Nigeria - breaking news (June 4, 2023)

Nigerian con artist, 37, who convinced Aussie to send him $60,000 in elaborate romance scam is CAUGHT - and will have to repay the cash


Ogenevowero Emefeke, 37, was arrested on May 22 by the Nigeria Police Force - National Cyber Crimes Centre after an ...

Nigeria president’s move to end petrol subsidies sparks chaos


A proposal by Nigeria’s new president to remove costly fuel subsidies has sparked a rush to snap up cheap petrol and led to ...

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up


The first full day in power of Nigeria's new president has seen people panic-buying fuel following his decision to scrap a ...

Drivers line up for gasoline across Nigeria after new president scraps fuel subsidy


Drivers are lining up at gas stations across Nigeria after the country's new leader scrapped a subsidy program that has ...

Nigerian NOC look ahead to key multi-sport events after meeting


The Nigeria Olympic Committee has agreed to send teams to several key international events in preparation for next year's ...

Nigeria Online Newspaper Develops Inclusive News App for Visually Impaired


Nigeria enacted a disability law to promote inclusivity, but rights groups say the law hasn’t altered the status quo and many ...

Expectations for Nigeria’s president are so low, all he has to do is beat them


In an open letter to US president Joe Biden, Chimamanda Adichie, the feted author, spoke for millions when she cast doubt on ...

Preview: South Korea Under-20s vs. Nigeria Under-20s - prediction, team news, lineups


Sports Mole previews Sunday's Under-20 World Cup clash between South Korea Under-20s and Nigeria Under-20s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Seeking to go one better at the Under ...

Nigeria faces fuel shortages as subsidies are removed


On social media, many Nigerians had posted videos of filling stations already increasing prices, in some cases by more than ...

Denmark pledges support for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector


The Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup, has pledged his country’s readiness to invest more and support ...

German Company, GIZ Employee In Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Bullying Of Workers, Unprofessional Sacking By Team Lead


An employee of a multidimensional service-providing German company, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit ...

Davido Reveals His Favorite Nigerian Slang | Billboard News


Davido chatted with Billboard News and talked about some of his favorite Nigerian slang!DAVIDO:Yo, what’s up? It’s your boy Davido, and these are some Nigerian slang. Let’s go!

Preview: South Korea Under-20s vs. Nigeria Under-20s - prediction, team news, lineups


Sports Mole previews Sunday's Under-20 World Cup clash between South Korea Under-20s and Nigeria Under-20s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Seeking to go one better at the Under ...

A tribute to John Obi Mikel, Nigeria creator turned Chelsea water carrier


John Obi Mikel, who has announced his retirement from football aged 35, spent a decade of his career at Chelsea. He scored ...

"Incomplete Documentation:" NCAA Reveals Why Nigeria Air Cannot Fly


The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has revealed the reason Nigeria Air cannot fly in Nigeria, saying that the airline has ...

Nigeria Air: Reps summon aviation ministry’s permanent secretary


THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace, Emmanuel Meribole, will on Wednesday, June 7 appear before ...

Denmark pledges support for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector


The Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup, has pledged his country’s readiness to invest more and support ...

Nigeria faces fuel shortages as subsidies are removed


On social media, many Nigerians had posted videos of filling stations already increasing prices, in some cases by more than ...

Nigeria: Izunaso Vows to Become Next Senate President


As preparations continue for the 10th Assembly, the senator -elect for Imo West Senatorial District, Osita Izunaso, has declared that he will be the next senate president.

Gas prices nearly triple in Nigeria as new leader triggers panic-buying by halting subsidies


Fuel prices have nearly tripled in Nigeria after the country’s new President Bola Tinubu said his administration would no ...

German Company, GIZ Employee In Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Bullying Of Workers, Unprofessional Sacking By Team Lead


An employee of a multidimensional service-providing German company, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit ...

Davido Reveals His Favorite Nigerian Slang | Billboard News


Davido chatted with Billboard News and talked about some of his favorite Nigerian slang!DAVIDO:Yo, what’s up? It’s your boy Davido, and these are some Nigerian slang. Let’s go!

What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria


Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th president, having been tasked with reviving Africa’s largest economy, ...

Blackout Looms as Nigeria Electricity Workers Vow To Embark On Nationwide Strike Over Subsidy


The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) on Sunday directed its members to withdraw their services nationwide over ...

Nigerian women can now pass permanent residency to foreign husbands but not citizenship


Foreign men married to Nigerian women now have a well-defined path to becoming permanent residents of Nigeria, but they still ...

Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea seal Ugarte deal; Arsenal agree Rice terms; Postecoglou to Tottenham latest


Xavi has admitted that securing Messi’s fairytale return is a prority for Barcelona this summer, while the Argentine ...

NNPC: Subsidy Removal to Reduce Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Figures By 30%


The current figure is estimated at 66 to 70 million litres per day but it's believed a substantial amount of the imported ...

Nigeria: Premium Times, Nine Others Join NAMIP Innovative Cohort


The new participants will benefit from both a bespoke and broad range of resources, mentorship and capacity-building opportunities and technical support.

DSS, EFCC’s building ownership dispute, Adedoyin’s death sentence, Petrol’s price increase, and other top news stories from last week


There were numerous newsworthy incidents that occurred last week. WITHIN NIGERIA has diligently assembled a list of some of ...

Nigeria's fuel crisis: the end of subsidies sparks chaos


Snaking queues have been spreading across Nigeria’s petrol stations after the new president Bola Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidies on Monday. As panic buyers try to fill up their deposits ...

6 positive news stories from Nigeria in May 2023


Pulse presents uplifting news stories that will make you proud of Nigeria's accomplishments In May 2023, Nigeria showcased its resilience and triumphed in various endeavors. From successfully ...

Italy committed to working with Nigeria’s new leadership to promote peace — Envoy


The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano Leo,  says his country is committed to working with the new Nigerian leadership ...