself over to authorities to commence serving a 15-month sentence he bagged for contempt of court, his foundation has disclosed. Recall that... read more »
Akpeyi Named MOTM in Kaizer Chiefs’ C/League Clash Against Wydad ACAkpeyi Named MOTM in Kaizer Chiefs’ C/League Clash Against Wydad AC
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi Man of the Match, after his impressive display that ensured Kaizer Chiefs qualify for their maiden Champions League final. The decision was conveyed in a statement on CAF’s verified Twitter handle on Sunday. Akpeyi made a return from a head injury in time... read more »
Amazon Chooses South African for its African Headquarte...
Amazon is set to open its African headquarters in South Africa with real estate investment in the region of R4 billion. Reports in Cape Town said Amazon would... read more »
South Africa Enforces Level 3 COVID-19 Lockdown as Viru...
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... 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 »
Tokyo 2020: Coach Enofe Lauds Toko’s Improvement In Rowing
Regina Enofe, coach of Nigeria’s only representative in the rowing event at the Tokyo Olympics, Esther Toko, has commended the performance of the 19-year-old after she finished fifth in her first... read more »
My Two Daughters Play Like Me, Super Falcons Call-up Good – Peter Ijeh
Peter Ijeh, a former Nigeria international, says that his two daughters, Eveyln and Josephine, possess some skills similar to his and can be great in their football careers, adding that both sisters’ recent call-up to the Nigeria national team, the Super Falcons, came to him as a ‘pleasant surprise.’ The two Ijeh sisters – Evelyn... read more »
Ugandan Athlete Missing in Japan Spotted on CCTV
A Ugandan athlete who went missing in Japan on July 16 after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics has been spotted at Nagoya Station in central Japan by... read more »
Iheanacho Sets Goal Target For Leicester Ahead of New S...
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho hopes to improve on his goal tally for his club in the upcoming season after catching the eye with series of... read more »
Musa Set to Complete Turkey Transfer This Week
Nigerian winger, Ahmed Musa is expected to complete a move to Turkish club in the new week from Nigeria Professional Football League side Kano Pillars. Reports... 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 »
Suluhu on Course to Become Tanzania’s First Female President
Samaia Hassa Suluhu is set to take over as Tanzania’s first female president following the death of John Magufuli in the late hours of Wednesday. Saluhu became the first female vice-president when... read more »
President John Magufuli of Tanzania is Dead, Opposition Claims his Death Was COVID-19 Related
President John Magufuli of Tanzania has died aged 61, the country’s Vice-President disclosed. Magafuli reportedly died on Wednesday from heart-related complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, the Vice-President, Samia Suluhu Hassan said in an address on state television. The President had not made a public appearance for more than a... read more »
U-17 AFCON: Tanzania Coach Raring to go Against Nigeria...
Coach of the Tanzania U-17 Football team, Maalim Salehe has expressed optimism his team progress beyond the group stages of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations... 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... read more »
African Leaders Pay Tribute to Deceased Former Tanzania...
African leaders have sent condolence messages to the family of Mkapa and the Government of Tanzania on the death of its former President, Benjamin... read more »
Two Soldiers Killed As Troops Battle ESN in Enugu
Two soldiers have been killed as troops repelled an attack by Eastern Security Network at Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Council Area of Enugu State. The troops were deployed to check the activities of... read more »
Bandits Contact Kaduna School, Confirm Abduction of 121 Students
Bandits who invaded Bethel Baptist High School Kaduna have confirmed having 121 students in captivity barely 30 hours after they struck. President Kaduna Baptist Conference and Proprietor of Bethel Baptist High school, Kaduna Rev. Yahaya Jangado disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday evening after a meeting of the management and parents of the... read more »
Bandits Kidnap Students in Kaduna, Two Soldiers Feared ...
Bandits in the early hours of Monday attacked another school in Kaduna, whisking away an unspecified number of students. They attacked Bethel Secondary School... read more »
Gunmen Kidnap Pupils from Islamic School in Niger State
Scores of pupils were yesterday abducted from Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina, Niger State. The Niger State government and the Police Command, which... read more »
Buhari welcomes release of Afaka Students
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, welcomed the release of the 27 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization,... read more »
Okonjo-Iweala Accepts Apology from Swiss Newspaper over ‘grandmot...
The first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization on Monday welcomed an apology from a Swiss newspaper that had dismissed the seasoned international professional as a... read more »
BREAKING: Midnight Fire guts Rivers Timber Market
Shop owners and traders at the Timber Market in the Marine Base axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, woke up to see their merchandise all in flames following a midnight fire. It was learnt that the fire started from the casket section of the market about midnight breaking into Thursday, even as those affected said no firefighter has been seen at... read more »
I Was Surprised Trump Opposed My Candidacy – Okon...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, says she was surprised that President Donald Trump’s administration could stand in her way... read more »
SEC Gives Reasons for Crypto Assets Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has defended its decision to regulate crypto assets saying it was informed by the growing volume of reported flows... read more »
Slash on Imported Vehicles’ Duties Commences Next Week ...
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has said the reduction in the duties on vehicles and tractors from 35 to about 10 per cent might begin next week. This was... read more »
FRSC Commences CBT For New Drivers’ License Applicants
The Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has directed the commencement of computer-based tests for new applicants of the national driver’s license. He stated this in a... read more »
Kaduna-Abuja Train Breaks Down Again, Leaves Passengers Stranded in the Bush
The Kaduna-Abuja train has currently broken down in Dutse, Kaduna, for hours leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. According to an Assistant National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ, who is one of the passengers, the train developed an issue around 7am, SaharaReporters reports. He said, “I left my house as early as 5am to... read more »
Zaria Bound Train Derails in Kaduna
A train that took off from Lagos State to Zaria has derailed in Kaduna, African News Today has gathered. There were no injuries as the train which was laden... read more »
Femi Adesina: Zion Train is Coming Our Way
A quiet revolution took off on April 8, 2021, by 11.05 am. It was unheralded, without ostentation, almost unsung. But it was something that would have great... read more »
Identities of Two Pilots in Missing NAF Fighter Jet Rev...
The identities of the two pilots in the Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet which went missing in the North-East on Thursday has been given as Flight Lieutenant John... 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 »
Uganda: Court Orders Soldiers to Vacate Bobi Wine’s Home
A court in Uganda has order security operatives to vacate the home of opposition leader, Bobi Wine, whose house arrest since the recent presidential poll has drawn international pressure, his lawyer... read more »
Uganda Election: President Museveni Wins Sixth Term in Office
The incumbent president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has won a sixth term in office, the Electoral Commission announced on Saturday. Chairperson of the Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama disclosed that Museveni won the election with 58.64 of the total votes. Byabakama also said that Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine finished second... 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 »
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... read more »
Ugandan Government to Prosecute Parents Who Fail to Imm...
Dr. Moriku Joyce Kaducu, Ugandan Minister of State for Primary Health Care has said that government will introduce a fresh nationwide immunization exercise to... read more »
Students’ Abduction: Schools must remain safe spaces to learn wit...
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed sadness over the recent mass abduction of students in different parts of Nigeria. Gunmen had abducted over 300 people... read more »
Ghana to Receive World’s First Doses of Free Covax Vaccines -UNICEF
Ghana is scheduled to receive Wednesday the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax, a World Health Organization-backed effort to procure and distribute inoculations for free to poor countries. “These 600,000 Covax vaccines are part of an initial tranche of deliveries of the AstraZeneca / Oxford vaccine licensed to the Serum Institute of... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Pentagon Responds to Buhari’s Plea to Relocate US African Command...
