Africa: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Security in Africa

The National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to continental peace and collective… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N6bn Money Laundering - Court Orders Mompha to Enter Defence

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money… Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Trump's Designation of Nigeria As 'Cpc' and Threat of Military Action

Reactions have continued to pour in following United States President Donald Trump's designation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) and his accompanying threat… Read more »

Nigeria: 60,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Anambra Governorship Election - Police

The Commissioner of Police in charge of Saturday's Anambra governorship election, Abayomi Shogunle, says no fewer than 60,000 security personnel drawn from various security… Read more »

Nigeria: Opposition Fueling Christian Genocide Narrative - Wike

Abuja--Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria, describing the allegation as politically motivated… Read more »

Nigeria: Strike Grounds Medical Services At Fulafia Teaching Hospital

Medical services have been completely paralysed at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH) following the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of… Read more »

Nigeria: YPP Expels Lawmaker, Tells Tinubu - 'Enough of Excuses' Over Insecurity, Alleged Genocide

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled Hon. Uzokwe Lovepet Ifeanyi Peter, member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Militarise Port Harcourt, Ajadi Tells Trump

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Nigerian advocate of good governance and social reform, has cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump against considering proposals to establish… Read more »

Nigeria: Votes Now Commodities in Nigeria's Elections - - NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has decried the worsening state of Nigeria's democracy, lamenting that the country's electoral process has been hijacked by a privileged few who… Read more »

Nigeria: Immigration Seizes Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Passport At Airport

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) has cried out that Nigerian immigration officers seized her passport at an airport, preventing her from travelling abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump's 'Disgraced Country' Remark a Wake-Up Call - Rear Admiral Olisemenogor

A retired senior naval officer, Rear Admiral Dickson Olisemenogor, has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remark describing Nigeria as a "disgraced country," saying… Read more »

Nigeria: Intl Rights Activist Blames Corruption in Nigeria for President Trump's Threat

International rights activist Alhaji Musa Saidu, has blamed bad governance in Nigeria for the threat issued by the American President Donald Trump to carry out military actions in… Read more »

Nigeria: Germany to Fast-Track Visa Processing for Nigerians - Envoy

The Consul-General of Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos, Mr. Daniel Krulls, has said the consulate was putting processes in place to fast-track visa processing for Nigerians,… Read more »

Nigeria: 19 Bandits Killed As Troops, Bandits Engage in Gun Battle in Kano

A gun battle between troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army and bandits, have left no fewer than 19… Read more »

Nigeria: JAMB Extends 2025 Public Universities' Admissions Deadline to Nov 17

Abuja--The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved the extension of the 2025 admissions deadline for public universities from Friday, October 31, 2025, to… Read more »

Nigeria: Rowdy Session in Reps Over Committee Jurisdiction On Lagos Trade Fair Investigation

A heated argument broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday over which committee has the mandate to investigate the alleged irregular allocation and… Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Inmates Awaiting Trial for Years Regain Freedom in Taraba

Thirteen inmates who had spent years in detention without trial in various correctional facilities across Taraba State have finally regained their freedom, thanks to the pro bono… Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors' Strike Grounds Lagos Hospital

As the indefinite strike embarked by the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, entered its 3rd day, the corridors of government owned hospitals are now filled with pain,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Leave Me, My Family Alone' - Regina Daniels Alleges Ned Nwoko Ordered Arrest of Siblings

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has alleged that her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, ordered the arrest of her elder brother and sister, with her younger sister also facing possible… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Showdown 2025 - IGP Urges Candidates to Embrace Peace Throughout the Electoral Process

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called on all political parties participating in Saturday's Anambra governorship election to embrace peace throughout… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump and Us

"To get lost is to find the way"- African proverb. Read more »

Nigeria: The Day Public Pressure Rewrote Mercy

Public activism works best when it targets clear problems and pushes for practical fixes. Read more »

Nigeria: The Ever-Lingering Benue-Plateau Crisis (3)

From last week continues the narrative on the Benue-Plateau crisis and the influence of Chief Joseph Tarka in the politics of the then Middle Belt Read more »

Nigeria: Sowore Faults Lagos CP Over 'Wanted' Declaration

...says Police ignored his calls Read more »

Nigeria: Police Probes Missing 24-Yr-Old NYSC Corps Member in Bayelsa

Yenagoa--Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command have launched an investigation into the case of a missing youth corps member, Levi Anyanwu… Read more »