Africa: Super Eagles End 2025 Among World's Top 40, Fifth in Africa

Despite missing out on qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Nigeria's Super Eagles ended the 2025 among the top 40 men's teams… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian, 5 Others Indicted in U.S. Over Alleged $41m Stock Market Fraud

A dual United States-Nigerian citizen, Izunna Okonkwo, has been indicted alongside five other individuals of different nationalities over allegations bordering on $41 million stock… Read more »

Africa: Oliseh Tips Super Eagles for Glory As Africa Cup of Nations Kicks Off in Morocco

... Hosts cruise to winning start, beat Comoros in opener Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Youths Accuse Tinubu of Weaponising EFCC Against Opposition

A coalition of Northern youth organisations has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 21 Boko Haram Terrorists, Intercept Logistics in Borno Ambush

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised more than 21 terrorists in a fierce encounter in Sojiri and Kayamla villages along the Damboa-Maiduguri Road in Borno State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Mourns Ex-Angolan Vice President

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Vice President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Angola, His Excellency Fernando… Read more »

Nigeria: Remaining Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Freed As 130 Regain Freedom

All the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara local government area of Niger State, have been released, following the rescue of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Natasha Throws Jibe At Akpabio Over Police Escorts Reversal Plead

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio's recent plea to President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Assure Bayelsa Residents of Peaceful, Crime-Free Christmas, New Year Festivals

The Bayelsa State Police Command has assured residents of the State of adequate security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Public Alert On Recalled Foreign Indomie Noodles

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health alert regarding the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles, due to the… Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Soon Publish My Account of Buhari's Presidency, Invite Tinubu, Aisha - Ojudu

Senator Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has hinted on the plan to publish his account of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Should Support Nigeria Solve Security Challenges - Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South senatorial district, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has appealed to US President Donald Trump to reconsider the… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Free Petrol Delivery Begins January

Dangote refinery is building on existing facility expansion to provide adequate support services to petroleum marketers as it said free product delivery will commence in January… Read more »

Nigeria: Resurgent Farmer Abductions May Cause Food Crisis in 2026 - Farmers' Union Leader

A renewed surge in kidnappings targeting farmers across Kwara, Plateau, Taraba, Niger, and other Central Belt states is intensifying fears of a looming food emergency in 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force C-130 Crew Continues Mission After Burkina Faso Release

The Nigerian Air Force C-130 crew, which was earlier detained in Burkina Faso and released on yesterday, has continued its mission from the country to Portugal using the same… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Reconstitutes Electricity Regulatory Commission Board, Names Musiliu Oseni As Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), appointing Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni as… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Cement Ibese Reiterates Commitment to Development of Host Communities

Celebrating the atmosphere of conviviality in which the company operated during the outgoing year, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Ireti Kingibe Joins African Democratic Congress

In a move that has sent ripples through Nigeria's political landscape, Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Labour Party's Senator for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Rallies States Against Environmental Crisis

Federal government has called for an urgent, coordinated action against the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Livestock Project Boosts Productivity, Peace - Commissioner

The Kaduna State Government has stated that its World Bank-funded Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project is delivering measurable gains in animal health,… Read more »

Nigeria: Free Council Funds, Embrace State Police, Tinubu Tells Governors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday directed governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to fully comply with the Supreme Court judgment granting… Read more »

Nigeria: NFVCB Engages Producers of 'A Very Dirty Christmas' in Changing Movie Title

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has formally engaged the producers of the film 'A Very Dirty Christmas' and requested a modification of the title. Read more »

Nigeria: Equities Market Gains N332bn On Sustained Positive Trend

The Nigerian equities market yesterday closed on a positive note by N332 billion gain, extending its winning streak to six consecutive trading sessions. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy, Olamide, Asake, Seyi Vibez Shine On Obama's 2025 Playlist

Former US President Barack Obama has once again celebrated the global influence of Nigerian music, featuring multiple Afrobeats stars in his highly anticipated 2025 playlist. Read more »

Nigeria: Investment Promotion Commission Records $10.23bn Capital Inflows, 3,016 Jobs in H1

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has reported $10.23 billion in capital inflows and the creation of 3,016 direct jobs in the first half of 2025, highlighting… Read more »