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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from Dec. 1.

President Bola Tinubu will present the 2024 budget estimate to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Notorious cultist, Gift David Okpara, also known as General 2Baba, who was declared wanted for the killing of Ahoada DPO, SP Bako Angbashim has denied any involvement in the crime.

Nigeria Info's Chioma Ezenwafor and Onyekachi Nwosu sat down with renown economist, Pat Utomi in Port Harcourt for a chat about the state of the nation.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the commencement of palliative projects on dilapidated federal roadsnationwide before 1 December 2023.

By merely looking at Victoria John’s long face, it took me no time to observe the concern and frustration written all over her face.

NDLEA operatives raided a lounge in Osogbo on Saturday where a party organised for illicit substance abuse was to hold.

The executives of the dissolved All Progressives Congress leadership in Rivers State have gone to court to stop the inauguration of the caretaker committee announced by the party’s national leadership.

The Rivers State House of Assembly clerk, Emeka Amadi, and the deputy clerk, Calistus Offrika, have been redeployed.

A four-day truce agreed by Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 7 am (0500 GMT) on Friday, mediator Qatar said.

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dissolved the Rivers State executives of the party at all levels.

President Bola Tinubu is back in Abuja after attending the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference in Berlin, Germany.

 The Court of Appeal has clarified the situation surrounding controversy surrounding the judgement delivered by the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court on the Kano State governorship election dispute.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting and the release of at least 50 women and children held hostage in Gaza.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has been granted bail.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says controversy surrounding the procurement process in the state is misrepresented truth.

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Tuesday issued an order directing the two factions in the Rivers State House of Assembly to suspend further deliberations until the case before it is determined.

President Bola Tinubu announced the total removal of fuel subsidies during his inauguration on 29 May.

A report indicates that Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers, in support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, sat on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.

Embattled lawmaker Edison Ehie has linked the alleged police invasion of his residence to the political crisis in Rivers State.

Gunshots were heard in the Woji area of Port Harcourt on Monday night as some youths who had resumed protests clashed with the police.

Twenty-five lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by the Speaker Martin Amaewhule held a sitting at the Assembly Complex, early Tuesday morning.

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has upheld the election of Hyacinth Alia as governor of Benue State.

The Police Command in Kano State on Monday alerted the public of plans by some groups of political party supporters to cause violence in the state.

The Court of  Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has upheld the tribunal ruling that sacked the Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre.

It is imperative that the Federal Government reveal to the public the assets and deficits they inherited from the previous administration to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Labour Party (LP) has poured cold water on the possibility of a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has laughed off Atiku Abubakar's call for a party merger from opposition parties in the country in a bid to defeat the APC in the next presidential election.

Organised Labour says it has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14.

The Appeal Court in Lagos State has affirmed the judgment of the tribunal that confirmed the APC's Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as the elected governor and the deputy governor of Lagos State.

Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji a.k.a Oladips has died.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says investigation has begun into the assault on Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and suspects have been arrested.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has called on the opposition parties in Nigeria to come together and form a formidable front to protect the country’s democracy.

Officials are yet to remove the aircraft that skidded off the runway at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Tuesday.

The driver who hit and killed two staff of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Monday has turned himself in to the Police in Lagos.

The Federal Government has called on organized labor to postpone its scheduled nationwide strike set to commence today.

The 10th Senate has assured that it will reconsider the Diaspora Voting Bill this week.

Former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been named the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The Federal Government has promised to provide 80,000 houses in the next eight years as part of its measures to bridge the housing deficit faced by Nigerians.

There is heavy security around the main office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yenagoa as Bayelsans await the conclusion of the collation of Saturday's  gubernatorial election.

The body of another woman has been found in her apartment in the Ogbumbada compound in Rumalogu in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued an order of interim injunction restraining organized labor from proceeding with the strike planned to commence on Tuesday, 14 November.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mohammed Abba Isa as his Senior Special Assistant on Disability Matters.

Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja have been left stranded following a protest at the airport on Thursday.

The minister of power has announced a federal investigation into the legality of the five-year license extension granted to privatized power distribution and generation companies.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers.

As concerns over the current state of women's football and its future in the country continues to mount, it is safe to say it is imperative for those involved on and off the pitch to lead the course for a renaissance.

President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2023 supplementary budget of N2.17 trillion into law.

The former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by  the Federal Capital Territory High Court after 151 days in the custody of  Federal Government’s security agencies.

The body of a female uniport student identified as Adaeze was found in her apartment at Aluu community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.  

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it won’t count votes in any polling unit where violence occurs in Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci no longer holds the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

There is no plan to redenominate the country's currency -the naira.

As the future of the Governor of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara remains up in the air following impeachment attempts against him, the clearest indication yet of a resolution may have been seen.

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

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or, securing an unprecedented eighth title. The prestigious award was also bestowed upon Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati in the women's category.

The nominees by the president for the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have been screened by the House of Representatives.

Former Belgium captain, Eden Hazard, has announced his retirement from football.

Wale Adedayo, ex-chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State has been freed from the Correctional Centre in Abeokuta.

Organized labor, comprising the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has fixed Tuesday 3 October 2023 as the date for the commencement of its indefinite nationwide strike.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

The remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad have been exhumed for autopsy by police authorities in Lagos State.

Security agents have taken over major roads in Kano to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government Wednesday night following the ruling of the governorship election tribunal.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

The African Union (AU) can count on the support of Nigeria when it comes to stability and progress for the continent of Africa.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says restoration nationwide of the national grid which collapsed in the early hours of Thursday is in progress.

The National Executive Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has expelled Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, following his alleged refusal to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee.

Embattled Niger has been suspended by the African Union (AU) with immediate effect.

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged by the British Police with offences related to bribery. 

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N5bn for each state for the procurement of food items for distribution to the poor in their states.

Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, the president of the National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has called for calm amongst members of the body across the country.

The recently inaugurated Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy will aim at reducing the number of taxes individuals and corporations in Nigeria pay.

The Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu says diplomatic negotiations...

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has handed a two-match ban to England forward Lauren James following their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised President Bola Tinubu to continue to embrace a diplomatic approach to the crises in Niger.

Segun Sowunmi, a loyal of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted of his chances of beating Bukola Saraki to the position of the National Chairman of the Party if it came down to both of them.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) says it will sue Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the handing out of “holiday allowances” to senators by the Clerk of the National Assembly.

The National Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned strike after President Bola Tinubu's intervention and an emergency meeting with the Senate.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ratified Abdullahi Ganduje as its acting National Chairman.

A five-man panel of the Presidential Election Petition Court has reserved judgement on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, against the February 25 election victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has denied a request filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to keep the suspended Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele in detention for an extended 14-day period.

Salihu Lukman, the Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West has left his role as a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). 

The Department of State Services (DSS) has rearrested the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

The suit filed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) challenging the registration of the Congress Of University Academics (CONUA) and the Nigeria Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) as trade unions by the Federal Government has been dismissed by Justice Benedict Kanyip, the President of the National Industrial Court, Abuja.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bail to the sum of N20 million.

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has given the federal government two weeks to conclude negotiations on petrol subsidy or face a workers’ protest.

The House of Representatives has called for the prosecution of the culprits involved in the killing of a two-year-old in Delta State.

Nigerians appear to be in for a rough ride as the fuel price increase occasioned by subsidy removal appears unabating.

The Abia State Government says it has been able to save over N200 million on its monthly wage bill after conducting verification of civil servants and public workers in the state.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is to tackle banditry and insurgency in the country at its root with its new plan, "Pulaku solution" (which in Fulfude means brotherhood.)

A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused a request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to don the Igbo traditional attire, “Isi Agu” while in custody.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday announced the heads of some standing committees, including Appropriations, Public Accounts, Ethics, and Public Petitions and Establishment.

