Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Now Described As Undemocratic, Says Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday used Nigeria's Independence Day anniversary to deliver a scathing critique of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why Electoral Reforms May Flop Under Tinubu's Govt'

Opposition and civil society leaders on Wednesday voiced strong doubts about Nigeria's electoral future, warning that reforms are unlikely under President Bola Tinubu's… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Boat Tragedy - Death Toll Rises to 36

The number of those who were involved in a boat tragedy in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State has risen to 36. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Razes 26 Shops At Lagos Market

An early morning fire destroyed about 26 shops the very busy Bariga Market in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Won't Disintegrate Under My Watch - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not disintegrate under his watch. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Affected As U.S. Embassies Reduce Social Media Updates Over Washington Shutdown

The United States has announced that its embassies and consulates around the world, including Nigeria, will reduce public communications as the government shutdown in Washington… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu's Bold Statement At UNGA 80 and Its Impact On Global Governance

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) just concluded in New York, United States. However, what has continued to dominate national discourse is President… Read more »

Nigeria: 'How Arise TV Presenter Died'

More details have emerged on how Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a presenter with ARISE News, died during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: The Rise of Cashless Credit and What It Means for Consumers

In today's fast-paced world, technology is the wind beneath the wings of innovation. One phenomenon sweeping across the financial landscape, particularly in India, is the ascent of… Read more »

Nigeria: Airports to Go Cashless 2026 As Pilot Phase Begins in Lagos, Abuja

Amidst initial challenges envisaged in its implementation, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially launched the contactless and cashless payment system… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Fish Out Killers of Arise Journalist

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have condemned the tragic passing of Ms Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu, a news anchor with ARISE News… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm No Longer a Politician', Says Olubadan As He Hosts Atiku, El-Rufai

The newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, played host to some key oppsotion figures led by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and declared that… Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger Killing Nigerians but Tinubu Is Not Moved - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has praised Nigerians for what he described as "uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience despite living under suffocating socio-economic… Read more »

Nigeria: How My Husband's Muslim-Muslim Ticket Split My Church Life - Remi Tinubu

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed that her husband's decision to contest the 2023 presidential election on a Muslim-Muslim ticket left her isolated in her… Read more »

Nigeria: African First Ladies Back $150m Plan for Women in Mining

African First Ladies have rallied behind a $150m action plan (2026-2030), by Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) to elevate women's participation in the continent's lucrative… Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Govt to Enrol 400,000 Out-of-School Children in 3 Months

The Gombe State government said it is set to return over 400,000 out-of-school children to school before the end of the year 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: UNICEF Targets Over 11m Kano Children for Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has announced the launch of Nigeria's most ambitious integrated vaccination campaign… Read more »

Nigeria: 'New Malaria Project to Cut Cases in Children By 43%'

The Malaria Consortium, an international non-profit organisation, has said that a national roll out of the perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) intervention could reduce severe… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Urged to Lift Suspension On Safe Abortion Guidelines

The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to immediately lift the suspension placed on the Guidelines on Safe… Read more »

Nigeria: World Teachers' Day - Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Teachers' Welfare, Recognition

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to improving the welfare, recognition, and professional support of teachers across Nigeria as the country joined the global… Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan's Tenure, a Disaster - Presidency

The Presidency has attacked former President Goodluck Jonathan over speculation that he may contest the 2027 presidential election, describing his six years in office as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians, Others Deported By U.S. to Ghana 'Dumped' in Togo

West Africans deported by the United States to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, lawyers, and deportees have told… Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Vaccination of Dogs Against Rabies Begins in Abuja

The Federal Government flagged-off the 2025 National Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria and the Second Africa Climate Summit - a Missed Seat At the Table

When Africa gathered in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025, for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), the message was loud and clear: the continent wants climate… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Parliament Adopts 2026 Budget

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted the budget - the sum of 19,636,030 Units of Account (UA) - for the 2026 financial year. Read more »