Nigeria: Maternal Mortality Rate Drops By 17%, Says Govt

The federal government has said that Nigeria is presently witnessing a reduction in deaths of women during childbirth by about 17 percent. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Navy Vows to Secure Nigerian Territory

As Nigeria grapples with various security challenges, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has said the Navy has put measures on ground to secure the territory of the… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 Budget Will Determine Ijaw Votes for Oborevwori in 2027, Mulade Warns

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election and the proposed endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the sole candidate by Delta Ijaws, a prominent Ijaw leader and peace… Read more »

Nigeria: Recovered Lagos Port 1,000kg Cocaine - NDLEA, U.S., UK Anti-Drug Agencies to Unravel Importation Cartel

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA) to… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Ambush, Rescue 86 Kidnap Victims, Apprehend 29 Logistics Suppliers in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued no fewer than 86 kidnap victims, comprising men, women, and children, while thwarting a… Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Faults Govt's Indifference to Education, Says Leaders Driven By Self-Interest

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Chris Piwuna, has expressed concern over what he described as the government's indifference to the plight of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Bans Production of Alcohol in Sachet, 200ml Bottles, Takes Effect Jan 2026

The Federal Government has formally outlawed the production, sale and distribution of alcohol beverages in sachets and 200 milligrammes bottles. Read more »

Nigeria: Passengers Carry Dangerous Items Into Flights, Faan Md Raises Alarm

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has raised the alarm that some passengers carry dangerous items prohibited by… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Under Threat From Electoral Fraud, Apathy Say Former Govs

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Nigeria: Indigenous Contractors Laud Oborevwori's Release of N8.3bn Lifeline to Settle Desopadec Contract Debt

Chairman Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commision (DESOPADEC) Indigenous Contractors Forum, Engr. Ogie Samson has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for releasing… Read more »

Nigeria: Group - Tinubu's Economic Restructuring Laying Foundation for Sustainable Growth

A group, Fruits of Renewed Hope Initiative, has said that President Bola Tinubu's economic restructuring is laying the foundation for sustainable growth and job creation. Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef On 2026 Budget - State Govts Should Prioritise Social Sector Funding to Improve Wellbeing of Children, Women

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office has appealed to state governments for increased allocation to the social sector in the 2026 budget proposal for the… Read more »

Nigeria: At 6.5m, Nigeria's Total Metering Rate Hits 55 Percent, Active Customers Near 12m

The total number of metered customers in Nigeria rose to 6,579,818 in August this year, improving the metering rate nationwide to 55.01 per cent, according to the latest data from… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Destroy 14 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, Nab 14 Suspects in N'delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigeria Army has arrested 14 suspects for alleged involvement in illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta region. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Deliver Arewa Think Tank Lecture in Kaduna, Tuesday

Lagos State governor and chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will on Tuesday deliver a lecture in commemoration of the 65th Independence Anniversary… Read more »

Nigeria: SSS' Filling of Gaps and Inadequacies in National Security

Afakriya Gadzama writes that the State Security Services play a crucial role in strengthening Nigeria's internal security by addressing gaps and inadequacies within the national… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas At 50 - Re-Inventing a Challenged Regional Bloc

Raheem Akingbolu, who participated a recent two-day event held in abuja to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States, writes on the… Read more »

Nigeria: PSC - Police Officers Must Act Within Ambit of Law

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has tasked officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to act within the ambit of the law in carrying out their statutory role of law… Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Declares Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared wanted, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian-Norwegian Executive Sues Halliburton for Racial Discrimination

A senior Nigerian-Norwegian executive has filed a landmark lawsuit against Halliburton Energy Services Inc. at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, alleging racial… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Crisis Not Christian-Muslim War but Battle Against Extremists - Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted claims by United States President Donald Trump alleging persecution of Christians in Nigeria, saying the crisis has never been a… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Fast-Track Siemens Power Project, Recommits to Stable Electricity

President Bola Tinubu yesterday moved to accelerate the much talked about Siemens energy deal, assuring the technical contractor handling the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) of… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged $14.8m Refinery Fund

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arraigns Indian, Nigerian Over 1.5 Tons of Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an Indian national, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and his Nigerian accomplice, Ajewole Ayo Joel, before a Federal High Court in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Gets Briefings On Regional Security, Infrastructure, Grassroots Engagement

Historical mistrust, land-grabbing, banditry, illegal mining major triggers of violence in N'Central, says presidential aide: Read more »