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The supreme court on Monday affirmed Ahmed Lawan, senate president, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Yobe North.

An event over the weekend put paid to doubts over President Muhammadu Buhari's support of Bola Tinubu for Nigeria's presidency.

How do you teach your child to handle losing? This was the question Constance Mega posed to Nigeria Info Sunny Side listeners.

Callers on Nigeria Info Hard Facts have shared their thoughts on the Rivers State governor’s recent call for protest votes against the PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians to give him one week to resolve the naira scarcity issue in the country.

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai says the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi stands no chance of winning the presidential election.

Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept the nomination of candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in 24 states of the Federation for the 2023 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conduct mock accreditation of voters for the February 25 and March 11 elections.

The Lagos State Police Command has declared a president of the Supreme Body of Ogboni Association Worldwide, Oba Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare wanted for arms possession.

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has directed deposit money banks to commence payment of the redesigned naira notes over the counter, subject to a maximum daily payout of N20,000. 

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Monday at an event in Abuja said any action taken against anyone who undermines the nation’s democracy is right and justified.

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This is according to Chief Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal NeuroPsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr. Kike Oyekanmi.

Furniture and some non-sensitive materials recently delivered for the 2023 General Election have been destroyed in Anambra State. 

The German Consulate in Istanbul would be closed on Wednesday due to a heightened threat of attack in Turkiye’s biggest city, the German Foreign Ministry has said.

Sonia Ekweremadu, the 25-year-old daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu is unfit to stand trial, her lawyers told an Old Bailey court in London on Tuesday.

The House of Representatives has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow N1 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fund the 2022 supplementary budget.

The Rivers Debate Group has announced a change of date for the 2023 Rivers Governorship Debate.

Politicians, especially candidates in the coming 2023 general election in Nigeria, have been wooing voters since the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), opened the campaign window in September 2022. 

Communities in Rivers State were busy during the yuletide following various events there.

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the federal government to revoke the licenses of oil marketers selling above the approved pump price of petrol.

The absence of a defence counsel in the FCT High Court on Monday stalled the trial of suspended Accountant-General of the Federation Ahmed Idris and three others.

The Nigerian Police Force has stationed anti-bomb experts at the country’s entry and exit points to prevent the importation of explosive materials.

Glad to have you on another work week. Last weekend was one of “extensions” in Nigeria.

The chairman of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa, has stressed the importance of electing a drug-intolerant president in 2023.

Shopowners struggled to salvage their goods on Thursday morning from a building engulfed in an inferno at Balogun market in Lagos.

Opposition parties have criticized the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, for his statement that recent developments in Nigeria were directed at frustrating his bid.

The campaign train of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), was again attacked Wednesday in the Kosofe area of the state.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied scarcity of the new naira notes as alleged by some Nigerians.

No fewer than 30 herders have been killed in what is suspected to be an air raid carried out by the Air Force in Rukubi, a town on the border between Benue and Nasarawa States.

The US State Department has announced visa restrictions on Nigerians whom it says have undermined the democratic process in a recent Nigerian election.

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has inaugurated a Project Steering Committee for the proposed Ondo Deep Sea and Benin River Ports. 

President Muhammadu Buhari concluded his two-day visit to Lagos State Tuesday with the inauguration of the Lagos Metro Blue Line and the Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and History.

The Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council says its candidate, Peter Obi was attacked after a rally in Katsina on Monday.

The Senate has once again asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline for the phasing out of old naira notes.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has raised the interest rate to 17.5% from 16.5% to tame rising inflation.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generated N10.1 trillion as tax revenue in 2022, according to its spokesperson, Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola.

The Lagos State chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka, and some other state executive members of the party have dumped the party and joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted an NNPC-labeled tank carrying unregistered vegetable oil in Kano State.

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Lekki Deep Sea Port and the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Lagos.

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Lagos on a two-day visit for the "Lagos Festival of Projects" inauguration.

The staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) have suspended their strike that grounded flights at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Monday morning.

Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi has declared Thursday and Friday public holidays for public workers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

The National Conscience Party (NCP) has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

Passengers were stranded at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Monday after ground workers at the airport walked out on their jobs.

