April 16
Nigeria: Stay Away From Land Disputes, Police Warn Officers
The Ebonyi State Police Command has cautioned its officers and men against undue interference in civil matters, particularly land disputes. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Tinubu Is a 'Very Bad President', Says Ex-VP Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described incumbent President Bola Tinubu as a "very bad president", saying his administration has fallen short of expectations in economic… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have More Support Base in the North Than Kwankwaso, Tambuwal - Atiku
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he commands a stronger political support base in northern Nigeria than other prominent northern politicians, including Senator… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Alert - NCDC Warns of Cholera, Disease Outbreaks in 10 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory warning of a heightened risk of cholera and other disease outbreaks following… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan's 'Inexperience' Led to His Struggles in Office - Atiku
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has attributed leadership failures in Nigeria to inexperience, citing former President Goodluck Jonathan as an example of how a lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: 3rd Term Imposition Will Backfire in Zango/Jaba Federal Constituency, Group Warns
A political pressure group, the Zango-Kataf/Jaba Coalition for All Progressives Accountability, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against alleged moves to impose the… Read more »
Nigeria: 14,000 Communities At 'High Risk' As Severe Flooding to Hit Abia, Anambra, 32 Others
The federal government has warned that severe flooding would hit at least 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between April and November this year, placing over… Read more »
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Urges Nigerians to Take Charge of Governance Reform
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday criticised Nigeria's political leadership, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for improving governance… Read more »
Nigeria: Jilli Airstrike - NHRC Demands Command-Level Accountability, Independent Probe Over Civilian Killings
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a forceful demand for full accountability following a deadly airstrike on a civilian market along the Borno, Yobe border town… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Hide Their Real Ages to Get Record Deals - Odumodublvck
Popular rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, has claimed that many Nigerian musicians lie about their age to help their careers. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Group Calls for Sen Echocho's Re-Election, Cites Economic Gains
A coalition of civil society organisations under the Kogi East Political and Economic Summit Group (KEPESG) has called for the re-election of Jibrin Isah Echocho for a third term,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Arming Repentant Terrorists
The coordinator of "Operation Safe Corridor", Brig-Gen. Yusuf Ali, has debunked claims that "repentant and active Boko Haram terrorists were being armed to fight alongside the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Flays Weak Foreign Remittances, Seeks FG's Intervention Over Ajaokuta Steel Debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has raised concern over weak remittance performance by international bilateral customers in Nigeria's power market, while also… Read more »
Nigeria: Seyi Vodi Opens Up On Journey to Success, Recalls First Income Experience
Nigerian businessman and fashionpreneur Oluwaseyi Adekunle, alias Seyi Vodi, has shared his growth journey as a successful entrepreneur, revealing how he earned his first salary. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Government Amends Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Drops Terrorism Financing Allegation
The Federal Government has amended the charges filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAn and his son, Abdulaziz, removing allegations related to… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Auctions Impounded 43,750 Litres of Petrol in Kwara
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, put up 43,750 litres of seized petrol for public auction in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a major interception by men of the… Read more »
April 14
Africa: Pope Leo Xiv Begins Africa Trip With Visit to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday to begin an 11-day tour of Africa - the longest trip so far of his papacy - which began less than a year ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Leaders Raise Concerns Over Rising Attacks
Northern leaders yesterday raised concerns about rising terrorist attacks in the region despite the presence of a special security team from the United States military to help… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Urges Caution As Middle East War Clouds Outlook Ahead of CBN Rate Decision
Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria next month (May 2026), the International Monetary Fund has urged central banks across the world… Read more »
Nigeria: NANS Gives 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Abucted Unijos Student, Threatens Nationwide Protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and Plateau State Government over the abduction of a University of Jos… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Will End After Elections - Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has linked the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria to the build-up to the upcoming elections, expressing optimism that the situation will… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Berate Skit Maker Cute Abiola for Sharing Wife's Delivery Through Caesarean Section
Skit maker Cute Abiola is facing backlash from Nigerians for releasing the video of his wife's childbirth delivery through caesarean section. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Lowers Nigeria's 2026 Growth Projections to 4.1% Over Rising Fuel, Fertiliser Prices
The IMF in its April 2025 World Economic Outlook revised downwards Nigeria's 2026 growth from 4.4 per cent which it projected in January this year to 4.1 per cent while growth is… Read more »
Nigeria: Iyabo Obasanjo Steps Down From Ogun Governorship Race, Backs APC Consensus Candidate Yayi
Ogun State governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, has announced the suspension of her 2027 ambition following the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Expresses Concern Over Katsina ADC Crisis
Members of the Coalition of Good Leadership Groups in Nigeria have expressed concern over the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, which… Read more »
