Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government's proposed increase in Value Added Tax, saying it will sever citizens' livelihoods and leave them in ruins.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.
In rural Kano, maternal mortality remains alarmingly high. Kolawole Omoniyi reports on how traditional birth attendants (TBAs) dominate childbirth practices due to limited access to skilled healthcare providers, while cultural beliefs and corruption hinder the implementation of the federal government's Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked the alleged undermining of Dangote Refinery's plan to lower fuel prices.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says that foreign exchange illiquidity has been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in the prices of petrol.
The Dangote Group has refuted claims by some newspapers that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has begun lifting petrol from its refinery.
A representative of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN), Adekunle Sanusi, says there was no official communication with the petrol station owners about this week's petrol price increase.
The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a 30 percent and 40 percent reduction in the salaries of legislators and executive members of government.
The Nigeria Police Force declared British national Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and Nigerian citizen Lucky Obiyan wanted on Monday for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Tinubu.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has directed its members to resume work on Monday following a seven-day nationwide warning strike.
Persistent rains in August caused flooding in Yamadawa B of Dorayi, threatening the safety of residents and damaging houses.
The Toronto Police Service has arrested a Nigerian woman residing in Canada, Amaka Sonnberger, following threats she made to poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed eight new Mpox cases in the country.
It's been over two years since Abdulmalik Tanko, the proprietor of Nobel Kids Academy, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of his five-year-old student, Hanifa Abubakar.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set a deadline of September 14, 2024, for all Nigerians to connect their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) to their National Identity Numbers (NINs).
The Lagos State government has announced several public health initiatives, including the establishment of an emergency operations center to combat the spread of the mpox virus
Popular music director and cinematographer ThankGod Omori Smith, widely known as TG Omori, has disclosed that his recent kidney transplant was unsuccessful.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued a warning alert to six northern states to brace for severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and copious amounts of rain in the upcoming days.
Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, says he will be independent-minded if elected to lead the south-south state.
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has disclosed that a notorious kidnapping kingpin was killed and two abductors arrested during the operation to free 20 kidnapped medical students.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the West Africa editor of The Conversation Africa.
The Lagos State Government will divert vehicular traffic from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, for two days for construction work on the corridor.
In this piece, Nigeria Info News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at the race to the White House from a Nigerian perspective
With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.
On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea
Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.
The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate.
The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.
Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires.
The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am.
Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.
A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.
Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.
A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.
The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.
A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash.
7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.
The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.
As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate.
Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023.
The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.
It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.
President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.
The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.
United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability.
Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.
The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment.
Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month.
British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country.
Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.
Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.
President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”
Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.
Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action
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