Nigeria: Ossy Martins Hits Brace in Plateau United Rout of Ikorodu City

Second half substitute, Ossy Martins, scored a brace as Plateau United thrashed title contenders, Ikorodu City 4-1 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 33 match… Read more »

Nigeria: Arise News Anchor Ikokwu Joins Politics, Eyes Reps Seat

Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, an anchor and analyst with Arise News, has announced her decision to take a leave of absence from journalism to pursue a career in politics. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina - Kanti Bello Loyalists Relaunch Network

Leaders and loyalists of the political movement founded by the late Senator Mahmud Kanti Bello have begun a fresh push to revive and reposition the once-dominant grassroots… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Imo Senator Dumps Labour Party for APGA, Joins Guber Race

Senator Athan Achonu, who represented Imo East in the 8th Assembly, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party and joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Stages Rally in Kwara, Says 'Otoge' Produced Accidental Leaders

The Kwara State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Adamu Bawa on Monday led a political procession in Ilorin, declaring that the party has been repositioned to… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwankwaso Welcomes Ex-Kano Deputy Gov, Gwarzo Into ADC

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has welcomed the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, following his defection to the party. Read more »

Nigeria: 30 Innovation Teams Emerge in Nigerian Engineering Olympiad

No fewer than 30 innovation teams have emerged in the regional qualifiers of the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO), marking a major milestone in the country's push to transform… Read more »

Nigeria: PR Practitioners Charged On Ethical Use of Ai

Public Relations practitioners have been urged to maximise the efficient deployment of artificial intelligence coupled with both critical thinking and ethical standards in… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Settlement for Diaspora Remittances Will Boost Fx Security - Experts

The directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to adopt naira settlement for diaspora remittances has been widely… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Seeks Alternative to Grid Over Supply Shortage

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo said his administration is putting modalities in place to decentralize power, improve efficiency and free the people from Benin Electricity… Read more »

Nigeria: Cult Clash Over Girlfriend Leaves One Dead in Rivers

A young man was shot dead on Easter Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following a violent clash between rival cult groups reportedly triggered by a dispute over a girlfriend. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 4 in Kebbi, Abduct 6 in Sokoto

A new terrorist group known as Mamudawa has attacked several communities in the Shanga area of Kebbi State, killing four people. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Gov Holds Security Meeting Amid Renewed Attacks

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday convened an emergency security council meeting at the Government House in Katsina following a renewed wave of bandit attacks in… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - ADC Weighs Options

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is currently weighing its options following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stance to de-recognise its leadership and to… Read more »

Nigeria: Lone Crash - 4 Die, 8 Injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has confirmed the death of four persons in a lone accident in front of Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Read more »

Nigeria: X-Raying N3.3trn Payment to Power Sector

The Federal Government has approved a plan to settle longstanding debts owed across Nigeria's power sector, in what officials describe as a critical step toward stabilising the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Death Toll Hits 146 As Bauchi, Taraba Top Fatality Chart

Nigeria's ongoing Lassa fever outbreak is showing a worrying rise in deaths, with new figures from treatment centres and national surveillance pointing not just to wider… Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Killings - Suspend Rhetoric, Get to Work, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Following the spate of recent attacks in some parts of the country, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to brace up to the challenges of… Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Worshipper Was Rescued', Kaduna Community Counters Army

Members of the community where kidnappers abducted worshippers during Easter Service have denied the claim that 31 victims were rescued. Read more »

Nigeria: NBTE Team Visits Adamawa for Accreditation of Courses

The Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to supporting the accreditation of courses across its… Read more »

Nigeria: No Compromise With Bandits - Gov. Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in Zamfara State, declaring zero tolerance for banditry and other forms of criminality. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov. Lawal Approves Payment of Batch 3 Gratuity

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the release of funds for the payment of gratuity to retirees under Batch 3 for the 2024/2025 period. Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Supply Shortage, Tinubu Okays N3.3tn Electricity Debt Payment Plan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Para-Athletes Commend Fintiri's Support At National Sports Festival

The Adamawa State contingent has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his unwavering support and presence at the 3rd National Para Sports Festival held at the Abuja National… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov. Lawal Appoints Dikko As DG of Zamfara Rural Roads Agency

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Engr Haruna Dikko as Director-General of the Zamfara State Rural Access Road Agency (RARA). Read more »