Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Foil Attack On Monguno Town - Official

Mr Zubairu, an army captain, said some weapons and logistics were recovered from the terrorists. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of New Infection, Records 25 Deaths

NCDC listed symptoms of diphtheria to include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and neck swelling. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Reappoints 'Incompetent' Official Sacked By Jonathan As Nigeria's Investment Chief

Despite the indictment and consequent sack, Mr Buhari known for his anti-corruption rhetoric reappointed her. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Brings Down Allies to Achieve Political Dominance - Ex-Associate

"Akpabio doesn't want strong people." Read more »

Nigeria: Embattled CBN Governor Emefiele Meets With Buhari

Mr Emefiele's visit to the Presidential Villa on Thursday was the first since he resumed work at the CBN after his leave. Read more »

Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Biggie Pulls First Twist, Introduces Four New Housemates

Four new housemates walked into the house during the season's first pool party, ready to join the fun on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: How Online Violence Against Female Politicians Can Be Stopped - Experts

Online violence against female politicians manifests in different forms such as cyber trolling, name calling, manipulation of their pictures and sexualisation of their bodies etc. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Did Not Extend Tenure of Nigeria's Police Chief - Minister

The Police Affairs Minister, Mohammed Dingyadi, says the provisions of the 2020 amended Police Act should not be misconstrued for tenure extension as reported in some sections of… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid DSS Ordeals, Buhari Meets Emefiele in Abuja

"I am grateful you are well received," the Nigerian president said. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Secure Historic Away Win in Gombe

Gombe United's 24-match unbeaten run at home was halted by the Ikenne-based club Read more »

Nigeria: Only Unpatriotic Nigerians Will Vote for Candidates With Bad Characters - Obasanjo

The former president said this barely 18 days after endorsing the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Condemns State Govts' Failure to Pay Up Benefits of Retired Judges

The NJC asked the "offending states" to immediately pay up the benefits being owed to retired judges. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Unemployment Rate Projected to Hit 37% - NESG

The group said that inflationary pressure is expected to remain elevated, driven by structural, cost and monetary factors Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Three Sharia Judges for Alleged Theft in Kano

The magistrate adjourned the case to 1 February for a hearing and ordered that the defendants be remanded in a correctional facility. Read more »

Nigeria: Linda Ikeji Makes Nollywood Debut With Film On Extrajudicial Killings 'Dark October'

The tragic story of the Aluu 4, four students of the University of Port Harcourt who were lynched on the 5th of October 2012, inspired the film Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Declares Four Work-Free Days for Public Servants to Collect PVC

The holiday will commence on Tuesday 24 January and end on Friday 27 January for different grade levels of public servants. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Abduct Four Students of Zamfara Health College, Demand Huge Ransom

The terrorists demanded N20m each to release the abductees. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Vows to Sanction Banks Hoarding New Notes

"No bank should refuse to collect the old naira notes until the deadline of 31st January 2023," an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari to Commission Lagos Blue Rail Line Tuesday

Governor Sanwo-Olu says when completed, "the rail project would move no less than 250,000 passengers daily, while the entire line when completed would move more than 500,000… Read more »

Nigeria: How I Became Bank CEO At 34 - Tony Elumelu

"I owed my accelerated career and successes to two things: hard work and luck...," the entrepreneur said. Read more »

Nigeria: One Thousand Kids to Begin the Journey to Stardom, Says NCF President, Uyi Akpata

Mr Akpata said that the event has now become the cornerstone for developmental Cricket in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Elections - West African Coalition to Visit Nigeria, Meet INEC, Political Parties

While in Nigeria, the WADEMOS delegation is expected to meet and interact with the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja... Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP Highlights Buhari's "Failed Promises," Corruption in Three Sectors

SERAP said the Nigerian government is yet to account for several millions of dollars of Abacha loot recovered from 2015 till date. Read more »

Nigeria: Worker Dies in Lagos Building Collapse

Lagos emergency management agency says the building was being worked on by "unskilled labourers" when it collapsed. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Hold Enyimba in Aba, Abia Warriors Stay Perfect

Only Akwa United were the only club to pick an away point out of the four matches Read more »