Nigeria: Govt, Others Counter Claims of Christians' Persecution in Nigeria

The federal government has refuted the allegations by some international platforms suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against… Read more »

Nigeria: On 600 Stagnated Corruption Cases At CCT

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), conceived in 1979 and codified in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is meant to play a pivotal role in battling… Read more »

Nigeria: Where Is Tinubu On the Lake Chad Recharging Agenda?

Lake Chad, once a vital freshwater source for more than 30 million people across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been disappearing before our eyes. From a vast 25,000… Read more »

Nigeria: North-Central Group Demands 2027 Presidency, Warns Parties Against Neglect

The agitation for Nigeria's top leadership seat intensified over the weekend as the North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) demanded that the presidency be ceded to the zone in… Read more »

Nigeria: Arise News Anchor Killed At Her Abuja Residence

The management of ARISE News Channel has announced the killing of its staff, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, during an armed robbery incident at her Katampe residence in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: PENGASSAN - What Dangote Needs to Do for Peace to Reign

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has assured that normalcy will return to the industry if Dangote Refinery recalls the workers it… Read more »

Nigeria: Blackout Looms As PENGASSAN Orders Shutdown of Gas Power Plants

The ongoing rift between Dangote Refinery and The labour union in the sector is set to affect the power sector as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Tackle Nigeria's Insecurity Before Asking for UN Permanent Seat, ADC Tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration for seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, amidst prevailing… Read more »

Nigeria: PENGASSAN Withdraws Services Nationwide Over Rift With Dangote

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has commenced an indefinite strike in protest against the dismissal of some employees at the Dangote… Read more »

Nigeria: Killings - Army Orders GOC Ibadan to Relocate to Kwara

The Army Headquarters has directed the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, Oyo State, to immediately relocate to Kwara to further… Read more »

Nigeria: Non-Interest Banking - 20 Innovative Startups Compete for Aicif's ₦5m Grant

The 2025 African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) Pitch Competition has highlighted 20 innovative startups competing for ₦5 million in grants, as Africa… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest 147, Rescue 39 Hostages in 1 Week - Military

The military high command said its troops attached to different operations across the country have arrested 147 suspected terrorists and other criminals in one-week operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Trapped As Three-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra

A three-storey building under construction collapsed Thursday morning in Awka, Anambra State, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm Monitoring His Welfare', Rep Shuts Down Reports of Poor Treatment of Kanu in DSS Custody

Lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha, has praised the Director General, Department of… Read more »

Nigeria: Magu Advocates Inclusion of Anti-Corruption Studies in Education Curriculum

Former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Mustafa Magu, has called for the inclusion of anti-corruption education in Nigeria's school… Read more »

Nigeria: If You Hurt Me, I'll Forgive You - Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said as a principle, he does not hold grudges against people on account of their past actions against him. Read more »

Nigeria: Fulani Are 98% of Kidnapped Victims in Kwara South - Council Chairman

The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government in Kwara State, Hadji AbdulRasheed Yusuf, has disclosed that more than 98 per cent of those kidnapped in the Southern part of the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Must Host 2030 Commonwealth Games - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a "dream" that must be realised. Read more »

Nigeria: Cut Interest Rate Further, Economists Tell CBN

Economists have called on the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria to significantly cut interest rates to drive economic growth and provide a conducive… Read more »

Nigeria: Collaboration, Deep Understanding Key in Fighting Corruption - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated the need for collaboration and deep understanding of issues involved in tackling economic and financial crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto - Lamido, Wammako Camps in Heated Exchange As APC Internal Crisis Worsens

The internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has taken a new twist as allies of Senator Ibrahim Lamido have fired back at Senator Aliyu Wamakko… Read more »

Nigeria: You Benefited Heavily From Subsidy, Ex-Presidential Aide Tackles Otedola

Umar Sani, a presidential aide attached to the office of ex-Vice-President Namadi Sambo, has described the recent comments of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, on subsidy as… Read more »

Nigeria: Lessons From Emergency Rule in Rivers State

Last week Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the six months state of emergency which he imposed on Rivers State on March 18 2025, to pave the way for the restoration of… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Threatens to Bar Corrupt Nigerians From Receiving Visas

The United States mission in Nigeria has warned that high-profile individuals who engage in corruption can be barred from receiving visas. Read more »

West Africa: Money Laundering - Nigeria to Exit Fatf Grey List, October - Giaba

Nigeria is expected to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by October when the global task force holds its plenary in Paris, France, the Intergovernmental Action… Read more »