Nigeria: 2027 - Youth Minister Urges Ondo APC Members to Mobilise for Direct Primaries

Minister of Youth Affairs, Ayo Olawande, has called on APC members in Ondo State to mobilise and turn out in large numbers for the upcoming direct primary election, saying unity is… Read more »

Nigeria: Burial Begins for Teacher Killed in Oyo School Attack

The burial arrangements for Adesiyan Adegboye, the teacher killed during last Friday's coordinated attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, began on… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Meeting - FG Seeks Unified Action Against Border Crimes

The federal government has intensified calls for stronger cross-border cooperation among ECOWAS member states to combat transnational crime, terrorism and other border-related… Read more »

Nigeria: Energy, Transport Pushing Up Cement Prices - Bua's Rabiu

The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has blamed the skyrocketing prices of cement in Nigeria on energy and transport costs. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Man Over Alleged Forgery of Deceased Lawyer's Seal, Signature

A Magistrate Court sitting in Aba North, Abia State, has remanded a man identified as Ekeke Nnamdi, in police custody,over alleged forgery of a seal and signature belonging to a… Read more »

Nigeria: Lascopa Raises Alarm Over Adulterated Palm Oil Across Lagos Markets

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has raised concerns over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in Lagos markets following reports of contaminated products… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Madumere Wins PDP Senatorial Ticket

The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has emerged victorious as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Imo East Senatorial District… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails NDLEA Over Major Transborder Drug Bust

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the bust of a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 41% of Electricity Consumers Still Without Meters - NERC

About 5.1 million consumers, representing about 41 per cent of Nigeria's 12.31 million active electricity customers were without prepaid meters as of February 2026, according to… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Unveils Net-Zero Investment Plan, Targets 2060 Carbon Neutrality

The Federal Government launched its Net-Zero Investment Plan in Abuja on Wednesday, setting a 2060 target for carbon neutrality while pushing for growth anchored on clean… Read more »

Nigeria: Oborevwori's Emergence Signals Renewed Hope for Delta APC - Majemite

Chief Faith Majemite, the Oniemo of Agbon Kingdom, has congratulated the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O.… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Primary - Oborevwori Visits Emerhor, Rallies Massive Votes for Tinubu

Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged leaders, stakeholders and members of the All… Read more »

Nigeria: LCFE Tasks Brokers On Product Innovation to Deepen Commodities Market

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), Akin Akeredolu-Ale, has charged commodities brokers and qualified… Read more »

Nigeria: LP Offers Free Nomination Forms to Aspirants in Nasarawa State

The chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Nasarawa State, Alexander Umbugu, has said that expression of interest and nomination forms are free for all aspirants contesting under its… Read more »

Nigeria: Jpryme PG Reflects On Ambition, Gen Z Culture, Inspiration Behind 'Chop Wire'

Fast-rising music star and Pg Nation boss, Jpryme PG, has opened up on the inspiration behind his latest track, Chop Wire, describing it as more than just a song, but a bold… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Rely On Certificates - Acquire Digital Skills to Excel, Otti Tasks Abia Youths

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has charged youths participating in the advanced digital skills programme of the state government not to only rely on their certificates but also… Read more »

Nigeria: No Way Home for Eid As Jihadists Cut Off Mali Capital

Hemmed in by a jihadist blockade of the Malian capital, Muslims in Bamako have been forced to spend Eid away from their families this year. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Makurdi's Mopol Barracks Where Families Drink From Pond

It is undeniably one of the largest police barracks in Benue State, housing nearly 400 families. Yet, for many of its residents, the Makurdi Mobile Police (Mopol) Barracks falls… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Trade Surplus Rises 220 Percent to $480m

Nigeria recorded a $480 million trade surplus in January 2026, driven by a 4.46 percent increase in export receipts to a record $4.68 billion, largely fueled by petroleum products. Read more »

Nigeria: Berger Paints Grows Profit By 157 Percent, Raises Dividend By 37.5 Percent

Shareholders of Berger Paints Nigeria Plc have approved a final dividend payout of N1.25 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, bringing the total dividend for… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Natasha Secures PDP Kogi Central Ticket

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms in Varsities As ASUU Issues Warning

The Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), comprising 10 universities across the North-West, has raised serious concerns over what it described as… Read more »

Nigeria: Hisbah Detains 23 Foreign Nationals for Investigation

Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board, an agency under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested a young woman and a man at Filin Idi, Birnin Kebbi, for allegedly engaging in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Youngest Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Wins Kwara APC Primary

Nigeria's youngest lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, has secured victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) re-election primary, emerging as the party's candidate for the Owode/Onire… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Malaysia Deepen Trade Ties Through Halal Economy Drive

Following the launch of Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has urged Nigerian exporters and businesses to showcase their… Read more »