Nigeria: Critics' Arrest - Freedom of Expression Not Absolute - Kano Govt

The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations by Amnesty International that it is behind a pattern of arrests, detention, and harassment of individuals critical of Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Sack You If You Engage in Secret Meetings, Fubara Warns SSG, Chief of Staff

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has warned the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff that any involvement in unauthorised or secret… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Anti-Graft Agency Recovers Vehicles From Kwankwaso's Son, Former Commissioners

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered official vehicles from commissioners who voluntarily resigned from the state executive council. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa - Traders Count Losses As Fire Guts Furniture Market

An early morning fire outbreak has razed Opolo Furniture Market in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, destroying property worth millions of naira. Read more »

Nigeria: Killings - Unijos VC Urges Vigilance Amid Tension

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos (UniJos), Prof. Ishaya Tanko, has directed members of the university community to exercise heightened vigilance and caution in their… Read more »

Nigeria: Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Five Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque

Some suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Mosque, killed five worshippers and injured three others in a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Didn't Have a Gun', Tinubu Denies Allegations of Killing the Opposition

President Bola Tinubu has pushed back against allegations that his administration is orchestrating the collapse of opposition parties, declaring that he neither coerced politicians… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Arrests Sixth Suspect Linked to Owo Church Attack

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a "high-profile commander" of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) linked to the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Moves to Triple Yam Output

The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly increase national yam production, targeting an increase in yield from 10 metric tonnes to 30 metric tonnes… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Triple Yam Output

The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly increase national yam production, targeting an increase in yield from 10 metric tonnes to 30 metric tonnes… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku, David Mark, Obi, Others Present As Opposition Leaders Meet in Abuja

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President David Mark; former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi; and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi are among… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers United Halt Barau FC's 7-Match Unbeaten Run to Go Top

New boys, Barau FC's seven-match unbeaten run ended after they fell 0-1 to Rivers United in the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 25 match played yesterday in… Read more »

Nigeria: Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev March On in Dubai

Felix Auger-Aliassime stamped his ticket to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, while Daniil Medvedev put an end… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Amazons Thrash FC Robo 4-2 in Nwfl Match

Nasarawa Amazon secured a convincing 4-2 win over FC Robo of Lagos on Wednesday in the Nigeria Women Football League (WFL) Week 9 match at the Lafia Township Stadium. Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff

Barely two weeks after President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as the new… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Crushes Pupils to Death in Bayelsa

Four schoolchildren and a tricycle rider have reportedly died in a tanker accident at Ibelebiri Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Mishap - Nedc, Yobe Govt Deliver 12 Rescue Boats, 100 Life Jackets

Nearly two months after a tragic boat accident claimed the lives of over 30 people on the water linking Jigawa and Yobe states, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), in… Read more »

Nigeria: Dry Season - Gov Lawal Distributes Fertilizers, Farm Inputs to Zamfara Farmers

Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed fertilizers, inputs and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming across Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Amid FCT Issues, Wike Flies Sons to London On Condolence Visit

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his sons, Jordan and Joaquin, have visited the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi. Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Leaders Reject Electoral Law

Leaders of the Opposition Political Parties in Nigeria have rejected the amended Electoral Act 2026 signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Remo Stars Appoint Abd'allah Technical Adviser

Remo Stars have announced the appointment of Usman Abd'Allah as the club's new Technical Adviser. Read more »

Nigeria: EPL - Arokodare Ready to Play Against Aston Villa After Racial Abuse - Wolves Manager

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has revealed that Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare will be in the squad to face Aston Villa in their English Premier… Read more »

Nigeria: Barewa Old Boys Honour Murtala Muhammed, Urge Return to Decisive Leadership

The Barewa Old Boys (BOBA) has called for the revival of Nigeria's founding values of discipline, integrity, and courage in leadership, drawing inspiration from the enduring legacy… Read more »

Nigeria: Shariah Council - No Power Can Stop Muslims From Practising Shariah

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has said no power or authority can make Muslims relinquish the practice of Shariah. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Amends Election Timetable, Picks Jan 16 for Presidential Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »