Nigeria: Govt Files Fresh Charges Against Ozekhome Over London Property

The Federal Government has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged conspiracy, forgery, personation… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Rejects U.S. Congressmen's Stance On 'Religious Persecution'

The Federal Government has maintained its stance that there is nothing like religious persecution in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Reduces Interest Rates By 50 Basis Points to 26.5 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced Monetary Policy Rates (MPR) by 50 basis points from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Rep, Bashir Gorau, Loses Father

The father of Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, the member representing Gada-Goronyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has passed away at the age of 78. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa Gov Picks RCCG Pastor As Deputy

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has appointed a provincial pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor (Hon.) Peter Pereotubo Akpe, as the new Deputy… Read more »

Nigeria: Unilever Nigeria, Unicef Equip 900,000 With Employability Skills

Unilever Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has impacted over 900,000 young Nigerians with employability, digital, and entrepreneurial… Read more »

Africa: June Take-Off of Energy Bank Raises Africa's Oil and Gas Future

Last week's handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Otu Bans Scrap-Related Businesses in Cross River

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has banned all activities related to scrap metals in the state for an initial period of six months. Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Police Command Loses 2 Acps in 2 Days

The Borno State Police Command is mourning the loss of two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) who died barely 24 hours apart. Read more »

Nigeria: FCTA Suspends Enforcement of Drivers, Riders' Permit Levy

The Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy pending further engagement… Read more »

Nigeria: African Union Sports Council Appoints Siasia As Regional Ambassador

The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) has appointed former eagles coach, Samson Siasia, as its brand ambassador for Region 2 West Africa to drive sports advocacy Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Train 1,500 Kano Youths in Carpentry, Others

The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the World Bank, on Monday flagged off the training of over 1,500 youths in Kano on carpentry, phone repairs and other… Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa - Normalcy Returns After Attack On Military Camp

Executive Chairman of Hong Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Hon. Usman Inuwa, said that normalcy has returned to the attacked communities in his council. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku to FG - You'll Be Held Responsible If Anything Happens to El-Rufai

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to immediately grant the former Governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir El-Rufai bail if it cannot guarantee… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Debutant, Suleiman Dauda, Draws Praises From Coach Mbwas

Teen sensation, Suleiman Dauda, who made his Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debut for Nasarawa United in Sunday's 1-0 home victory over Bendel Insurance has earned praises… Read more »

Nigeria: Ndg 800m Gold Medallist, Hephzibah Okon, Dreams Big

Akwa Ibom State teenage athlete, Hephzibah Okon, who won gold medal in 800m event at the ongoing Niger Delta Games in Benin City is already aiming for the skies. Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan, Easter Festivities Put National Polo Tour On Hold

Ramadan fasting and Easter festivities have paused the prestigious Nigerian Polo Tour which took off early January in Port-Harcourt with the Niger Delta Polo festival before… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 3, Abduct Woman in Sokoto Community

At least three residents were killed and a woman abducted during a midnight attack by bandits on Bargaja village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Read more »

Nigeria: Shift in Election Day Setback for INEC - Mohammed Haruna

The recent adjustment in the 2027 election time table has introduced a fresh challenge for the Independent |National Electoral Commission (INEC) as it shortens the period for… Read more »

Nigeria: Walida - Coalition Demands Release, Probe

There have been more calls for the Department of Security Service (DSS) to release the teenager, Walida, who was allegedly abducted by one of its personnel, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi,… Read more »

Nigeria: American Soldiers in Maiduguri

Last weekend, we were inundated with the news of the American soldiers who arrived in Maiduguri to help our soldiers fight the Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast. More of the… Read more »

Nigeria: New ASUU Deal Strengthens Autonomy - Govt

The Federal Government has said the 2025 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which takes effect from January 2026, is designed to strengthen autonomy… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai's Nose Bled in Detention, Wife Prevented From Delivering His Meal - Aide

Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over the former Kaduna governor's welfare in detention, alleging that he suffered a nosebleed and that his wife… Read more »

Nigeria: Time to Draw the Line in U.S.-Nigeria Engagement

Last week there were reports that the United States had imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged ties to terrorist organisations like Boko Haram and the Islamic State of… Read more »

Nigeria: 12 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks

Twelve people have been killed in separate attacks in communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State. Read more »