Nigeria: Electoral Law Signed, Transparency Questions Linger

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday signed the amended Electoral Bill 2026 amidst controversy, protest and rejection from civil society organisations, prominent Nigerians and… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue - Alia, Akume Factions Produce Parallel APC Excos

The parallel ward congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organised by factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan - Yobe Relaxes Midnight Curfew

The Yobe State Government has lifted the midnight curfew to allow residents, particularly Muslims, to observe the holy month of Ramadan in peace and without restrictions. Read more »

Nigeria: What Same Day Commencement of Ramadan, Lent Signifies - Yilwatda

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has described the commencement of Ramadan and Lent on the same day this year as symbolic, with a message… Read more »

Nigeria: Forgive Me If I Have Sinned Against You, Tinubu Begs Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness if he has sinned against them. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Charges Christians, Muslims to Pray for Security, Unity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Muslims and Christians in the country to join hands and pray for peace, unity, stability and security of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Mandates Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenue to Federation Account

resident Bola Tinubu has issued an Executive Order directing direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account. Read more »

Nigeria: 37 Killed in Gas Leak At Plateau Mine

No fewer than 37 miners were killed in Kampani Zurak community of Wase local government area of Plateau state following a carbon monoxide leak in the early hours of Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act Into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Electoral Act into law. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Unveils Alliance to Drive Nigeria's Economy Beyond Oil, Gas

The federal government Wednesday launched the Nigeria Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance Fund Programme, a two-year initiative designed to assess the economic risks and opportunities in… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Could Strengthen to N1,100/$ - Dangote

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has projected that the naira could appreciate to N1,100 per dollar before the end of 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Tight Security As APC Holds Ward Congresses in Benue

Heavy security was deployed across Benue State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) on began its ward congresses in the 23 local government areas of the state, o Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Saka Becomes Arsenal's Highest-Paid Player

Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka, has signed a new five-year contract making him the best-paid player at the Premier League club. Read more »

Nigeria: Workers Give Wike 72 Hours to Release Kuje Council Allocation

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has given FCT Minister Nyesom Wike a 72-hour ultimatum to release the January 2026 staff salaries or risk a total shutdown… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Polls - INEC Engages 1,132 Vehicles, Warns Transporters Against Lapses

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport unions tasked with the delivery of logistics for Saturday's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council… Read more »

Nigeria: War Against Diseases Is Everyone's Responsibility, Tinubu Tells Traditional Rulers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that combating preventable diseases is a collective responsibility, urging traditional rulers and youths to take active roles in improving… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Funding Cut Affected 250,000 Lives in Yobe - Govt

The Yobe State Government has disclosed that over 250,000 people have been affected following the United States' Executive stop-work order signed by President Donald Trump in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Surge Threatens Health Workers

As Nigeria moves deeper into its annual Lassa fever season, an unsettling pattern has emerged: the virus is increasingly infecting the very people tasked with containing it. Read more »

Nigeria: Falana, Jibrin, Bugaje, Others Condemn U.S. Military Presence in Nigeria

Some prominent Nigerians have condemned the presence of United States soldiers in Nigeria, calling it a violation of Nigeria's sovereignty and a dangerous precedent for foreign… Read more »

Nigeria: Workers Give Wike 72 Hours to Release Kuje Council Allocation

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has given FCT Minister Nyesom Wike a 72-hour ultimatum to release the January 2026 staff salaries or risk a total shutdown… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Implemented Only 10 of 66 Cases Passed in 25 Years - Ecowas Court

Nigeria has executed only 10 cases out of the 66 cases decided by the ECOWAS Court since its inception in 2001. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara APC Condemns Destruction of Tinubu's Billboards

Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the destruction of President Bola Tinubu billboards in Gusau. Read more »

Nigeria: Baba-Ahmed to El-Rufai - If You're in a Ditch, Stop Digging

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has cautioned former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, warning that the… Read more »

Nigeria: Singer Market Fire - Sir Ahmadu Foundation Urges Stronger Safety Measures

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Kano State over the tragic fire incident at Singer Market, which reportedly… Read more »

Nigeria: Ramadan - Church Distributes Food Items to Tsangaya Schools in Kaduna

The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, has distributed bags of rice, maize and other food items to Muslims, Tsangaya Islamic… Read more »