Nigeria: Police Reject ₦1m Bribe From Lakurawa Terrorists in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has revealed that its officers rejected a bribe of ₦1 million cash offered by suspects linked to the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group. Read more »

Nigeria: Arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland Reduced Tension in South-East Nigeria - CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, said the arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has significantly reduced the tension in the South-East part of… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Sanctions 9 Banks for Failing to Dispense Cash At ATMs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) with a cumulative fine of ₦1.35 billion for failing to dispense naira notes through Automated… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Lauds 2 Nigerian SMEs for Global Sustainability Achievements

President Bola Tinubu has commended two Nigerian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for their exceptional performance at the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti People's Education Level Will Make Policing Easier, Says New CP

The new Commissioner of Police for the Ekiti State Command, CP Joseph Eribo has stated that the educational level of the people will make policing, protection of lives and property… Read more »

Nigeria: Female-Led Phone Theft Syndicate Arraigned in Kano Court

A female-led syndicate of phone thieves, led by Shamsiyya Adamu, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court, Gyadi-Gyadi, in Kano State, on charges of criminal… Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Pardons 52 Inmates As 6 Death Row Convicts Get Life Imprisonment

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state and the commutation of 6 death row… Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Confirms 6 Dead, 60 Injured in Kogi Auto Crash

An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle on Tuesday evening left six persons dead and injured 60 persons in Lokoja, Kogi State. Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Minister Wike Signs 5,481 C-of-OS in 1 Year

As of December 31, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has signed 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) for allottees in the Territory. Read more »

Nigeria: 5 Governors May Dump Parties Ahead of 2027

As the race for 2027 elections begins to shape up, strong rumours of defection are swirling around no fewer than five first term opposition governors, LEADERSHIP checks have… Read more »

Nigeria: Rent Default Cases Rise Over Hardship, Cost of Living

Rising economic pressures in Nigeria have led to increased rent defaults as tenants continue to favour yearly payments. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise 25 Terrorists, Destroy Bello Turji's Camp

Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have killed 25 terrorists and dismantled Bello Turji's hideout in the Dakai area of Shinkafi local… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Bills - Show Nigerians Consultation Report, Bauchi Gov Tells Presidency

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has asked President Bola Tinubu Tinubu and the Presidency to release a detailed consultation report on the tax reform bills with stakeholders'… Read more »

Nigeria: Jimmy Carter Saved Me From Abacha's Gulag - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, paid glowing tributes to the late former American President, Jimmy Carter, whom he described as a "titan and man of peace". Read more »

Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa Lost $1.56bn to Internet Shutdown in 2024 - Report

Sub-Saharan African countries lost $1.56 billion to government-induced shutdowns in 2024, according to a new report by Top10vpn, an international VPN review website. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation Rate Projected to Ease Amid Modest Economic Growth Prospects

Nigeria's headline inflation rate is forecasted to average 30.5 per cent year-on-year in 2025, eventually settling at 27.1 per cent by December 2025, according to the latest… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Firm Plans Trust Fund for Young Entrepreneurs

Benue State Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) will soon establish the BIPC Trust Fund to provide financial support and resources for young entrepreneurs. Read more »

Nigeria: First Bank to Aid Customers Tap Opportunities

Managing director and chief executive officer of the First Bank Group, Segun Alebiosu, has re-emphasised the commitment of the bank to partnering with customers in order to tap… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Sets April Deadline for East-West Road Completion

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Read more »

Nigeria: 23 Years After - in Remembrance of General Sani Abacha

General Sani Abacha, who was born on September 20, 1943, died three months to his 55th birthday on June 8, 1998. Before his death, Gen Abacha had risen to the rank of a full… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Plans to Cut Methane Emissions

Oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell said it will cut emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, across its oil and gas operations. Shell aims to maintain methane emissions intensity… Read more »

Nigeria: T.Y. Danjuma Foundation and the Road to Dako

The people of Dako community are predominantly farmers. This is evident from the ridges that could be seen around the footpath that led to the village. Read more »

Nigeria: Reflections on Fifty Years of Change

I would like to thank Chatham House and Coventry University's African Studies Centre for inviting me to speak today. I'm honoured to have the chance at this critical time to share… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: South African Singer Decries Plight of Women

South African Singer, Miriam Makeba has said that women survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) face a "triple tragedy" of physical, psychological… Read more »