Hundreds of employees of a company in the Gunduwawa area of Kano State protested on Sunday against the company's plan to pay their January salaries with the naira notes that will be phased out this month.

A train has derailed in a forest in Kogi State, and left 148 passengers stranded. 

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Godswill Akpabio as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District.

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, has filed a writ of summons at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, over corruption allegations.

The Kano Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria disease in the state.

The spokesperson of the Rivers State APC Governorship Campaign Council has insisted there was an explosion during his party’s rally in Port at the Rumuwoji playground in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

The paramount ruler of the Izere nation in Plateau State has been kidnapped.

Justice Chiwendu Wogu of the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order that the former Rivers State governor, Chibuike Amaechi, the APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole, and the former commissioner for power, Augustine Wokocha be served through a substituted means in a fresh criminal lawsuit instituted against them by the Rivers State government.

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bomb explosion at the APC rally in the Rumuwoji playground in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

It was christened Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP), but many Kano farmers prefer to call the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) low-interest credit scheme to farmers ‘Buhari Bonanza’.

At least a male artisan has been confirmed dead after a section of a one-storey building undergoing renovation collapsed on him and others in Lagos State.

The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso has boasted about the party “locking” northern Nigeria, ahead of the 2023 General Election.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) says the global unemployment rate will rise by 5.8 percent in 2023.

The Edo State government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection with the 7 January Igueben train station attack during which 20 passengers were kidnapped.

The Central Bank of Nigeria is monitoring banks dispensing old naira notes from their ATMs and will sanction them.

According to the World Health Organization, abuse or maltreatment of children can have severe short- and long-term effects on a child's physical, mental, and sexual well-being. 

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is demanding the withdrawal of Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu from the 2023 presidential election. 

Past Nigerian leaders, under military or democratic rule, are major players in the country’s electoral process. Their comments are taken seriously by different stakeholders which is why many seek their endorsements when running for office. 

An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has ordered three men – Aliyu Ibrahim, Yusuf Isiaka, and Mustapha Babangida – to clean gutters in Gwagwalada for two weeks from 8 am to 12 pm for stealing a mobile phone.

For the first time in a long while, the 2023-Armed Forces Remembrance Day came with a sense of duty, responsibility and honour that I didn’t know I had. 

The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC-PCC) wants the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to be arrested, interrogated, and prosecuted for allegedly fleecing Nigeria.

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.

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The clearest indication yet as to why politics in Nigeria is generally regarded as corrupt and many more may have been revealed if the words of a Chief of the Electoral College Nigeria are to be believed.

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Comments made recently by the Association of Resident Doctors in Nigeria (NARD) in a seeming explanation for the huge migration of doctors outside the country have been further backed by a Public Health Chief.

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.

Victor Osimhen made it three goals in as many games as he struck the winner for Napoli against Roma.

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.

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A statement by President Muhammadu Buhari on his administration's achievements continues to generate reactions.

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.

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As the drums of the 2023 presidential election get louder, supporters of some presidential candidates have begun crediting their principals with some developmental successes.

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. 

13-year-old Fabian Chigbundu of Cayley College is the winner of the August edition of Nigeria Info's 'I Beg to Differ' student debate tournament.  

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.

From 32 contestants to two finalists, Season 3 of FATG Fan Battle has been filled with everything: informative debates, outright arguments, banter, fun and all-round entertainment.

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 quest for a place in the quarterfinals continued on Thursday night as Kareem Itunu battled against Adenike Olusiku and Omonijo Success faced Olusegun Adedeji.

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.

Muslimah ‘Limah’ Malik and Tochukwu Maduekwe booked their places in the quarterfinals of the FATG Fan Battle after victories on Wednesday night.

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.

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.

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.

As the drums of the 2023 general election get louder, Nigerians are urged to ask critical questions to the candidates.

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.

14-year-old Esther Bewaji of Silversands Hall School, Lekki has secured the last semifinal spot at the ongoing 'I Beg To Differ' student debate tournament on Nigeria Info.

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.

14-year-old Qoowiyyah Wuraola Salam of At-Tanzeel Schools is through to the semifinals of the ‘I Beg To Differ’ debate tournament.