Following the request by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria for the United States to relocate its Africa Command from its present base in Germany to Nigeria, the US has said that it does not... read more »
COVID-19 Vaccination Commences in Abuja Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are expected to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses on Saturday. Nigeria on Tuesday took delivery of 3.9 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, the first batch of the 16 million expected through the World Health Organisation-led COVAX facility. The government is expecting 129 million vaccine... read more »
Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions Against Niger...
President Joe Biden has issued a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and... read more »
Biden Cancels Travel Ban on Nigeria, Eritrea, Sudan, ot...
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... 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 »
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 »
Bandits Shoot Zamfara Lawmaker Dead
A member of the Zamfara House of Assembly, Mohammed Ahmed, has been shot dead by bandits along Sheme- Funtua Road in Katsina State. Announcing his death, the Clerk of the Zamfara House House of... read more »
BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Female Students in Kebbi
Gunmen have abducted several female students of Federal Government Girls College Yawuri in Kebbi State. The bandits broke into the school premises on Thursday afternoon in police mufti, The Nation learnt. “They pointed a gun at the school guards and asked them for the girls’ hostels. “Before you know what was happening the bandits invaded... read more »
Seven Soldiers Killed in Clash With Unknown Gunmen in A...
Soldiers of 14 Brigade, Army Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, who invaded Ohafia in the Ohafia Local Government of Abia State in search of... read more »
Ganduje Bans Thugs At Political Gatherings in Kano
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has banned political thugs at events and gatherings across the state. Ganduje gave the order in a statement issued by... read more »
Unrest As Traders Set Vigilante Office Ablaze in Umuahi...
Some angry traders at the popular Umuahia Timber Market, Abia State, yesterday set ablaze the office of the state Vigilante Service (AVGS) aka “Bakassi... read more »
FG Launches Cash Grant for Women in Rural Areas
The Federal Government Rural Women Cash Grant Programme was flagged off yesterday in Borno and Yobe States. A total of 5,840 women are expected to receive cash grant of N20, 000 each in Borno, while... read more »
Bauchi Government Clarifies Statement on Appointment of Special Assistant on “Unmarried Women” Affairs
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 by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Muktar Gidado, the word “unmarried” as contained in the letter was a clear mistake of... read more »
Tolulope Arotile, First Female Combat Helicopter Pilot ...
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... read more »
Akpabio Slapped for Allegedly Sexually Harassing ex-NDD...
Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has accused Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta affairs of sexual... 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 »
2022 World Cup: Super Eagles Confirm Qualifying Dates
The dates for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been confirmed. The Super Eagles media officer, Babfemi Raji, confirmed the dates for the qualifiers which... 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 Hazard of Belgium who came second and Antoine Griezmann of France who came third Other awards that were presented include the Adidas Golden Boot Award... 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... 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 »
Youth, Women Must Play Active Role in Politics – Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged the youths and young women in Nigeria to seek active participation in politics for the growth of the country. Akeredolu said that since political... read more »
Mexico vs. Nigeria: Super Eagles Get US Visas
The home-based Super Eagles have been granted visas by the US embassy for their high-profile friendly match against Mexico this weekend. 23 players from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will part in the match at the Los Angeles Coliseum due to the unavailability of Gernot Rohr’s regular side, who are preparing for their respective... read more »
Armed Robbers Attack Corpers Lodge, Injure Six
No fewer than six serving corps members were injured as armed robbers attacked their lodge and cart away valuables in Osun State. The Nation... read more »
Eguavoen Reacts To Criticism Over Home-based Players Se...
Former Nigeria international and current NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen has reacted to criticism making the rounds over the exclusion of certain... read more »
I’ll Give Good Account Of Myself Against Mexico -Nwaeze...
Kwara United’s Chris Nwaeze has promised to give a good account of himself when the Super Eagles face Mexico in an international friendly game. Nwaeze was... 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
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Forced To Train In Darkness Ahead of Benin Clash
Super Eagles were forced to train in darkness at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Friday ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. According to a... read more »
Super Eagles to Relish Boat Trip to Benin – Rohr
The Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has said his players will relish the boat trip to Cotonou for Saturday’s vital 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin. The... read more »
Why Onuachu was Placed on standby – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr during a media parley in Lagos clarified several issues in the national team, ahead of their AFCON qualifiers versus Benin and Lesotho. On the Super Eagles vs... read more »
Africa
BREAKING: Yoruba Nation Agitators to Protest Igboho’s Detention in Cotonou
Agitators for the secession of Yorubaland are set to protest the detention of one of the arrowheads of the movement, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki,... read more »
IG Orders Tight Security Ahead Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has directed zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to put necessary security measures in... read more »
River Basin Notifies Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Over Oyan Dam’s Water Re...
The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority is set to notify the governors of Lagos and Ogun States on the impending flooding of both states. The OORBDA annually makes public... read more »
African Development
Inauguration Speech by Dr Akinwumi Adesina on His Election for a Second 5-Year Tenure
PROTOCOLS Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of... read more »
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 »
Agriculture
Ban Open Grazing, Senator Tells Buhari
Tolulope Odebiyi, a member of the Nigerian Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sign an executive order to ban open grazing by herdsmen in the country. The senator who represents... read more »
Fayemi Calls on Youths to Embrace Agribusiness
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that his administration had put in place machinery to contribute the state’s quota to national development by attracting $200 million... 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... read more »
Algeria
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 about £60m. This deals is... read more »
Armed Forces
Police arrest Four Suspects for Burning its Command in Imo
Officers of the Imo State Police Command have arrested four suspects on the suspicion of razing the Okigwe South Area Police Command headquarters. Recall that some unknown gunmen had on... read more »
Nigerian Air Force Reacts to Boko Haram’s Claim of Shooting Down ...
The Nigerian Air Force has debunked claims by Boko Haram terrorists that it shot down the missing NAF 476 Alpha Jet, which remains uncounted for after it went off the radar in Borno... read more »
We Lack Soldiers, Military Equipment to Fight Insecurity says El-...
Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has attributed the failure in effective policing to uncoordinated and ineffective national level security response in dealing with security... read more »
Aviation
BREAKING: Seven Dead in Abuja Jet Crash – Air Force
Seven passengers aboard the Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft lost their lives when the jet crashed in Abuja on Sunday (today), the Nigerian Air force has disclosed. The crash took place... read more »
BREAKING: Tragedy as Military Aircraft Crashes in Abuja
A military aircraft, King Air 350 has crashed on the runway in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika announced on Sunday. This was contained in a tweet by the minister on Sunday,... 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... read more »
Biafra
Due Process Was Followed in Kanu’s Rearrest, Repatriation – FG
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has insisted that the rearrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was carried out... read more »
How Kenya Tortured, Detained Kanu for Eight Days Before Repatriat...
The legal representative of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has alleged that Nnamdi Kanu was arrested by the Kenyan Government before he was transferred to the Department... read more »
Asari Dokubo Conned me of N20m – Says Nnamdi Kanu as he Fir...
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has indicted the leader of the Biafra de facto Customary Government, Asari Dokubo, of conning him N20 million. Kanu disclosed this while... read more »
Boko Haram
Boko Haram attacks Geidam, Hometown of Acting IGP
Geidam, Yobe State hometown of the Acting Police Inspector General Usman Baba Alkali, came under attack last night from terror sect, Boko Haram, sending residents scampering for their... read more »
BBOG Releases Names of 112 Chibok Schoolgirls Still Held Captive
The Bring Back Our Girls movement has released a list bearing the names of all the girls still held captive by the terror group, Boko Haram after their kidnap on April 14, 2014. The list... read more »
Pantami withdraws Radical Comments on Terrorists
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami has renounced his radical comments on terrorist groups including Taliban and Al-Qaeda. The Minister said he was young when he made... read more »
Breaking News
BREAKING: Two INEC Offices Razed in Ebonyi
Unknown attackers on Tuesday razed two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ebonyi State, marking the fourth incident of an arson attack on an INEC office in... read more »
JAMB Extends UTME Registration By Two Weeks
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board yesterday said the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry earlier slated for June 3 will now commence from June 19 to... read more »
Police To Parade Uduak, Suspected Killer Of Akwa Ibom Job Seeker ...
