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CBD COP17: Nigeria urges developed countries to fulfil $30bn annual biodiversity funding pledge

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Nigeria has urged developed countries to fulfil their commitment to mobilise at least $20 billion annually by 2025 and $30 billion annually by 2030 to enable developing countries t... Read More


2027: No rainbow coalition in Imo - Uzodimma

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has declared that there is no Rainbow Coalition Movement in the state. Mr Uzodimma insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win ... Read More


Olympic Eagles begin U-23 AFCON Qualifier preparations in Ikenne

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Nigeria's U-23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, have commenced preparations for next month's U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Democratic Republic of Congo, with ... Read More


Niger governor's convoy crash kills four students, driver

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Five people, including four students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, have died in a road crash involving a vehicle in the convoy of Niger State Governor Mohammed Ba... Read More


TRAVELOGUE: What happened in Vegas!!!

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." I had always considered that a remarkably convenient rule. This time, however, I broke with tradition. I returned to Las Vegas for "The Asse... Read More


How companies disbursed Kogi LG funds through 'in-and-out' paper transactions - EFCC investigator

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator narrated on Tuesday how three companies received some Kogi State local government funds and tried to hide the disbur... Read More


Enugu governor appoints two Nollywood stars as special assistants

Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Eucharia Anunobi, as his senior special assistant on women mobilisation for the Enugu Nort... Read More


Gunmen kill Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, who was shot by suspected gunmen outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma Local ... Read More


Makinde's campaign group asks EFCC to probe alleged sale of ministerial appointments

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a claim that some ministers paid billi... Read More


Six killed in another Plateau attack as governor vows to track down killers

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- At least six people have been killed in an attack on Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang saying investigators have reco... Read More