January 30
Nigeria: Over 160 Church Members Held By Kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi
Jos--No fewer than 160 members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) are currently in captivity across Kaduna and Kogi states, with their families facing crippling ransom… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern CAN, Christian Clerics Reject Calls for Sack of INEC Chair
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has rejected calls by the Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid, Seun Kuti Clash Over Fela's Legacy Refuses to Fade
The Wizkid and Seun Kuti feud, over Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's legacy is still causing a stir in Nigeria's music scene, with many top musicians and fans weighing in and sharing their… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyers Storm Finance Ministry Over Unpaid N4 Trillion Contractors' Debt
Legal practitioners numbering over 500 acting under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to join the protest by… Read more »
Nigeria: Opulence Entertainment Unveils 'Osa's Vantage', a Premium Hollywood Original Series
Opulence Entertainment has officially unveiled Osa's Vantage, a premium Hollywood original television series focused on the lived experiences and global ambitions of Black… Read more »
Nigeria: North Will Not Be Comfortable With Christian-Christian Ticket - APC Chieftain
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said the North would not be comfortable with a Christian-Christian presidential ticket, warning that such a… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills 17 Nigerians in Eight States - NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says that no fewer than 17 people have died from Lassa fever across eight states in Nigeria in the first three weeks of 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele's Trial - I Take Responsibility for $2.5m Illegal Withdrawal From CBN - Witness
The ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, took a dramatic twist on Thursday when a witness called to testify against him… Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Denies Non-Payment of Promotion Arrears
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has described reports on the non-payment of personnel promotion arrears published on some online media platforms as misleading… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle to End Soon, Kano Govt Assures
The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. Read more »
Nigeria: Turkish Officials Were Shocked Tinubu Stumble Made Headlines in Nigeria - Abike Dabiri
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said Turkish officials dismissed the debate in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu's brief stumble… Read more »
Nigeria: Army, Police Rescue Eight Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Forest
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in collaboration with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), forest guards and local hunters, have… Read more »
Nigeria: Spain Announce 2026 World Cup Base in Tennessee
Spain will be based in the city of Chattanooga during the World Cup, around two hours from Atlanta, where they will play two of their three group stage matches, the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ucl 2026 Playoffs - All You Need to Know
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, UEFA has confirmed. Read more »
Nigeria: How Technology Is Changing the Way Fans Follow Professional Sports
A decade ago in Nigeria, keeping up with professional sports often meant one thing. You made time. If the Super Eagles had a match, you cleared your evening schedule. If Enyimba… Read more »
Nigeria: When Did I Join Your Party? Activist Rejects ADC Manifesto Committee Membership
Civil society leader and former executive director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Yemi Adamolekun has publicly distanced herself from the African Democratic Congress' (ADC) newly… Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Will Be Boring Without Super Eagles - Dutch Coach
Dutch coach, Simon Kalika has admitted his deep disappointment at Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Friends Killed in Car Crash, Thanks Otedola, Dangote for Support
Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, sharing an emotional video message in their honour. Read more »
January 28
Africa: CAF May Weigh Stricter Rules On Goalkeepers' Towels After Afcon Controversy
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of… Read more »
Nigeria: Soludo Abolishes Monday Sit-At-Home in 12 More Markets
The Anambra State government has directed traders in 12 additional markets to resume full business activities on Mondays, warning that non-compliance could result in temporary… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks Information Minister Idris Malagi to Contest Niger Governorship
A group known as the Niger Progressives & Prosperity Promoters (NPPP) has urged Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, to contest the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anaemia Crisis Now National Development Emergency - - Experts
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Nigeria: Police Caution Intending Travellers Against Visa Scams
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) has cautioned intending travellers to strictly adhere to due process when applying for travel visas. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Abandoned Kwankwaso Three Months After Assuming Office - Galadima
Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party's Board of Trustees, Buba Galadima, has disclosed that Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State abandoned his political god-father, Rabiu… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndic, EFCC to Enhance Prosecution of Bank Failure Offences
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to enhance the investigation and… Read more »
