Nigeria: Katsina United Fined N9m, Banished to Jos Over Attack On Barau FC

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a fine of N9m on Katsina United for breaching the league's Framework and Rules during their week 12 match against Barau FC on… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra - LP, ADC Candidates Reject Result As Soludo Re-Elected

With the votes counted and declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the re-election of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has sparked mixed… Read more »

Nigeria: 47 Jetro Firms Participate in Lagos Trade Fair

The Country Managing Director and Trade Commissioner of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), Takashi Oku, at the weekend disclosed that more Japanese firms are partnering… Read more »

West Africa: Niso Connects Nigeria, Niger, Togo, Others to W/African Grid

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in collaboration with the West African Power Pool Information and Coordination Centre (WAPP-ICC), has successfully carried out the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why Aviation Unions Are Reconsidering Airports' Concession'

John Ogala, the Chairman of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch explains why the unions are… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Price Cut By Dangote, Petrol Sells Above N900/Litre

Despite reduction in the gantry (ex-depot) price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum by Dangote Refinery, the price reduction is yet to be reflected by most… Read more »

Nigeria: Genocide Claim a Plot to Destabilise Nigeria - NSCIA

The Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Ishaq O. Oloyede, has described the recent claim by the United States of America that… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja to Host Music, Arts Expo

Abuja, Nigerian's capital, is set to host a music and arts exhibition tagged, "MADEFest 2025" to promote unity, creativity and highlight Africa's rich cultural diversity. Read more »

Nigeria: Nerd Hits 11,000 Submissions As FG Deepens Crackdown On Certificate Forgery

Barely a month after the launch of the National Education Repository and Databank (NERD) programme, Nigeria's education record digitisation drive is gathering impressive momentum… Read more »

Nigeria: Vigilante Shoots Self While Lifting Rifle in Abuja

A vigilante official operating at Bola Ahmed Tinubu Estate, a housing facility currently under construction in the Karsana district of Abuja, has reportedly shot himself while… Read more »

Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Inaugurates Committees for Investment Summit, Industrial Park, and Free Trade Zone

The Adamawa State Government has inaugurated two high-level committees to drive preparations for the forthcoming Adamawa Trade and Investment Summit and oversee the implementation… Read more »

Nigeria: My Name Ruined but I Will Rewrite My Story - Regina Daniels

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has vowed to rebuild her image after a public fallout with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos APC Asks Obi to Forget 2027 Over Loss of Polling Unit in Anambra

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, to have a rethink about his 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: How FCT Residents Are Struggling With Low Purchasing Power Despite Drop in Food Prices

In spite the decline in food inflation across Nigeria, many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried their inability to purchase staple food items. Read more »

Nigeria: Youth Alliance Accuses INEC of Frustrating Its Registration

The National Youth Alliance (NYA), a political association seeking registration, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of rejecting its registration. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Gun Down Elderly Woman for Failing to Keep Up During Abduction in Kogi

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed an elderly woman, identified as Mrs Elizabeth Olorunshola, in Ilafin-Isanlu community, Yagba East Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi - Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Customs Officer, Set Camp On Fire

An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service attached to Maje in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State has been reportedly killed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara - Gov Lawal Distributes Cholera Drugs Across 14 LGAs

The Zamfara State Government has distributed cholera intervention drugs and medical consumables across the state. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC - Anambra Election Heavily Monetized

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Anambra gubernatorial election, describing it as a heavily monetized process that… Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Years After, Nigeria Takes Delivery of First Dry Lease Aircraft

After over a decade that Nigeria was blacklisted by global aircraft lessors, Nigeria has received the first dry-leased aircraft, a development which represents the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Block Lafia-Makurdi Highway Over Kidnapping, Killings

Hundreds of youths from Sarkin Noma village in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Friday blocked the Lafia-Makurdi highway to protest persistent attacks and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Lead to Unlock $3.4 Trillion AfCFTA Potential - Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria must take the lead in unlocking the $3.4 trillion potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »

Nigeria: 81% of Nigerians Consider Ride-Hailing Safer - Report

A new Ride-Hailing Safety Index Report commissioned by Bolt and conducted by leading research company, Ipsos, has revealed that 81% of Nigerian passengers perceive ride-hailing as… Read more »

Africa: Terrorism Exerting Huge Toll On People of West Africa - Touray

Omar Alieu Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, has lamented that terrorism and violent extremism have exerted a huge toll on the socio-economic well-being of the people of West… Read more »

Nigeria: Regina Daniels Contemplates Returning to Ned Nwoko

Weeks after Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, and her estranged husband, Senator New Nwoko, made the headlines over their marital crisis, the actress has given reason why she… Read more »