Nigeria: Northern Governors Must Look in the Mirror (II)

In the first installment of this series two weeks ago, we made the case that one of the most consequential developments in Nigeria in recent years is significant, and still rising,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tears Running Out in Borno

The tragic events in Maiduguri on Monday last week that saw simultaneous suicide bombs going off at iftar time, killing several and maiming many, were a culmination of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Rescuing the Democratic Nigerian Republic - The Consolidation Trap (I)

The gravest danger confronting the Nigerian Republic today is not merely bad governance, nor even the visible distress of the economy and the security order. It is the steady… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Urges Discipline, Sacrifice Among Troops

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigerian Army officers and soldiers to uphold unity, discipline, and sacrifice in every aspect of… Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Blast Killed 4 of My Nephews'

A grief-stricken uncle of four children killed by a bomb explosion in Maiduguri said the situation has left him and his family members devastated. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Ally to Handle N1.4trn Lagos Ports Project

Indications have emerged that ITB Nigeria, a construction firm owned by a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's longtime associate, Gilbert Chagoury, will… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Worshippers During Church Service in Kwara

Gunmen on Sunday attacked a worship centre during service in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Chieftain Asks Tinubu to Tackle Power Crisis, Rising Fuel Costs

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address the worsening power supply… Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Allow Insecurity Overshadow Our Efforts - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nass Trying to Shield Certificate Forgers From Prosecution, Adc Raises Alarm

National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has lamented the continued silence unions and civil society organizations over the… Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Fani-Kayode Felicitates Muslims, Urges Support for Tinubu

The Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and in the diaspora on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, First Lady Return to Nigeria After UK State Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Zulum Speaks About Shettima, Seeks Prayers for Next Borno Gov

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed his loyalty to Vice President Kashim Shettima while calling on residents to pray for a worthy successor ahead of the… Read more »

Nigeria: NRC Returns Forgotten Luggage, Reinforces Integrity Culture

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and passenger trust following the recovery and return of a misplaced luggage on the Abuja-Kaduna… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Targets $20bn Yearly From Space Sector

Nigeria is pushing to carve out a share of the rapidly expanding global space economy projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040, with officials saying the country could generate over… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Trade Cooperation

Nigeria and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, UK Bilateral Trades Hit £8.1bn Annually

Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across the United Kingdom and Nigeria following a wave of investment agreements concluded ahead of the state visit of President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanusi Will Lead Sallah Durbar in Kano - Govt

The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year's Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a… Read more »

Nigeria: Hundreds of Jobs, Millions in Investment Secured As Tinubu Embarks On UK State Visit

The arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in London on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marks the beginning of a transformative era in Nigeria-UK… Read more »

Nigeria: Nwabali Out, Okoye in As Chelle Invites 23 Players for 4-Nation Friendly Tournament

The Super Eagles of Nigeria duo of Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali are the notable absentees as Nigeria invites 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches with Iran and… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Urged to Return Fuel Subsidies

The Federal Government has been urged to consider reintroducing fuel subsidies if the Middle East upheaval persists, skyrockets global oil prices and pushes domestic price of fuel… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Commends Metering Firm for Bridging Energy Gap

The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, has commended Mojec International Limited and its renewable energy company V-Solaris for… Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 19th Century Artefacts, Seizes N1.35bn Contraband in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has seized smuggled two 19th century artefacts and other prohibited goods valued at N1.35 billion in Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Sallah - NSCDC Deploys 2, 350 in Kwara

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,350 operatives across the state to ensure a peaceful celebration ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: Oba of Benin Suspends Palace Queen, Chiefs

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has sanctioned palace queen, chiefs and other staff over unauthorised access to social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as… Read more »