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced that Uduak Frank Akpan, the suspected killer of a job seeker, Iniubong Umoren will be paraded on Friday to dismiss rumour of his death in... read more »
Cameroon
Nigeria Govt. to Repatriate 4,982 Nigerians from Cameroon
The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Senator Basheer Mohammed, has disclosed the commission’s plan to repatriate... read more »
Ajax Goalkeeper Onana Suspended One Year for Doping
Ajax’s Cameroonian international goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended for one year for doping, the Dutch club said on Friday. The club said in a statement Onana had “mistakenly”... read more »
Joel Matip Ruled Out of Season with Ankle Injury
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that Cameroonian defender, Joel Matip is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines which will rule him out of the remainder of the 2020-2021... read more »
Celebration
FG Congratulates Burna Boy, Wizkid over Grammy Awards
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated music stars Burna Boy and Wizkid over their victory at the Grammy Awards. In a statement issued... read more »
Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding A...
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... read more »
Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At W...
Top Nigerian celebrities graced the wedding ceremony of actor and comedian, Williams Uchemba who wedded his heartthrob, Brunella Oscar on Saturday. Rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as... read more »
Communication
Twitter Ban: ECOWAS Court Issues FG 30 Days Ultimatum
Following the ban of Twitter by the Federal government of Nigeria, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has issued the government 30 days to file defence in a lawsuit instigated by a human... read more »
Democracy Day: Twitter CEO Tweets Nigerian Flag
The Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has tweeted the Nigerian flag on Saturday as the country marked its 2021 Democracy Day. Dorsey’s tweet, which was posted hours before... read more »
FG Can Handle #Twitterban Better –Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the Federal Government can handle the Twitter imbroglio better, adding that the government can sign ‘rules of engagement’ with the San... read more »
Corruption
President Buhari Solicits for Support of Appeal Court President to Combat Corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, to support his administration to combat corruption in the country. This was... read more »
BREAKING: Court Clears Senator Nwaoboshi of N322m Fraud Charge
A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged Senator Peter Nwaoboshi of the N322million money laundering charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... read more »
Zamfara Govt Reopens State Varsity Closed Since 2019
The Management of the Zamfara State University Talata Mafara has announced the resumption of academic activities for the 2018/2019 session. The development follows an outburst over the... read more »
Cost of Living
Implementation of New Electricity Tariff to Resume Next Week
Special adviser to the president on infrastrure, Ahmed Zakari has said that electricity distribution companies (DiscCos) will resume implementation of the new electricity tariff next... read more »
IMF Raises Concerns Over Effects of #EndSARS Protests on Nigeria’...
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 organization expressed serious... read more »
We will Implement Agreement Diligently – NNPC Assures Labou...
Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has pledged commitment to implement agreements reached with organised labour which led to the... read more »
Cote d'Ivoire
Ivory Coast Court Endorses President Ouattara’s Third Term ambition Amid Violent Protests...
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 Laurent Gbagbo and former Prime... read more »
Ivory Coast FA Presidency: Players Refuse to Support Didier Drogb...
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 »
Ivorian defender, Serge Aurier Mourns Brother Who Was Shot Dead i...
Christopher Aurier, younger brother of Ivory coast defender, Serge Aurier was shot dead in Toulouse, France by unknown shooter. This was confirmed by Serge Aurier’s London based club,... read more »
Covid-19
COVID-19: FG extends Work-from-home Directive for Workers tíll June 11
As part of measures aimed at preventing the spread of deadly strains of COVID-19 in the country, the Federal Government on Monday extended its work-from-home directive for civil servants on... read more »
COVID-19: FG restricts Passengers from Brazil, India, Turkey
The Federal Government has resolved to deny non-Nigerian passport holders and non-residents who visited Brazil, India or Turkey within 14 days entry into Nigeria. This decision was part... read more »
No COVID-19 Deaths Recorded in Nine Days – NCDC
The Nigerian Center for Disease Control reported zero COVID-19-related deaths for the ninth consecutive day as the nation’s fatality toll remains 2,061. The NCDC disclosed this on its... read more »
Crime
Indian Police Arrest Three Nigerians With Cocaine
Three Nigerians have been arrested with narcotic drugs, among which was cocaine valued at Rs 25 lakh at Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Friday. A release said officials of... read more »
Why We’ve Not Taken Super TV CEO’s Suspected Killer to Court – Po...
The Lagos State Police Command has explained why it has not taken Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the killing of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to court. The... read more »
Super TV CEO: Why Police Released Suspect’s Father —Lagos CP
The Lagos State Police Command has released the father of a 21-year-old student of the University of Lagos, who allegedly stabbed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to... read more »
Economy
Naira Dips to Four-Year Low
Nigeria’s legal tender has dipped further to a four-year low in the parallel market after the central bank’s effort to prompt banks to sell more dollars to customers failed to address... read more »
CBN May Start Printing Gambia’s Currency – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the bank is willing to assist the Central Bank of the Gambia to print its legal tender. Emefiele said this in... read more »
Insecurity: We’ve Agreed to Start Taking Visible Actions – Obasan...
Arising from their Abuja meeting, elder statesmen in the country under the auspices of Committee for the Goodness of Nigeria, CGN, have refused to publicize the outcome of their... read more »
Education
Gunmen Free Abducted College Provost in Zamfara
Gunmen have released the Provost of the College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura, Zamfara, Habibu Mainasara, who was abducted on Sunday. His release was confirmed by his elder... read more »
Kwara Billed To Institute Education Trust Fund
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has disclosed that his administration is set to institute an education trust fund to garner resources for school infrastructure and make... read more »
Niger Delta Varsity Suspends Imposition of Uniform, Bans Indecent...
Following the protest by students, the Bayelsa State Government has mediated in the conflict between the students and the management of the state-owned Niger Delta University, NDU,... read more »
Egypt
World Cup: Egypt Ends World Cup without a Win, Loses 1:2 to Saudi Arabia
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 single point. Salah opened scoring... read more »
World Cup: Uruguay Wins Saudi Arabia 1:0, Confirms Egypt’s ...
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 permutations, Egypt would have... read more »
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
2023: Zoning is Unconstitutional – Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said that he does not believe in the zoning of the presidency since it has no constitutional backing. Bello stated this while speaking at a media... read more »
Southern Governors Forum Demands Southern President in 2023
Communiqué Issued At The Conclusion Of The Meeting Of The Governors Of Southern Nigeria At The Lagos State Government House, Ikeja, Lagos State, On Monday, 5th July, 2021 Nigeria. The... read more »
INEC Launches Portal for Voters E-registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has launched an online portal for the registration of voters in line with its commitment to resume the Continuous Voter Education next... read more »
Employment
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 report to their various state focal... read more »
Nigeria: No Date for Reopening of Orientation Camps – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has stated that there is no official date for the reopening of camps nationwide. There has been widespread reports on social media... read more »
Strike Called off, Agreement Reached between FG and Labour –...
