Nigeria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said Monday that the strike would now last an indefinite amount of time, breaking with its custom of only extending current industrial action by a defined number of weeks or months. The…

The Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS) FCT Command, has confirmed the death of an inmate of Kuje Custodial Centre, after a protracted illness. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr…

The Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has emerged as ‘Best Governor of the Year’ in the 2022 Leadership Excellence Awards. Zulum defeated three other nominees, Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Gov. Seyi…

The Federal Government has revealed that petrol subsidy would remain up to mid-2023 sequel to the 18-month extension announced early in 2021. Zainab Ahmed, the Finance Minister made this disclosure on Monday, August 29, in Abuja on…

Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor of Kano State, officially joined the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday after giving up his New Nigeria People's Party bid for the Senate. Read Also: Once Again, ASUU Extends Strike…

A gas plant has exploded near the international headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), also called Redemption Camp, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion sent…

Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has alleged that the gross domestic product (GDP) of ten Nigerian states is higher than that of several African countries. He stated that Nigeria shouldn't be economically compared to "smaller" African…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have cautioned anyone claiming to be working for Biafra's actualization and hoping for the peaceful return of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to abstain from all kidnappings for ransom and other criminal…

British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk on Aug.20 left his fans sad and divided on social media. The defeat of Anthony Joshua dominated social media as fans sympathised and commended the boxer…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has clarified the two soldiers it dismissed from service, were tried in the Headquarters 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru in connection with the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheik Goni Gashua Aisami in Yobe. The…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a cleaner at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos, Ohiagu Sunday, who allegedly leads a drug syndicate at the international wing of the airport.…

British Airways (BA) reportedly restricted inventory on Nigeria in the global distribution system (GDS) due to trapped $464 million from international airlines, according to the national association of Nigerian travel agencies (NANTA).…

Nigerian and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has announced the completion of his degree program at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom. The Leicester city midfielder made this known in a video interview…

At the most recent meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association, All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate Kashim Shettima claims he chose to wear shoes to "deliberately snub" the hostile crowd (NBA). The event took…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director, Finance and Account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Eno Ubi Otu. Mr Otu was reportedly grilled with regards to an alleged…