The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
Buhari Meets Archbishop of Canterbury in London
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has met with Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Lambeth Palace, London on Sunday. [caption width="910"]President Muhammadu Buhari and Most Reverend Justin Welby [/caption]
Nigeria: Buhari mourns DIG Danmadami
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Muhammadu Danmadami as a great loss to the country. The president made his feelings known in a condolence message issued by…
Nigeria: CDD Evaluates Buhari’s Economic Policies, Advises Govt
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has pointed out how President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government can improve on its economic policies. CDD stated that Buhari government needs to increase capital investments and reforms in…
Nigeria: Gunshots in Abuja as Police Disperse Protesting…
The police have dispersed a procession of members of the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria who trooped out to call for the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The protest started on Sultan Abubakar Way,…
Buhari At #NES25: Only ‘Made In Nigeria Solutions’…
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared open the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES25) with a charge to public and private sector leaders to look inward to solve the unique challenges confronting the nation's socio-economic…
Nigerian authorities to scan ID’s in northeast in…
Nigeria will require anyone moving through three northeastern states to carry identification cards in an effort to root out members of Boko Haram and Islamic State, the army said on Sunday. The new requirement follows…
World Bank In Talks With Nigeria Over New…
The World Bank says it is in talks with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion loan to resolve the problems of the country's power sector. World Bank's Vice President for Africa, Hafez Ghanem said…
CHAN Eagles depart Abuja for Lome ahead of…
Home-based Eagles depart Abuja for Lome ahead of the 2020 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifying match against Togo at the Stade de Kegue as from 4 pm on Sunday. Coach Imama Amapakabo has named Akwa…
Nigeria: 23 Killed, 169 Infected As Yellow Fever…
The ongoing yellow fever outbreak in Bauchi State has killed no fewer than 23 persons, infected 169 others and spread to Borno, Kano, Gombe, and Katsina. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday…
Nigeria Election: Buhari Speaks On Being Under Tension…
The presidency on Saturday reacted to what it called a twisted story with malicious intent published with the front page headline, “Tribunal: Buhari retracts, confesses he was under tension.” Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the…
Nigeria Should Be Saved from Buhari – Secondus
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus has asked journalists and other vocal Nigerians to rise and challenge the “anti-people” tendencies of President Muhammadu Buhari. Secondus, who addressed newsmen at the…
How Brexit Will Favour Nigerians – UK
The British Government has said Nigerians will gain from Brexit as it was an opportunity of opening its relationship with the rest of the world. The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Gill Atkinson…
Visa Restrictions May Affect Family Members of Culpable…
The United States has said it may extend its visa restrictions to the family members of individuals, especially politicians believed to have undermined democracy in Nigeria during the 2019 general elections. The US Department of…
Buhari Receives Liberia’s Highest Award
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Monrovia, Liberia, received the country’s highest award, and expressed his resolve to continue to strengthen cooperation within the West African sub region. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, who…
Nigeria: Protest in UniOsun as Security Operatives Invade…
Students of Osun State University, Osogbo main campus are protesting the arrest of several students from their various hostels on Thursday morning. A student of the institution, Tayo Mosadope, told our correspondent that armed security…
Africa’s Technology Hub Rises in a Congested Lagos…
The fading facades of century-old buildings in a neighborhood of the Nigerian megacity of Lagos house a vibrant technology cluster that’s caught the eye of Facebook Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The Yaba area, home…
Buhari Asks Senate to Confirm Tanko Mohammad as…
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to the Senate for approval as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Presidents request was sent in…
Nigeria Ministerial Nominees List Expected This Week –…
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari could name his cabinet nominees as soon as this week, the senate president said on Wednesday, a move that could end more than a month without ministers. Buhari was re-elected four…