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 suspension of the scheduled strike... read more »
English Premiership
Kelechi Iheanacho wins Premier League Player of the Month award for March
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored five goals in three league appearances for the Foxes in the lead-up to the international break last month, including his first Premier League... read more »
‘Say where You Want To Play’- Everton Boss Tells Iwobi
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has called on Alex Iwobi to tell him face-to-face where he prefers to play at the club rather than resort to cryptic complaints on social media. Iwobi marked... read more »
Iwobi Backs Everton to Recover From Manchester City Defeat
Everton of England forward, Alex Iwobi has backed his team to bounce back from Wednesday night’s home defeat to high flying Manchester City. The Carlo Ancelotti side were beaten 3-1 by... read more »
Environment
(Exclusive) Women in Abuja Community Take on Repair of Abandoned Road, Pledge Readiness to...
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 fix their deplorable road... read more »
Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flo...
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 lives and properties in the... read more »
Cash for Trash Recycle Hub: FCT Launches Waste Management Initiat...
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 »
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
Nigerians Call for Arrest of Davido, Rema, Others
Some Nigerians have asked security agencies to go after some celebrities, among whom are David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, and Williams Uchemba... read more »
JAMB Faults NIN For Dip in Registration as Revenue Drops to N5.8b...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has identified the introduction of the National Identification Number, NIN, into the registration process as a causative factor to the... read more »
Oyo State Govt Increases Corps Members Stipend to N15,000 from N5...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced an increment in the monthly stipend of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members deployed in the state from N5,000 to N15,000. Makinde... read more »
Fitness and Wellbeing
Nigeria: Lawmaker Says Society Can Be Freed From Drug Abuse If…..
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 illicit trafficking if... read more »
Opinion: A President Only Deserves a Second Term Because He Can W...
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 for a second term having trekked... read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Treks a “Whooping” 800 Mete...
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
Wars and Rumours of War, by Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina It’s often intriguing to hear eminent and well appointed Nigerians talk about disintegration, destabilization and outright war, as if it’s a picnic. War? Not a tea party,... read more »
We won’t Negotiate with Bandits, and Terrorists – FG
The Federal Government has declared it won’t negotiate with terrorists and bandits. National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), who stated this during the... read more »
Troops Arrest Fulani Suspects With Vehicle Load Of Rifles In Abuj...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested five suspected Fulani armed robbers in the Kuje area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with two vehicles containing locally made... read more »
Gabon
Gabon: Coup Attempt Foiled, Situation Under Control – Gabonese Government
A spokesperson for the government of Gabon has said the political situation in the country is “under control”, following an attempted coup. Guy-Bertrand Mapangou told the BBC... read more »
Ghana
Ghana Receives World’s First Free Covax Jab
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Monday received coronavirus vaccine from Covax, a global scheme to procure and distribute inoculations for free for indigent countries. It made Ghana... read more »
My Govt. Will Never Legalise Same-sex Marriage – President of Gha...
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has declared zero tolerance for same-sex marriage in Ghana, saying his administration will never legalise it. This was contained in his speech during the... 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... read more »
Health
Enugu Govt Reveals Cause of Deaths in New Artisan Market
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ikechukwu Obi has disclosed that cholera was behind the deaths of seven persons in the New Artisan Market. Obi also stated that the ministry had... read more »
Umahi Announces N5m Tuition Fee as Medical Varsity Commences Sept...
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has disclosed that academic activities will begin in September 2021 at the new state-owned Medical University Uturu, in the Ohaozara Local Government... read more »
Strike: FG Set to Meet Doctors Tuesday, Buhari Postpones UK Check...
Following a looming strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctor, NARD, the Federal Government has scheduled a meeting to preempt an industrial action. President of NARD, Dr... read more »
Human Rights
FG Deploys Police, Others to Lekki Tollgate Ahead of Today’s Protests
The Federal Government has deployed policemen and over 150 operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, to preempt the breakdown of law and order and possibly... read more »
Police Calls on Lagosians to Ignore Calls for Fresh Protest at Le...
Lagos state government and the Police on Thursday urged the people of state to shun calls for fresh protest slated for tomorrow at the Lekki Toll Gate. They said the fact that two groups... read more »
Court Unfreezes #EndSARS Campaigners’ Bank Accounts
Following the freezing of the bank account of some promoters of the #EndSARS protesters, a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to unfreeze 20 bank accounts... read more »
Information Technology
Twitter Ban: Buhari Govt Has Very Thin Skin for Criticism – Ozekhome
Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has said he was not shocked by the decision of the Federal Government to suspend access to Twitter, saying the President Muhammadu Buhari... read more »
Nigerians to Submit Phone IDs from July – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced that Nigerians will be required to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity, IMEI, of their mobile phones to the... read more »
Twitter Favours Nigeria, Turkey to Test Voice Messaging Feature
A popular social messaging platform, Twitter, has added a voice messaging feature to its offerings, choosing Nigeria and Turkey as choice pioneer countries to experiment it before rolling... read more »
Infrastructure
Security Agents Nab Eight Suspects For Attacking ACTDA Officers in Anambra
A group of eight suspects who attacked and injured field operations officers working with the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, at an unapproved construction site in... read more »
FG Approves an NGO to Monitor Spending of $311m Abacaha Loot
The Federal Government has selected a civil society organisation, CLEEN Foundation, to monitor the spending of the last tranche of $311m returned funds looted by the late Head of State,... 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... 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
Tinubu dismisses reported rift with Buhari
A national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday, reacted to the various challenges bedevelling Nigeria, saying all nations would go through... read more »
Why IBB annulled Abiola’s June 12 1993 Victory – Obasanjo
Barely 28 years after, former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday lamented the annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election, presumably won by the late philanthropist, Moshood... read more »
Okonjo-Iweala will drive Global Trade – World Bank
The international financial architecture is ‘skewed in favor of rich and creditor countries’, the World Bank said yesterday. President of the bank, David Malpass exposed the partial... read more »
Judiciary
Igboho Aides’ Trial Fixed For Sallah Day – Lawyer
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed the trial of 12 associates of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, detained by the Department of State Services... read more »
Ohanaeze Speaks On Meeting Malami Over Kanu’s Detention
The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has reportedly said the legal team of the Igbo socio-political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo met with... read more »
Igboho’s Aides Ask Court to Order Their Release
The 12 aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, arrested by the Department of State Services during a raid on Igboho’s Ibadan home have asked to... read more »
Justice
Rivers House of Assembly Confirms Second Most Senior Judge as Chief Judge
The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed Justice Simeon Amadi as the Chief Judge. He is the second most senior judge of the state High Court. Following a letter from Governor Nyesom... 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... 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 charges. Chitalu Chilufya, 48, was held in... read more »
Kenya
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Condemns Racism, Says No Community is Superior
….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 Wednesday in an interview with... read more »
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 »
Labour
SSANU Under Pressure to Resume Suspended Strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, SSANU, has said the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil its agreements with the union by the April 30th deadline has put it under... read more »
Workers Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, a public holiday to commemorate the International Workers’ Day Celebration for the year. This was contained in a statement by the... read more »
Lawyers Protest Over Financial Autonomy for Judiciary
The Bwari and Gwagwalada chapter of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has backed the calls for judicial financial autonomy in Nigeria. The lawyer... read more »
Lagos News
Lagos State Govt. Eases Restrictions on Social Gatherings, Event Centres
The Lagos State Government has eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the state. This was contained in a press statement titled ‘Lagos State Government eases... read more »
May God give Nigeria Prudent and Honest Leaders like Jakande –Tin...
