Nigeria: Why Okoye, Moffi, Arokodare, Others Were Left Out of Super Eagles' Afcon Squad

Fresh details have emerged regarding the decision of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to omit several high-profile players, including goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and forward Terem… Read more »

Nigeria: Arewa Youths Hail Tinubu for Appointing AVM Adamu

The Arewa Youth Assembly has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu (retd.) as Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, describing the… Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Quizzes Ex-Anambra Governor

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige. Read more »

Nigeria: Road Safety Unveils Safe Wheel Magazine Campaign

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled the "Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine" aimed at engaging and raising awareness on road safety across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Is Still My Friend, Says Turaki

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has said the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike is still his friend regardless of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Backs Tinubu, Urges Sule to Run for Senate

The Chief Executive Officer of the Community Initiative for Character Moulding and Entrepreneurship Development (CiCMED) and Chairman of Keftigga Group, Mr Kefas Elisha Tigga, has… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers' Support for Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, implored traditional rulers in the country to support military operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund to Support 1.3m Nigerian Students

Pledges 25% of personal wealth to Foundation Federal Govt lauds initiative as governors promise support Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Leaders Treat Public Office As Family Enterprise - Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has criticised Nigeria's political leadership, accusing the elite of undermining national development by treating public office as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables Begins December 15

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables into the NPF with the opening… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Ready to Tackle Security Threats in Taraba

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has assured residents, especially rural farmers in Taraba State, of the military's readiness… Read more »

Nigeria: Ministry Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence… Read more »

Nigeria: Shock, Tributes As Bayelsa Deputy Governor Slumps, Dies

Ewhrudjakpo was born September 5, 1965 in Sagbama Read more »

Nigeria: UN Scribe Seeks Unified Approach Against Rights Violations

The United Nations (UN) secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has called for a collective approach to combatting recent surge in human rights violations in Nigeria and around the… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Rue Airfares' Hike, Demand Cut in Taxes, Airport Charges

House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the hike in airfares ahead of the Yuletide season, saying it has security consequences on millions of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Mourn As Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies At 60

Governors across the Southern States in Nigeria have expressed shock and sorrow following the sudden death of the Bayelsa State deputy governor, Lawrence Ewrudjakpo, who reportedly… Read more »

Africa: Benin Republic - Nigeria Urges More Intervention to Stop Coups in Africa

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has suggested that the country's intervention in Benin Republic should be the model whenever democracy is threatened in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tor Tiv to Confer Title On Yilwatda, Wife

The chairman of Benue Traditional Council and Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Orchivirigh Prof. James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, will confer the Tiv traditional chieftaincy title of… Read more »

Nigeria: Agency Launches Future Makers Innovation Hub

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled its Innovation Hub, alongside the Future Makers Programme, a national initiative designed to… Read more »

Nigeria: Young Nigerians Channel Struggle Into Verse At Vic'adex Book Launch

In a vibrant celebration of art as resistance, young Nigerians packed a venue in Abuja last weekend for the launch of two poetry collections by writer Victor "Vic'Adex"… Read more »

Nigeria: Lengdung Tungchamma - Why We Started a Library in Our Community

My father was a security man at the now-defunct Jos Breweries. He often returned home with newspapers from work. These were papers supplied to the office by various companies.… Read more »

Nigeria: Volleyball League - Onikeku Celebrates Customs Victory, Aims for African Supremacy

Samuel Onikeku, head of sports at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has praised the exceptional performance of the Nigeria Customs Service Women's Volleyball Team after they… Read more »

Egypt: Afcon - Egyptian Teammates Rally Behind Unsettled Salah

While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in… Read more »

Nigeria: Books to Enkindle the Familial Bonding of Christmas

Last week, LEADERSHIP Lifestyle, suggested classic literatures centered around the theme of Christmas in preparation for the season. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, World Bank to Restore Degraded Landscapes for Communities

The Agro-Cimatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscapes ACReSAL project has reiterated its commitment to restoring the landscapes of major water shades to ensuring improved and better… Read more »