Nigeria: Enough of Use-and-Dump Politics, Youths Tell Politicians

Nigerian youths have condemned what they described as the persistent use of young people by politicians during elections, only to abandon them after victory. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Burnt to Death in Kwara

A bush fire on a private property in Irewolede, Ilorin, claimed the life of 73-year-old Pastor Samson Awolola on Monday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Bishop Kukah Delivers 24th Chief S.L Edu Memorial Lecture

Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, has been confirmed by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to deliver the 24th edition of the Chief… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Grounded As Workers' Strike Enters Day 6

Official activities at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been grounded as the strike by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) entered its second week yesterday. Read more »

Senegal/Nigeria: Falconets Ready for Senegal Test - Aduku

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed strong confidence in the Nigeria U20 girls as preparations intensify for their third-round FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifying… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Remo Stars, Kun Khalifat Settle for Stalemate

Defending champions, Remo Stars FC were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a resolute Kun Khalifat FC side in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's 4th Republic - What Is Working and What Is Not

In Nigeria, as elsewhere, democratic governance is best understood not as a straight line or some mathematical progression, but as a learning curve--a nonlinear process shaped by… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigerian Women Remain Shut Out of Power

Twenty-five years into democracy, women remain underrepresented in elective offices. While a few have broken through, most continue to face steep financial, cultural, and political… Read more »

Nigeria: NCF, Steve Tikolo Part Ways After Three-Year Tenure

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced the departure of Senior Men's National Team Head Coach and High-Performance Manager, Steve Tikolo, following a mutual agreement… Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Fault 2025 Budget Implementation

Members of the Opposition Caucus in the House of Representatives have raised concerns over the alleged non-implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act, warning that key finance… Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Begins ₦150,000 Monthly Allowance for Medical Corps Members

The Zamfara State Government has commenced the payment of special allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with medical doctors receiving… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Abduction - 1 Week After, 166 Victims Still in Captivity

One week after the abduction of worshippers in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, residents are still anxiously awaiting the return of their… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Military Hands Over Report to Tinubu

The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged "indiscipline and breach of service regulations" by the 16 detained… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor's Defection Puts Deputy On the Spot

The resignation of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and his expected formal registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) has… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Bandits' Incursion - Barau Visits Troops, Urges Operatives to Crush Criminals

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday visited troops' camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District,… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Depart for Turkey Monday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwankwasiyya Supporters Visit Kwankwaso in Show of Solidarity

Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement from Nasarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State on Sunday paid a solidarity visit to the residence of former Kano State Governor and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Legislators - Why Tinubu Deserves Another Term

The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Nass Members Reject Tinubu's Endorsement

No fewer than 17 former members of the National Assembly have dissociated themselves from a summit of ex legislators convened to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term… Read more »

Nigeria: Ododo Plans N50bn Sukuk to Fund Kogi Airport, Lokoja Market

The Kogi State Government has announced plans to raise ₦50 billion through a Sukuk bond to finance the construction of a Kogi State International Airport and the Lokoja… Read more »

Nigeria: Makinde - You Can't Speak Truth to Power Under This Govt

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says it has become difficult to speak truth to power under the current administration, contrasting the situation with what he described as a more… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Rep - Kwankwaso Betrayed Atiku in 2019

Deputy House Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki, has taken a swipe at the leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his description of January 23,… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Seeks Postponement of FCT Council Polls Over Ramadan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections because it… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger

Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Ambush, Kill 2 B/Haram Commanders in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said they foiled a Boko Haram ambush and killed terrorists, including two of their senior commanders, along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains… Read more »