The quarterfinals of the ‘I BEG TO DIFFER’ debate tournament kicked off with 15-year-old Hameed Olarenwaju of Rainbow College Day School, Sururlere and 12-year-old Ebule Timothy Chukwuebuka of Bijamic Private Schools Ajah competing for a chance at the semifinal.

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.

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What would you do if you had to choose between family and family? 

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.

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 UEFA Champions League has gotten to it’s final 4 stage, with Liverpool, Villarreal, Manchester City and Real Madrid set to battle it out for a place in the final.

Karim Benzema scored a hat trick as Real Madrid emerged victorious against Chelsea in their Champions League quarter-final encounter at Stamford Bridge 3-1.

The UEFA Champions League returned this week as Manchester City hosted Spanish champions Atletico Madrid and Benfica faced Liverpool.

Every Nigerian is responsible for the country's energy crisis.

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will officially declare to run for President on Wednesday.

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.

The second edition of the 'I Beg To Differ' student debate began on Monday on Nigeria Info's Hard Facts.

Leeds United announced the appointment of Jesse Marsch as their new head coach replacing Marcelo Bielsa after an abysmal run of results.

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.

As the world marks International Mother Language Day, Hard Facts host, Sandra Ezekwesili asked callers on Nigeria Info to say in their mother tongue, her notable show startup phrase; "Hello Lagos, I am Sandra Ezekwesili and these are your Hard Facts."

Gbenga Adewoyin, a social media activist is throwing open a challenge to anyone who can prove the existence of juju for a price of N2.5 million.

The Director of Population Management at the National Population Commission(NPC), Margaret Edison says more attention should be given to the quality of children and not the number of children.

Reactions continue to trail the recent crash of the  National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) portal.

The AFCON 2021 final kicks off tonight as the Teranga Lions of Senegal take on The Pharaohs of Egypt in Yaounde.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are in a dilemma at the moment. After getting knocked out of AFCON 2021, all focus is now on the 2022 World Cup playoffs against the Black Stars of Ghana in March. 

As the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria draws closer, political parties are beginning to size up one another on the abilities and prospects of potential candidates. 

"Nigerians have disoriented values such that whenever they see a rich man, they applaud without knowing the source of their wealth."

After delivering the best group stage performance at the 2021 AFCON, the Super Eagles had already been crowned favorites by everyone; they had the talent, they had the tactics and most importantly they had a good coach.

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

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.

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.

Chisom Isaac was only in SS2 when she was first gang-raped by her classmate’s brothers and neighbour in July 2021.  She got pregnant from the incident and dropped out of school. 

The voice of Fortune Musa resounds clearly on the Airwaves of Nigeria Info 95.1fm Abuja, on a late Friday morning.  He reminds his listeners of the call to action, for residents to join a growing number of volunteers to help clean Area 10, UTC drainages of refuse.

There are indications that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu may be released soon.

Nigeria’s leading media organisations, Nigeria Info and Wazobia Max, under the umbrella body of AIM Group, have recently secured the broadcast rights to air the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats games through its partnership with the official licensed owners in Nigeria, Media Business Solutions (MBS).

Hours after the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on Lekki Toll Gate shooting Incident and cases of Police brutality and human rights violations submitted its report to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a copy of the report has been leaked on social media.

At the just-concluded 29th Edition of the Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA), Nigeria Info FM shone like a diamond picking two major awards.

It is not the responsibility of the federal government to build primary schools.

Data and policy analyst, Rotimi Sankore says governments will be a lot more proactive if they pay attention to data and demographics.

'Sustained peace in Nigeria cannot be achieved by military might alone.'

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Constitutional Lawyer, Libororus Oshoma has called for a review of the country’s Policing system in the wake of continued reports of Police Harassment across the country. He made this known on Sunny Side. 

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If you've ever wondered if it is right, if not safe, to capture a scene of Police Brutality with your phone, Constitutional Lawyer, Liborous Oshoma says it is perfectly within the law to do so.

Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday reconsidered some clauses of the Electoral Act (as amended) empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the best way to transfer election results.

In this piece, Dr Ola Brown takes a look at five critical areas the African continent and France can have meaning collaboration.

Nigeria Info’s Sandra Ezekwesili has been named as one of the Women in Journalism Africa (WiJAfrica) 2021 "Most Powerful Women in Journalism" in Nigeria.

