February 03
Nigeria: Aisha Muhammed Reflects On Father's Simplicity, 50 Years After Murtala's Assassination
Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has spoken on her father's leadership style and simple lifestyle, saying those values shaped his… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Leaders Resolve to Tackle Terrorism, Strengthen Regional Cooperation
Heads of State and Government from Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, alongside representatives from Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, have reaffirmed their… Read more »
February 02
Nigeria: Why Ogun West Hasn't Produced Governor in 50 Years - Senate Leader
Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has attributed the inability of the Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State to achieve its long-time agitation to produce a… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - 86 Remain Missing As 80 Worshippers Escape
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in the Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan'azumi , has said 80 out of the persons believed to have been… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: How Coup to Topple Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled
A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »
Niger: Heavy Security Near Niger Capital's Airport After Gunfire, Blasts
Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Diezani Was a 'Rubber Stamp' Minister, Lawyer Tells UK Court
Lawyer to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a British court that she had no influence over the awarding of lucrative government contracts and was merely… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: NEDC Official, Associate Remanded Over Alleged N5bn Contract Fraud
An FCT High Court has remanded the project coordinator of the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed, and his associate, Prince Chibuike Echem, over… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday
The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Transmits Bill Seeking to Increase High, Appeal Court Judges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two amendment bills to the House of Representatives seeking to increase the number of Federal High Court judges from 70 to 90 and Appeal… Read more »
Nigeria: How Oil Tycoons Bankrolled Diezani's UK Lifestyle for Contracts - Prosecutors
Fresh details have emerged at the Southwark Crown Court in London on how founders of energy companies with lucrative Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) contracts… Read more »
January 27
Nigeria: Coup - Indicted Officers Face Death Penalty
No fewer than 16 military officers indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are facing capital punishment ranging from life imprisonment to death penalty, Daily… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Bust Illegal Arms Factory in Nasarawa
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) operating in three states of Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa, on Monday, uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing facility in… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Burnt to Death in Kwara
A bush fire on a private property in Irewolede, Ilorin, claimed the life of 73-year-old Pastor Samson Awolola on Monday morning. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Three to Die By Hanging for Conspiracy, Armed Robbery in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three persons to death by hanging. Read more »
January 27
Nigeria: Ekpoma Protests and the Cost of Violence
On January 10, 2026, students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), joined by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, took to the streets over surge in… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Kano Bandits' Incursion - Barau Visits Troops, Urges Operatives to Crush Criminals
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday visited troops' camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District,… Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Military Hands Over Report to Tinubu
The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged "indiscipline and breach of service regulations" by the 16 detained… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing - Court Grants N100m Bail to Bauchi Commissioner
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and his co-defendants, with a bail of N100 million, in the alleged transfer… Read more »
Nigeria: LP Crisis - Court Orders INEC to Recognise Nenadi Usman Leadership
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee as the lawful… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger
Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion. Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Visa Freeze Clouds Fan Access Ahead FIFA World Cup
Concerns are growing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following reports of expanded U.S. visa suspensions and stricter immigration controls that could affect supporters from… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP - Court Dismisses Anyanwu's Suit After Withdrawal
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, seeking to retain his… Read more »
Nigeria: Negative Self-Perception Hurting Nigeria's Global Standing - Fashola
Former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has warned that persistent negative self-perception by Nigerians is damaging the country's global reputation, urging… Read more »
Liberia: Opral Benson in Liberia, Not Missing - Family
The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, has dismissed reports that she is missing, saying she is currently in Liberia. Read more »
