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Nigerian govt bids to host $5 billion Africa energy bank

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Nigerian government on Tuesday expressed its readiness to host the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). The bid exercise took place at a dinner for the heads of mission of the envoys of ... Read More


Commotion in Kano markets as traders protest planned demolition of shops

Nigeria, June 12 -- Several traders along IBB Way in Kano metropolis, on Wednesday, abruptly closed their businesses as some of their colleagues protested against an eviction notice. Sources said the... Read More


Davido confirms forthcoming wedding with Chioma

Nigeria, June 12 -- Nigerian singer Davido and chef Chioma Rowland are set to have their traditional wedding ceremony in Lagos this June. This development, recently confirmed by Davido, was initially... Read More


Actor Sule Suebebe dies at 68

Nigeria, June 12 -- Veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, is dead. He was 68. The announcement of his passing came from Pastor Ademola Amusan, a well-known cleric base... Read More


Democracy Day: Police arrest June 12 protesters in Ibadan

Nigeria, June 12 -- Five June 12 protesters wearing 'Revolution Now' jackets were, on Wednesday, arrested at Mokola Roundabout in Ibadan by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. They were among prote... Read More


Two killed, five injured in another Anambra road crash - Official

Nigeria, June 12 -- Two female passengers were killed on Tuesday in a road crash at Obenetiti Awkuzu along the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway in Anambra State. The incident occurred at about 5:20 a.m.... Read More


NPFL PREVIEW: Shooting Stars set for epic clash against Rangers in Ibadan

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set for some thrilling midweek fixtures as we enter the final stretch of the season. The battle between historic rivals, Shooting Sta... Read More


Court orders final forfeiture of N204.8 million, 15 properties in favour of fraud victims

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N204.8 million, 15 properties, and eight luxury cars linked to fraudulent activities perpetrated against some Ni... Read More


Reps Speaker reshuffles standing committees

Nigeria, June 12 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, announced a minor reshuffle of the House standing committees. In the reshuffle announced during the plenar... Read More


Police dismiss officer who shot businessman dead over bribe payment

Nigeria, June 12 -- The police in Abia State, south-east Nigeria, have dismissed a police operative who allegedly shot dead a businessman in Aba, the commercial hub of the state. The police spokesper... Read More