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35 Children Confirmed Dead in Ibadan Funfair Stampede
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic loss of 35 children in a stampede at a children's funfair in Ibadan on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
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Court Grants Dele Farotimi ₦30m Bail
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail in the sum of N30 million by a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State.
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How Government Buses Are Transforming Girl Child Education in Kano
Several factors, including cultural norms, socioeconomic challenges, gender barriers, and logistics, among others, have long threatened girls’ access to education in Kano State.
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PDP Rejects Tinubu's N49.7 Trillion 2025 Budget, Calls It "Anti-People"
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the 2025 national budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as "anti-people" and warning that it could further plunge Nigeria into economic hardship and insecurity.
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Tragedy Strikes Ibadan Funfair, 32 Children Killed in Stampede
A tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, resulted in the deaths of at least 32 children on Wednesday.
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President Tinubu Presents ₦47.9tr 2025 Budget of Restoration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the 2025 federal budget, titled The Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity, to a joint session of the National Assembly.
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Nigerians Spent N2.23 Trillion on Ransoms in One Year - NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion in ransoms in the 12months from May 2023 to April 2024.
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Tinubu Postpones 2025 Budget Presentation to Wednesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed the presentation of the 2025 budget to the National Assembly, shifting the event from Tuesday, December 17, to Wednesday, December 18.
Talk
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Beyond National Grid Collapse: why DisCos fail to meet Band A power supply
Deputy General Secretary of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies, Innocent Lord-Douglas, has explained that the frequent collapse of the national grid is not the sole reason behind Nigeria’s power challenges.
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Overqualification: How to handle jobs below your skill level
A caller on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side has advised job seekers to apply for roles that align with their current qualifications to avoid frustration.
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Rivers Residents Divided on Commemoration Day for Assembly Attack
One year after the attack that destroyed the chamber of the Rivers State House of Assembly, lawmakers are now pushing to have October 29 declared an annual 'Commemoration Day' to remember this significant event in the state's history.
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PVC: Will You Participate in the 2025 Voter Registration?
With voter registration set to begin in February 2025, some callers on Nigeria Info’s MorningCrossfire have shared their thoughts about participating in the exercise.
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How do you address underpayment?
Callers on Nigeria Info's Hello, Port Harcourt have shared their thoughts on handling underpayment at work.
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Analyst Defends Rivers Panel’s Invitation to Wike, Others
Political affairs analyst Olalekan Ige says the invitation of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike by the Rivers State panel of inquiry over the destruction of council secretariats should not be seen as a witch hunt.
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Implications of Wike’s car and house gifts to judges
SERAP’s Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare has explained the implication of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s car and house gifts to judges.
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Rivers Political Crisis: Dagogo-Jack Urges Religious Leaders To Act
The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Rivers State, Dr. Minaibi Dagogo-Jack, has called on religious leaders and elders to speak out against the actions of politicians amid the state's ongoing political tension.
Sport
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Libya vs Nigeria: CAF Awards Game to Nigeria By Forfeit
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.
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Are Manchester City Rattled?
In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby
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Super Eagles: Minister Summons NFF Over Poor Performances
Minister of Sports, John Enoh has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide a detailed technical report on the nation's national men's football team, the Super Eagles in the wake of their performances on Friday and Monday during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series this international window.
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AFCON 2023 Final: CAF Guarantees Safety & Security of Nigerians, Explain Ticket Scarcity
With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.