Rivers State governor, Siminalaye Fubara, in recent weeks, has come under intense criticisms from some residents of the state over the reappointment of former cabinet members of the former governor.

The FCT Administration has vowed to prosecute the now on-the-run contractor of the ill-fated four-storey building which collapsed and injured nine labourers on Monday afternoon.

Some public school teachers in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have criticized the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Rivers State chapter, over deductions being allegedly made from their salaries.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria disease in the nation’s capital after it claimed the life of a four-year-old boy out of eight reported cases.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has banned Mmesoma Ejikeme, who was accused of forging her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, from taking the board’s examinations for three years.

The Guinness World Records has announced that Nigerian, Hilda Baci now officially holds the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Results for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be made available by the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the education body has announced.

Two months after his win at the polls, president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a congratulatory message from Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Current holders of the UEFA Champions League title, Real Madrid will have to welcome West Londoners, Chelsea to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the third consecutive season following the conclusion of the draws for the quarter final stage of Europe's premier club football competition on Friday.

Following his re-election as football's number one man for another four years on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sounded the need for "way more" football.

There will be 40 more matches added to the original 64 come 2026 when the FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America.

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 proposed passage of the 2023 budget suffered a setback on Thursday as both chambers of the National Assembly failed to consider the report of their committees on appropriation due to  "irregularities" on the part of the Executive. 

The stage was set, and the moment was here.

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians who emerged victorious at the ongoing mid-term elections in the United States of America.

FIFA has told all participating teams at this winter's World Cup in Qatar to "focus on the football" and not be part of morality talks that have constantly tailed this year's tournament.

The has condemned the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state.

The Federal Government says it has signed the Instrument of Ratification for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No.190 aimed to eliminate violence and harassment in the workplace.

Seven Premier League games will be played this weekend as two games have been postponed due to policing demands ahead of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Nigerian government has threatened to sanction airline operators selling flight tickets in foreign currency following the scarcity of foreign exchange in Nigeria.

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has stated that the party is not threatened by any opposition. 

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement warning Nigerians intending to travel to the United Arab Emirate to be guided by that country's new visa regime.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has taken a swipe at the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu as being a 'Chairman brought from the gutter.'

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari has revealed that illegal pipelines are connected to some individual homes, churches and mosques.

The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe had apprehended 21 pipeline vandals and impounded N3.7 billion worth of stolen crude oil and petroleum products in two weeks.

The Osun Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo, on Monday, granted permission to Gov. Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) permission to inspect materials used for the July 16, governorship poll.

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has expressed readiness to promulgate a law that would control tobacco smoking in the state.

Cancer survivor and author, Ololo Emurovwe Abeke says vegetables and a proper diet play a very important in the treatment of cancer. 

Abuja, Aug. 9, 2022  (NAN) Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says there is no passport booklet shortage in Nigeria, as the Federal Government has cleared all backlogs of passport applications.

The Federal Capital Territory Taskforce on City Sanitation on Tuesday arrested five suspected criminals selling illegal drugs under the flyover in Wuse. 

The Federal Government has obtained a 134-million-dollar loan from the Africa Development Bank to boost wheat production.

Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has impounded more than 322 commercial motorcycles in the state for allegedly contravening traffic laws.

The National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (NATCOMORAN) says the Federal Government's move to ban motorcycles would leave about 80,000 commercial riders jobless in Gombe and Jigawa States.

An Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama has granted bail to suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris alongside two others.

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Governor Gboyega Oyetola as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the immediate suspension of the state’s new Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy. 

The Lagos State High sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has ordered BRT driver Andrew Nice Ominikoron, to get himself a new lawyer at the next court sitting.

GAC Motors has unveiled its new GS4 sports utility vehicle in Nigeria.

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has been sworn in as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

The FCT Administration (FCTA) will resume its onslaught on illegal structures and shanties in Mpape.

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.