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday, hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying the country... read more »
Lagos CP Condemns Molestation of Lekki Protesters, Orders Probe
The Lagos State Police Command has condemned the inhumane act levelled against some individuals arrested during the protest at the Lekki tollgate area of the state on Saturday. The state... read more »
Law Enforcement
Clearing Agents Arrested as NDLEA Intercepts N32bn Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Port
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recovered N32bn worth of cocaine at the Tincan Port in Lagos State. The cocaine was discovered in a consignment which... read more »
Stop Giving “Juju” to Cult Members, Police Ask Traditionalists...
Hakeem Odumosu, the Lagos State Commissioner of police has cautioned traditionalists operating in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of the state to desist from strengthening cultists and... read more »
Buhari Criminalizes Non-use of Face Masks Among Other Regulations
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Coronavirus Disease Health Protection 2021 which made the use of face masks in public places compulsory among other measures to curb the... read more »
Legislature
Reps Seek Mandatory ‘State of the Nation’ Address for Presidents
The House of Representatives is seeking to make it mandatory for every incumbent President of the country to address Nigerians on the state of the nation. The green chamber is proposing a... read more »
Reps Scraps Plan to Stop One-Year National Youth Scheme
The House of Representative Committee on Youths has clarified that there is no plan to discard the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC. This was disclosed by the chairman of the committee,... read more »
BREAKING: Senate Screens Lauretta Onochie, Five Others As INEC Co...
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday asked the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission to screen for confirmation, the appointments of Ms. Lauretta Onochie and... read more »
Life
Army Announces Burial Activities for Late COAS, Other Officers
The Burial proceedings of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahir and other senior officers has been slated for Saturday in Abuja. The Director, Army Public Relations,... read more »
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Dies in Plane Crash
Nigeria’s Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers were killed Friday in a plane crash, the military said late Friday. The military officials were en route... read more »
Why Police Will Detain Baba Ijesha Until Court Resumes – Lagos Po...
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said the continued detention of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the... read more »
Lifestyle
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... 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... read more »
Regina Daniels was a Virgin When I Married Her – Ned Nwoko
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 mogul and politician made this... read more »
Mali
President of Mali Resigns, Military Commits to Civilian Transition After Take over
Orders closure of border, imposes curfew Soldiers who staged a mutiny on Tuesday in Mali prompting the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and his deputy has promised... read more »
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 »
Music
Burna Boy, Wizkid Make Nigeria Proud, Bag Grammy Awards
Nigeria music duo, Burna Boy and Wizkid, on Sunday clinched their first Grammy Awards. Burna Boy won the best global music album category after topping four other nominees at the 63rd... read more »
Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of...
The 14th edition of the Headies award held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML stealing the show by winning five award categories. This year’s event was... read more »
Nigerian Musician Paul Okoye Tests Positive for COVID-19
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 his status, urging his... read more »
News
Fire Razes Abuja Ebeano Supermarket (Video)
Residents of Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were thrown into panic in the late hours of Saturday as the popular Ebeano Supermarket was torched. African New Today could... read more »
FG, AU Countries to End Child Marriage
The federal government says it is working with leaders of other African countries to end child marriage. Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen said the administration of President... read more »
Yari Tackles Buni for Dissolving APC Exco
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State, has faulted the All Progressives Congress Chairman, Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and Governor... read more »
Niger Delta
NDDC Issues Senator Two weeks Ultimatum to Refund N2.5bn for Failed Contracts
Case pending before two courts, letter has not reached me – Nwaoboshi The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has hit back at the Nigerian Senate, asking Chairman, 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, Godswill Akpabio. The minister had... read more »
Buhari Reacts to NDDC, EFCC Probes, says it’s an Abuse of trust
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reacted to corruption allegations rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He said that some... read more »
Nigeria
BREAKING: PDP, Soludo Missing as INEC Releases List of Anambra Gov Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has skipped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on the list of cleared candidates for the November 6 Anambra governorship... read more »
Chukwueze Resumes Training After Two-months Injury Sideline
Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has resumed training with Villareal spending being sidelined with injury towards the tail end of last season. The winger picked up the injury in the... read more »
Finance Ministry Ratifies Waiver For Basketball Kits
The Ministry of Finance has approved a waiver for the Olympics jersey to be worn by Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers, making it feasible for customs to release the kits any... read more »
Petroleum
Long Petrol Queues, Hiked Transport Fare Rock Awka as Petrol Price Increases
Petrol users in Awka have resorted to buying from few filling stations, including the NNPC Mega Station, after the price of the product rose yesterday’s morning from one hundred and... read more »
Naira Dips to 410/$ at Official Market – Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the naira has suffered a dip in value to 410 against the dollar at the official market. The apex bank boss... read more »
Marketers Hike Petrol to N170
Fuel marketers have commenced increasing their petrol pump prices amid the supply shortfall facing private depots in Apapa, Lagos State. Filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states increased... read more »
Photos
Government Too Silent, Not Done Enough to Address #EndSARS Demands – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday expressed understanding with Nigerians who feel that government has “simply not done enough” to protect its citizens from police brutality, giving... read more »
Photos: Public Complaints Commission Staff Embark on Warning Stri...
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 staged a protest at the... 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 Kanu, to return to Nigeria. The... read more »
Power
Makinde’s Alleged Move to Dump PDP Untrue – Aide
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described the viral news report that the governor is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party as... read more »
Nigerians will Vote out APC in 2023 – WIke
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle insurgency, banditry, and corruption will compel Nigerians to vote out the party in... read more »
Scores Injured as Gas Explosion Hits Rivers Community
Many people sustained varying degrees of injury while some residents fled as a gas plant exploded in Rumuodomaya community, Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday... read more »
Press Statement
Nigeria May Conduct Census Before 2023 — National Population Commission
The National Population Commission has said it may conduct a population census in 2022, once it completes its process of demarcation and administering questionnaire, adding that the... read more »
Imo Deputy Governor Denies Resignation Allegations
Imo Deputy Governor Prof. Placid Njoku has dismissed reports he has resigned, dismissing them as baseless. Njoku, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ozioma Ukwuoma, insisted the... read more »
Bauchi Governor Sacks Commissioners, SSG, CoS
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The Governor also sacked Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Sabiu Baba and the... read more »
Religion
SCOAN Confirms TB Joshua’s Burial Plans
The burial programme of the late founder of the Synagogue Church of Nations, SCOAN, has been confirmed by the church. African News Today earlier reported that the deceased clergy would be... read more »
TB Joshua’s Family Reveals Burial Date
A family member of the deceased founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor Temitope Joshua, has said the late cleric may be laid to rest on July 9, 2021 on his church premises... read more »
Why I Don’t Own Private Jet Like Other Pastors – Fr Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries Enugu, Revered Father Camillus Ejike Mbaka, has revealed why he has decided against buying a private jet like other pastors. Mbaka said that... read more »
Rwanda
Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in the Street of Kigali
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 city, a senior health officer... read more »
Safety
Imo Prison Attack: 6 Inmates Returned, 35 Refused to Escape – Prison Service Chief
The Nigerian Correctional Service has disclosed that six inmates returned voluntarily while 35 others declined to escape from custody after the prison in Owerri, Imo State was attacked by... read more »
Kidnapped Anambra Commissioner Ezewanne released — Police
The Anambra Commissioner for Public Utilities, Mr Emeka Ezenwanne, who was kidnapped on March 31, has been released, the state Police command has confirmed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)... read more »
Buhari Orders Security Chiefs to Identify Criminals, Sponsors
The National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Monguno (retd.), on Tuesday quoted President Muhammadu Buhari, as directing the nation’s service chiefs to identify masterminds of... read more »
Science
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 COVID-19 war. The Special Adviser to... 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... read more »
Nigerians React to News of FG’s Receipt of Covid-19 Vaccine...
