Nigeria: Bauchi LG to Ban Women, Girls From Going to Farm

Shira local government council in Bauchi State is developing a legal framework prohibiting women and teenage girls from going to farms, citing cultural and safety concerns. Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Teaching Hospital Will Reduce Medical Tourism - Zulum

Borno State governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has promised that the Borno State Teaching Hospital, when completed, will significantly reduce medical tourism among the state's… Read more »

Nigeria: Migration Agency Debunks Extortion Allegation of Arrested Sex Workers

The Edo State Migration Agency has dismissed allegations suggesting that the agency is involved in extortion by arrested commercial sex workers, drug dealers and traffickers in the… Read more »

Nigeria: 24,000 Missing Persons Registered On ICRC Tracking List in Nigeria - Official

No fewer than 24,000 missing persons have been registered on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) tracking list since 2015 in Nigeria in the Boko Haram insurgency… Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan Chickened Out of Reforming PDP - New Book

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was bullied by state governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from executing reforms that would have solved the party's financial problems… Read more »

Nigeria: Corrupt Politicians Being Given Top Govt Positions - Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Dr Muhammadu Sanusi, has said corrupt politicians are being compensated with ministerial and senatorial positions. Read more »

Nigeria: Secure Approval On Any Issue, Kano Govt Warns Public Officials

The Kano State government has warned all public officials against involving themselves in any matter related to public interest without securing a prior approval from government. Read more »

Nigeria: Malnourished Children and Misgovernance in States

The recent revelation that over 652 children died of acute malnutrition in Katsina State within just the first six months of 2025 is a harrowing reminder of the human cost of bad… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex Imo Dep Governor Challenges Federal Govt, Governors On 12m Malnourished Children

Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has challenged the federal government and governors across the country over the frightening statistics of 12 million… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Suspends 2 Pilots Over Incident Involving K1

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two ValueJet pilots over what it called a serious safety breach at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Policy Under Fire

Nigeria's electricity sector, a linchpin of economic and social progress, stands at a crossroads as the Band A tariff policy faces mounting criticism. Experts aver that the policy… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Detain Sowore Over Alleged Criminal Defamation

Former presidential candidate and Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday detained by the Police at the Force headquarters in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: WAEC Shuts Down Result Checking Portal Due to Technical Problems

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday, announced that it has temporarily shut down its result-checking portal due to technical problems, just hours after… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles President Mahama Over Ghana Air Tragedy

President Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana over the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two of… Read more »

Nigeria: Taskforce Vows to End Illegal Occupancy, Crime in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Taskforce on City Sanitation conducted a major cleanup exercise at Wuse Zone 3, clearing illegal structures and dismantling… Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Overtakes Lagos As Nigeria Records $5.64bn Capital Importation in Q1

Nigeria recorded a substantial capital importation of $5.642 billion in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting renewed investor confidence and marking a significant shift in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Free Healthcare, Pension Hike for Low-Income Retirees

President Bola Tinubu has directed expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as… Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Vessels' Deployment of Armed Guards in Nigeria's Waters Alarming - Analysts

Maritime analysts have raised the alarm over the activities of armed guards employed by foreign vessels in Nigerian territorial waters. Read more »

Nigeria: Afrobasket Triumph - Zenith Bank Celebrates d'Tigress With N200m Reward

Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the Women's National Basketball League, hosted a grand reception yesterday at their Abuja head office in Maitama, celebrating the remarkable… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Bendel Insurance Release 25 Players Into Transfer Market

Bendel Insurance have announced the departure of 25 players ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Captain Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, Austin Ogunye, and… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Youth League - Ikorodu City and Remo Stars Compete for Top Spot

It is shaping up to be a two-horse race between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in the Ikenne zone of the 2025 NPFL Youth League, but Coach Ajobolade Olumide insists that his Remo… Read more »

Nigeria: APM Terminals Apapa, Customs Deepen Collaboration to Advance B'odogwu Implementation

In order to enhance trade facilitation and optimise cargo clearance processes at Nigeria's busiest seaport, APM Terminals Apapa has partnered with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalists Make Case for Qnet After Malaysia Visit

Nigerian journalists who recently attended QNET's V-Convention (VCON) in Malaysia have come forward with compelling stories in support of the direct-selling company, challenging… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Ododo Lauds d'Tigress Afrobasket Triumph

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his congratulations to Nigeria's National Women's Basketball Team, D'Tigress, following their record-setting fifth… Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Suspends 2 Valuejet Pilots Over Safety Breach At Abuja Airport

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two pilots of a domestic airline, ValueJet, over what it described as a serious violation of aviation safety protocols at… Read more »