October 15, 2025
Nigeria: Why I Rejected Tinubu's Appointment Offer - Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, citing a desire to focus on his personal life… Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Seek Ban of Hazardous Pesticides
The House of Representatives has urged its relevant committees to liaise with key agencies and stakeholders to develop a framework for the gradual phase-out and eventual ban of… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Nigeria: Why Many People Are Defecting to APC - VP Shettima
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the gale of defections by politicians from other political parties to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Projects Mining to Rival Oil's Contribution to GDP in 10 Years
The Nigerian government has envisioned a diversified Nigerian economy in which mining will contribute to the nation's GDP as much as oil and gas by the next 10 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't a Be Passive Observer in War Against Cybercrime - Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has called for a united and coordinated national front against the growing wave of… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Sets Up 12-Man Committee to Counter U.S. Genocide Claims Against Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise the legislature on how to respond to growing international concerns over alleged United States-backed… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Called Names for Joining APC', Orji Kalu Taunts Critics, Says Party Ready to Sweep 2027 Polls
Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has taunted his critics, recalling how he was called names and mocked when… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Not Worried About Defectors, Nigerians Want Multi-Party Democracy - Governor Makinde
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the Nigerians want a multiparty democracy where ideas can be shared. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Not Intimidated By No-Work, No-Pay Threat, Say Varsity Lecturers
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government's 'No Work, No Pay' directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4-0
In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a… Read more »
October 13, 2025
Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigeria, Others to Strengthen Governance, Curb Illicit Financial Flows
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other emerging economies to strengthen governance systems and tackle illicit financial flows, warning that failure to do… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Flags Off Nationwide Cybercrime Awareness Campaign
The Federal Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), on Monday, launched a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness on cybercrime,… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Warns Airlines Against Delay in Ticket Refund Policy
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned domestic airlines against informing passengers that ticket refunds take four weeks to process, stressing that such… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Not Charged With Terrorism, Says Lawyer
A human rights lawyer, Chinomso Okezie, has dismissed claims linking the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to terrorism, saying such… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Banking On Miracle to Qualify World Cup, Say Super Eagles Coach, Captain
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, and Captain William Troost-Ekong, have acknowledged that Nigeria was facing a challenging encounter in the last 2026 World Cup… Read more »
October 12, 2025
Nigeria: Govt Cautions Academic Union Against Strike, Says 'No Work, No Pay'
The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike action, reiterating that the "no work, no pay" policy remains in… Read more »
Nigeria: How Misusing Antibiotics Fuels a Silent Health Crisis
When antibiotics were first discovered in the early 20th century, they revolutionised modern medicine. Deadly infections that once claimed countless lives became treatable. From… Read more »
Nigeria: State Pardon - You Have Wasted NDLEA's Efforts to Curtail Narcotics, Melaye Tells Tinubu
Former Kogi West Senator, Barrister Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to drug offenders serving jail terms,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ailing Finance Minister Edun Not Flown Abroad, Recovering in Abuja' - Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu was planning to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Encourages Criminality - Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, describing it as a reckless misuse of power… Read more »
Nigeria: Netizens Outraged Over Tinubu's Presidential Pardon for Husband Killer Maryam Sanda
Nigerians have expressed outrage on social media following news that Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has been granted a… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Nigeria: Gov Kefas Launches 5-Year Strategic Peace Plan
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has launched a comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management, aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Setback for El-Rufai's Coalition As Women Leader Quits Sdp
Hajia Zainab Sani, the Women Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has resigned from the party, which is a major setback to the planned SDP-ADC merger… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Olawepo-Hashim Lampoons APC Elements for Reviving Old Smear Campaign
Notable presidential aspirant for the 2027 polls, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring renewed allegations… Read more »
Nigeria: Sankara Nigeria, Kano Govt Launch Agricultural Alliance
In a strategic move set to transform Nigeria's agricultural landscape, the Kano State Government held a high-level meeting with Sankara Nigeria Limited and Lovol Nigeria, alongside… Read more »
