Nigeria

Nigeria: jihadist attacks increase ahead of Eid

Jihadist groups have carried out several attacks in northeastern Nigeria ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan…

May 20, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on African economies; a look at Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic and related measures have brought the world’s economy nearly to a total halt. A UN report released…

May 19, 2020

NNPC set to build hospitals in 14 states

To strengthen the nation’s health sector, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, is…

May 19, 2020

Okowa bars PDP politicians from early campaigns

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has barred members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), especially political appointees, from constituting…

May 19, 2020

‘I don’t like people who beg’ – Actress Omotola warns giveaway hunter

Popular Nigerian actress, Dr. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has sent a friendly note of warning to a fan who begged her…

May 18, 2020

Sports: NFF throws Super Falcons’ job open to foreign, local coaches

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared its intention to get the best possible coach for the Super Falcons no…

May 18, 2020

Nigeria impounds UK plane for breaking Covid-19 rules

Nigeria on Sunday impounded a UK plane for illegally running a passenger service. The plane had been approved to strictly…

May 18, 2020

Nigeria receives Madagascar’s COVID-Organics, efficacy tests ordered

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday (May 16) received the country’s share of a purported coronavirus herbal cure, COVID-Organics. The…

May 17, 2020

Nigeria: Electricity workers threaten strike over sack of labour leader

The Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) has threatened to resume its pending strike, if a purported…

May 16, 2020

Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 5,000

Nigeria, on Thursday, recorded 193 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of infected people exceeded 5,000. Three people also…

May 15, 2020

Gambari Can’t Solve ‘Cabal’ Problems In Presidency – Prof Jideofor

A Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Nasarawa State University, Jideofor Adibe, has said that newly appointed chief…

May 15, 2020

Nigeria: Family of late Enugu Rangers star who died in fatal motor accident to get N20m insurance

Ifeanyi George's family may have lost a dear one but they will be getting up to N20million as compensation from…

May 14, 2020

Nigeria arrests Chinese over $250K cash bribe for corruption cover-up

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC; reported the arrest of two Chinese businessmen who attempted to…

May 13, 2020

Politics: PDP elders want Adagunodo reinstated as chairman

The People’s Democratic Party Elders’ Caucus in Osun State has urged the National Working Committee (NWC) and the highest decision…

May 13, 2020

We’ve not issued 5G license to any operator in the country – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has maintained that it has not issued 5G license to any operator in the country.The…

May 12, 2020

Breaking: Buhari finally orders importation of Madagascar’s COVID-19 herbal ‘remedy’

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the presidential task force on COVID-19 to pick up COVID-Organics, Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based "remedy" for…

May 12, 2020

Nigeria: Lagos government discharges 21 more COVID-19 patients

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday disclosed that 21 more COVID-19 patients; 4 females and 17 males, all Nigerians, had…

May 11, 2020

Nigerian Olympian who recently divorced her husband, open to new relationship

Blessing Okagbare is Nigeria's most successful athlete but she could not replicate her success in her marriage. The former world…

April 30, 2020

IMF approves $3.4 billion emergency loan to Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved $3.4 billion in emergency financial assistance for Nigeria to…

April 29, 2020

Nigeria: Lagos makes mask wearing compulsory

The governor of Lagos State, the economic capital of Nigeria, has made the wearing of masks compulsory to fight against…

April 27, 2020

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