Nigeria: Judge Orders Kanu Out of Court Over 'Unruly' Conduct

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to be removed from the courtroom following his "unruly" conduct before… Read more »

Nigeria: 15% Fuel Import Suspension in Nigerians' Interest - Stakeholder

A policy and governance analyst, Rotimi Matthew has hailed the recent suspension of the 15 per cent import duty on premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as Petrol as well as… Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Low Supply, N40.61bn Electricity Lost From Transmission Lines in 6 Months - Report

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated that N40.61bn worth of electricity was lost on transmission lines and did not make it to distribution centres. Read more »

Nigeria: Christian Genocide Claim - U.S. Statements Emboldening Criminal Groups - Govt

The Federal Government has warned that recent pronouncements from the United States on Nigeria's security situation have inadvertently emboldened terrorists and criminal gangs to… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 30 in Kwara Church Attack

Fresh details have emerged on how bandits abducted over 30 persons in the attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Why I Visited Jos Every Week 40 Years Ago

Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday revealed that personal ties dating back four decades kept him visiting Jos every week, even before his entry into… Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu Leads High-Powered Delegation to U.S. Congressman Pushing Genocide Narrative

Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, led a high-powered delegation to the United States over the allegation of Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Seeks Additional Troop Deployment After Church Attack

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for an urgent security reinforcement in Eruku following Tuesday's attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, where… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Moves to Tackle Billion Dollar Oil Revenue Leakages

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds has warned that Nigeria is losing billions of dollars… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Rising Debt Profile - Context, Risks, and the Road Ahead

Nigeria's public debt has reached unprecedented levels, rising to N152.39 trillion (USD99.66 billion) as at June 2025 and likely to exceed N160 trillion by year-end, driven by… Read more »

Nigeria: Ffk Slams Canadian Politician Who Locked Horns With Foreign Affairs Minister

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described former Canadian politician Goldie Ghamari as "emotionally unbalanced" and "hate-filled" following her recent clash… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Presents N1.36trn 2026 Budget

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday presented a N1.36 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Kano State House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 Gov'ship - Kano Lawmakers Endorse Barau

Some serving and former members of the Kano State House of Assembly have endorsed the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for the 2027 governorship race in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap Leader Bags 20-Year Jail Sentence

Hussaini Ismaila, one of the leaders of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for alleged terrorism, has been convicted of… Read more »

Angola: Tinubu Postpones South Africa, Angola Trips Over Insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls… Read more »

Nigeria: Exposed - How Biafra Groups Influenced Trump's Genocide Claim

Newly obtained United States Department of Justice documents have revealed how pro-Biafra groups influenced US policymakers to take a hard stance on Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins National Single Window Testing Ahead March 2026 Operation

The Federal Government yesterday commenced the National Single Window (NSW) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with the first cohort of participating stakeholders to ensure that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Pastor Shot, Worshippers Abducted As Bandits Hit Kwara Church

Bandits have attacked Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, shooting the pastor and abducting many worshippers. Read more »

Nigeria: 54 Contractors Begin Refuse Evacuation in Abuja

The 54 solid waste management contractors recently hired by the FCT Administration have resumed cleaning and evacuation of waste in the Federal Capital Territory. Read more »

Nigeria: With 1.7m Bpd, $20bn Field Plans, Nigeria Is Making Progress - NUPRC

Nigeria is making significant progress in its upstream petroleum sector despite global divestment pressures and the accelerating shift towards renewable energy, the Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Lone Labour Party Senator From Enugu Is Dead

Senator Okey Ezea, the only member of Labour Party from Enugu in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, is dead. Read more »

Nigeria: Okpalefe, Okocha, Joseph Triumph At Ikoyi Club Ladies' Open

In a standout showcase of golfing skill, three players emerged as top performers in the 50th anniversary tournament of the Ikoyi Club 1938 Ladies' Golf Section. Read more »

Nigeria: Caddies Shine As 64th Firstbank Lagos Open Golf Tourney Tees Off

The 64th FirstBank Lagos Open Golf Tournament teed off yesterday at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section, with caddies taking centre stage on the opening day of the competition. The… Read more »

Nigeria: Tech Hub Launches Venture Studio for Women Entrepreneurs in 3 Nw States

The Blue Sapphire Hub has unveiled the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub (WVSDIH), a pioneering initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs in fashion… Read more »

Nigeria: VFD Redeems N12.8bn Commercial Paper

VFD Group PLC, a fast-growing Principal Investment firm, yesterday announced timely redemption of its N12.83 Billion Series 5 Commercial Paper (CP), issued under its N20 Billion… Read more »