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... read more »
Security
NIA Gets N4.87bn Budget to Track, Intercept Calls, Messages
The National Assembly has approved a N4.87bn budget for the National Intelligence Agency to track, intercept and monitor calls and messages on mobile devices, including Thuraya and... read more »
Igboho Drags FG to Court, Demands Release of Detained Associates ...
Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has sued the Federal Government to an Abuja Federal High Court, seeking the release of his associates arrested by... read more »
Fight Banditry, Insurgency, Not Kanu – Former Kaduna Gov
Former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar (retd.), has faulted the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for... read more »
Senegal
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 League quarter-finals. Mane fired... read more »
Sierra Leone
COVID-19: No Fans for Eagles Vs Sierra Leone Clash – FG
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 have advised the Edo State Government and the Nigeria Football Federation against allowing fans into... read more »
South Africa
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... read more »
Minibus Taxis in South Africa Embark on Strike Over Insufficient ...
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 funds. On Monday morning, taxi... 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 Saturday. The Health Minister Zweli... read more »
Sport
Nigeria’s D’Tigers Beat USA In Pre-Olympic Friendly
D’Tigers of Nigeria got the better of the United State of America basketball team in a pre-Olympic friendly, winning 90-87 in the early hours of Sunday. The Nigeria side comprised of... read more »
Buhari to Host Team Nigeria on Monday Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to host members of Team Nigeria to the Tokyo Olympics at the Aso Rock Villa on Monday before the last batch of the contingent departs for the... read more »
Egyptian Club Prioritize Signing Ex-Barca Defender Alves
The Chairman of Pharco company Sherine Helmy has revealed that his club are making a frantic effort to sign former Barcelona and Brazilian defender, Dani Alves. The club which will make its... read more »
Tanzania
General Elections in Tanzania: Anti-graft Agency Warns Businessmen Against Sponsoring Poli...
Anti-graft agency in Tanzania has cautioned businessmen in the country against sponsoring politicians vying for elective positions as the east African nation gets ready for its general... 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 Mogafuli attributed the... read more »
Sports: Emmanuel Amuneke Appointed Tanzania’s Head Coach
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 Tanzanian National... read more »
Technology
NIN: NCC Clarifies Fate of Foreigners
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that foreigners not spending more than two years in the country do not need to obtain a National Identification Number, NIN, to... read more »
SERAP Chides NBC, Issues 48 Hours Ultimatum Over ChannelsTV Suspe...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has issued a 48 hours ultimatum to the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to reverse what it described as the... read more »
MTN snubs Banks, links 77 Million Subscribers to Fintech Platform...
MTN customers in Nigeria now have alternative electronic payment platforms to recharge their phones as the mobile network operator on Saturday announced that customers can recharge airtime... read more »
Terrorism
Parents of abducted Kaduna Students protest at NASS
Parents of the abducted students of the College of Forestry Mechanization Afaka in Kaduna State were denied entry to the National Assembly complex, Abuja on Tuesday during a protest. The... read more »
Police debunk attack on UNIABUJA
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police Command has refuted viral messages on social media claiming that bandits attacked the University of Abuja. The police advised Abuja residents to... read more »
Wike imposes Curfew on Rivers’ Boundaries
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has imposed night curfew on the borders Rivers shares with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo states, following recent attacks and killings of security... read more »
Trade
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... read more »
Diaspora Remittances: CBN Threatens Sanctions Against Operators P...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned operators against paying recipients of diaspora remittances in the local currency rather than foreign currency. The apex bank threatened to strip... 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 explained that the closure of the... read more »
Transportation
London Trip: Buhari has no Need to Transfer Power to Osinbajo – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari’s mouthpiece, Garba Shehu ha said that the President commenced his annual medical trip to London even before his emergence as Nigeria’s President in 2015. The... read more »
UAE Prolongs Ban on Nigeria Flights to March 20
The United Arab Emirates has announced an extension of the ban on Nigerian flights till March 20, 2021. This was contained in a statement issued by the public relations firm for Emirates... read more »
Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra Take Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccine
Enugu State Government alongside Ebonyi and Anambra States, took delivery of the first batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency... read more »
Travel
Femi Adesina: Hounding the President, Will They Ever Learn?
From Sunday afternoon till evening, I was harried and harassed with phone calls by some people in the media. Can you please confirm the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari? He came... read more »
IPOB/MASSOB asylum: UK replies Federal Govt, Says Offer is to Pro...
The United Kingdom has disclosed that all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals are considered on their individual merits in accordance with its international... read more »
Ganduje Asks FG to Re-Open Kano Airport for International Flight
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has asked the Federal Government to re-open the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, to permit the resumption of international flight... read more »
Uganda
Uganda: President Museveni Imposes Tax on Social Media Usage to Curb Gossip
A new law has been passed by the Ugandan parliament to impose a social media tax on its citizens. The law which is billed to take effect from 1 July will see Ugandans paying 200 shillings... read more »
United Nations
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... read more »
Africa, World Risk ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Education, UN ca...
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 world amid the COVID-19... read more »
Xenophobic Attacks: AYDEC Calls for Swift Diplomatic Redress from...
African Youth for Development Commission (AYDEC) on Tuesday called on the United Nations, African Union Commission, Diplomatic Peace Organization, African Leaders and especially the... read more »
United States of America
No One’s Ambition is Worth Blood of Any Citizen, Jonathan Cautions Trump
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... read more »
WTO Postpones Meeting to Pick New DG
The World Trade Organisation on Friday postponed a meeting where members are expected to pick a new Director-General. The postponement is coming days after the United States declined to... read more »
Trump Thanks Nigerians in Onitsha Who Marched for Him, Describes ...
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... read more »
Violence
Police Confirm Killing of DSS Official by Soldiers in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) by three soldiers. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Sunday... read more »
Governor Akeredolu Says Gulak’s Death Meant to Instigate Northern...
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has called for a tactical approach to the assassination of Ahmed Gulak. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Governor said, “The news of the death of... read more »
Gunmen Raze Security Facility in Abia
Gunmen on Saturday evening attacked the facility of Abia State Police Criminal Investigation Department located at the Ugwunchara axis of Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Sources said that... read more »
Women Empowerment
Develop Good Networking Skills, GenCed advises Female Politicians
In an effort to boost women’s leadership and political participation in Africa, the Executive Director, Gender Centre for Empowerment Development (GenCed), Miss Esther Tawiah has... read more »
World Cup
World Cup: France Advances to the Finals, Beats Belgium 1:0
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 header. Once France went ahead, they sat... read more »
World Cup: Russia’s World Cup Ends as they Lose 3:4 on Pena...
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 »
Youths
Corps Member Jailed Two Years for Sex Scam
A High Court in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, yesterday sentenced a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Oyeyemi Caleb to two years in prison. Oyeyemi, serving in Ibadan,... read more »
Rohr Names Home-Based Squad for Mexico Friendly
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 25-man home-based squad to face Mexico in an international friendly at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4. Enyimba goalkeeper John... read more »
Simy Nwankwo Addresses Crotone Future Amid Exit Rumours
Nigeria forward Simy Nwankwo insists he is happy at Crotone despite interest from top clubs around Europe. Nwankwo is expected to leave Crotone this summer following their relegation to... read more »
AFCON
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19 Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp For AFCON Qualifiers, Begin Training Tuesday
Over 19 Super Eagles players have arrived at camp for the remaining two 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho. According to the team’s media... read more »
- AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr Must Pick Fit Players to Battle Benin – Chukwu
- CAF Approves 10,000 Spectators to Watch Nigeria vs Lesotho Game
- AFCON Qualifier: Rohr Invites Onuachu as Replacement for Injured Forward
Africa
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APC Represent Future of Nigeria’s Democracy Says Governors
The governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have said the party represents the future of Nigeria’s democracy which is built on negotiations, consultations and winning... read more »
- APC Disowns Letter Suspending Ex-Gov Okorocha
- BREAKING: Senate Rejects Onochie as INEC Commissioner
- Gov Oyetoda Mandates Civil Servants To Wear Uniform
African Development
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APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, Gemade’s Return
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 »
- PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP
- Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases redu...
