Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, withdrawing all meteorological services nationwide. Our correspondent observed that the strike officially began at 7:00 a.m., with NiMet staff and... Read more »
A group of children in Lagos were seen singing a warm welcome to Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, following his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chanting, “Welcome to... Read more »
Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, will be extradited to Nigeria following a Finnish court ruling on April 18, 2025. According to Daily Times, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti approved... Read more »
Fresh condemnation has trailed the sudden closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced that there is a significant rupture in the... Read more »
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2m from a traveler, following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi... Read more »
Concerns over press freedom in Ethiopia have been reignited following police raids on the offices of Addis Standard, a privately owned news outlet, and the home of one of its employees. The... Read more »
Bayelsa State government has reaffirmed its commitment towards supporting research activities in tertiary educational institutions to promote innovation and trado-medical health practices in the state. The state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,... Read more »
Tesla owner, Elon Musk, has announced plans to scale back his involvement in United States President Donald Trump’s administration, following a sharp downturn in Tesla’s financial performance. The electric carmaker reported a... Read more »
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, to 3.0 for 2025 and 2.7 for 2026 as global uncertainties grow and sustained weaknesses in... Read more »
Nigeria is on track to become a net petroleum exporter within two years, driven by a surge in local refining capacity, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria... Read more »
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a revenue generation of ₦1.75 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, surpassing its quarterly target by ₦106.5 billion and marking a 29.96 per... Read more »
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed that the 2024 oil licensing round was conducted with fairness, openness, and inclusivity at its core. Chairman 2024 Bid Round Committee, NUPRC, Bashiru... Read more »
An inspector attached to the Rivers State Police Command, identified as Maxwell Zubu has allegedly shot himself dead. The incident happened in the Eagle Island axis of Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Zabu... Read more »
Pope Francis has left this world—then it’s not just the end of a papacy, but the end of one of the most controversial chapters in the history of the Catholic Church. Now,... Read more »
The federal government has approved N120 billion to commence skills acquisition training for youths across the country. Speaking at the Adolescent and Youth Ministerial Dialogue on Wellbeing, Health, and Development in Abuja... Read more »
In a country battling real security threats—from Boko Haram to rampant banditry—you would expect leaders to channel their energy toward actionable solutions. Instead, Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has chosen... Read more »
A number of global leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, which is likely to draw huge crowds in the square in front of St... Read more »
Afrobeat star Davido has opened up about his past friendship with convicted Nigerian fraudster and Instagram socialite, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. In a recent podcast interview, the singer acknowledged knowing... Read more »
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel assigned to private individuals and VIPs across the country. Speaking during a conference with PMF... Read more »
President Tinubu meets Suspended Governor Fubara in London over Rivers political crisis According to The Africa Report, the meeting took place in London last week, shortly after Tinubu left Paris. The meeting,... Read more »