Nigeria: Happy Birthday Judith Atako!

Happy birthday to a woman whose kindness is a quiet gift to everyone around her. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems Bag 2026 Bet Awards Nominations

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Exploration Declines 41.7 Percent As Rig Count Falls - OPEC

Nigeria's oil exploration and drilling activities declined by 41.7 per cent in April 2026, following reduced upstream operations and investment activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku's US Lobbyist Alleges Political Intimidation, Threatens to Brief Trump

A United States-based lobby firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., hired by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said it was engaging the US government over alleged human… Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Kidnappings, Protect Our Children Now, NLC Tells Govt

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lamented the increasing kidnapping of Nigerian children and called on the federal government and security agencies to be alive to their duties… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Doesn't Need Experiments, but Tested Leadership - Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday declared that Nigeria could no longer afford 'experiments' in… Read more »

Nigeria: Falana Petitions African Commission Over Xenophobic Attacks in S'africa

Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights over "the persistent and escalating threats to the safety and security of… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Concerned About Terrorists Attacks On Schools in Nigeria

The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorists' Enclaves in Tumbuns, Mandara Mountains

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its air component under Operation HADIN KAI has destroyed terrorist strongholds in the Southern Tumbuns and Mandara Mountains long the… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Announces Winners of Reps, Senate Primaries in Plateau

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners of its primaries for Senate and House of Representatives seats in Plateau. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Suspends Planned Closure of Eko Bridge

LAGOS--THE Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that it will not close the Eko Bridge in Lagos State, as it had earlier planned. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria and the Crisis of Performative Patriotism

Patriotism remains one of the most critical ingredients for nation building, yet it is arguably one of the least understood concepts in Nigeria's national discourse. While… Read more »

Nigeria: We Must Fight War Against Poverty to Fulfill Chapter II of Constitution - Faloye

Afenifere National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye has stated that democratic leadership in Nigeria since 1999 has contributed to the economic woes the country is… Read more »

Nigeria: The Anatomy of an Actor' Debuts At Alliance Française Lagos

The inaugural edition of "Anatomy of an Actor," a groundbreaking multidisciplinary event dedicated to delving deep into the craft and evolving expectations of actors across both… Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Royal Family Seeks Lagos Intervention Over Disputed Land

The Isiki Royal Family of Osi Quarters, Ota, Ogun State, has petitioned the Lagos State government over what it described as alleged acts of trespass, forceful entry and land… Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan's Miserable Déjà Vu Moment

As you read this, former president, Goodluck Jonathan (GCFR), may have swallowed the poisoned chalice of filing to run for president in 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria and a Likely APC Government in 2027

"Constant in nothing but inconstancy"-- Marcus Aurelius Read more »

Nigeria: DSO - Before Euphoria Blinds Reason and Pain

Concerning DSO, there is fresh excitement, optimism and great expectation preceding the July launch, and I am happy to share in all the euphoria. After blowing over N60bn on a… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Gov Poll - Abdulrazaq Names Preferred Successor

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC's governorship primaries, tomorrow, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday, unveiled Ambassador Abdulfatai Seriki as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's N40trn Revenue Target Under Threat From Tax Leakages - NRS

-The Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, has warned that persistent tax leakages, delayed remittances and weak compliance by some government institutions and sub-national entities could… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos APC Primaries - Group, Elliot Bicker Over Planned Violence in Surulere

·I thought Tinubu approved Obasa's removal -- Elliot Read more »

Nigeria: Marital Crisis - I Refused to Be Tagged Unfaithful Wife, Prostitute - Frank Edoho's Wife

--Says: 'I was constantly humiliated, physically abused, traumatised' Read more »

Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, May 20, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction - 2-Yr-Old Toddler Among 46 Victims

·25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo -- Police Read more »

Nigeria: They Told Tinubu I Planned to Kill Him, Become President After Our Inauguration - Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima said yesterday some people attempted to create bad blood between him and President Bola Tinubu three months after their inauguration, warning his… Read more »