- 2023 Presidency: Mamma Daura Expressed his Personal Opinion- Presidency
Agriculture
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Government Will not Pay a Kobo of Foreign Reserves to Import Food or Fertilizer Says Presi...
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make forex inaccessible for people seeking to import food items and fertilizer. The President said this at the... read more »
- Opinion: Should I Boycott Nigerian Beef?
- Nigerian Farmers to Get $1.1 Billion Loan Intervention from CBN
- Nigeria Secures $288.5m African Development Bank Loan
Armed Forces
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Presidency Defends Nomination of Ex-service Chiefs as Ambassadors
Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has defended the decision to nominate ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors-designate. President Muhammadu Buhari had forwarded their names to... read more »
- Buhari Grants IGP Three Months Tenure Extension – Dingyadi
- 20 Generals Face Retirement as Buhari Names New Service Chiefs
- BREAKING: Buhari Bows to Pressure, Sacks Service Chiefs, Appoints New Hands
Aviation
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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,... read more »
- Arik Air Dismisses 300 Workers
- FG Walks the Talk, Bars Emirates Airlines from Operating in Nigeria
- FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Project
Biafra
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IPOB Lawyer, Ejiofor Narrates Ordeal After Army, Police Invasion of his Residence, Death o...
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has explained how he survived an army, police invasion of his residence at the weekend. Ejiofor in a statement issued on... read more »
- Nnamdi Kanu Replies AGF Malami’s Alleged Comments Against IPOB, Ighoho
- IPOB: Defend Yourselves Against Molestation, Gov Umahi Tells Residents
- Oduduwa, Biafra Republics Imminent – Nnamdi Kanu
Boko Haram
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OPC, IPOB Similar to Boko Haram – Dambazau
The erstwhile Minister of Interior, Lieutenant-General Abdul-Rahman Dambazau (rtd), has compared the O’odua People’s Congress, OPC, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB to Boko... read more »
- Dapchi Schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu Births Second Child as B’Haram Captive – Report
- No Trace of Money or Arms Procured by Ex-Service Chiefs – NSA
- Presidency says Bandits Carrying AK-47 will be Shot on Sight
Breaking News
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BREAKING: Tension As Gunshots Rock Police Area Command In Aba
There is currently tension in Aba commercial town in Abia State, over sounds of gunshots at the police area command, Daily Trust reports. Residents were going about their normal activities... read more »
- BREAKING: Afenifere Spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, is Dead
- Midnight Fire razes Popular Ibadan Auto Parts Market
- President Buhari Presides Over Security Meeting
Cameroon
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Cameroon School Shooting an Atrocity that Underscores the Urgency of Protecting Ordinary P...
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... read more »
- Scores of Children Killed as Gunmen Invade School in Cameroon
- Catholic Priest Slumps and Dies on the Altar During Homily (See Video)
- Nigeria: Let Buhari Be Subjected to DNA Testing – Nnamdi Kanu to Atiku
Celebration
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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 anniversary celebration on... read more »
- Independence Day: Buhari to Address Nigerians from Eagle Square
- Breaking: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday
- Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)
Communication
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NCC Orders Telcos to Effect Twitter Ban
Telecoms operators said they have received instructions from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to effect suspension of services of micro blogging platform Twitter. The carriers,... read more »
- FG Suspends Twitter Operations in Nigeria
- NBC Suspends Channels TV For Granting Interview to IPOB Leader
- Ezekwesili Threatens to Sue Omojuwa
Corruption
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EFCC to Prioritise Corruption Prevention – Bawa
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said the commission will prioritise measures aimed at preventing corruption to save the huge cost... read more »
- Nigerians Deserve to Know How Recovered Loot is Spent, Sultan Tells Buhari
- EFCC Arrests Ex-Kwara Governor, Over N9 Billion Fraud
- Why Diezani’s Prosecution is Stalling – EFCC
Cost of Living
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Nigeria: NLC Insists on Strike Commencing 28th Sept. 2020
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 met. In a post shared on their... read more »
- CBN Disburses N3.5tr COVID-19 Intervention Cash
- If we Truly Deregulated, Shouldn’t Fuel Price Drop? Atiku Queries
- Most Vulnerable Nigerians Exempted from Tariff Increase, says NERC
Covid-19
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Why I Won’t Take COVID Vaccine – Oyedepo
The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners’ Chapel, David Oyedepo, has defended his decision not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The clergy during his sermon at the... read more »
- Fed. Govt. to Continue Administration of AstraZeneca
- Where’s Your Faith? Pst Chris Oyakhilome Queries Christian Receiving COVID-19 Jabs
- FG Warns against Fake COVID-19 Vaccines from China
Crime
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Super TV CEO: Suspect’s Father Arrested, Lecturers, Classmates Shocked, UNILAG Silent
Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested the father Chidinma Ojukwu, who allegedly stabbed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, to death. A top police source,... read more »
- Robbers Attack Commercial Banks, Police Station in Osun State
- Yahoo Boy Kills Twin Brother in Oleh, Delta State
- Arson: INEC Set to Meet Security Chiefs As 21 Offices Are Razed
Economy
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Inflation Looms as CBN Further Devalues Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has further officially devalued the country’s currency to N410.25/$ after exhausting all options to maintain the value of the naira. Consequently,... read more »
- Buhari Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh N2.3trn External Loan
- CBN Promises more Credit Facilities for Youths
- Wike Backs Obaseki on N60 Billion New Notes Printing
Education
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Students in Bayelsa Varisty Protest Against Imposition of Uniforms
The students of Niger Delta University, NDU, Ammassoma, in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday embarked on a protest against the directive mandating the wearing... read more »
- El-Rufai Shuts Down Bishop Oyedepo’s School, 12 Others
- Why I Withdrew My Son From Public School – El-Rufai
- Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Student Days After Final Exam
Egypt
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World Cup: Uruguay Edges Past Egypt by 1:0
In a keenly contested encounter, the Uruguayans narrowly edged past the Egyptian team by a lone goal. Just when fans were settling for a goal-less draw, Jose Gimenez headed in a lovely goal... read more »
Elections
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Tinubu: Presidency Clarifies Buhari’s Comment on 2023 Zoning
The Presidency has debunked reports that President Muhammadu Buhari made reference to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, when he mentioned Lagos in his... read more »
- No Single Right-thinking Nigerian Will Support Igbo Presidency – Buhari’s Ex-aide
- I Don’t Believe in Zoning, Nigerians Should be Allowed to Decide – Sen Bulkachuwa...
- Lead front the Front, PDP Tells Buhari as FG Again Talks Tough
Employment
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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
- Air Peace Reconsiders, Recalls Sacked Pilots as FG intervenes
- Napoli Completes Club Record €50m Deal for Nigerian Striker Osimhen from Lille
English Premiership
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Burnley, Brighton Join the Race to Sign Musa
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is drawing attention from other Premier League sides as he is yet to agree terms with West Brom. After being invited over by manager Sam Allardyce, the... read more »
- Ndidi, Vardy Ruled Out of Fulham Tie
- Eze Good Enough To Play For England – Hodgson
- Why I Shunned Ajax Move – Ajayi
Environment
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Ethnic Groups in Taraba task Ishaku to Address Injustices
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 out to them by successive... read more »
- LASPARK Warns Horticulturists to Keep Environment Clean
- Oyo Revokes Parcels of Land in Agodi, Jericho GRA over Alteration of Land Use, others
- Sanwo-Olu Declares Emergency on Lagos Roads, Rallies Julius Berger, HiTech, Others to Fix ...
