Nigeria: 1 Dies As Ogun Students Protest Fee Hike

Violence erupted at Ilugun High School, Elega, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following students' protests over the alleged collection of illegal fees by teachers, resulting in the death… Read more »

Nigeria: Resurgence of Violence Threatens Anambra Governorship Election - Report

The resurgence of armed secessionist violence, the rise of politically sponsored cult groups, and institutional weaknesses collectively pose serious threats to the credibility,… Read more »

Nigeria: Student Killed, Others Injured As Soldiers Engage Bandits in Benue

At least one student has been reportedly killed and two others injured when soldiers engaged bandits during an operation in Jato-Aka, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Kidnapping, Robbery Attempt On Keffi-Akwanga Highway

The Nasarawa State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi-Akwanga highway. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Razes 26 Shops At Lagos Market

An early morning fire destroyed about 26 shops the very busy Bariga Market in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunshot, Robbery Victims Should Be Treated While Awaiting Police Report - Expert

A medical practitioner, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, has urged operators of medical facilities in Nigeria to always attend to victims of gunshots and robbery before demanding a police… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Now Described As Undemocratic, Says Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday used Nigeria's Independence Day anniversary to deliver a scathing critique of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why Electoral Reforms May Flop Under Tinubu's Govt'

Opposition and civil society leaders on Wednesday voiced strong doubts about Nigeria's electoral future, warning that reforms are unlikely under President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Boat Tragedy - Death Toll Rises to 36

The number of those who were involved in a boat tragedy in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State has risen to 36. Read more »

Nigeria: Why the Proposed Pia Amendment Is Not Such a Good Move

It took over two decades for the National Assembly to finally pass the Petroleum Industry Bill in July 2021 and for President Muhammadu Buhari to sign it into law the in August… Read more »

Nigeria: Utomi's Group Mum As Court Declares Shadow Govt Unconstitutional

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the shadow government proposed by the Prof. Pat Utomi-led Big Tent Movement. Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Arise TV Presenter Died'

More details have emerged on how Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a presenter with ARISE News, died during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Fish Out Killers of Arise Journalist

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have condemned the tragic passing of Ms Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu, a news anchor with ARISE News… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm No Longer a Politician', Says Olubadan As He Hosts Atiku, El-Rufai

The newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, played host to some key oppsotion figures led by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and declared that… Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger Killing Nigerians but Tinubu Is Not Moved - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has praised Nigerians for what he described as "uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience despite living under suffocating socio-economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Arise News Anchor Killed At Her Abuja Residence

The management of ARISE News Channel has announced the killing of its staff, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, during an armed robbery incident at her Katampe residence in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan's Tenure, a Disaster - Presidency

The Presidency has attacked former President Goodluck Jonathan over speculation that he may contest the 2027 presidential election, describing his six years in office as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians, Others Deported By U.S. to Ghana 'Dumped' in Togo

West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers, and deportees have told… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Others Counter Claims of Christians' Persecution in Nigeria

The federal government has refuted the allegations by some international platforms suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against… Read more »

Nigeria: On 600 Stagnated Corruption Cases At CCT

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), conceived in 1979 and codified in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is meant to play a pivotal role in battling… Read more »

Nigeria: North-Central Group Demands 2027 Presidency, Warns Parties Against Neglect

The agitation for Nigeria's top leadership seat intensified over the weekend as the North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) demanded that the presidency be ceded to the zone in… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest 147, Rescue 39 Hostages in 1 Week - Military

The military high command said its troops attached to different operations across the country have arrested 147 suspected terrorists and other criminals in one-week operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Trapped As Three-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra

A three-storey building under construction collapsed Thursday morning in Awka, Anambra State, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. Read more »

Nigeria: Fulani Are 98% of Kidnapped Victims in Kwara South - Council Chairman

The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government in Kwara State, Hadji AbdulRasheed Yusuf, has disclosed that more than 98 per cent of those kidnapped in the Southern part of the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Collaboration, Deep Understanding Key in Fighting Corruption - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated the need for collaboration and deep understanding of issues involved in tackling economic and financial crime. Read more »