Nigeria: Governor Lawal Awards Full Scholarships to Zamfara Students At Zaria Aviation College

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved full scholarships for students from Zamfara State to study at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA Rankings - Super Eagles Rise to 38th in World Despite Playoff Defeat

Despite falling short in the African World Cup Qualifying Play-off after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo, Nigeria's Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest… Read more »

Nigeria: Winning Afcon Won't Make Up for 2026 World Cup Miss - Mikel

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi says Nigeria's failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup is "an absolute shame," insisting that even winning the Africa Cup of Nations in… Read more »

Nigeria: 'In Nigeria, Christians Are Being Targeted' - Says Nicki Minaj, Calls for Urgent Action

American rapper Nicki Minaj has raised global attention to alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, calling for urgent international action during a United Nations event hosted by… Read more »

Nigeria: Pope Warns Against Escalating Violence, Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

·Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Assures of Safe Return of Kidnapped Kebbi School Girls

President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Massively Opening New Investment Opportunities - Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, restated Nigeria's readiness to do business with the rest of the world, saying ongoing reforms undertaken by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Senator Ties Knot With Military Officer in Low-Key Ceremony

The Senator representing Kano South District Senatorial district, sen. Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, has tie the knot with his new bride, Hindatu Isah in a low-key ceremony held in… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - INEC Urges Political Parties to Conduct Lawful Primaries

Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun, has urged political parties in the state to conduct their… Read more »

Nigeria: Makarfi Resigns As PDP BoT Secretary

Former Kaduna State governor Ahmed Makarfi has stepped down as secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), saying the party must adhere strictly to its… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Christian Genocide Misleading, Politically Motivated - Coalition

LAGOS-- The Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, in collaboration with Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, yesterday, warned against inciting religious and tribal… Read more »

Nigeria: Maritime Lawyers Advocate for Integrated Law to Tackle Fragmented Transport System

Members of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) have renewed their call for a single, harmonised legislation to govern all modes of transport, arguing that an integrated… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Rethink Its Strategy for Fair Global Trade - Govt

Nigeria has called on African nations to rethink their collective approach to global trade, warning that no country on the continent can thrive in isolation amid shifting economic… Read more »

Nigeria: How Bandits Kidnapped 25 Kebbi Schoolgirls

Bandits in the early hours of yesterday kidnapped 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, GGCSS, Maga, Kebbi State, killing the principal in the… Read more »

Africa: WHO Unveils First-Ever Global Standard for Diabetes Care During Pregnancy

On this year's World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO, introduced its first global guidelines dedicated solely to managing diabetes during pregnancy, marking an… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Governor Begs Military to Launch Offensive Attack On Terrorists' Tumbus, Others

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday begged the Nigerian Armed Forces as a matter of urgency to launch an offensive attack on the terrorists' safe haven in Tumbus, Mandara… Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry Hands Over Two Benin Bronzes to Art & Culture Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed over two Benin Bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, to the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy,… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike-Backed PDP Faction Announces Emergency Bot, NEC Meetings

Amid escalating tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has summoned an emergency meeting of the party's Board of Trustees… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Accommodating 'Displaced Politicians' - Ndume

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has no choice but to accept "displaced politicians" from other parties in the wake of rising defections. Sen. Ali Ndume, representing Borno… Read more »

Africa: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Push Has Saved 1.4 Million Lives - Gavi

A three-year campaign to bring vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) to low-income countries has prevented 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths, the vaccine alliance Gavi said… Read more »

Nigeria: Midwestern Oil & Gas to Ramp Up Nigerian Content Under New CEO

Leading independent Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company, Midwestern oil and gas, has concluded plans to expand local content impact and drive energy growth… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Hit Terrorist Enclaves, Quell Farmer-Herder Clashes in Northwest, North-Central

The Nigerian Army says its troops have in the last 24 hours destroyed Kay terrorists' enclaves in Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Imo and Benue States. Read more »

Nigeria: Historic Achievement As Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Hosts Forum in Lagos

The Award Surpasses £1 Billion in Social Value as Record Numbers of Young People Participate Globally Read more »

Africa: World Prematurity Day - WHO Raises Alarm As Preterm Births Reach Crisis Levels

As the world marks World Prematurity Day, global health agencies are calling attention to the increasing challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who care for… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo SDP Governorship Candidate Was Murdered - Autopsy Report

An autopsy report has confirmed that a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Ondo State, Mr Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered. Read more »