Finance
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Zenith Bank Records 4% Before Tax Profit In Q1 2021
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a Profit Before Tax, PBT, that shows an increment of 4% to N61.0 billion, from N58.8 billion recorded in March 2020, its unaudited results for the first... read more »
- Why We Sacked First Bank Directors – CBN
- CBN Questions First Bank for Sacking MD Without Approval
- Reps Guarantee Nigerians of Pay-per-view Tariff Implementation
Fitness and Wellbeing
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Fitness and Well-being – Exercise Done Right
Do you know why many people find it difficult to really exercise? Simple! They complicate things for themselves. How? Let’s assume you want to improve your muscle tone. You’ve not been... read more »
Fulani Herdsmen
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Buhari, Ministers, Security Chiefs hold NSC Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over National Security Council meeting in the Executive Council Chambers of Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is the first National... read more »
- List of Kagara School Abductees Released
- BREAKING: Herdsmen Kill Two, Set Amotekun Vehicle Ablaze in Ondo
- Amotekun Arrests Truckload of Armed Fulani Herdsmen Heading To Ogun, Lagos
Ghana
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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... read more »
- Fani Kayode not Abusive – Ghanaian Wife Says as She Maintains Their Marriage Still Intact...
- Buhari, Ghana President Meet in Aso Villa
- Ghana Approves Resumption of Football
Human Rights
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Alleged Assault: Deeper Life School Principal, Others Granted N500,000 Bail Each
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... read more »
- Sowore, Four others Arraigned in Abuja For Alleged Public Disturbance
- Lekki Shooting: Soldiers Took Live Bullets to Scene for Self-defence – General Taiwo
- #EndSARS: Arrested Protester, Eromosele, Regains Freedom After 12 Days
Information Technology
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Why We Introduced NIN for UTME Registration – JAMB Registrar
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Friday said security reasons and checkmating examination malpractice informed its decision to introduce the use of the National Identity... read more »
- Court Orders Extension of NIN Enrolment by Two Months
- Buhari approves Paternity Leave for NITDA Staff
- NIN Compulsory for Bank Accounts, Voter Registration – FG
Infrastructure
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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... read more »
- Blackout in Kaduna, Sokoto, Others as Power Grid Collapses
- How Travelers Were Stuck at Itobe Bridge, Kogi, for Several Hours (See Video)
- Lagos Will Not Be Destroyed Under my Watch, Sanwo-Olu says as he Sues for Calm
Interview
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Imo CP Failed to Request MOPOL, Military Reinforcement – Source
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Nasiru Mohammed, and his top officers have been booted out following Monday’s attack on the state Police Command headquarters and the Nigerian... read more »
- Doctors’ Strike: You have No Justification for Strike – FG
- Nobody Can Bring Down Buhari-led Govt. – Presidency
- CBN directs Banks to Start Scan-to-pay System
Judiciary
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Appeal Court to Rule on Ondo Poll Today
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital is set to deliver judgement on the case between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress, and the Eyitayo Jegede... read more »
- I Feel Sorry for Judiciary – Afe Babalola
- Breaking: Supreme Court Rejects APC’s Suit Challenging Obaseki’s Qualification
- Appeal Court Dismisses EFCC’s Seizure of Professional Fees Ozekhome Received from Former E...
Justice
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Over 1,927 Demand FCMB MD’s Sacking Over Paternity Scandal, Bank Commences Probe
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 bothering on infidelity with a... read more »
- Gov Lalong Assents to N147bn 2021 Budget
- Police Sack Four Senior Officers for Misconduct
- Court Declines Maina’s Adjournment Request
Kenya
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World: I Never Want to Meet Someone as Lifeless Again – Trump, Speaking About Buhar...
“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 »
- Kenya: Government Officials to Take Lie Detector Tests – Kenyatta
Labour
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My Government Can Barely Afford Salary Payment – El-Rufai
The Kaduna State government has said that its revenue allocation from the Federation Account Allocations Committee, FAAC, since the middle of 2020, can barely pay salaries and overheads of... read more »
- “No Work, No Pay” – FG Warns Striking Resident Doctors
- Resident Doctors Commence Strike Two Days After Buhari Embarked on London Medical Trip
- Resident Doctors to Commence Indefinite Strike April 1
Lagos News
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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 institution. Details shortly.. This... read more »
- COVID-19 Not Hoax – Sanwo-Olu
- I Still Have a Role To Play in Politics – Jimi Agbaje
- We’ll Clampdown on People With Fake COVID-19 Certificates – Lagos Health Commissioner
Law Enforcement
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Anambra Police Parade Two Teenagers, 12 Others for Illegal Revenue Collection, Armed Robbe...
The Anambra State Police Command has paraded fourteen males suspects who are engaged in illegal revenue collection and armed robbery in different parts of Onitsha. The suspects who were... read more »
- Court Remands Teenager Who Set Boyfriend Ablaze in Benue
- Two Men Gang-Rape Teenager in Ogun, Threaten to Post Video
- Several Nigerians Don’t Trust the Police – Fayemi
Legislature
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Senator Omo Agege Explains Why Gulak Was in Owerri
Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege on Tuesday said former Political Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, was in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on a national... read more »
- Reps Deliberate Scrapping NYSC as Bill Reaches Second Reading
- Senate to hold Zonal Hearings on Constitution Review May 26
- Legislative Aids Protest over Unpaid Salary Arrears
Life
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Now I Avoid Newspapers Due To Depressing Reports—Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he now goes days without reading the newspapers to avoid the depression that comes from reading bad reports of insecurity and other anomalies in the... read more »
- Buhari, Atiku, Ishaku others mourn as ‘Mama Taraba’ dies at 61
- Mob vandalises Akwa Ibom alleged Serial Rapist’s House, ‘arrests’ Father
- DSS denies Torturing Buhari’s Late Official Driver
Lifestyle
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Regina Daniels’ Father Reconciles with Ned Nwoko after Birth of Grand Child
Regina Daniels’ father, Jude Ojegwu has revealed that the birth of his grandson has prompted him to amend relationship with Ned Nwokolo, his billionaire son-in-law. Reginal Daniels gave... read more »
- Hushpuppimania: The Tragedy of a Bad Influencer
- Traditional Rulers Vitals to National Development – Hamzat
- Opinion: Are You A Marlian? – Bayo Adeyinka
Mali
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Mass Rally Demanding President Ibrahim Boubacar’s Resignation Continues in Mali
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 »
- Opinion: Let’s Talk RUGA aka Fulani Cattle Colonies by Nnamdi Elekwachi
Music
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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 singer Jazzman Olofin on... read more »
- Flavour Releases Seventh Album, ‘Flavour of Africa’
- Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Tops Most-streamed Music Album 2020
- Music Star, L.A.X Buys New House
News
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Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Marries for Third time
Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa at the weekend got married for the third time. The 28-year-old reportedly got married in a secret ceremony last Saturday. The marriage with his first wife,... read more »
- Oba of Benin Tells FG Not To Allow Gov Obaseki Take Custody Of Returned Artifacts
- INEC: Despite Criticisms, Senate Panel Set to Recommend Onochie’s Confirmation
- Fact Check: Did Lauretta Onochie Stop Being an APC Member In 2019?