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Dangote Appoints Daughters to Top Roles, Begins Stepping Down

Nigeria, July 31 -- Nigerian billionaire and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has appointed his three daughters to leadership roles within his business empire. Dangote, whose net worth is estimat... Read More


SAZU VC Denies DSS Allegations, Says Accuser Not a Student

Nigeria, July 31 -- The Vice-Chancellor of Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Professor Fatimah Tahir, has denied claims that she engaged the Department of State Services (DSS) or any other secur... Read More


JUST IN: Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi's Tenure by One Year

Nigeria, July 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to stay in office until Aug... Read More


M.I. Abaga, DJ Cuppy Reflect on Long Wait to Marriage

Nigeria, July 31 -- Nigerian rapper M.I. Abaga has shared how he married at 41 after years of feeling behind in love, while DJ Cuppy, still single, says she's praying for the right man. Rapper Jude A... Read More


JUST IN: Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Decries Party's Decline

Nigeria, July 31 -- Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party's "lack of potency and capacity" to rescue Nigeria from... Read More


Zulum Makes Key Appointments, Names New Education Board Chair

Nigeria, July 31 -- Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has removed two commissioners from office as part of efforts to improve governance and service delivery. The cabinet reshuffle was announced ... Read More


Zamfara: Between Gruesome Banditry and Apocalyptic Elements

Nigeria, July 31 -- While witnessing murderous characters through gruesome banditry to establish the reign of terror, the rule of gun has eventually overwhelmed the rule of law in Zamfara state. Conse... Read More


Four Killed in Bandit Ambush on Security Forces in Plateau State

Nigeria, July 30 -- At least two soldiers and two vigilante members were killed early Tuesday morning when suspected bandits ambushed them in Dogon Ruwa, a community in Bashar District of Wase Local G... Read More


Balkanisation, Push-back: Can ADC Weather the Storm?

Nigeria, July 30 -- When the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was formally presented to the public on July 2, there was palpable excitement in the air as it was perceived as a possible replacement fo... Read More


Muhammadu Buhari: Only For Himself

Nigeria, July 30 -- Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari was a bundle of contradictions. He was unquestionably Nigeria's most divisive leader during his lifetime. His worldview was always one of north versus s... Read More