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Wike defends crackdown on Shanties, Abuja demolition exercise

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition of shanties and illegal structures in Abuja, insisting that the exercise is ai... Read More


Remi Tinubu reveals preferred birthday gift ahead of 65th birthday

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that the completion of the long-abandoned National Library project in Abuja, would be the best birthday gift she could receive as... Read More


Dapper unveils 'Blessings' (Kura), milestone collaboration with Yaadman, Bhadboi OML

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Damilola "Dapper" Akinwunmi has unveiled a new single, Blessings (Kura), featuring Yaadman and Bhadboi OML. Released on 28 August, the track marks a milestone collaboration for th... Read More


El-Rufai insists Nigerian government is paying bandits

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has reiterated his claim that government officials are paying off bandits under the guise of a "non-kinetic" security strategy. T... Read More


Two Nigerian skit makers die in separate incidents weeks apart

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Two Nigerian skit makers have died in separate incidents just weeks apart, leaving the entertainment community in shock. The first, Sanku "Mr Sanku Comedy" Olaniyi, died on Monday... Read More


Experts decry weak accountability, demand statutory inclusion in health financing

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Health experts have criticised the weak accountability mechanisms in Nigeria's health sector and called for statutory inclusion of civil society and other non-state actors in key f... Read More


AGF hails Simon Ekpa's conviction in Finland

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has applauded the the controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison in Finland. ... Read More


UK announces £5 million partnership with AGRA to boost African agricultural trade

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a £5 million partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to boost agricultural trade and strengthen African food sy... Read More


Transfers: Chukwueze switches to Fulham from AC Milan

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Fulham have announced the signing of Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan. The winger joins on a season-long loan for the 2025/26 campaign, with an option for the ... Read More


Another man killed in fresh attack in Ebonyi

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- Gunmen have killed another man in Ebonyi State, Nigeria's South-east. The victim, David Anoke, popularly known as Davido, was shot dead by some armed hoodlums on Friday. The inci... Read More