Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop Kano Govt From Retrieving Ex-Commissioners' Vehicles

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in its Kano Judicial Division, has declined to grant interim orders sought by some former members of the Kano State Executive… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi - Over 1,000 Nigerians Killed This Year

Labour Party Presidential Candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, has alleged that more than 1,000 Nigerians were killed and thousands more abducted between January and February of… Read more »

Nigeria: There Was No Attempt to Poison Tinubu - Presidency

The Presidency has debunked viral social media claims alleging that a member of the kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison President… Read more »

Nigeria: Cancer - 'Millions of Nigerians in IDP Camps, Rural Areas At Risk'

The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, has called on the government to extend free cancer screening and outreach programmes to Internally… Read more »

Nigeria: One Dead, Three Injured in Lagos Auto Crash

One person died and three others critically injured in a road crash involving a yam-laden truck and a commercial tricycle in the Epe area of Lagos on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Remo Stars End Winless Run As Rangers Go Top With Win

Remo Stars returned to winning ways in the NPFL with a 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Amupitan - INEC Can't Guarantee Perfect Election in 2027

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, has said the commission cannot guarantee 100 percent perfect election in 2027 as… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Pilgrims Denied Entry Into Israel Embark On Jordan Tour

Some pilgrims from Plateau State who were denied entry into Israel are currently on a tour of Jordan cities. Read more »

Nigeria: Akande Calls Attention to Leah Sharibu, 8 Years After Her Abduction

Eight years after the abduction of Leah Sharibu from her school in Dapchi, former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on the Federal Government to urgently renew efforts to… Read more »

Nigeria: Envoy Reacts to Nigerian Scholars' Allegations On Fee Hike in Australia

The Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to Australia, Ambassador Jane Bassey Adams, has said that there is no hiking of administrative fees in Australia. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity / Over 300,000 Residents Displaced in Niger - Bago

Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that more than 300,000 people have been displaced across 10 local government areas of the state due to insecurity. Read more »

Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon's Lioness Defeat Super Falcons in Pre-Wafcon Friendly

The Lioness of Cameroon scored a last-gasp winner to claim a 1-0 victory over Super Falcons of Nigeria in the friendly match at Younde. Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen - Why I Rejected Captain's Armband in Galatasaray Win

Victor Osimhen refused to receive the captain's armband for Galatasaray in the second half of their Turkish Super Lig match against Antalyaspor. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Suspend Tashe Performance in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has suspended the traditional Tashe performance during Ramadan, citing security concerns and the need to curb criminal activities. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Lucky Soul Who Died in Jihad', Gumi Hails Supreme Leader of Iran

Kaduna based Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the late Iranian leader as "a lucky soul" who died defending oppressed… Read more »

Nigeria: Umahi - Nothing Wrong Being Accused of Chasing a Woman

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him, stating that there is nothing inherently wrong with being accused of pursuing a… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 22 in Kebbi, Adamawa

Terrorists have killed 22 people in separate attacks on communities in Kebbi and Adamawa states. Read more »

Nigeria: 113 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested While Waiting to Collect Ransom

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 113 suspects while allegedly waiting to collect ransom at a forest in the State. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Fintiri Finally Dumps PDP for APC

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Disrupts Drug Network in Kano, Arrests 19

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NLDEA) in Kano State has dismantled several drug joints in the Gezawa community, recovered a wide range of illicit substances and arrested… Read more »

Nigeria: IPI Urges New IGP to Protect Press Freedom, End Harassment of Journalists

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise press freedom… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria-Benin-Niger Border New Hotspot of Jihadist Violence - Study

The border area between Benin, Niger and Nigeria became a new centre of jihadist violence in 2025, with a sharp increase in attacks, according to a new study published on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Rejects Amended Electoral Act

Leaders of the major opposition political parties in Nigeria have rejected the Amended Electoral Act 2026, recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Schoolmates Celebrate Walida's Release

Students of Government Day Secondary School, Galadanchi, Dutse, have expressed joy and relief over the release of Walida Abdulhadi. Read more »

Nigeria: Protest As El-Rufai Remains in Detention

The continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday triggered protests across Kaduna, with youth groups demanding his immediate release and… Read more »