Nigeria: Nigerian Assembly Plans Visit to South African Parliament Over Xenophobic Attacks

The National Assembly has resolved to set up a joint ad hoc committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to carry out a holistic investigation into the rising cases of… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Display Your Name Tag On Uniform At All Times' - IGP Orders Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has directed all police officers across the country to ensure they wear name tags on their uniforms for easy identification. Read more »

Nigeria: I Think ADC Is Dead - Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said it looks like the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is dead. Read more »

Africa: 10 Things to Know About Hantavirus

Hantavirus has returned to global attention following reports of a suspected outbreak aboard a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean, where multiple passengers… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Explains Backing of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Cites Record Not Ties

A faith-based civic organisation has backed Senator Natasha H. Akpoti Uduaghan, saying its position is grounded in her record in office, not in any form of relationship, amid… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU for Restart, Expansion of Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies for a Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) to… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - 'Join NDC Now, or Face Blame for Opposition Failure,' Galadima Warns Atiku

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the party, warning that he could be blamed if… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Leaving ADC Pushes Igbo Presidency Quest 20 Years Back - Maigari

Hon. Kasimu Maigari, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Legislators' Forum, believes that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Visa Applicants Face Continuous Security Vetting After Approval, U.S. Warns

United States Mission in Nigeria has said that visa applicants, including those of Nigerians, were subject to continuous security vetting, even after their visas had been approved. Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Killed in Attacks On Katsina Villages, Plateau Communities

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by bandits on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, and in a fresh attack by… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Striking Varsity Workers' Talks Deadlock As Shutdown Worsens Nationwide

ABUJA/JOS--The meeting between the Federal Government and the non-academic staff in the nation's public universities yesterday ended in a deadlock as the nationwide strike by… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt Demands Probe Into Killing of Nigerians in South Africa

Abuja- The Federal Government has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, as it moves to fast-track the implementation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Rainstorm Kills 2, Destroys 50 Houses in Kaduna Lga

A rainstorm has claimed two lives and destroyed more than 50 houses in Dokan Mai-Jama'a, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Thousands of Keke Riders Rally for Mbah's Re-Election in Enugu

Thousands of tricycle riders across Enugu State turned out in a massive show of support for Governor Peter Mbah on Monday, endorsing his reelection bid in a display of growing… Read more »

Nigeria: Nobody Taught Us About Intimacy. We Are Learning Ourselves.

A feature on pleasure, honesty, and how Durex is rewriting the rules of intimacy in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Apple Gift Card to Naira Rate in Nigeria (2026) - Full Price Guide

You finish a freelance design job. The client sends payment -- an Apple Gift Card. Or maybe your sister in London sends you one for your birthday. Or you bought one during a promo… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Baba-Ahmed Faults Obi Leadership, Says North Unlikely to Back Him, Kwankwaso

Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised Peter Obi's exit from the party amid its internal crisis,… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt After Bandit Attack in Katsina

The Police Commissioner in Katsina State, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia. Read more »

Nigeria: PWDs, Groups Raise ₦17m for Tijjani Ville's Gwoza Assembly Bid

People With Disabilities (PWDs), Youth and business groups among other associations and individuals have raised the sum of N17 million purposely to obtain the APC Nomination and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Newspapers Review - [INEC Deadline] Obi, Kwankwaso Trigger Mass Defections

In today's Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi; his Kano State counterpart, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Countdown to 2026 World Cup - Switzerland Target Another Deep Run

Switzerland enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with its reputation as one of Europe's most consistent tournament sides, having reached the knockout stages in multiple recent editions. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Never Requested Funding From Elumelu, Adenuga, Myself for Refinery - Otedola

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has said that Aliko Dangote did not request financial support from him, Tony Elumelu or Mike Adenuga for the construction of the Dangote… Read more »

Nigeria: Ajiya Vows Intelligence Driven Fight Against Insecurity, Equitable Development If Elected

A former Chief Finance Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Alhaji Umaru Ajiya, has formally entered the race for the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat… Read more »

Nigeria: World Health Day - Citizens Health Initiative Organises Medical Outreach in Lagos Communities

In commemoration of this year's World Health Day, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria, in collaboration with partner non-profit organisations, organised a series of free medical… Read more »

Nigeria: 18 Nigerians Win $2.1m Berklee Scholarships At Tiwa Savage Music Foundation Programme

No fewer than 18 young Nigerians have been awarded fully funded scholarships worth over $2.1 million to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, following the successful… Read more »