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo has dismissed insinuations that Doctor Chike Akunyili, husband to the late information minister Prof. Dora Akunyili was killed by members of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB.

Fans of Nigeria’s male national team, the Super Eagles are in for a treat ahead of the next African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022™. 

Chief Economist and Partner, PwC West Africa, Dr. Andrew Nevin says conducting business in Nigeria is difficult. 

Ahead of the Anambra State Governorship elections which is scheduled to hold on the 6th of November 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) says the official register of voters and final list of nominated candidates will be ready on 7th October, 2021.

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.

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami says the approval of the National Policy on fifth Generation Networks (5G) will ‘’open many opportunities economically, academically, educationally and even in the health sector.”

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is lamenting that a lot of Nigerians didn't take the warnings from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) on flooding seriously.   

Newly Evicted Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Tega says that she is stunned by the public disapproval of her romantic associations with fellow housemate, Boma.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is threatening to resume COVID-19 lockdown over the rising cases in the state.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is calling on businesses in the state to comply with a recent court order and pay their Value Added Tax (VAT) to the state government.

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.

Aggrieved Niger Delta youths on Monday continued their protest at the office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Nigerian military is denying it shot passengers last week on the Bonny Waterways. 

Armed gunmen dressed in police uniforms robbed the ATM of a bank at the motor park of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.

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.”

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong says perpetrators of recent killings and all security breaches in the state will be fished out and prosecuted.

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is warning that the new covid-19 Delta variant not only causes an increase in infections but also increases the hospitality rate because of its severity.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed the death of two of its personnel and the abduction of one after an attack on its residential this morning by “unknown gunmen.”

Almost ten months since the Anambra Panel on Extrajudicial Killings and Abuse by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was inaugurated, nothing appears to have been achieved with the panel, as there are no records of any form of compensation for victims who filed petitions at the panel.

Former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu has been buried. Mantu was buried at the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. 

The Covid-19 pandemic may be the biggest health challenge ravaging the world today. But in Nigeria, Cholera is still a big issue.

Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Bonaventure Enemali on Sunday, narrowly escaped being killed.

Former Secretary-General of Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku on believes that Nigeria is fast drifting away from the dreams and ideals of her founding fathers.

One of the just evicted housemate of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Niyi Lawal is refuting the notion that being married had a negative effect on his performance on the show. He says marriage does not change who he is insisting, ''I catch cruise whenever I want to.''

As the strike action embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) continues, patients in public hospitals have again asked the Federal Government to consider the demands of the medial doctors.     

Amnesty International is raising the alarm about the death and disappearance of people in the South East despite the intervention of security operatives to avert the chaos in the region.

Two people were allegedly shot dead on Monday during a bloody confrontation at Izuchukwu Junction of the industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State.

The Government of the Republic of Benin has filed new charges against Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Ighogho.

...FG cannot prosecute in Kanu's absence - Court

...DSS To Provide Tight Security At Venue.

Delegation to be present at court hearing today

...Singer Denies All Accusations

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has revealed that it intends to resume the industrial action it suspended since December 2020 as the Federal Government has allegedly failed to honour many of the agreements it signed with the Union.

Solskjaer has signed a new deal with the Old Trafford club

... reports indicate that officials of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) are only just arriving with voting materials

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday gave a directive to the Department of State Services (DSS) to bring before the court on July 29, the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Sunday Igboho.

...Nigerians still use Twitter home and abroad- FG

...Second Batch To Arrive Later This Year

...Treaty protects Igboho against extradition - Counsel

...The kidnappers who were dressed in military camouflage stormed the residence and kidnapped the victim

...it is absolutely impossible for the ministry of information to impose a code of conduct for the media

A man who claimed to be Nigerian directed abuses at the girls for representing their country.

...the British Government has requested consular access to Kanu and is ready to provide consular assistance

...FG to focus on the states with highest number of cases.

...President Wishes Injured pilot quick recovery

...Yoruba patriots are working to provide legal assistance

...Lokonga signed for an undisclosed for a fee believed to be in the region of £17m

...personnel of FRSC to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebration.

...Court orders all parties involved to maintain status quo

...Pilot successfully ejected from aircraft - NAF

....Truck driver is recovering - agency

The Federal Government has clarified that news claiming that they asked Cubana Group Chairman, Obi Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, for a loan is untrue.

