Nigeria: IPAC Urges APC to Zone Senate Presidency to South-East, South-South

"To ensure federal character as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, and ethno-religious balancing, the senate president should be… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL, Norwegian Firm to Build Floating Gas Plant in Nigeria

The signing of the agreement took place at the NNPC headquarters in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Nigerian Govt Leave to File More Grounds Against Biafra Leader's Release

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of the federal government's appeal against the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu's release. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns Nigerian Govt's Appeal Challenging Nnamdi Kanu's Release

The Supreme Court adjourned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's case for full hearing on the merit of federal government's appeal against his acquittal. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Retires, Replaces 53 Units' Colours, Issues 28 New Ones

The colours of several units in the army had either been damaged or worn out since 2007. Read more »

Nigeria: How We Resolved PENGASSAN Strike Crippling Mobil Production - NNPCL

The industrial action was suspended following "high-level mediation" between the leadership of the company and PENGASSAN. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Holds Dual Citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku Tells Court

Atiku raises the alleged dual citizenship of Mr Tinubu in Nigeria and Guinea in a fresh Court filing. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army's Fighting Power Significantly Increased Since 2015 - Buhari

Mr Buhari says the army's fighting power prior to his assumption of office in 2015 was at low ebb. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Train Attack - Court Rejects Tukur Mamu's Bail Application

The SSS arrested Tukur Mamu over his alleged relationship with terrorists involved in last year's attack on a Kaduna-bound train. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Missing' Barrels of Oil - Malami Finally Appears Before Reps Panel, Says Allegation 'Baseless'

"The allegation is unfounded. It lacks merit and indeed substance," the minister told the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Elumelu Becomes Transcorp's Biggest Shareholder, Amasses 9.7 Billion Shares

The move ramps up Mr Elumelu's combined stake in the group to 10.5 billion shares or 25.9 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - Tinubu Meets APC Governors, Calls for Unity, Cooperation With Party Leadership

"The challenge before us is working in unison with the party leadership and the National Assembly over the election of their principal officers. And I charge you to unite in spirit… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Opposition Lost 2023 Polls - Buhari

"A combination of overconfidence, complacency and bad tactical moves made them lose, plain and clear. This has created more problems in their camp. Why did they fail to remove us?" Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Appoints Ex-NESG Chair Into Board

Mr Ighodalo's appointment follows the retirement of Kolawole Jamodu as the chairman of the board on 30 April. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Visits Orji Kalu, Condoles Him Over Wife's Death

Mr Kalu's wife, Ifeoma, died on 3 April at the age of 61. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Govt Says Nigeria Air Will Take Off Before 29 May

The government also approved N9 billion for the procurement, installation, and inauguration of voice and data recorders in nine airports across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Fear in Abuja Community As Militants Abduct 29 Villagers Overnight

Terrorist outlaws, often called bandits, have been active in Nigeria's Northwest and parts of the FCT. But details on the clear identity and motivation of the Kwali attackers have… Read more »

Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Makinde Explains Delay in Selection of New Alaafin

This newspaper reported that the Oyomesi, the kingmakers in the kingdom, forwarded the name of the selected candidate to the governor last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Action Plan On Protection of Human Rights

The plan was formulated by the stakeholders in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. Read more »

Nigeria: Missing Governorship Aspirant Found Dead in Enugu

The Police have confirmed the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Street Sweepers Protest Over Four Months' Unpaid Stipends

The sweepers say some of them earn as low as N5,000 a month. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Voids El-Rufai's Revocation of C of O of Property Belonging to Abacha's Family

The Kaduna State Government demolished the hotel and revoked its Certificate of Occupancy in 2020 Read more »

Nigeria: Media Coverage of Akwa Ibom Election Created 'War Zone' Image - Governor-Elect

Umo Eno says he was "both a victim and beneficiary of bad and good press" during the 2023 election. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arraign Four Suspects for Alleged Plot to Defraud, Threaten Tiwa Savage

The prosecutor, Idowu Oshubure, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on or before 13 April 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2023 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »