January 12
Nigeria: For the Fleet-Footed Striker, It Has Been a Saga of High-Octane Celebrations Followed By the Cold, Digital Heartbreak of Reversed Decisions.
Nigeria's most influential striker of the moment, Victor James Osimhen, is having a tough time in the hands of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), as his disallowed goals have marked… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria to Host Maiden African Supporters Awards in Lagos
Nigeria recorded a triple success at the just concluded Confederation of African Sports Supporters (CASS) meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco. Read more »
Nigeria: Abu Gets Hosting Right for 29th Nuga Games
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has been awarded the provisional hosting rights for the 29th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games scheduled for 2028. Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Chelle Hails Super Eagles, Demands Focus Ahead Morocco Clash
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their determination and performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), urging them to remain… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Senator Empowers 1,000 With Start-Up Skills, Funds
No fewer than 1,000 start-ups across the Lagos West Senatorial District have received both skills training and financial empowerment. Read more »
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Tackles IOCs Over 'Neglect' of Communities
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has decried the neglect and marginalization of oil producing communities in the Niger Delta region, especially Itsekiri land by the oil… Read more »
Nigeria: 80-Year-Old Ex-Convict Arrested Over Illicit Drugs
Barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, an 80-year-old grandfather, Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Girlfriend Over Infidelity
The police command in Anambra State has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Chibuike Anikpe, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu (35), in Ekwulobia, Aguata… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Promotion of 733 FCT Firefighters Will Boost Morale'
Suleiman Anas, the Controller of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), FCT Command, says the promotion of 733 personnel will significantly boost the morale of firefighters across the… Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Hospital Breaks Silence On Adichie's Son's Death, Orders Probe
Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has issued a public statement on the death of the 21-month-old son of US-based Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Planning Commission Reviews 10-Year Strategic Development Plan
The Adamawa State Planning Commission has reviewed the draft 10-Year State Strategic Development Plan (2026-2035) at a board meeting held at the Commission's Conference Hall. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Govt, Stakeholders to Boost School Enrolment
The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the education sector, has intensified efforts to boost school enrolment across the state, urging the 21… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima to Chair Bala-Usman At 50 Governance Colloquium
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will, on Tuesday, chair the first Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium holding at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry - We'll Deepen Offensive in Kwara, Oyo, Niger - Army Commander
The Nigerian Army is moving to tighten its grip on bandit hideouts across Kwara, Oyo and Niger states with an expanded offensive anchored on new Forward Operating Bases. Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Toll Third Mainland Bridge - Umahi
The Federal Government has no plan to toll the rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, according to Sen. Dave Umahi, Minister of Works. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Week Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has Arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Read more »
Nigeria: Water - Uba Sani's Reforms Are Manifesting - Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani's massive investment in the water sector has started yielding positive results, as there has been an unprecedented increase in water supply in Kaduna State in the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Governor Who Paid What Others Owed - Fintiri and the 20-Year Gratuity Breakthrough
In Adamawa State today, history is not merely being written , it is being felt. It is being felt in the quiet relief of retired civil servants, in households long starved of… Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Díaz Tightens Grip On Golden Boot
Brahim Díaz has strengthened his hold on the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, scoring again as hosts Morocco reached the semi-finals. Read more »
Nigeria: Councillor, 10 Others Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash in Taraba
Over ten people, including a serving councillor, were reportedly killed following a fresh clash between farmers and herders in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Pensioners Threaten Protest Over Unpaid Arrears
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Benue State on Sunday issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia, threatening a two-day peaceful protest in Makurdi over unpaid… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Urges Members to Disregard Fake Online Registration Platforms
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned its members and prospective supporters to disregard fake online registration platforms and links circulating under the guise of… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly - No Court Order Can Stop Fubara's Impeachment
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as a plot by some persons linked to the executive arm to procure a court order stopping it from… Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Missile Discovered in Niger Community – Believed to be U.S. Tomahawk Warhead
A missile has been discovered in the Zugurma area of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state. Read more »
November 20, 2025
Nigeria: Judge Orders Kanu Out of Court Over 'Unruly' Conduct
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to be removed from the courtroom following his "unruly" conduct before… Read more »
