Nigeria: 34 Lawyers Fail Integrity Test for Appointment As High Court Judges

Not fewer than 34 lawyers nominated for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC) have failed the integrity test for the appointment. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 438 Terrorists, Recover 254 Weapons in 7 Months

The Nigerian Army said its troops fighting insurgency in Borno and some parts of North-East killed 438 terrorists, recovered 254 assorted weapons and rescued 366 civilians from… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano-Katsina Border

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled armed bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation along the Kano-Katsina border. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Okays Children of Late Kano Lawmakers to Contest Assembly Seats

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved that Sa'ad Aminu Sa'ad and Nabil Aliyu Daneji, children of deceased Kano lawmakers to contest the vacant seats of Kano State House… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Support for Tinubu Won't Guarantee Tickets', Wike Sends Veiled Message to Fubara

Former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and incumbent FCT Minister, has said that openly declaring loyalty to President Bola Tinubu will not automatically secure politicians… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Upbeat On Guinea's Return to Democratic Rule

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is upbeat about the return of democracy to Guinea as 6.7 million voters lined up on Sunday to elect a new President in the… Read more »

Nigeria: COAS Hosts Christmas Luncheon for Frontline Troops in Borno, Praises Soldiers' Sacrifice

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has honoured frontline troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with a special Christmas luncheon in Maiduguri, Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: 2 Killed As Security Forces Clash With Youths in Katsina

Two people were killed and several others injured in a violent clash between security forces and youths in Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, in Katsina, Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Flights Disrupted in Us As Winter Storm Looms

Thousands of flights across the US have been cancelled or delayed as the north-east braces for a severe winter storm during the peak holiday travel season. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Hails Rivers Assembly Members for Supporting Tinubu

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for "standing and defending what is right in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 7,000 Graduate As Forest Guards, Set for Deployment

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has trained more than 7,000 forest guards drawn from seven frontline states in a three-month programme under the Presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: Ortom Celebrates Akume @72

A former governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has celebrated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, on his 72nd birthday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inherited a Badly Damaged Nation From Buhari - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed is a former special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Affairs and a former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). In this interview with… Read more »

Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Honours Akeredolu On 2nd Anniversary of Passing

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has paid tribute to the late former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to inspire… Read more »

Nigeria: Victim Assists Police to Nab Suspect

Police in Anambra State have apprehended an armed robbery suspect who allegedly attempted to snatch a victim's phone and valuables at gunpoint, but was overpowered due to timely… Read more »

Nigeria: I Believe in Agreements, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described himself as one of the 'most abused' politicians in Nigeria, second only to President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Group Absolves Wabara From Blame Over Gov. Otti

A pro-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group in Abia State, PDP Frontiers for Change & Progress has absolved the chairman of the party's Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Killed As Bomb Explosion Rocks Zamfara Highway

Two bombs went off along Dansadau-Magami road in Maru local government area of Zamfara State yesterday, killing many people and leaving several others injured. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Visit the United Arab Emirates, Dubai?

Because Dubai has a history of being one of the most memorable New Year spots in the world! With the city on a good day being a luxury holiday destination, just imagine how the New… Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Top Family Relaxation Spots in Abuja This Holiday

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Nigeria: 5 Things You Don't Know About... Boxing Day

It has nothing to do with boxing the sport. Boxing Day comes from the old tradition of giving boxes of gifts, money or food to servants, tradesmen and the poor the day after… Read more »

Nigeria: When the Star Arrives Late and the Audience Walks Out - Why Abuja Is Demanding Respect From Nigeria's Entertainment Industry

Yesterday, I saw a post on Instagram about a show that took place in Abuja, where the attendees started to leave as soon as the star artiste arrived. Read more »

Nigeria: Anxiety As U.S. Vows More Airstrikes On Terrorists' Camps in Nigeria

Ex-generals, experts welcome action, Gumi kicks | Strikes targeted terrorists, not religion - Presidency Read more »

Nigeria: Extend Airstrikes to Benue, Traditional Ruler Tells Trump

The president-general of Mzough U Tiv worldwide has in Benue State commended US President Donald Trump for commencing air strikes in North-west Nigeria, saying the operation should… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Strikes Targeted Terrorists, Not Religion - Presidency

The Presidency has clarified that the recent strike targeted at terrorists in Sokoto was a joint operation between Nigeria and the United States and was not targeted at any ethnic… Read more »