January 11
Nigeria: Kwam1 Writes Gov Dapo Abiodun Over Exclusion From Awujale Selection
Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, alleging moves to exclude him from the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: If Children Are Truly a Blessing From God, Why Do We Blame the Childless?
In Nigeria and many parts of the world, we often say, "Children are a blessing from God." This belief is echoed from pulpits to naming ceremonies, during family prayers, and at… Read more »
Nigeria: N3.69bn Ondo Park Project Misplaced Priority - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has described the N3.69 billion Chief Reuben Fasoranti Park project by the state government as misplaced and insensitive to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus in Otukpo, Three Passengers Hospitalised
The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed an attack on one of its commercial vehicles along the Otukpo-Gboko axis of Benue State, leaving three passengers… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Win Boosts Nigeria's Cultural Diplomacy - FG
The Federal Government has described the Super Eagles' victory over Algeria as a significant boost to Nigeria's cultural diplomacy and soft power outreach, saying the win has… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Police Confirm Portable's Arrest, Probe Video of His in-Custody Assault
The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Traders Urge Tinubu to Suspend Tax Policy Amid Economic Hardship
Ado-Ekiti-Some traders in Ekiti State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend the current tax policy, citing the harsh economic conditions confronting small business… Read more »
Nigeria: Adc Disowns Fake Membership Registration Links, Warns Nigerians
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Nigerians, party members and supporters against the circulation of fraudulent online links, websites and social media handles… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Bans Wooden Boats, Distributes 35,000 Life Jackets
The Federal Government has distributed 35,000 life jackets to riverine states across the country as part of its waterway safety intervention for 2025 and urged state governments to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reiterates Ban On Night Waterway Travel, Warns Ilashe Beach Concertgoers
- The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has reiterated the ban on night-time travel on inland waterways, warning fans planning to attend a concert at Ilashe Beach on Sunday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Rivers Assembly Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Halt Legislative Duties Through Court Order
- The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some persons linked to the state government to obtain a court order aimed at stopping the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Policy Prioritizes Local Education Amid Fiscal Realities, Onoh Refutes Atiku On Bea Scholarships
The former southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly Denge.Josef Onoh, in a statement made… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasu Slams 'Discriminatory' Teacher Retirement Law, Demands Inclusion for Non-Teaching Staff
ABUJA -- THE Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU,, has decried deep inequities in Nigeria's education policy, accusing the government of… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Police Clear Senator Abbo of All Charges
- The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, of an alleged rape accusation levelled against him in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku's Visit to Dickson Sparks Defection Speculation
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's condolence visit to Senator Seriake Dickson in Abuja has stirred political speculation amid claims of a possible realignment involving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Herders Kill Two Security Operatives, Five Others in Fresh Benue Attack
- Gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen have reportedly killed two security operatives in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, barely four days after a similar attack… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - FG Proposes N1.096trn for Capital Projects in 2026 Budget As Rea Tops With N502bn
- The Federal Government has proposed a total of N1.096 trillion for the execution of capital projects in the power sector in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the Rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Notorious Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms in Nasarawa
LAFIA -- Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects, Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, following actionable intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Abia Won't Return to 'Egypt' After Otti's Reforms - Ubani
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has declared that Abia State has "seen the light" since the election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti in 2023 and will not revert to what… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Taskforce Cracks Down On Syndicate Impersonating Its Officers
'We impound seven vehicles daily' -- suspects Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Defends Move to Release 70 Suspected Bandits
The Katsina State Government has explained its decision to initiate the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Tinubu Can Sack Me, Wike Replies Critics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has replied to the people calling for his sack, saying, "it is within the right of President Bola Tinubu to do so if he so… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 LG Poll - Ekiti APC Adopts Consensus Method to Promote Unity, Inclusivity
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has adopted a consensus approach for the upcoming Local Government elections, aiming to foster unity and inclusivity within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Kills Suspected Motorcycle Robber in Makurdi
- A suspected lone armed robber, believed to specialise in motorcycle theft, was killed on Sunday evening by an angry mob opposite Prime Power Filling Station in the Ankpa Ward… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Police Foil Cult Initiation Ceremony, Arrest 25 Suspects
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