Nigeria: We Haven't Forgotten Your Hardships, Hunger for Change - Akpabio to Nigerians

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the Senate has not forgotten the hardships they face and their yearning for change. Read more »

Nigeria: I Remain Most Formidable Opposition Figure in Nigeria - Atiku to Presidency

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the Presidency is already in panic mood because of the planned coalition, insisting that he remains Nigeria's most formidable… Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Is Dying, More Chieftains Will Leave, Says Obi's Former Backer

Valentine Ozigbo, one of the strongest supporters of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has said the party will soon be hit by a wave of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu, Oborevwori in Closed Door Meeting At Presidential Villa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Kanu Admitted to Inciting Attacks On Police Officers - Witness

A witness has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, admitted operating an illegal radio station and inciting… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Medicinal Plants Largely Underutilized - Govt

The federal government says the country's medicinal plants remain largely underutilized, undervalued, and insufficiently integrated into the mainstream health and economic systems. Read more »

Nigeria: Winning War Against Exchange Rate Gaps, Forex Speculations - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has activated market-driven pricing for the naira, significantly enhancing transparency and restoring investor confidence. With disciplined… Read more »

West Africa: The Terrorist Threat Spills Beyond the Sahel - Benin Sounds the Alarm

The recent terrorist attacks in Benin have become a troubling signal: the threat of terrorism is no longer confined to the Sahel region. Jihadist groups are expanding their reach… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 6 Residents in Fresh Plateau Attack

At least six persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed attack by gunmen on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty, CDD, 54 Others Demand Akpabio's Resignation Over Electoral Fraud Ruling

Fifty-six prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) including Amnesty International Nigeria and Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) have called for the immediate… Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment, Insecurity, Tax Bills Top Agenda As N/Assembly Resumes Today

As the National Assembly resumes plenary today, high on its agenda are constitutional and electoral reforms, along with mounting security concerns across various zones of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Hear Suit Filed By Scavengers, Beggars Against Wike May 29

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, among others, against the… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 1,611 Suspects, Recover 21 Stolen Cars, 51 Bikes in Abuja

The FCT Police Command says it has arrested 1,611 suspects for various crimes, including drug peddling, and recovered 21 stolen vehicles, 51 motorcycles as well as hard drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Ban - Respite As More Petrol Stations Get Waivers in Ogun Border Area

The federal government has granted waivers to additional five petrol stations to resume the sale of fuel in some border communities of Ogun State after a prolonged restriction of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Sets July Deadline to End Cash Transactions in Post Offices

The federal government has set a July 1, 2025 deadline for end of cash transactions in post offices across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Leads Electrification of 300m Africans By 2030 - Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has stated that Nigeria is leading an initiative to electrify Africa, a continental plan to help provide electricity to… Read more »

Nigeria: Ahmed Musa Returns to Lead Super Eagles At the Unity Cup

Ahmed Musa will lead Nigeria's Super Eagles at the upcoming Unity Cup in London, on his return to the national team fold after being overlooked for recent World Cup qualifiers,… Read more »

Nigeria: Gencos to Meet Tinubu Over N4tr Debt

The minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has proposed a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and owners of electricity Generating Companies (GenCos) on ways to resolve the… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Returns to Profitability, Posts N38.8bn in 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has posted a positive balance sheet for 2024, revealing a surplus of N38.8 billion. Read more »

Africa: OPEC Approves Hike in Oil Production Despite Weak Prices

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to increase oil production for the second time in two months, adding 411,000 barrels per day to its production… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Doctors Begin 3-Day Strike, Give Wike Ultimatum

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has announced the commencement of a three-day warning strike, starting from Tuesday,… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Faults Adesina's Comments On Nigeria's Progress

The Presidency has faulted comments credited to President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, that Nigerians are worse off today than in 1960. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Delta Gov's Defection to APC Threaten Omo-Agege's Ambition?

A clash of political personalities and ambitions appears imminent in Delta State, following Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his… Read more »

Nigeria: Poverty Rising in Rural Nigeria - World Bank

The World Bank has raised a fresh concern over the rising poverty in Nigeria, saying that a staggering 75.5 per cent of rural dwellers live below the poverty line. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Farmers Warn of Food Crisis, Demand Subsidised Inputs

FCTA assures of intervention Read more »