July 21, 2025
Nigeria: Police Probe Invasion of Ghana Envoys' Residence in Abuja
The Nigerian Police has commenced an investigation into the invasion of the official residence of the Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Gratuity Payment Reintroduction for Civil Servants Needs Legal Backing
As the National Pension Commission ( PenCom) considers the reintroduction of gratuity payments for civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), a stakeholder has… Read more »
July 22, 2025
Nigeria: 2027 - 'I Won't Sleepwalk Into Any Coalition', Says Obi's Ex-Running Mate Datti
The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has cautioned against what he described as "sleepwalking into… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Advocates Stiffer Penalties for GBV Offenders
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has called for a stiffer punishment against perpetrators of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Kano State. Read more »
July 22, 2025
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Seeks Stiffer Punishment for Wife Beaters
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has advocated for a stiffer punishment against men beating their wives. Read more »
July 20, 2025
West Africa: Nigeria's Unresolved High Profile Killings
Recently, the son of the late Chief Bola Ige, Muyiwa Ige, called on President Bola Tinubu to review the circumstances surrounding his father's murder, expose the killers and bring… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Nigeria: 1 Year After Supreme Court Judgement... Workers Threaten Strike Over Lack of Financial Autonomy in LGAs
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has raised the alarm over the continued delay in implementing the Supreme Court ruling that granted financial autonomy to… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Obi, El-Rufai Have Yet to Formally Join Us - ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai were granted permission to… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Nigeria: OBJ, Anyaoku, Baba-Ahmed Divided Over 1999 Constitution
Nigeria's leaders who gathered in Abuja for a national conference, are now divided over the type of Constitution the country should adopt. Read more »
July 16, 2025
Nigeria: Ex-VP Atiku Resigns From PDP
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned his membership from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences and a divergence from the… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Nigeria: Makinde, APC, George React As Atiku Leaves PDP Again
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has, for the third time, left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a platform on which he ran as presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023… Read more »
July 16, 2025
Nigeria: Kaduna Residents Bid Farewell to Buhari
Some Kaduna residents have paid their last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died last Sunday in a London hospital . Read more »
July 15, 2025
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 20 Residents, Raze Houses in Plateau Villages
Not fewer than 20 persons have been killed and several houses destroyed in a deadly attack by suspected Fulani gunmen in Jebu in Tahos Community of Riyom local government area of… Read more »
July 14, 2025
Nigeria: Protest As Court Frees Catholic Priest Convicted in Murder Conspiracy
After spending just 12 days in the Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Medium Custodial Centre (MCC), Justice Winifred Umohandi of the state High Court, has granted bail to the administrator of… Read more »
July 15, 2025
Nigeria: No Student Killed in Auchi Poly Crisis, Association Tells Obi
National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has declared that no student was killed in the recent crisis at the Federal Polytechnic in Auchi, Edo State. Read more »
July 14, 2025
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 1,111 Nigerians, Abduct 276 in June_- Report
No fewer than 1,111 Nigerians were killed and another 276 persons abducted by non-state actors in the month of June, a report released by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Buhari Stood Firm When It Was Easier to Bend,' Says Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has paid a moving tribute to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a principled and… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Postpones Special FEC Session for Buhari
The Federal Government has postponed the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Visits Ex-Head of State Abdulsalami in London
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.), in London, as part of efforts by the Presidency to… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Contributed His Quota to Nigerian Project, Says Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has paid tributes to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who contributed his quota to… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Identifies 10 Areas for Constitution Review
Kano State government has identified 10 areas that require urgent constitution reforms. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Responds to Legal Demand for Senator Natasha's Recall
The Senate has issued a formal response to a legal request demanding the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the red chamber. This follows a recent court… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Served With Integrity, Love for Nigeria - Remi Tinubu
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has paid glowing tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a courageous and principled… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Nigeria: Ex-AGF Malami's Defection to ADC Politically Irrelevant, Says Kebbi Govt
The Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, has dismissed the recent defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Files $443,371 Theft Charge Against Mercy Chinwo's Former Manager
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count theft charge against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, before… Read more »
