Nigeria: Lagos Deploys Over 5,000 Police Personnel for Christmas, New Year Security

The Lagos State Police Command has rolled out robust security measures for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, deploying thousands of officers across the state to prevent… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Reacts to Ambassadorial Recall Reports, Says Process Routine

The United States has reacted to reports claiming that its Ambassador to Nigeria has been recalled following recent diplomatic exchanges between both countries, saying any change… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes N43.5trn Revised 2024 Budget, Extends 2025 Fiscal Year

The Senate has approved a revised ₦43.561 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked 2025 budget framework, following the passage of the Appropriation (Repeal and… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwankwaso Blames Lack of Political Will for Insecurity, Urges Govt to Act

Kano -- Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has attributed the persistent insecurity in Nigeria to a lack of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Begins Deliberation On N58.47tn 2026 Appropriation Bill

The Senate on Tuesday commenced formal deliberations on the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a fiscal proposal seeking legislative approval for federal expenditure of ₦58.47 trillion for… Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Joins Dede Mabiaku to Thrill Fans With Fela's 'Palava' Performance

LAGOS -- Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has sparked excitement online after joining Afrobeat veteran, Dede Mabiaku, on stage to perform Palava, a classic song by… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Police CP Orders Statewide Crackdown On Criminal Hideouts

The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Mr Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has directed commanders of the force in the state to carry out raids on criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Tenant Stabs Landlord to Death in Delta Over N1,500 Electricity Bill

ASABA-- A landlord, Mr. Lucky Obaze, has allegedly been stabbed to death by his tenant in Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, over a N1,500… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide - S-East-Bound Commuters Battle Extortion, Terrible Roads

Thousands of Nigerians travelling by road to their hometowns for Christmas and New Year celebrations are enduring severe hardship, particularly on routes to the South Eastern part… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Rescues 20 Crew Members From Burning Vessel On Calabar Waterways

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 20 crew members from a fire-engulfed vessel, Motor Vessel (MV) Chimba Express, following a swift and coordinated emergency operation along the Calabar… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Cross River Elders Reaffirm Support for Gov Otu, Clarify Position On APC Leadership Matters

Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have clarified their position on recent developments within the All… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide - NCAA Cautions 3 Airlines Over Passenger Welfare, Flight Disruptions

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive enforcement action against three domestic airlines over persistent flight disruptions and alleged failure to… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Won't Support Tinubu in 2027 - Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained why he will not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, citing concerns over the survival of democracy and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I May Leave PDP - Sule Lamido

The main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may lose one of its key figures, as former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has said he may leave… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Releases Hotline for Reporting MRS Stations Selling PMs Above N739 Nationwide

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Repel Terrorist Attack On Maiduguri-Damboa Road

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on Monday repelled a coordinated terrorist attack along the Maiduguri-Damboa Main Supply Route (MSR) in… Read more »

Nigeria: Actress Doris Ogala Regains Freedom After Days in Police Custody

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released from police custody after spending two days in detention. Read more »

Nigeria: Banditry - Oyo, Ogun, Lagos Launch Joint Security Operation to Curb Criminality

Three southwest states, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, on Monday, launched a joint security operation aimed at tackling rising incidents of banditry, criminal activities, and other security… Read more »

Nigeria: Carter Efe Loses Twitch Account After Record-Breaking Live Stream With Davido

Popular Nigerian comedian Carter Efe's Twitch account has been temporarily suspended, just days after his record-breaking livestream with Afrobeats star Davido. Read more »

Nigeria: Faleke Ambassadors for Asiwaju 2027 Laud Tinubu for Rescue of Niger Schoolchildren

The Faleke Ambassadors for Asiwaju 2027, a vibrant grassroots movement dedicated to advancing President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, has showered encomiums on the President… Read more »

Nigeria: Canada Stops Visa Program, Hints At New Replacement in 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pausing some of its business immigration visa programs to pave the way for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Gets 13 Months Jail Term for Multiple Sanitation Offences

A special Offences mobile Court in Oshodi on Monday sentenced a 48 years old man, Makinde Rasaq who was arrested with a Honda SUV filled with refuse last week in Lagos Island to 13… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Conducts Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria After Trump's Threat - Report

The United States has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, flight tracking data and current and former U.S. officials… Read more »

Nigeria: No Terrorist Group Domiciles in Iwo, Says Oluwo

The traditional ruler of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has dismissed reports claiming the existence of a terrorist group in the town, describing such claims as false… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Orders Mandatory Drug Testing for Public Service Applicants

ABUJA: The Federal Government has approved a new policy making "mandatory pre-employment drug testing" a key requirement for all prospective entrants into the public service. Read more »