May 14
Nigeria: Yobe APC Hails Lawan, Others Over Withdrawal From Gov'ship Race
Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Senator Ahmad Lawan, Senator Musa Mustapha, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam and Dr. Babagana Mohammed Adam over… Read more »
Nigeria: As Mambilla Project Stalls - Court Jails Mamman 75 Years for N33.8bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday sentenced a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years' jail term in absentia following his conviction of money laundering to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Tightens Firstholdco Control With N43bn Shares
The Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, Femi Otedola, yesterday acquired additional shares of the company valued at approximately N43.41 billion amidst a string of insider deals on major… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 2 Customs Officers in Kebbi
Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been killed in a confrontation with suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Falconets Know World Cup Opponents May 15
Nigeria U-20 national team, the Falconets will know their group opponents on Friday, May 15, when the much-anticipated draw ceremony for the 12th FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finals… Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Delivers Nigeria's First Gold At 2026 African Championships
The poster girl of Nigeria's athletics and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, struck the first gold for Team Nigeria yesterday after cruising to victory in the Women's 100m hurdles… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC's Idris Umar Seeks Gombe Central Senate Seat
Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe state, Senator Idris A. Umar, has obtained the party's nomination form to contest for the Gombe Central Senatorial seat. Read more »
Nigeria: Radda Directs Appointees to Return LGs for APC Primaries
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has ordered all political appointees in the state to return to their respective local government areas ahead of the All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Ada Suit Against INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Unicef Polo Tourney Gallops Off May 30
Over 20 highly-motivated teams are gearing up for the 2026 Access Bank-UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tournament which gallops-off at the Fifth Chukker Resort in Kaduna from May 30 to… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: There Are 105 Suspected Cases of Meningitis Across 20 LGAs - Katsina Govt
The Katsina State Government says there are 105 suspected cases of meningitis across nearly 20 local government areas of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Break Guinness Record With Marathon Reading Relay
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social development, has announced that it is expecting over 300 participants to read at the forth coming Guinness world… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Zamfara Market Airstrike
A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly killed at least 117 people and injured several others. Residents said the… Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: Adeleke Deposes Osun Monarch Sentenced to Prison in U.S. Over Fraud
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Govt With Fresh Showdown, Says 2025 Agreement Breached
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Monday, threatened a showdown with the Federal Government over what it described as flawed and partial implementation… Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: Workers Beaten, Hospitalised As Violence Erupts At Kwara River Basin
At least three staff members of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority in Kwara State were hospitalised on Monday following a violent disruption of activities at the… Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: Fuel Import Increased By 114% in March Despite Local Refining
Nigeria imported 182,235,909 litre of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petroleum in March. Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: How Over 50 Were Murdered After Tinubu's Promise to End Plateau Killings
Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State on April 3, 2026, and assured residents that recurring killings in the state would not happen again, a fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto, Sightsavers Step Up Vaccination After Meningitis Kills 33 Children
The Sokoto State Government and Sightsavers Nigeria have intensified efforts to curb child mortality and improve immunisation coverage following the recent meningitis outbreak that… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: 'It's Time to Go', Constituent Tells Rep Who Has Been in Parliament Since 1999
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Eyiseifa Ebiowe, has called on the lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija's Ilebaye Moved Into Protective Custody, Father Remains Detained
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has moved 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, and her two younger brothers into protective custody following an… Read more »
May 11
West Africa: ECOWAS Remains Steadfast in Advancing Regional Peace, Security - Touray
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Alieu Omar Touray, said the regional bloc has remained steadfast in advancing regional peace,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Rallies Private Sector to Bridge Housing Gap
The Federal Government government says it is seeking private sector partnership to drive growth and development of the housing sector. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Hajj - Nigerian Pilgrims Warned Against Violating Saudi Laws
Nigerian intending pilgrims have been urged to obey Saudi Arabian laws, remain disciplined and focus on the spiritual essence of the Hajj pilgrimage. Read more »
Nigeria: Mass Exodus Hits Oyo PDP As Makinde Plans to Unveil New Party
A wave of mass resignations has hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State as Governor Seyi Makinde, is reportedly planning to defect to another political following the… Read more »
