News Update

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In the last hour

114 years after, US organisation apologises for putting African man on display in zoo Tribune Online
APC will govern Nigeria beyond 2023 - Woman leader Legit.ng
Loans: Amaechi should resign, China targeting Nigeria’s gas – PDP topshot [VIDEO] Daily Post

Plateau Reps member urges Lalong, security agents to foil proposed turbaning of Samaila… The Sun News, Nigeria

Abiodun Signs Revised N280bn Budget into Law ThisDay Live

APC planning violence, bringing in arms ahead of Edo election —Obaseki Ripples Nigeria

48 million oil barrels not stolen, NNPC replies whistleblower The Punch

We Have Done Our Best On Insecurity, Boko Haram, Says President Buhari Sahara Reporters
Volkswagen revives assembling operations in Nigeria, unveils new vehicles Guardian
EFCC, NDDC corruption: Our appointees abused their trust ―  Buhari Tribune Online
Ondo 2020: INEC unveils full list of governorship candidates, deputies Premium Times, Nigeria
Oyo govt adjusts school reopening schedule for WAEC students Ripples Nigeria
All past, present corrupt cases will be probed – Buhari Daily Post
Soccer: Napoli sign Nigeria striker Osimhen from Lille Ansa
Nigerian girls stranded in Lebanon beg Buhari, Adeboye, Joshua to help bring them home (Video) Ripples Nigeria
Nigeria's Osimhen joins Napoli from Lille MSN
Niger Delta: Those bombing pipelines are hurting their people – Buhari mocks militants — Daily Post
I will shut down Big Brother Naija with my spiritual power – Prophet Chukwu Daily Post
Maiduguri mortar attack death toll rises to 6, says police Nigerian Guardian
2023: APC reacts to reported Tinubu/Dogara presidential ticket Legit.ng
Attack on Zulum’s convoy: Buhari told to sack service chiefs Daily Post
'Ellen DeGeneres Show' producers accused of sexual misconduct: report
SPECIAL REPORT…. Risking all for a living; Enugu women who transform palm kernel chaff into… Ripples Nigeria
Cross River Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 Sahara Reporters

Earlier

World leaders venerate Buhari, says Adesina The Punch
Akpata reacts to election as NBA President [List of new officers] Daily Post
Olumide Akpata defeats two SANs to emerge NBA President Premium Times, Nigeria
Senate votes to begin debate on new stimulus measure, as unemployment benefit lapses
Attack on Zulum: Sack Service Chiefs, Reps Caucus insists The Nation, Nigeria
40m smokers to switch to electronic cigarettes by 2025, says PMI The Nation, Nigeria
Edo election: Another appointee of Gov Obaseki resigns, declares support for Ize... Legit.ng
FG clarifies clause on $400m loan agreement with China Exim Bank Business Day
2023: Igbo coalition makes demand from Danjuma over Aguiyi Ironsi Daily Post
US Immigration: Trump loses in court Daily Post

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