November 13, 2025
Nigeria: Naptip Urges Jigawa Residents to Report Human Trafficking Syndicates
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called on Jigawa residents to be vigilant and report any human trafficking syndicates operating in… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Inmates Die in Transformer Explosion Near Uyo Custodial Centre
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Akwa Ibom State Command, has confirmed the death of two inmates following an electricity transformer explosion that occurred near the Uyo… Read more »
Nigeria: Regina Was 21, Not 17, When We Married - Ned Nwoko
Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has refuted claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, that he married her at the age of 17, describing the allegations as "false,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ajaokuta Steel to Produce Military Hardware, As Steel, Defence Ministries Sign Deal
ABUJA - THE Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited is to commence production of military hardware based on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Ministry of Steel… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges to Foster an Enabling Environment for Diaspora Engagement
President Bola Tinubu's administration is fully committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters collaboration between the Nigerian diaspora and the home country. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Modernize Military Governance, Age Requirement As Armed Forces Reform Bill Scales Second Reading
-- Bill Seeks to Align Military Operations with Constitutional Principles, Bars Enlistment of Persons Below 18 Years Read more »
Gabon: Nigeria Vs Gabon - Osimhen, Adams Lead Attack As Ekong Benched for Playoff in Rabat
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the highly anticipated playoff clash against Gabon, taking place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat,… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa ADC Chairman Resigns As Fintiri's Aide
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa, Mr Shehu Kambile, has resigned as the Special Assistant (SA) to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun APC, Gbenga Daniel's Camp Trade Words Over Alleged Suspension
A fresh political storm is brewing within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as loyalists of former governor and current senator representing Ogun East… Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Lauds Tremendous Security Improvement in Enugu State
Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commended what he described as the improvement of security in Enugu State under the Governor Peter Mbah Administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Order Ministry of Education, WAEC to Halt CBT Exams Till 2030
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend the planned commencement of Computer-Based… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe Petition Seeking Sack of NNPCL Executive
The House of Representatives has received and approved a petition from a socio-cultural group, Ezi Umuada Igbo, calling for the removal of Sophia Mbakwe, the Executive Vice… Read more »
Nigeria: 31 Years After, Families of Ogoni Four Demand Remains for Proper Burial
Thirty-one years after the gruesome murder of four Ogoni chiefs in Giokoo community, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, their families have renewed calls for the recovery… Read more »
Nigeria: FCCPC Gives Digital Lenders Till January 5 to Meet Compliance Rules
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fixed Monday, January 5, 2026, as the deadline for all operators to fully comply with the Digital,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Announces Plan to Bid for Olympic Games
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world's biggest sporting events to Africa for… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Destroys 54 Tons of Illicit Drugs in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, has destroyed over 52,481 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs seized from different parts of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Ak-47 Rifle in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered one AK-47 rifle and ammunition in Taraba. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Begins Destruction of Substandard, Expired Products in Ibadan
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), South-West Zone, commenced the destruction of unwholesome and substandard products worth over N20 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Adeleke Presents N705.794bn 2026 Budget Proposal
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has presented a N705.794 billion budget proposal for 2026 before the State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Cycling - Lagos Govt Targets Economic, Tourism Gains With Eko 170
Lagos State government has said the Lagos Gran Fondo EKO 170, a 170-kilometre mass participation cycling event, will strengthen its creative economy, boost small businesses and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cracking the Code - Hannah Bere Reveals the Power of Ai in Business
A business strategist and AI consultant, Hannan Bere has stressed the need for regular training on the use of Artificial intelligent AI. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Forecloses Denfendant's Counsel in Ogege Murder Trial for Disobedience of Court Orders
A Delta State High Court sitting in Ogwashi-Uku has foreclosed the counsel to Macaulay Oghenemaro, 1st defendant in the murder trial of the late Miss Elozino Ogege, a 300-level… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Urges Member States to Uphold Rule of Law
President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, yesterday has called for stronger cooperation between national courts and the regional court to enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Strike - Pregnant Woman, 4 Others Killed in Fresh Attack On Sokoto Village
Fear, grief have struck a farming community of Alkalije in Kilgori District of Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits that… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill One Bandit, Arrest Three Others in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has neutralised one of the eight bandits who invaded the residence of one Alhaji Sani in the Botoro Gadi community, Mungadi area of Maiyama Local… Read more »
