Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Several Terrorists in Sambisa Forest

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has executed precision airstrikes within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, killing several terrorists… Read more »

Nigeria: 90 Percent of Protests in Nigeria Sponsored By Politicians - Deeone

Nigerian comedian, DeeOne, has claimed that the vast majority of protests in the country are politically motivated, alleging that as much as 90 per cent are sponsored by… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Files Treason Charge Against Ex-Minister Sylva, Others

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Umeh Clarifies Obi's Visit to Amaechi, Explains Why Atiku Should Step Down

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central at the National Assembly, has clarified that the recent meeting between former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Losing Children to Cancer Due to Weak Specialist Care - Experts

Following calls for urgent reform in Nigeria's childhood cancer care, experts have spotlighted weak multidisciplinary collaboration and limited social support as critical gaps in… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Many Terrorists, Three Soldiers Killed in Fierce Kwara Gun Battle

ABUJA -- For two hours early yesterday, terrorists and soldiers were engaged in a fierce firefight at Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: C'river - 53-Year-Old Chinese Expatriate Tests Positive for Covid-19, Isolated At Ucth

The Cross River State Government has confirmed a case of COVID-19 and swiftly activated its public health emergency response mechanisms to contain any potential spread, health… Read more »

Nigeria: I Made Mistakes but Did My Best, Jonathan Replies Atiku

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar who criticised his leadership of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Osinbajo Hails Diri's Infrastructural Drive in Bayelsa

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday commissioned the Agbura-Swali Road and the Referral Hospital Oporoma in Yenagoa and Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas of Bayelsa… Read more »

Nigeria: Hafsat Oduwole-Balewa Joins Ogun East Focus Forum to Endorse Tinubu, Yayi for 2027

Hajia Hafsat Oduwole-Balewa on Sunday, April 12, 2026, joined members of Focus Forum, Ogun East, in endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 and throwing… Read more »

Nigeria: Laureus World Sports Awards - Full List of Winners

The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards lit up Madrid on Monday with a celebration of the finest talents in global sport, bringing together elite athletes across disciplines for what… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Isoko Federal Constituency: Sir Blessing Obomovo - a Worthy Son Chosen By His People

As the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency have continued to clamour for a more competent, impactful, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nova Commercial Bank Redefines Customer-Centric Banking, Emphasises Efficiency

NOVA Commercial Bank has unveiled a strategic direction anchored on efficiency, trust, and customer preference rather than size. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, Chairman… Read more »

Nigeria: 21-Yr-Old Woman Lured to Côte d'Ivoire With Supermarket Job, Escapes Prostitution Ring

Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested two suspected human traffickers for trafficking 21-year-old Akinwunmi Faith to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, where she was… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Hails Makinde for Supporting Multi-Party Democracy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has praised Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his strong, steady push to keep Nigeria's multi-party democracy alive and… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov. Oborevwori, Osunbor, Sen. Dafinone, Others to Grace Thenewsguru Editor's Book Launch

Organisers of the forthcoming public presentation of "Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism" have announced a distinguished lineup of eminent personalities… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Camp in Kwara, Kill Three Soldiers

Terrorists have again launched a deadly attack on the military camp in the Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 42 Illegal Miners Over Fresh Abduction of Kwara Monarch

The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has confirmed that 42 illegal miners have been arrested following the abduction of His Royal Highness. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Outlines Strategies for Sustained Growth, Pricing Shocks Protection

Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has highlighted strategies aimed at sustaining the company's growth and protecting customers from pricing shocks occasioned by rising inflation. Read more »

Nigeria: Baze University, NHRC Commemorate 20 Years of African Court On Human Rights

Baze University, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), hosted a public lecture on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Attempt to Gag Broadcasters - Atiku, Serap, Amnesty Int'l Slam NBC

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and Amnesty International have kicked against recent directives given… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Denies Federation Revenue Diversion

ABUJA -- The Federal Government has dismissed claims of hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of findings contained in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Presidency - Governance Is About Truth and Explanations, Not Propaganda, By Owei Lakemfa

There is an on-going debate in the country about the achievements of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. Opinions are, as expected, divided. But I notice a streak on the government… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Leverages Digital Finance to Expand Access to Financial Services

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking new steps to strengthen trust in Nigeria's financial system as it moves to tighten oversight of virtual asset operators and digital… Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Report - No Leakage in Federation Revenue - Govt

The Federal Government says deductions from the federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, are being misrepresented as a diversion of revenue. Read more »