February 26
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Tantita Donates Command & Control Centre to NSCDC, Says 15 Personnel Killed
No fewer than 15 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC have lost their lives over the years while fighting oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Reinstates 650 Verified Local Govt Staff
The Zamfara State Government has approved the reinstatement of 650 verified staff across its Local Government Areas, with immediate effect on salary payments. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Some of Them Are Timid' - Osimhen Criticises Teammates After Juventus Game
Victor Osimhen has openly criticised some of his Galatasaray teammates following their UEFA Champions League clash with Juventus, describing parts of the squad as "timid" and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Kills 5 Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque
Some suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Mosque, killed five worshippers and injured three others in a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism Financing - EFCC Files Petition Against Fhc Judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a petition against a judge of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, Justice Mohammed Umar, seeking his… Read more »
Nigeria: I Didn't Lobby for This Position - Bayelsa's New Deputy Gov
Newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Pastor Peter Akpe, has pledged a tenure anchored on humility, service and collective responsibility, declaring that his new office… Read more »
Nigeria: Ramadan - NDLEA Raids Kano Drug Den, Arrests 19 Suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and dismantled several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb… Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Drops to ₦1,034.76 in January Amid Sustained Decline
Nigeria's average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fell to ₦1,034.76 in January 2026, continuing a downward trend that has seen consumers pay less for petrol both… Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi's Aide Slams Sowore, Says Police Acted On Petition
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, did not deploy the police to settle any personal score as alleged by activist Omoyele Sowore; instead, the police acted within its… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Commitment to State Police, Generational Legacy - Kogi Govt
Kogi State Government has described President Bola Tinubu's commitment to the establishment of state police as a generational reform that will fundamentally transform Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Lasustech Don Advocates Use of Natural Products to Protect Grains, Others
A professor of Medical and Applied Entomology at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu, Lagos, Prof. Abiodun Denloye, has canvased the use of… Read more »
Nigeria: Family of Kidnapped Farmer Who Died After Ransom Seeks Justice
THE family of a 59-year-old farmer and photographer, Julius Idirio Ibharokhonre, popularly called Action B, on Monday lamented the death of their breadwinner, who died shortly… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Supports 3,704 Students in Refinery, Fertiliser Host Communities
Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals and writing materials to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Ghana, 3 Others Top Youth Mental Health Rankings As 41% Face Crisis
Five African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania have emerged as the top countries in the world for youth mental health, even as 41 per cent of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Chimamanda's Son - Coroner Fixes April 14 for Death Inquest
The Coroner's Court sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court, yesterday, fixed April 14, 2026, for the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Esege, son… Read more »
Nigeria: 27 Killed in Boko Haram Attack On Adamawa Community
*Gunmen invade Ondo Celestial Church, abduct six worshippers Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 8 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Borno Latest Encounter
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have killed eight (8) members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Hashim Calls APC FCT Wins 'Political Illusion' As PDP Stakeholders Back His Presidential Bid
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has dismissed claims of electoral victories by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Automaker Stellantis Posts Massive Loss, Pivots From EV
Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Judgment Enforcement in Cenroc, Amni Dispute
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday granted an order staying the execution of its judgment in a suit filed by Cenroc FPSO Solutions Nigeria Ltd against AMNI… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Sad but Never Had Suicidal Thoughts' - Busola 'Eleyele' Oke
Gospel artiste Busola Oke has dismissed reports suggesting she contemplated suicide, clarifying that her recent emotional live video was misunderstood. Read more »
Nigeria: Sesi Whingan - When Diligent Representation Takes Precedence
Diligence has been defined as a steady, earnest, and energetic effort applied to tasks, characterized by thoroughness, persistence, and careful attention to detail. It represents a… Read more »
Nigeria: Alaafin Charges Acting IGP Disu to Rebuild Public Trust
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has charged the newly appointed acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to rebuild public trust in the Nigeria Police and… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolition - CSOs Advocate Immediate Dev't of Makoko for Safety
Coalition for Good Governance in Lagos has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to abandon the state government's plan to develop Makoko and ensure evacuation of people living… Read more »
Nigeria: My Meeting With Makinde Based On Friendship, Not Politics Says Kwankwaso
The 2023 presidential candidate and the national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says his closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi… Read more »
