January 04
Nigeria: Edu/Patigi/Moro Rep 2027 - Kwara APC Group Louds Support for 'Moro'
Stakeholders and Leaders of Edu APC Grassroots Mobilisation Movement in Kwara state has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other members of the party to concede the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Cautions Benin Youths Over Desecration of Kingdom, Calls for Summit
Apparently irked by the recent daring comments against the palace, a group, Benin Forum of Patriots (BFP) on Sunday cautioned the youths over fears of desecrating the kingdom's age… Read more »
Nigeria: Blind Girl I Adopted 14 Years Ago Is Now a Law Graduate - Oshiomhole
Former Governor of Edo State and now senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was received by a large crowd at the Upper Siluko Road of Benin-City when he visited… Read more »
Nigeria: Detty December / Public Commendation Reflects Gains From Proactive Traffic Planning - - Lastma GM
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has attributed the widespread public commendation it received during the 2025 Detty December festivities to the gains of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood's Biggest Box Office Movies of 2025
In what has become a trend, Nigerian "Queen of the Box Office" Funke Akindele led again in commercial success at the cinema in 2025. Her 2025 release "Behind The Scenes" emerged as… Read more »
January 03
Africa: 10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain… Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors to Resume Strike January 12
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its Total Industrial and Clinical Services (TICS) 2.0 nationwide from January 12, 2026, following… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Round of 16 - Traps, Landmines On Super Eagles' Path
Nigeria should be strolling into the quarter-finals. Three wins from three, nine points collected, and the swagger of a team that appears destined for glory. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Anyone Who Says Obi Can't Be VP Not Democrat - Momodu Replies Utomi
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has faulted comments by political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, on the party's 2027 presidential ticket, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Oke Felicitates Oyetola On New Year 2026
ABUJA -- Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, has extended New Year greetings to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy… Read more »
Nigeria: How Speaker Abbas Weathered Storms, Kept House United in 2025 - Agbese
ABUJA -- As Nigeria navigated economic reforms, political realignments and the demands of democratic consolidation in 2025, the leadership of the National Assembly came under… Read more »
Nigeria: Worry in NBA As Lawyers Slam Spidel Election Annulment
Nigerian lawyers have raised concerns over the recent annulment of the Nigerian Bar Association's Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, electoral process,… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Urges Govt to Prioritise Security, Welfare in 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise security and citizens' welfare in 2026, stressing the need for people-centred governance. Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA Drive - Govt to Identify Export Products in 774 LGAs
ABUJA -- Nigeria is set to deepen its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, in 2026, with the Federal Government moving to identify at least one… Read more »
Nigeria: Bodija Explosion - N30bn Govt Fund Intact, N20bn Balance Withheld, Oyo Govt
Oyo State Government has disclosed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government, as part of the intervention fund approved for the January 2024 Bodija explosion, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Kanu, Ekpa's Imprisonment Improved South East, Nigeria's Security - Army
The Nigerian military said security conditions in the South-East have improved significantly, following intensified troop operations and the imprisonment of separatist leaders Mazi… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Atiku, Obi, Can, PDP, ACF, MBF, Chart Way Forward for Nigeria
MAKURDI -- To make 2026 more meaningful for Nigerians, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour, LP, Mr. Peter Obi; the Arewa Consultative… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Lookman Only Nigerian Named in Group Stage Best Xi
Nigeria's outstanding group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has earned recognition from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with Ademola Lookman… Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: 6 Dead, 4 Rescued in Lagos Boat Mishap
At least six passengers have died and four others rescued following a boat mishap along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Troops Neutralise Suicide Bombers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers following a deliberate, intelligence-driven operation conducted along the Guduf-Pulka… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers PDP Chair Queries Fubara's Claims On Governance, Urges Public Disclosure
Port Harcourt -- The Factional Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Nname Ewor, has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to disclose the… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Intensify Efforts to Secure Lake Chad for Fishing, Other Activities, Says CNS
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has assured residents and communities of the Lake Chad region that the military is intensifying efforts to secure the lake… Read more »
Nigeria: Return Govt's N30bn With Interest Since You Didn't Spend It, Fayose Tells Makinde
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the N30 billion he admitted was released by the Federal Government as an… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Warns of Rising ISIS Threat in Nigeria
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised concerns over alleged threats by Islamic State linked fighters against Christian communities in Nigeria, describing the… Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC - 'Powerful Enemies' Used Saga to Force My Exit From Buhari's Cabinet - Adeosun
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said she resigned from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 due to the actions of what she described as… Read more »
