Nigeria: Media Experts Decry Threats to Journalism, Seek Legal Protection for Reporters

Media experts have raised fresh concerns over the escalating threats confronting professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Stronger Media Partnership to Tackle Rising Digital Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the media to intensify public awareness on digital violence, warning that the country was witnessing a disturbing rise in… Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Are Disturbing Senate Proceedings', Senator Goje Tackles Akpabio At Plenary

There was a rowdy session in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) openly confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as an… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Beware of 2015 Anti-Jonathan-Like Plot', Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu

Apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to be alert to what it described as "2015-style political tactics," warning that… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Abia Governor Otti Over Nnamdi Kanu

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, met with Abia State governor, Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over ongoing efforts to secure the release of the convicted leader of… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Reps Probe 'Religious Persecution of Nigerians', Back Trump's Moves

The United States House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the allegations of religious persecution of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Police VIP Escorts Now Illegal Duty, Force Spokesman Warns

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, insisting that such… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Considers Bill to Establish Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number

The Senate has taken a major step toward strengthening the country's emergency response architecture by considering a bill seeking to establish a uniform, toll-free national… Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary's Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 25 in Fresh Attack On Kano Border Communities

At least 25 residents have been abducted and two others injured following a fresh bandit attack on Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community in Shanono… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Government Dismisses Rumour of Security Threats

The Kano State Government has assured residents that there is no imminent threat to peace and security anywhere in the state, urging the public to remain calm and disregard… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 12 Abducted Teenage Girls in Borno

The Nigerian Army said its troops of Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have successfully rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Mussa… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can Earn N70trn From Marine, Blue Economy Annually - Agbakoba

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has said the federal government can generate as much as N70 trillion annually from Nigeria's Marine… Read more »

Nigeria: Practical Nigerian Content Push Unlocks Bigger Oil, Gas Opportunities

Nigeria is strengthening indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry through deliberate policies that blend business growth with capacity development, resulting in… Read more »

Nigeria: No Outsourcing Nigeria's Security, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

The Presidency has dismissed recent comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo suggesting that Nigeria should seek foreign governments to help stabilise its internal… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Honours Late Ex-Kogi Governor Audu

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that restoring peace, strengthening national security, and expanding economic opportunities remained the foremost priorities of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Natasha Challenges Enugu West Colleague Over Deleted WhatsApp Messages

A mild drama has ensued among members of the Nigerian Senate following an open confrontation between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and her male colleague, Senator… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Tinubu Robbing Peter to Pay Paul' - Atiku Blasts ₦17.5trn Pipeline Security Spending

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presiding over one of the "most brazen financial scandals" in Nigeria's history, following reports that… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Hits Terrorists' Camps, Foils ISWAP Offensive in Katsina, Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed terrorists' camps in Katsina and halted Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) offensive in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: NGO Demands Strict Laws for Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

The Women Supporting Women Network (WSWN) has called on the Nigerian Federal government and other governments to enforce strict laws to end digital and all forms of violence… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Gave Us Three Meals Daily, Joked With Us - Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

The 24 abducted students of GGCSS Maga in Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State who were rescued on Tuesday and handed over to their parents by Governor Nasir Idris on… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After 29 Days

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike after 29 days following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Presidential Adviser Baba-Ahmed Asks Tinubu Not to Seek Second Term in 2027

A former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu in the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed hope that the President will not… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Bandits Abduct Farmer in Kwara Community

Armed bandits numbering about four again struck at Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State on Sunday, abducting a farmer identified as Mr Aasaru. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump's Tweet Jolted Tinubu to Act On Insecurity - Adebayo

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has lamented that it took a tweet from United States (US) President… Read more »