....Storms shall persist into the afternoon and evening hours - Agency

...Agency warns against use of onions as covid cure

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill with a provision to use electronic transmission where possible.

52 Senators voted to give Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Assembly power to decide where electronic transmission of results can hold

...We are now in the early stages of a third wave...

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has approved the Moderna And Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines to be administered in the country.

 A report by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team has revealed that 1,617 cases of sexual assault were recorded in the first half of the year.

The apex socio-cultural organisation in Igbo, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has said Nigeria having a President of Igbo extraction come 2023, would address current spates of insurgency and banditry in the North.

Messi has agreed to a deal until 2026

Giroud joined Chelsea from London rivals Arsenal for £18m in January 2018.

“To check the spread of COVID-19 on campus, the University Senate has directed that all students vacate the halls of residence latest by 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 July 2021"

The United Arab Emirates has opened an embassy in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv

The Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye; Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho and other 49 Yoruba Self-Determination groups have filed a 27-page petition against President Muhammadu Buhari before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Nigeria is expecting a cumulative of 41,282,770 vaccines through the COVAX facility and the African Union Commission by the end of September, the Federal Government has disclosed.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it had received 542,576 online applications since the resumption of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which started on June 28, 2020.

The Death toll in South Africa has risen to over 72 people following sporadic violence in major towns.

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the Electoral Offences Commission.

...Each time Uzodinma realises that the people are not happy with his style of governance, he uses Okorocha's name to distract the people...

“The sanction of 500 million euros takes into account the exceptional seriousness of the breaches observed”

The Senate has dropped Lauretta Onochie and one other as INEC Commissioners

"The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has commenced with pre-deployment processes and procedures in line with a request for assistance,"

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has welcomed the formation of Legal team by Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the proceedings at the trial of the self-acclaimed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has advocated the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to reflect a single-term rotational presidency.

The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has made it compulsory for all the public and civil servants to wear Adire to work every Thursday.

...I don’t have anything to do with his death...

Veteran Nigerian singer and actor Sound Sultan has died after losing his battle with cancer.

Six students and two teachers of the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State regain freedom

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration is committed to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges as the Federal Government cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have blasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie's for denying her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria has confirmed the detection of the Delta COVID-19 variant. 

Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2019 elections, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, says it is ‘’unconstitutional” for Nigerians to be restricted from expressing themselves on Twitter.

It is important that Nigeria puts a stop to all tax frauds that had been going on for too long

Court grants Ojerinde bail in the sum of 200 million Naira (N200,000,000) and two sureties in like sum,

Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku has advised that in a bit to address Nigeria’s security challenges, corps members should undergo military training for an extra year to enable them to protect themselves.

A Federal High Court, Abuja has ruled that former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun was ineligible to undergo mandatory one-year national service, hence her appointment was not illegal.

South Africa's former President, Jacob Zuma, has handed himself in to police to start serving a jail sentence for contempt of court

"APC had zoned the presidency to northern Nigeria based on the agreement that in the year 2023, the presidency should go to the south.”

N173 billion is for recurrent expenditure and N722 billion will be for contribution to a development fund for capital expenditure

Haiti's President Jovenel Moise was killed during an attack on his private residence early on Wednesday, the country's acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph has confirmed.

The Presidency has explained why the DSS raided the Ibadan home of Yoruba agitator Sunday Igboho. 

...the bill will enhance the security and preservation of lives and properties in Nigeria.

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says reports that COVID-19 vaccines create a magnetic effect around the vaccination site or any part of the body are untrue.

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So says a former commissioner of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC).

LASTMA has explained that they do not clamp down hard on commercial buses

...the next president of Nigeria should emerge from the Southern Region.

Four days after the DSS operative's invasion of Sunday Ighogho's home, Professor Wole Soyinka has reacted to the federal government's declaration of the "Yoruba Nation" agitator as wanted.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old girl in Ojota during Saturday’s Yoruba Nation rally.

Southern governors are expected to hold a meeting in Lagos State today, Monday

And that's the submission of Lawyer and Human rights activist Jite Ogunye.

Some students are working against the ethics of the scheme