Nigeria: 1 Killed, 2 Injured As Explosion Rocks Imo

The Imo State Police Command said explosion has rocked Obinwanne community in the State, which claimed the life of one Chinwroke Mmadu while two persons sustained various degrees… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya's President Ruto Slams UN Over Africa's Exclusion From Security Council

Kenyan President, William Ruto, has issued a stinging rebuke to the United Nations (UN), accusing the global body of sidelining Africa in major decisions on peace, security, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Government Announces Tuition-Free Education in Technical Colleges

The Federal Government has announced tuition-free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across the country, warning against illegal charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Alaafin Gifts Cars to 2 Members of Oyomesi

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on Wednesday, presented cars to two members of his traditional cabinet, the Oyomesi. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Disburses N2.1bn to Families of Fallen Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has presented group life assurance and family welfare insurance cheques totalling over N2.17 billion to the next-of-kins of… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Polls - INEC Gives Political Parties Nod to Start Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that political parties participating in the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Tinubu Was Part of Ogoni Struggle', Magnus Abe Hails President for Honouring Ogoni 4

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Magnus Abe, has praised President Bola Tinubu for bestowing a posthumous honour on four late Ogoni leaders, saying the President's long-standing… Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - Tinubu Confers Posthumous National Honours On 4 Ogoni Leaders

President Bola Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on four prominent Ogoni leaders in recognition of their sacrifice and contributions to Nigeria's democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: BUA President Predicts ₦1,300/$ Exchange Rate By Year-End

President of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the naira will strengthen further, projecting an exchange rate of between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 to the US… Read more »

Nigeria: Citad Urges Kano Clerics to Champion Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on religious leaders in Kano State to speak out boldly against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ballon d'Or - NFF Congratulates Nnadozie, Madugu

The Nigeria Football Federation has extended its congratulations to Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons goalkeeper currently with Brighton & Hove Albion, on her impressive… Read more »

Nigeria: Women's Groups Take Nigerian Senate to UN Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension

A powerful coalition of Nigerian women's rights organisations has taken the battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the United Nations, accusing the… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Leads West Africa Delegation, Boosts Trade Ties With Malaysia

Nigeria leads West Africa region to make a significant impact at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025, organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Begs Atiku to Step Down, Support Obi in 2027

The Save Democracy Mega Alliance (SDMA) has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to accept the mantle of a lead nationalist, liberator and elder statesman by supporting… Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Compliance - How EFCC-FIRS Synergy Can Transform Nigeria's Tax System

Nigeria is once again turning to institutional collaboration to address one of its most pressing fiscal challenges: how to mobilise sufficient revenue to meet the demands of… Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Natasha Challenges Court Jurisdiction, Accuses Govt of Political Witch-Hunt

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a legal challenge against the federal government over criminal defamation charges filed against her. She described the move… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Knocks El-Rufai Over 'Life President' Claim - Tinubu

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent comments suggesting that… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers Who Killed Victim After Collecting Ransom

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers who killed one of their victims after collecting N6.9 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Indigenous Seafarer Deficit As Seatime Crisis Deepens

The collapse of the Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL) has once again raised fears of a looming shortage in the training of indigenous seafarers across the country, LEADERSHIP… Read more »

Nigeria: 70 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Peace Deal in Katsina

A total of 70 abducted victims have regained their freedom in Katsina State following a peace deal with a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa. Read more »

Nigeria: African Democratic Congress Struggles for Foothold in South-West

Indications have emerged that the opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is having difficulty establishing itself as a formidable political force in the… Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 Hajj - NAHCON Delegation Departs for Saudi Arabia to Finalise Service Agreements

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that its Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside several Commissioners and the Commission's Secretary,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Probes Outbreak of Mysterious Flesh-Eating Disease in Adamawa

The federal government has launched laboratory investigations to determine the cause of a mysterious flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabu, Adamawa State. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Is Nigeria's Future, Otedola Tells DAPPMAN

Nigeria's billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, yesterday waded into the ongoing fuel supply disagreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Tackles Governor Kefas, Says Administration Fails Taraba People

The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the two years administration of Governor Agbu Kefas, saying his administration has failed the people… Read more »