Armed bandits have abducted an 18-year-old boy while inflicting injuries on other persons in the Kuje area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday remanded a former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

One week after it was shut down, the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello has approved the reopening of Dei-Dei International Market.

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.

The thought of former president, Goodluck Jonathan running for the presidency in 2023 seems to be troubling some members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC).

Three passengers have been abducted from an Abonnema-bound commercial bus along the Emohua/Kalabari Road in Rivers State.

Abidemi Rufai, the suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Rahama Ismail, a housewife, and mother of two, died recently at Guringawa community in Kumbotso local government area of Kano State after giving birth to a baby boy at home.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Manchester United on Thursday announced the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new manager, with the Dutchman taking the reins at the end of the season.

The All Progressives Congress has pegged its presidential Nomination and Expression of interest forms at N100 million.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

A lady identified as Toyosi will be arraigned before a Lagos court for disturbing public peace. 

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. 

Following the four-day cleanup exercise in four local government areas in Anambra State, some parts of Onitsha metropolis including Ochanja Roundabout, Okosi by New Cemetery road, CPS by Enugu road, Queen of Rosary College Oguta Road Onitsha, among others, are now wearing a new look.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the proposed schedule of its primary election activities in circulation does not emanate from the party. 

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has formally confirmed the attack on a military base in Kaduna State.

The Anambra State government has set up a committee to probe the rising insecurity in the state.

Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is warning political parties in the country to “adhere strictly to the principles of internal democracy.”

Since the lockdown in 2020, Nigerians have seen the rise of money lenders. However, this has led to a menace as some of the operators have resorted to illegal activities which has led to several complaints. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is taking steps to stop these.

"It is extremely important for women to stick together and continue to leverage each other's strengths."

Millions of women and girls are trafficked across the world. According to the international human rights group, Walk Free, three out of four women are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

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.

This report focused on curbing drug abuse among residents of Rivers State. The problem of substance use in our society has negatively affected socio-economic activities in the state. This report will also look at some of the commonly used substances or drugs and the factors that influence their use by people, particularly adolescents and youths. Drug abuse is the non-medical, self-administration of a substance to induce psychoactive effects, intoxication or altered body image. Drug abuse is a global health and social problem with distinct conditions and problems that differ locally.

Sevilla have reached an agreement to sign Anthony Martial on loan from Manchester United.

After delivering one of the better tactical performances at the 2021 AFCON, the Super Eagles went into the clash with Sudan with all eyes on them.

Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, has voiced out his frustration over his inability to hit the ground running so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Egypt's captain, Mohammed Salah believes that African football is “hard.” 

Superhero based NFT protocol, Galaxy Heroes (@galaxyheroesGHC), is set to bridge the Solana and Cardano network through its decentralized exchange platform.

​​​​​​​One of the more high profile first-round clashes in this year's AFCON took place between 7-time champions Egypt and 3-time winners Nigeria.

​​​​​​​Nigeria’s leading media organisations, Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with African sports data and analytics outfit, AfroStat.

Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, says the team has been working on their finishing over the past few days.

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh speaks to Nigeria Info and explains how team can win AFCON. The fiery former midfielder also questions NFF’s decision to hire a foreign manager

The Nigeria Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) has vowed to go spiritual to ensure the team wins the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which starts in Cameroon this weekend.

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.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

This project is aimed at identifying the action taken by the people of Isieke community to address the problem of potable drinking water in their community. 

The order from Nigeria’s Central Bank prohibiting banks and other financial institutions from trading in cryptocurrencies hit like a tornado in February this year.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) got underway over the weekend with much fanfare across most of the centres.

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development remains relentless in its efforts to bring the Super Eagles back to the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, for the remainder of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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. 

Nigeria’s Senate is condemning in strong terms the U.K Government’s inclusion of Nigeria in their COVID-19 red list without justification.

President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking the Senate's passage of the Finance Bill, 2021, to enhance implementation of the 2022 Appropriation Bill.