Nigeria: Contracts and Concessions - Big Announcements, Old Habits

For once, the Federal Executive Council sat down, looked at a 20-year mess, and decided to end it. No drama, no fresh committee, no white paper gathering dust somewhere in Abuja.… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Emirate Turbans 3 District Heads

The Katsina Emirate Council yesterday turbaned three newly-appointed district heads at a ceremony attended by top dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. Read more »

Nigeria: The Growing Crisis of Nigeria's Elderly

Recently, a Professor of Social Gerontology, Gender and Development Studies at Lagos State University, Olanrewaju Ajiboye, warned that approximately 25 million elderly Nigerians… Read more »

Nigeria: Anglican Church Suspends Anambra Priest Over Fake Miracles

The Anglican Church in Anambra State has announced the suspension of a priest, Ifunaya Maduka, from office as Vicar of Saint Paul's Parish, Nteje in Oyi local government area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Plight of People Living With HIV, Aids Unsettles Me - Abia First Lady

Wife of Abia State governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, said she is committed to caring for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome… Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Intervene On Tension Over Disputed Akwa Ibom Land

A coalition of some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have waded into a dispute over the ownership of a piece of land allegedly within the 25th Anniversary Estate, near the Mobile… Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Varsity Students, Driver Die in Ghastly Accident

At least two students and a driver from the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have died following a tragic road accident along the Calabar-Itu Highway. Read more »

Nigeria: Workers Still Confronted With Many Challenges - Labour Leaders

Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Abia State chapters, have said their members are still confronted with many challenges that led to… Read more »

Nigeria: Oborevwori Urges Graduates to Embrace Entrepreneurship

The four universities in Delta State have collectively graduated 8,362 students in the 2025 graduation cycle, just as only Delta State University, Abraka produced 5,109 graduates. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Attack Mobile Police Camp, Kill 3 Policemen in Kwara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits yesterday attacked the Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo, Kaiama local government area of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Ehcon, NBTE Partnership Achieves Reform in Environmental Health Education

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of the existing Higher… Read more »

Nigeria: OPEC Considers Output Hike in June Despite Hormuz Disruption

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is considering raising production for June. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Kwara United Midfielder Aule to Miss Crucial Niger Tornadoes Clash

In a significant setback for Kwara United ahead of their high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 36 encounter, the Harmony Boys will be without influential… Read more »

Nigeria: Workers' Day - SEC, Customs Shine At Abuja Football Tournament

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) emerged champions of the maiden Promiseland Estates Workers' Day football tournament in Abuja, defeating the Nigeria Customs Service… Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Uzoho Vows to Sink Kano Pillars in Relegation Battle

As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL season enters its crunch time, all eyes turn to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, today, where relegation-threatened Kun Khalifat FC… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Secures 24th Place in 2026 IBA Boxing World Rankings

Nigeria has secured the 24th position in the latest International Boxing Association (IBA) world rankings, which feature 153 countries, released on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Guber Primary - Yobe Senator Rejects Consensus Candidacy

A gubernatorial aspirant in Yobe State, Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, has faulted the reported selection of the secretary to the state government as a consensus candidate by… Read more »

Nigeria: I Invited Akume for Reconciliation, Peace Meeting to Unite APC - Gov Alia

Benue State governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, yesterday said he invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for a peace and reconciliation meeting to… Read more »

Nigeria: Fintiri Accepts Senate Call, Pledges Continued Service

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed his commitment to public service, pledging to build on the achievements of his administration as he responds to calls… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgment On PDP Crisis Has Affected Its Control - Gov Mohammed

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has said the recent Supreme Court judgment on the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has prevented any faction from taking… Read more »

Nigeria: After Supreme Court Verdict, Let's Unite to Win 2027 Polls - - Saraki

Former senate president, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected during the March 29, 2026 national convention to treat… Read more »

Nigeria: Subsidy Removal Lifts State Finances Amid Accountability, Development Concerns

About 20 states borrowed N458 billion in 2025 despite surge in FAAC inflows Read more »

Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector's Tax Contribution Rises to N1.17trn, Spurs Demand for Fiscal Support

The manufacturing sector's contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT),… Read more »

Nigeria: GBV - a/Ibom Acting First Lady, Deputy Gov, Others Seek Justice for Victims

Following rampant cases of gender-based violence (GBV), the coordinator of the Office of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno-Obareki, the deputy governor, Dr Akon… Read more »

Nigeria: The Wage That Wasn't

Today is Workers' Day. Across the country, state governors will mount podiums, labour leaders will deliver speeches, and the ritual of solidarity will be performed with the usual… Read more »