Nigeria: Nigeria Eyes 2031 African Games, 2034 Commonwealth Games in Bold Sports Hub Drive

Nigeria has renewed its push to become Africa's leading sports destination, unveiling an ambitious plan to host the 2031 African Games and the 2034 Commonwealth Games as part of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Accord Rejects De-Registration Claims

The leadership of Accord Party has dismissed claims that it risks de-registration, insisting it fully complies with constitutional requirements and remains an active political… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Rep, Nalaraba Withdraws From Guber Race, Backs Wadada

Support for the governorship bid of Senator Ahmed Wadada received a boost yesterday with Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, jettisoning his ambition to back Governor Abdullahi Sule's… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Bars Jolly Nyame From 2027 Elections

A Federal High Court, Jalingo, has ruled that the former Taraba State governor, Rev. Jolly Nyame, is not eligible to contest in the 2027 general elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Obi Justifies Joining NDC

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has once again defended his decision to defect to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), saying it was driven by the worsening condition of… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Natasha Picks Nomination Forms, Promises Expanded Opportunities

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally declared her intention to seek re-election in the 2027 National Assembly… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - 'Gombe APC Consensus Candidate Reflects Public Aspirations'

The emergence of Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Gombe State has been described as a true… Read more »

Nigeria: Fraud - Court Admits Emefiele's Co-Defendant's Statement in Evidence

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja will on Monday admit in evidence the extrajudicial statement made by Henry Omoile, the second defendant, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Obi, Kwankwaso Left ADC - Party Spokesman

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Nigeria: PDP Convenes Emergency National Executive Committee Meeting Monday

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians in South Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over escalating tensions in South Africa, particularly protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals, warning that… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms for Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Restart

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Begs Tony Elumelu to Forgive Teen Arrested Over False Post

The family of 18-year-old Kingsley Akunemeihe has appealed to businessman Tony Elumelu to forgive the teenager following his arrest over a viral social media post. Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Inmates Freed in Keffi As NGO Pays Court Fines

No fewer than 13 inmates at the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State have regained their freedom after a non-governmental organisation paid fines and… Read more »

Nigeria: Activists Protest, Demand Release of Blogger 'Justice Crack' Over Cybercrime Charges

Activist Peter Akah, on Monday, led a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of blogger and social media personality Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Policy Reforms Target Ports Dev't to Boost Regional Cargo Flows

The federal government is pushing to unlock the vast potential of its marine and blue economy driven by an ambitious mix of policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades and… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Pate Withdraws From Bauchi 2027 Guber Race, Cites National Interest

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has withdrawn from the Bauchi State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing… Read more »

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Vows Never to Settle Feud With Wizkid

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has declared that his rift with music star Wizkid is permanent, stating that the two will never reconcile. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku to Visit Us Over Nigeria's Insecurity, Others - Aide

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to visit the United States of America to draw global attention to Nigeria's worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance… Read more »

Nigeria: Reactions As Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC

Nigeria's opposition landscape witnessed a fresh shake-up on Sunday as former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Urged to Boost Local Drug Production to End Malaria

Nigeria has been urged to increase local production of anti-malaria drugs as experts warn that the country cannot eliminate the disease without ensuring consistent access to… Read more »

Africa: 3 Die, Others Infected in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three people have died following an outbreak of a rare infectious disease aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic, according to the World Health… Read more »

Nigeria: Where Is Sen. Abu Kyari?

I had already coined the caption before I stumbled upon Uncle Abu Kyari, alongside my boss, Sen. Kashim Shettima, the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at Sir… Read more »

Nigeria: NLNG Channels 100 Percent Cooking Gas Output to Domestic Market, Targets 35 Percent Production Rise

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has said it continues to dedicated 100 per cent of its LPG (cooking gas) production to the domestic market, driven by expanded local demand rather than… Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Exchange Liquidity Hits $10bn in April

Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) market saw liquidity climb to $10 billion in April 2026, up slightly from March, as the naira ended the month marginally stronger, Central Bank of… Read more »