Nigeria: 'Face Your Problems With Your Super Powers', Wike Mocks Bauchi Governor From Rivers

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asked Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to face his problems with super powers that he claimed to have and… Read more »

Nigeria: 9 Killed During Crossover Night in Plateau

No fewer than nine persons were killed on Wednesday night when gunmen attacked Chigwi village, Vwang District of Jos South local government area of Plateau State, during a… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 - Wike Seeks Residents' Support, Promises More Infrastructure As FCT Marks 50th Anniversary

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the Territory to deepen their support for the FCT Administration… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Orders Withdrawal of Lawsuits Against Senator Natasha, Others

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed his legal team to withdraw all pending lawsuits instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and other… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Eatery Fire Caused By Objects Thrown During New Year Celebrations - Fire Service

A fire broke out at Cake Hut Restaurant in Wuse 2, Abuja, early Thursday, reportedly sparked by objects thrown from outside during New Year celebrations, the Federal Capital… Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Calls for Crash-Free New Year Celebrations

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on motorists across the country to prioritise safety, adhere to traffic laws and drive… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Wike Is an Undertaker in PDP', Says Bauchi Governor Mohammed

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as an "undertaker" in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),… Read more »

Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Welcomes 'First Baby' of 2026

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has kicked off the New Year with visits to new mothers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, even as she described 2026 as a… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Was Paid N100,000 to Bomb Borno Mosque', Says Suspected Terrorist

A suspected Boko Haram operative, Ibrahim Mohammed, has confessed that he was paid N100,000 to bomb a mosque with its worshippers in Maiduguri, Borno State. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Afcon 2025 - Players Banned for Insulting Referee

Two Equatorial Guinea players have been handed suspensions for verbally abusing a referee at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while Burkina Faso captain Bertrand… Read more »

Nigeria: UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn Regular Budget for 2026

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a $3.45 billion regular budget for the organisation's operations in 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: 'May Justice Happen to Him', Nigerian Politicians React to Ex-AGF Malami's Arraignment

Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has joined former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, and former… Read more »

Nigeria: Worker Dies, 5 Others Trapped As Rice Mill Factory Collapses in Kebbi

A section of a building of NIA-AGRIC, a private rice mill in Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State, collapsed on Tuesday, killing a worker, while five others were trapped under the metal… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwankwaso Warns Against Betrayal Amid Kano Governor's Defection Rumours

Former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has warned that anyone who betrays an ideology will… Read more »

West Africa: NAFDAC Okays First Robotic Surgical Platform in West Africa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the Toumai robotic surgical system for clinical use. Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Defends Reforms, Urges Nigerians to Embrace New Tax Laws

The National Assembly has called on Nigerians to embrace the new tax laws introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions As Opposition Collapses in National Assembly

No fewer than 51 opposition members of the House of Representatives have dumped their parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Malami, Son in Kuje Prison Till January 2

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former attorney-g eneral of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, be remanded in Kuje… Read more »

Nigeria: Domestic Airlines Recorded 765 Flight Delays in Q3, Says Aviation Authority

A total of 765 flights were delayed between July and September 2025, representing 22.95 per cent of the 17,731 flights operated across 26 domestic airports by local airlines during… Read more »

Nigeria: Fear of Violence Could Dampen Voters High Morale in 2027 - Yiaga Study

A survey conducted by Yiaga Africa has revealed that there is a firm voting intention for the 2027 general election, but security (violence) will threaten voter turnout. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Forecasts $51bn External Reserves in 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that the country's external reserves will rise to $51.04 billion in 2026, supported by sustained foreign exchange market reforms,… Read more »

Nigeria: New Tax Laws - Tinubu Rejects Calls for Delay, Insists Implementation Begins Jan 1

| President says no substantial issue established that warrants reform process disruption Read more »

Nigeria: Tabitha Missions Unveils Food Bank, Empowers Widows, Orphans, Less-Privileged in Abuja

The Tabitha Missions for Orphans and Widows International has launched the Tabitha Food Bank in Abuja as part of its welfare outreach programme aimed at supporting widows, orphans… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Troops Pound Terrorists in Nationwide Offensives, Neutralise 47, Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims

The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across several theatres of operation within the last 72 hours, neutralising 47 terrorists, arresting 19 criminal… Read more »

Nigeria: New Tax Laws Begin January 1, 2026 - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the implementation of Nigeria's new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, as planned. Read more »