Nigeria: 'Tinubu Was Part of Ogoni Struggle', Magnus Abe Hails President for Honouring Ogoni 4

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Magnus Abe, has praised President Bola Tinubu for bestowing a posthumous honour on four late Ogoni leaders, saying the President's long-standing… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Govt Dismisses 2 Officers Over Forgery, Promotes Others

Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has dismissed two senior officers for serious misconduct as part of its ongoing efforts to sanitise the state civil service. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Must Condemn Sowore's Allegations Against Tinubu, Wike - Rivers APC

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Nigerians to stand up against the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore,… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Will Ensure Transparency in Naira-for-Crude Policy, Says Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has assured Nigerians that the Green Chamber will guarantee transparency, accountability and effective… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Our Friendship, I'll Work Against Tinubu in 2027 - Sule Lamido

A prominent figure in the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has said that his relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not stop him… Read more »

Nigeria: Buni Swears in Grand Khadi, 13 Permanent Secretaries, Others

Yobe State Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni has sworn in a new Grand Khadi, five special advisers, a permanent member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and 13… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Wanted Audu Ogbeh As Sgf, but Cabal Blocked It - El-Rufai

A former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed how the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari abandoned his plan to appoint late Chief Audu Ogbeh as secretary to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Oscar Ibru's Death, a Great Loss to Urhobo Nation, Nigeria - Oborevwori

Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the death of Olorogun Oscar Ibru, as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and Nigeria at large. Read more »

Nigeria: Judiciary Workers Strike Paralyses Activities in Osun

The trade dispute between the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State chapter, and the Judicial Service Commission has paralysed court activities and the dispensation… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Magistrates Get Training to Decongest Prisons

A major initiative to integrate restorative justice into Nigeria's legal system is underway, with magistrates in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) being trained as key drivers to… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Begs Atiku to Step Down, Support Obi in 2027

The Save Democracy Mega Alliance (SDMA) has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to accept the mantle of a lead nationalist, liberator and elder statesman by supporting… Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Compliance - How EFCC-FIRS Synergy Can Transform Nigeria's Tax System

Nigeria is once again turning to institutional collaboration to address one of its most pressing fiscal challenges: how to mobilise sufficient revenue to meet the demands of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Natasha Challenges Court Jurisdiction, Accuses Govt of Political Witch-Hunt

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a legal challenge against the federal government over criminal defamation charges filed against her. She described the move… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Knocks El-Rufai Over 'Life President' Claim - Tinubu

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent comments suggesting that… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers Who Killed Victim After Collecting Ransom

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: 70 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Peace Deal in Katsina

A total of 70 abducted victims have regained their freedom in Katsina State following a peace deal with a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Tackles Governor Kefas, Says Administration Fails Taraba People

The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the two years administration of Governor Agbu Kefas, saying his administration has failed the people… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 16 Security Personnel, Abduct Scores in Fresh Benue Attack

At least 16 security personnel have been reportedly killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen and local bandits during a clearance operation at Agu community in Mbatyula/Mberev… Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP, Amnesty Tell Tinubu to Withdraw Charges Against Sowore, X, Facebook

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) have asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the charge filed against Omoyele Sowore, X… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Anti-Graft Agency Probes ₦188.6m Fraud in Fertiliser, School Funds

The Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) has opened investigations into a ₦188.6 million fraud covering fertiliser distribution scams by… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Cosmetics Products Worth N500m in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the proliferation of fake cosmetic products across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs, Political Scientists Blame Parties for Failed Manifesto Implementation in States

Political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs) and top political scientists have expressed the concern that unless ideological dearth and the inconsistency in party… Read more »

Africa: Democracy Dying in Africa, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Mahama Warn

African leaders and elder statesmen have warned about the impending collapse of democracy in the continent if urgent and strategic actions are not taken by all stakeholders. Read more »

Nigeria: Tackle Crude Oil Theft, Warri Group Tells Government

Warri Indigenous Peoples Movement (WIPM) has charged the federal government to take decisive action against large-scale crude oil theft networks \in the Niger Delta. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stops Oil Workers Bid to Shut Down Dangote Refinery

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association have been restrained from taking any step or industrial action to… Read more »