June 11
Nigeria: South Africa Slams 5-Yr Ban On 268 Nigerian Returnees Over Illegal Stay
South African government has slammed a five-year travel ban on the 268 Nigerians cleared for repatriation after declaring them illegal residents. Read more »
Nigeria: 'They Vowed to Shoot Remaining Africans' - - Nigerians Recount Ordeal in South Africa
A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Contains Cameroonian Troops' Incursion in C'river Border Community
...incursion emanated from levy collections Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Raids Kano Hotspots, Arrests 73, Seizes 'Suck and Die', Others
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Support Tinubu's Reforms, Protect Nigeria's Freedom, APC Chairman Urges Nigerians
ABUJA -- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation's democratic gains and support… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Not Delivering for Nigerians, ADC Says
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria's democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians… Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia - Govt Threatens AU Action Against South Africa
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Deadly Bandit Assault in Sokoto, Kill Three
Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a major bandit attack on Bodinga community in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralising three suspected bandits and recovering an… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September
The Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: '88,000 Practice Open Defecation - Epidemic Looms' - Cross River LG Raises Alarm
A local government council chairman in Cross River State, Dr. Fred Okem has bemoaned the high rate of open defecation by residents of the area and warned that an epidemic looms if… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Has Number, Strength to Win Any Election - Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the numbers and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Two Vigilantes in Fresh Plateau Attack
Tragedy struck Ta-Hoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday night as two local vigilantes were reportedly attacked and killed while keeping watch… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2027 - Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Flagbearers
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state, with Princess… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Uncover Suspected Ipob/Esn Safe House in Enugu, Recover Arms
Troops of Operation UDO KA have uncovered a suspected safe house belonging to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Plot to Kidnap Chinese National in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspected conspirators allegedly involved in a plot to demand a ransom of N50… Read more »
Nigeria: Drug Abuse, Internal Collaboration Fueling Insecurity in Edo - Commissioner
THE Edo State government on Wednesday said drug abuse among young people and collaboration from some residents and indigenes of some communities were factors fuelling crimes like… Read more »
Nigeria: Tech Academy Partners Real Estate Firm to Empower Graduates With International Trade Certifications
8Over 40 youths receive CPD UK accreditation and Ministry of Labour trade test certificates Read more »
Nigeria: Prison Congestion - Judges Face Backlash Over Unjust Bail Conditions
As concerns mount over the country's rising prison population, judges and prosecuting agencies have been identified as part of the problem. Read more »
Nigeria: Warri - Evacuate Illegal Occupiers From Olero Flow Station,Chevron Host Communities Tell Oborevwori
Leaders of Itsekiri Communities of Ebrohimi, Obaghoro, Tebu, Gbokoda, Aja - Amita, Udo and Jakpa, making up the Indigenous Communities of Olero Oil Field in Warri North Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Alleged Demolition At Ogombo Estate, Restrains Bank, Developer
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Epe has restrained Multi-Purpose Infrastructure Development Construction Limited and Abbey Mortgage Bank Limited, alongside seven other… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola Threat - Health Writers Seek Inclusion in Tinubu's Task Force, Hail N10bn Emergency Fund
The Health Writers Association of Nigeria, (HEWAN) on Wednesday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include health journalists in the newly established Presidential Task Force on… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Operations Against Vegetable Oil Imports
....Vows to Protect Local Producers, Investments Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement for Jailed Nigerians
The Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Orders Probe, Grounds Aircraft After Unauthorized Landing Near Asaba
The Federal Government has grounded a private aircraft and suspended its operator's permit following a dramatic incident in which the aircraft made an emergency landing on a road… Read more »
