Nigeria: How Tinubu Saved 27 States From Economic Collapse - Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu's reforms saved no fewer than 27 states from economic collapse. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - 86 Remain Missing As 80 Worshippers Escape

The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in the Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Mr. Ishaku Dan'azumi , has said 80 out of the persons believed to have been… Read more »

Nigeria: Oil-Rich Eba Island Tears Ogun, Ondo Apart

Ownership of the oil-rich Eba Island has torn the neighbouring Ogun and Ondo State governments apart, Daily Trust reports. Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy As Singer Dies After Snake Bite

Fresh details have emerged on the death of Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who died on Saturday after suffering complications from a snake bite. Read more »

Nigeria: How Coup to Topple Tinubu Was Uncovered, Foiled

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »

Niger: Heavy Security Near Niger Capital's Airport After Gunfire, Blasts

Heavy security was deployed around Niger's main airport on Thursday after overnight gunfire and explosions raised suspicions of a jihadist attack, but the ruling junta remained… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Senate Constitutes Review Panel

The Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators' inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as lawmakers intensify efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Faan Deploys 30 Electric Vehicles At Abuja Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday launched 30 electric vehicles aimed at boosting intra-city transportation across Abuja city. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Targets 5% Growth for West African Countries in 2026

The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, on Thursday, disclosed that the region is targeting 5% growth in 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: TCN Seeks Govt's Intervention On 624mw Abuja Transmission

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the federal government to intervene in the delay over the completion of the 624MW Abuja Feeding Scheme Project. Read more »

Nigeria: Chukwueze Mourns Mother As Tragedy Strikes S' Eagles Camp Again

Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, in what has become a deeply emotional period for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Edge Guinea to Keep World Championship Dream Alive

Nigeria's senior men's handball team, the Golden Arrows, kept their 2027 IHF Men's World Championship hopes alive with a hard-fought 30-28 victory over Guinea in the 5th-8th place… Read more »

Nigeria: Diezani Was a 'Rubber Stamp' Minister, Lawyer Tells UK Court

Lawyer to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a British court that she had no influence over the awarding of lucrative government contracts and was merely… Read more »

Africa: CAF Suspends Coach, Players, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over Misconduct in Afcon '25 Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa… Read more »

Nigeria: After 15 Years, Iyabo Obasanjo Returns to Politics, 'Joins' APC

Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has returned to active politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: Moghalu Resigns From Labour Party

The Labour Party candidate in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 11 Percent of Nigerian Schools Have Access to Water, Sanitation - Unicef

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Nigeria faces a major public health and education challenge, with only 11 percent of schools nationwide having access to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Would Have Qualified for World Cup If I Were in Charge - Pinnick

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has spoken on the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team would have… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Pact On Counter-Terrorism

Nigeria has signed fresh security agreements with Türkiye to help in its fight against insecurity. Daily Trust gathered that nine agreements were signed between Türkiye… Read more »

Nigeria: Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House

A primary school teacher, Solanke Francis Taiwo, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, winning N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change, Resource Competition Fuel Rising Conflicts in Nigeria - Expert

Climate change and growing competition over dwindling natural resources are major drivers of violent conflicts across Nigeria, stakeholders have said, warning that failure to… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday

The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further… Read more »

Nigeria: Toyin Saraki's Father Dies At 93

A prominent member of the Lagos royal family and boardroom guru, Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed away. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Transmits Bill Seeking to Increase High, Appeal Court Judges

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two amendment bills to the House of Representatives seeking to increase the number of Federal High Court judges from 70 to 90 and Appeal… Read more »

Nigeria: How Oil Tycoons Bankrolled Diezani's UK Lifestyle for Contracts - Prosecutors

Fresh details have emerged at the Southwark Crown Court in London on how founders of energy companies with lucrative Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) contracts… Read more »