April 28
Nigeria: Ex-Kano Commissioner Garba Yusuf Declares for Kano Central Senate Seat
A former Commissioner for Finance in Kano State, Garba Yusuf Abubakar, has announced his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Bayelsa East Stakeholders Protest Alleged Plot Against Senate Seat Rotation
Political leaders, traditional rulers, youths and women drawn from Ogbia, Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas in Bayelsa East Senatorial District on Monday took to the streets… Read more »
Nigeria: Proton Security Warns of Heightened Election Risks, Calls for Nationwide Vigilance
As Nigeria approaches another election cycle, Proton Security Services Limited has issued a nationwide advisory warning of heightened risks typically associated with politically… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC S-West Leadership Reasserts Authority, Rejects Rival Claim
The South-West leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, has restated its authority, rejecting what it described as an invalid claim to… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Atiku-Obi Unseat Tinubu-Shettima in 2027?
Nigeria's political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper… Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Killed in Adamawa, Benue, Plateau - 23 Pupils Abducted in Kogi
No fewer than 39 persons were killed late Sunday night at Guyaku commubnity in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram members. Read more »
Nigeria: Waspan Calls for Constructive Engagement Over Fccpc's Deon Regulations
The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to respect a recent interim… Read more »
Nigeria: A'ibom - Police Recover Explosives in Custodial Centre
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has recovered explosive materials within the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, its spokesman has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Opay Leads the Conversation On Africa's Next Financial Frontier At Businessday Fintech Summit 2026
OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, took center stage as the Headline Sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Re-Election Bid, Urges PDP Unity in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from… Read more »
Nigeria: Opiano Damz Gains Momentum With New Single 'Fire'
Nigerian music act Abdulsalam Opeyemi, popularly known as Opiano Damz, is gaining increased attention in the country's underground music scene following the release of his latest… Read more »
Nigeria: Odi Hails Reforms, Accountability in Key Government Agencies
The Oduduwa Development Initiative (ODI) has commended five federal agencies for what it described as strong performance in service delivery, transparency and reform efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lacks Structure, Vision to Unseat Tinubu - - Oladele
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President… Read more »
Nigeria: Guber Poll - We'll Make Vote Selling, Buying Difficult for Merchants - Osun Rec
The new INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has disclosed that the commission will make buying and selling of votes difficult for… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Ekiti, Kill Pastor, Abduct Worshippers
Ado-Ekiti- Pandemonium broke out in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday evening, as suspected gunmen invaded a church during an open-air… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas President Declares China W/Africa's Most Strategic Partner
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has described China as West Africa's most strategic partner, adding that China's multifaceted engagement with the sub-region… Read more »
Nigeria: Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and Other States Be
On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91), said: "The main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in… Read more »
Nigeria: 80 Percent of Businesses Owned By Women Lack Access to Formal Credit - - FG
·Gender gap in financial inclusion has widened -- SEC Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 28, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Financial analysts are observing… Read more »
April 27
Africa: World Leaders React to Washington Gala Shooting - Suspect Named, Detained
Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Martial Over Coup Plot to Resume May 8 - Dhq
The court martial over last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria will resume on May 8, a spokesman for the country's Defence Headquarters told AFP on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Feared Dead, Several Injured As Armed Men Attack Benue Border Community
A fresh wave of violence has hit Benue State as seven persons have been reportedly killed and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Warns Against Misuse of Funds, Bans Unauthorised Screening of Aspirants
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party officials against diversion of funds released for grassroots activities, while also placing an… Read more »
Nigeria: 'African Countries Helped During Anti-Apartheid Struggle' - Ramaphosa Tells South Africans
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South African has urged his people engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Unveils Plans to Engage Veterans in Tackling Rising Violent Conflicts
The Nigerian military has unveiled plans to formally engage retired personnel in efforts to address rising violent conflicts across the country through mediation, conflict… Read more »
