Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Death Toll Hits 12, Policeman Among Victims

The death toll from Saturday's attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State has risen to 10. Read more »

Nigeria: TB - A Preventable Disease Still Killing Nigerians

Despite decades of awareness and free treatment, tuberculosis, an airborne infection, continues to spread across Nigeria, killing thousands every year. It remains one of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Foundation, WEF Unveil 2026 Young Global Leaders Fellows

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced the 2026 cohort of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Aliko Dangote Fellows, highlighting a new generation… Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Niger, Insists Airstrike Killed 70 Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has insisted that it's airstrikes conducted on Sunday 10 May 2026 at bandits locations at Katerma, Bokko, Kusasu and Kuduru Villages all in Shiroro… Read more »

Nigeria: Mr Eazi Explains Why He Avoids Listening to Burna Boy's Music

Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has revealed why he deliberately avoids listening to songs by fellow artiste Burna Boy despite being a huge fan of his music. Read more »

Nigeria: Thunderstorm Kills Police Inspector in Borno

A police inspector, Abdulkadir Garba, popularly known as "Buratai," has lost his life to a thunder strike while on duty in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Authenticity, Hard Work Key to Success, Foundation Boss, Others Tell Nigerians

The chairman, Airtel Africa Foundation Dr Segun Ogunsanya, and group executive director of Rain Oil Limited, Godrey Ogbechie, have urged Nigerians to embrace authenticity,… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Trains Livestock Quality Assessors to Boost Food Safety, Exports

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has trained quality assurance assessors across the Northeast as part of efforts to strengthen food safety standards and improve… Read more »

Nigeria: Grid Instability Persists As Gencos Operate At 31 Percent Capacity in April

Grid instability persisted in April 2026 as Nigeria's generation companies (GenCos) operated at just 31 per cent of their installed capacity, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Peace Delays Direct Gatwick Flight, Plans Abuja Stopover to Fill Seats

An Air Peace flight scheduled to operate a direct service from Lagos to Gatwick, London, was delayed on Friday night after passengers had already boarded the aircraft, with the… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Rakes in Over N20bn From Sale of Aspirants' Forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has generated over N20 billion from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants, seeking its ticket to contest various… Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe APC Guber Aspirants Meet VP Shettima Over 2027 Succession Dispute

Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, on Saturday, held a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the growing controversy… Read more »

Nigeria: Primary - APC Grills Osifo, Uzodimma, Eno, Hamzat, Tuggar, Others

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday subjected aspirants for presidential, govenorship and National Assembly offices to questions and answers before the various… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Support Groups Oppose Alleged Consensus Candidate for Ekiti Reps Seat

A coalition of support groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opposed the alleged endorsement of Mr. Toyin Okoro Zacheaus as consensus candidate for the Ekiti South… Read more »

Nigeria: Akinola Davies Jr Wins Best Director Award for 'My Father's Shadow'

Filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr has secured the Best Director award for My Father's Shadow, further drawing international attention to the film and its storytelling approach. Read more »

Nigeria: Amvca 2026 - Uzor Arukwe Takes Home Best Lead Actor for 'Colours of Fire'

Uzor Arukwe has been crowned the Best Lead Actor at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his powerful portrayal of "Akinbode" in the fantasy epic, Colours of… Read more »

Nigeria: Poor Record Keeping Fueling Tax, Inheritance Crises in Nigeria - Experts

Experts in auditing, governance, and public administration have warned that poor record keeping is worsening tax disputes, inheritance battles, failed business succession plans,… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 3 Over Mob Action That Claimed 2 Lives in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects, namely Samaila Turawa of Gwada, Danbaba Haruna of Gwada, and Ubale Mai Kaji of Ningi in connection with a mob action… Read more »

South Africa: Afrophobia!

Julius Malema was not yet born when my generation of Nigerian student leaders put our lives and resources on the line for the liberation of South Africa and other countries under… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists, Not Religion, Behind Killings in Nigeria - German Commissioner

Thomas Rachel is Germany's Federal Government Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, an office he has held since 2025. He has been a member of the German Federal… Read more »

Nigeria: How 120 Defections Reshaped National Assembly

Lawmakers, Yiaga Africa, CISLAC, others say it's betrayal of voters' trust Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Massive Mobilisation for Obi, Kwakwanso Ticket Begins in S/E.

The Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwakwanso movement popularly known as OK Movement has commenced massive mobilisation for the duo ahead of the 2027 general elections in the Southeast. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's No-Case Submission, Orders Activist to Open Defence

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in the cyberbullying case instituted against… Read more »

Nigeria: World Health Day - Banigo Urges Action, Policies to Strengthen Healthcare System

As the world commemorates World Health Day 2026, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Distinguished Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has called… Read more »

Nigeria: Baby Stolen At Birth in Imo, Sold for ₦4.5m Rescued By Police in Lagos

Social media activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM) has announced the rescue of the baby who was stolen at birth in a hospital in Owerri, Imo State, and… Read more »