Nigeria: Foiled Coup - Benin Republic Declares Ringleader, 2 Others Wanted

Authorities in Benin Republic have declared three military officers wanted in connection with the Sunday's failed coup attempt aimed at toppling President Patrice Talon-led… Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Governors Honour Ooni, First Lady At 10th Anniversary, Installation

Prominent Nigerians yesterday converged on Ile-Ife to celebrate the 10th-year coronation of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and the installation of the first lady,… Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Demand Stronger Support for Women's Political Representation

Civil society organisations have urged national and sub-national governments to mainstream gender equality across political and governance structures, insisting that women must be… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Leaders Intensify Pressure On National Assembly to Pass Special Seats Bill

Nigerian women leaders have intensified calls for the passage of the long-awaited Special Seats Bill, urging the 10th National Assembly to correct decades of gender imbalance in… Read more »

Benin: Coup Attempt - Benin President Talon Vows to Punish Plotters

Benin Republic's President Patrice Talon, on Sunday, vowed that the perpetrators of the failed coup attempt will not go unpunished. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Threatens to Join Protesting Pensioners, Contractors Over Unpaid Entitlements

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that it may join the ongoing nationwide protests by local contractors and pensioners if the Federal Government failed to address… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Creators Dominate 2025 Tiktok Awards

Nigerian creators dominated the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, emerging as the biggest winners at the ceremony that celebrated Africa's most influential… Read more »

Nigeria: Efforts Ongoing to Rescue Abducted Niger Schoolchildren - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured parents of ongoing efforts to ensure safe rescue of abducted pupils and students of St. Mary's Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara local… Read more »

West Africa: Nigerian Fighter Jets in Benin Republic Inline With Ecowas Standby Force Protocol - NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that its aircraft flew to the neighbouring Republic of Benin on Sunday in line with ECOWAS protocols and the Standby Force mandate. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Signs 'Transformative' $29-Trillion Gas-By-Rail Deal

When Ethiopian officials gather in Addis Ababa on Monday, December 8, 2025, to sign a Host Country Collaborative Agreement with Insight Dynamic Resources, they will be doing far… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas, Nigeria Condemn Attempted Coup in Benin Republic

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian Government have separately condemned the coup attempt in Benin Republic, which has been reportedly thwarted… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Rescue Abuja's 7 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Forest

Joint security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Military, have rescued seven abducted persons in Kaduna State. Read more »

Nigeria: Elephant Invasions Threaten Livelihoods in Borno Community

Residents of Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State are appealing for urgent government intervention following repeated invasions by herds of elephants crossing into… Read more »

Nigeria: Inuwa Yahaya, Gates Foundation Partner to Strengthen Polio Immunisation

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya met with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday to deepen collaboration on improving polio immunisation coverage in… Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Ban On Vehicle Inspection Office From Enforcing Traffic Laws

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Thursday, affirmed an earlier judgment banning the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from enforcing traffic laws, and awarded N1 million… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Kefas' 2026 Budget Targets Infrastructure Gaps, Addresses Key Citizens' Needs

When Governor Agbu Kefas assumed office in 2023, he came with a clear vision and a practical roadmap aimed at closing the longstanding development gaps that have denied the people… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 Budget - Governor Sule Targets Infrastructure, Stronger Economy, Human Capital Growth

In a landmark presentation before the Nasarawa State House of Assembly recently, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule unveiled the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill valued at… Read more »

Nigeria: Reserved Seats for Women Bill

Nigeria cannot claim to be a functioning democracy when half its population holds less than five percent of legislative seats. This is the sad reality that confronts the 10th… Read more »

Nigeria: 17 Perm SECs Retire From Lagos Public Service

The Lagos State Government has called on active public servants and prospective Permanent Secretaries to uphold the core values and principles that define the State's Public… Read more »

Nigeria: Expose, Prosecute Terror Sponsors, Arewa Forum, Oil Workers, Others Tell Tinubu

The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the Yoruba group, Afenifere, and other groups have called on the Nigerian government to expose… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Raises Concerns Over Unresolved Zoning Issues in African Democratic Congress

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has yet to resolve questions on… Read more »

Nigeria: Make History, Pass Women Seats Bill, Benue Deputy Speaker Tells Lawmakers

The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and vice chairman, Forum of Deputy Speakers in Nigeria, Chief Lami Ogenyi, has renewed the call for the immediate passage of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains Police, Others, Adjourns Suit On Disputed Property

Justice Othman Musa of the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has granted an ex parte order on a property located in Lekki Peninsula Scheme, Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Mount Pressure On Federal Govt to Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Reacts As African Democratic Congress, Obi Fault Tinubu's '2027 Campaign Vehicles'

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, have accused President Bola Tinubu of kick-starting his 2027 re-election bid amid… Read more »