January 14
Nigeria: How I Helped Tinubu to Win Election in 2023 - Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, a former Minister of Information and Culture, has disclosed how he deployed a two-pronged campaign strategy that helped the All Progressives' Congress (APC)… Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: Opposition Parties Decry Alleged Crackdown On Dissent
AS the 2027 general election draws closer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, have raised… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Govt, Condemns Arrest of AAU Students Over Ekpoma Protest
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Otobi Akpa in Benue, Kill Four, Scores Missing
Not fewer than four persons have been killed by suspected Fulani Islamic extremists in a night in Otobi Akpa in Otukpo local government, and scores are missing. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Condemns Detention of 52 AAU Students
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action… Read more »
Nigeria: Tetfund Unveils 2026 Intervention, Approves N6.5bn for Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will disburse N6.452 billion to tertiary institutions in its 2026 intervention cycle. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Can Sanwo-Olu Claim Leadership in Lagos?' Fayose Queries Fubara's 001 Stance
Former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose has questioned claims of political leadership in Rivers State, faulting Governor Siminalayi Fubara's declaration of himself as "001" in the… Read more »
Nigeria: CDS Unveils Plans to Boost Pay, Welfare of Military Personnel
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured officers and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria that concrete steps are underway to enhance the salaries… Read more »
Nigeria: Salah and Mane Meet Again With Afcon Final Place On the Line
Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again on Wednesday on opposing sides as Senegal and Egypt clash for a place in the Africa Cup of… Read more »
Nigeria: From Caracas to Abuja - the Politics of Oil and Force, By Dakuku Peterside
In one stroke, Venezuela has been turned into both a courtroom drama and a geopolitical doctrine. When U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on 3 January 2026,… Read more »
Nigeria: Pound to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 13, 2026
The British Pound has shown a slight uptick in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) today, January 13, 2026, as the Naira continues to navigate a period of moderate… Read more »
Nigeria: The Illusion of a Single Party, By Eric Teniola
A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized.… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti 2026 - Court Nullifies PDP Governorship Primary Election, Orders Fresh Primary
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election which produced Dr Wole Oluyede. Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Where's Our President? - Obi Questions Tinubu's Whereabouts
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he… Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Reviews Performance, Sets Reform Agenda As 2026 Amc Kickstarts in Jos
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced a comprehensive review of its operations while outlining a reform-driven agenda aimed at strengthening its contribution to… Read more »
Nigeria: Technique Hollywood Smile 3d - How Is Hollywood Smile Done?
The Hollywood Smile treatment modifies the appearance of a person's teeth, the changes can be the color, shape, or even the alignment. This is one of the most popular aesthetic… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Three Suspects Over Death of Female Lawyer in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of a female lawyer, Ms Princess Chigbo, in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, January 12, 2026
The Nigerian Naira began the second week of January 2026 with continued fluctuations as market participants adjusted to early-year liquidity shifts in both the official and… Read more »
Nigeria: French Coach and Football Pundit Rolland Courbis Dies At 72
Rolland Courbis, a former French player and coach often called in to rescue teams from relegation who became an outspoken media pundit, has died aged 72, his employer RMC said on… Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts 3-Day Dust Haze, Cloudiness Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. Read more »
January 11
Cote d'Ivoire/Egypt: Côte d'Ivoire Coach Expresses Frustration Over Quarter-Final Defeat to Egypt
Côte d'Ivoire coach Émerse Faé expressed disappointment after his team's 3-2 quarter-final loss to Egypt at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Neutralise Scores of Bandits in Kogi
Nigerian security operatives comprising the military and the Nigeria Police Force Airwing components, have neutralised scores of bandits in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: How Gas Explosion Wreaked Havoc At Ogun Free Trade Zone
An industrial gas explosion on Sunday morning triggered a fire outbreak at the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), located in the Igbesa area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Lived for Only Five Minutes in 2026 - A'ibom Teenager Shot Dead By Soldier During Crossover Night
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Nigeria: Disregard Noise of Opposition Groups,Otti Tells Abia People
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has tasked the people of the state to disregard gatherings of members of the opposition parties in the state over the 2027 general election. Read more »
