Nigeria: Data Analysis - What the Numbers Reveal About Bayelsa Governorship Election

The Peoples Democratic Party's victory in the 11 November governorship poll extends the party's rule of Bayelsa State since 1999. Read more »

Nigeria: Ousted Kano Governor Heads to Supreme Court

"I hereby inform the people of Kano State and well-meaning Nigerians that based on consensus of our stakeholders we have instructed our lawyers to appeal against the judgment at… Read more »

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Vs Nigeria - Super Eagles Set for Crunch World Cup Qualifier

As the Crocodiles have shown, records may be misleading so the Super Eagles need to face the 90 minutes ahead of them squarely and forget all past achievements Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Embarks on Exercise to Curb Illegal Fishing

Mr Hassan, a rear admiral, said that the name of the exercise was taken from both the Yoruba and English languages in which the first word "EJA" means fish in English. Read more »

Nigeria: How National Assembly Clerk Misinformed Tinubu, Almost Got President to Sign Unapproved Law

The Clerk of the National Assembly made a false claim about a resolution of the House of Representatives and almost got President Tinubu to sign the bill into law. Read more »

Nigeria: Agriculture Ministry Pledges to Boost Food Security With 2000 Tractors Annually

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Defence Academy Produces Army's First Professor

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has conferred the title of a professor on Abubakar-Surajo Imam, a lieutenant-colonel and Head of Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad). Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Die in Niger Boat Mishap

Niger State authorities said the boat mishap was caused by water hyacinth, strong waves and a grafting tree. Read more »

Liberia: George Weah Loses Presidential Election - Joseph Boakai Wins

George Weah concedes defeat, saying democracy has won in his troubled West African country. Read more »

Nigeria: How We're Using 'Snips' to Promote Nutritious Food Production in Nigeria - GAIN

Farmers captured under the project are trained on best agronomic practices, exposed to high-yielding biofortified seeds, financial support and effective marketing strategy among… Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Kano Tribunal Judgement, Sacks Governor Yusuf

The Court of Appeal nullified Abba Yusuf as governor of Kano State after disqualifying him from the governorship race. Read more »

Nigeria: A Pained and Deeply Strained Valediction - Is This Atiku's Last Stand?

There should be absolutely no question of Atiku Abubakar running for the Nigerian presidency in 2027. Instead, to prove what he told Arise TV last year about his "desire to unify… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, Wants More Women Recruited Into Security Agencies

Mrs Kingibe said including women in all spheres of governance would guarantee their inclusion politically and security-wise. Read more »

Nigeria: Ten Doctors Kidnapped Within Two Months in Enugu

The association, among other suggestions, called for adequate funding of security and the deployment of modern technology to fight crimes in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Emefiele in Prison, Adjourns Hearing of Bail Application

The judge adjourned the hearing of Mr Emefiele's bail application after the former CBN chief entered a not-guilty plea to six counts of corruption on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria/Lesotho: How We Forced Super Eagles to a Draw - Lesotho Coach

Despite being ranked 113 places behind the Super Eagles, the Crocodiles of Lesotho earned a momentous point in Uyo on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Delivers Judgement On Kano Governorship Election (Live Updates)

The Court of Appeal is set to deliver judgement on the appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the NNPP against the verdict of the lower election tribunal which had nullified his… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Asks Nigerians to Demand Accountability From Elected Representatives

The group said political and social insecurity in the country should be a matter of national emergency that should interest everyone. Read more »

Nigeria: APC, NNPP Hopeful As Appeal Court Rules On Kano Governorship Election Today

The Appeal Court will rule on validity of the judgement of the election tribunal which adjudged the APC winner of the 18 March election. Read more »

Nigeria: Revamping the National Currency - a Pipe Dream or Achievable Hope?

The first point we would like to stress here is that the exchange rate of a nation's currency cannot be legislated. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Six Terrorists, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Kaduna

Brinin Gwari is one of the most vulnerable areas to terrorist attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Receives 22 Nominees' List for 11 Supreme Court Judges' Openings

The NJC is expected to pick 11 deserving candidates from the list and forward same to President Bola Tinubu, who shall appoint them to the Supreme Court bench, although, subject to… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace Chairman Speaks On Nigerians' Visa Ordeal in Saudi Arabia

The Sunday incident occurred barely two weeks after Air Peace launched a direct flight to Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Rely On Borrowing to Fund 2024 Budget - Finance Minister

Mr Edun said the best way Nigeria could fund its budget was to spend more money on infrastructure to generate more revenue. Read more »