May 17
Nigeria: Mosque Set On Fire During Morning Prayer
Daily Trust
The death toll from the arson purportedly committed in Kano by an aggrieved youth, 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, has risen to 10, while 14 patients have continued to struggle for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hosts Senegalese President, Faye
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, hosted the new Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Photos Don't Show the True State of Nigerian School in 2024
Africa Check
No, viral photos don't show the true state of Nigerian school in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Has Not Increased Minimum Wage for Lagos State Workers to N70,000
Africa Check
No, Nigerian governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not increased minimum wage for Lagos state workers to N70,000 Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Money Changers Fueling Terrorism Funding - CISLAC
Daily Trust
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have said that illegal money changers are responsible for the rising… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Opposition Parties Meet in Kaduna, Strategise Ahead 2027
Daily Trust
A summit convened in Kaduna by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) brought together eight opposition parties, aiming to bolster their structures and strategies ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Housewife Sentenced to Community Service for Admitting Adultery
Daily Trust
A woman, Adenike Aliyu, has been sentenced to three weeks community service by an area court in Ilorin, Kwara State, for admitting that she committed adultery. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Nigeria's Underproduction, Dangote Refinery Orders 24m Barrels of U.S. Crude Oil - Report
This Day
Nigeria's new Dangote mega refinery near Lagos is seeking to buy millions of barrels of US crude over the next year as it ramps up processing rates, a sign of the challenges that… Read more »
West Africa: Worshippers Locked in Nigeria Mosque and Set On Fire
Nile Post
BBC | At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Laments Nigeria's Poor Health Outcomes
Vanguard
The Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Health Institutions, has decried Nigeria's poor health outcomes, particularly high child mortality rates, infant mortality… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Orders Binance Official to Remain in Detention Throughout Trial
Premium Times
The court's decision came about two months after the Binance official's colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody in Abuja in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Returns to Nigeria After 25 Months
Daily Trust
Visa ban remains Read more »
Kenya: 'Don't Believe Everything You See On the Internet' - Photo Shows Journalist Reporting On Nigerian Floods in 2022, Not in Kenya in 2024
Africa Check
'Don't believe everything you see on the internet' - photo shows journalist reporting on Nigerian floods in 2022, not in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Financial Crimes Agency Didn't Release a List of 58 Ex-Governors Accused of Looting Over N2 Trillion in Public Funds
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's financial crimes agency didn't release a list of 58 ex-governors accused of looting over N2 trillion in public funds Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Unverified Reports That Mobile Money Operator Opay Is Leaving Nigeria and Urging Customers to Withdraw Their Money
Africa Check
Ignore unverified reports that mobile money operator OPay is leaving Nigeria and urging customers to withdraw their money Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's N90bn Hajj Subsidy Setback to Nigeria's Economy - Atedo Peterside
Vanguard
The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside has described the Federal Government's N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj as a setback to the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Defected Lawmakers Can't Return, PDP Insists
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever. Read more »
South Africa: How Nigerians and Ghanaians Showed Up At Bridgerton Launch in South Africa
Vanguard
The launch of Netflix's "Bridgerton" in South Africa was a dazzling affair, marked by the vibrant presence of Nigerians and Ghanaians who brought their unique cultural flair to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Biggest Problem of Nigeria's Democracy Not INEC - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi said the biggest problem of Nigeria's democracy is the judiciary and not the Independent National… Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Releases 'Spiderman' Single in Aftermath of Arrest
Premium Times
"I'm Spiderman; why are they beefing my glory; they're watching me like a movie." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy At 25 - IPAC Urges Stronger Parties for Sustainable Growth
Vanguard
As Nigeria gears up to mark 25 years of democratic rule, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for stronger political parties to ensure sustainable growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kidnap Ex-Kogi Govt Adviser, Send Video to Family
Daily Trust
Bandits abducted a former Special Adviser (SA) on Education to the immediate past government in Kogi State, Comfort Alege, in Lokoja on Wednesday and have demanded a ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: End Nigerians Suffering Now - 36 State Speakers Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
...drum support for state police Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
Premium Times
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Premium Times
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »