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Katsina to make birth certificate compulsory for school, healthcare access - Radda

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has said the presentation of birth certificates will soon be mandatory to access public education and healthcare services in the state. Mr ... Read More


Your hero's not our hero: Choosing Soyinka, Floyd and Kirk, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Professor Wole Soyinka, 91, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, is a well-sought after global citizen. But even as a famous dramatist, he must have been caught unawares wh... Read More


Adekunle Gold reveals ongoing struggles with sickle cell anaemia

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Nigerian musician Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has revealed his ongoing struggles with sickle cell crises, as he intensifies his campaign to raise awareness an... Read More


Ex-minister in multi-billion naira fraud case gets university appointment

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- A former Nigerian minister, who is standing trial for alleged fraud committed while in office, has been appointed to another public office. Hadi Sirika, a former Minister of Aviati... Read More


Pastor Adeboye to lead special prayer for singles

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has announced a special prayer session dedicated to singles, mature singles, waiting mothe... Read More


Court sacks Zamfara Rep for defecting from PDP to APC

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Abubakar Gummi, the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State in the House of Representatives. The court... Read More


Seven years after her death, Ochanya's family appeals to Remi Tinubu for justice

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The family of Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13-year-old who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse, has urged First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Inspector General of Polic... Read More


Wike rejoices as court halts PDP National Convention

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday celebrated the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja halting the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) p... Read More


Kanu files fresh objection to terrorism trial, urges court to strike out charges, order his release

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh application for the striking out of the terrorism charges pending at the Federal High ... Read More


Nigeria, EU sign agreements to boost local manufacturing, health investments

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The Nigerian government has signed three major agreements with the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen local manufacturing,... Read More