March 09
Nigeria: Lawyers, Adc to ICPC - Charge or Release El-Rufai
Legal practitioners and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have faulted the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, by the Independent Corrupt… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Prevent Health Workers' Strike, Gwagwalada Chair-Elect Says
The chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, Comrade Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, has pledged that his administration will ensure industrial harmony between the council and labor… Read more »
Nigeria: What Resolution of 30-Year OPL 245 Dispute Means for Nigeria - Govt
The federal government has said the resolution of the long-running dispute over OPL 245 marks a significant turning point for Nigeria's economy, the oil and gas sector, and the… Read more »
Nigeria: 76% of 2025 Capital Spending Achieved - Govt
The Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that capital projects across the country are still being implemented despite concerns over low capital releases to ministries,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Complete 570MW Alaoji Plant Next Year
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has assured that the 570 MW Alaoji power plant will be… Read more »
Nigeria: States Reject Removal of Power Subsidy, Others From Federation Account
States governments under the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Postmortem Sub-Committee have expressed concern on the growing scale of deductions from federation… Read more »
Nigeria: New Agencies Won't Solve Power Crisis - Experts
Experts have cautioned the federal government against proliferation of agencies in the power sector, which they said won't solve the perennial issue in the sector if existing ones… Read more »
Nigeria: When We Give, We Gain Joy and Hope - - Deborah Davidson
As Nigeria celebrates International Women's Day 2026, themed 'Give to Gain', an Abuja-based initiative is showing how simple acts of giving can change lives. In this interview with… Read more »
Nigeria: The Making of a Human Being - a Ramadan Reflection On Surah Al-Mu'minun
There is something about Ramadan that slows the rhythm of life just enough to make you notice what you would otherwise rush past. The days are structured around restraint, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Badaru's Moves Stir Defection Controversies
As Nigeria gradually inches towards the 2027 general elections, political calculations are already unfolding across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Knocks Akpabio Over Comment On Electoral Act
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over comments dismissing the opposition's objections to the Electoral Act 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Hashim Moves to Unite PDP Warring Factions
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has set in motion a machinery to reconcile the warring factions within the party ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Faction Put Party Organs On the Alert - Wike Group Upbeat
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has put all its party organs on high alert ahead of the judgment to decide the rightful leadership of the party slated for today. Read more »
Nigeria: Opl 245 Deal to Strengthen Economy, Fiscal Planning - - Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said resolving the dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 will reposition Nigeria's economy… Read more »
Nigeria: Will State Police Be an Antidote to Insecurity?
Maybe so. Now that the executive and the legislature seem to be on the same page on the issue, it looks like there will be rapid progress. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spent a good… Read more »
Nigeria: Back Security Emergency Declaration With Action, Ndume Urges FG
Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to walk his talk on the declaration of an emergency on security following last week's killing of residents of Ngoshe in… Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Residents Decry High Rent
Tenants in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital have complained of high cost of rent, adding that the current situation is taking a deep toll on their finances Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Residents Sensitized On Women's Rights, Justice
Amnesty International has sensitized residents of the Iddo-Sarki community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking… Read more »
Nigeria: Shamelessness As Politics
These are a few of the words used to describe the feelings that many Nigerians had after watching Daniel Bwala on Mehdi Hasan's Head to Head (youtu.be/ygdNgnTzl6A) on Aljazeera… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Run Away From Your People, Wike Tells Kuje Chairman-Elect
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has advised the newly elected chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, to remain accessible to his constituents to better identify and… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Friendship Built With Sweat and Blood - Minister
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, has hailed the China-Africa friendship, saying it was built with sweat and blood. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Women's 4x400m Team Qualifies for World Relays
Nigeria's women's 4x400 relay team has qualified for this year's World Relays Championship coming up in May 2026 in Botswana. Read more »
Nigeria: 250 Table Tennis Players to Compete in Osun Tourney
Over 250 table tennis players are gearing up to compete at the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi memorial table tennis tournament billed to hold from April 12 to April 17, 2026, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Legendary Ahmed Musa Wins Kano Derby for Pillars
Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa's second half ferocious strike from the edge of the box made the difference as Kano Pillars edged city rivals Barau FC 1-0 in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Acquires 10 Percent of Dangote Cement Subsidiary in Senegal
Dangote Cement, a leading manufacturer of cement products in Africa, has sold a 10% stake in its local subsidiary to the Senegalese government, according to official statements. Read more »
