April 06
Nigeria: Young Smashers Invade Ikoyi Club As Leadway Tennis Clinic Serves Off
Over 100 young junior tennis players will descend upon the tennis courts of the Ikoyi Club 1938 as the annual Easter Holiday Junior Tennis Clinic and Tournament commences on… Read more »
Nigeria: Easter - Soun of Ogbomoso Urges Faith, Hope Amid State of the Nation
The Soun of Ogbomoso has extended warm Easter greetings to Christian faithful in Ogbomoso land, Oyo State, and beyond, calling on them to embrace faith, hope, and the enduring… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Crisis - Peterside Warns of 'Quiet Erosion' of Democracy Over INEC Decision
A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, has raised alarm over what he described as a "quiet erosion" of… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Crisis - CSO Backs INEC, Rejects Calls for Amupitan's Removal
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the Independent National Electoral Commission over the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Mabel Makun Filled With Gratitude After 40th Birthday
Nigerian entrepreneur and ex-wife of Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, Mabel Makun, has posted an appreciation note after marking her 40th birthday. She shared pictures of herself and… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Erupts in Historic Celebration As Adeboye, Dikko, Others Lead Peace March to Mark International Day of Sports
Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets of Abuja for an unforgettable day of unity, compassion, and high-energy celebration marking the 2026 International Day of Sports for… Read more »
Nigeria: Fausat Balogun Shares Heartbreaking Story of Hunger and Survival Before Stardom
Famous Yoruba actress, Fausat Balogun, popularly called Madam Saje, has shared her story of the struggles she faced before finally making it in the entertainment industry,… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout, Hardship Dim Easter Celebrations - Labour
Organised labour has decried the low-key 2026 Easter celebrations across Nigeria, blaming widespread hardship, persistent power outages, and the high cost of fuel for dampening the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Ronke Odusanya Goes Emotional After Senior Deaconess Appointment
Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, has been honoured with the position of Senior Deaconess in her church. The actress, with enthusiasm, shared the news in a social media post on… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Hosts Landmark Aesthetics Summit As Industry Eyes New Innovation Era
Nigeria's rapidly expanding medical aesthetics sector took centre stage with the hosting of The Aesthetics Show Lagos 2026, a pioneering gathering that signals a transformative… Read more »
April 05
Senegal: Senegal Bans Ministers From Foreign Travel
Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in the price of oil resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Destined to Be Great, Will Overcome Banditry, Terrorism, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu yesterday assured that Nigeria would overcome the twin challenges of banditry and terrorism among the plethora of insecurity crisis currently bedeviling the… Read more »
Nigeria: Conference Charges Government On Ethnic Profiling
Participants of a conference on security have called on governments at all levels to take decisive steps to address ethnic profiling and stereotyping in security operations and… Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Killed in Nasarawa Clash, Gunmen Murder 3 in Fresh Plateau Attack
A communal clash between Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa local government area of Nasarawa State claimed 13 lives at the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Probe of Military Over 14-Yr-Old Girl's Killing By Stray Bullet in Borno
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms… Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Goes Dark On Instagram Following Heated Medical Grill Over Cancer Claim
Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Claims Over 500,000 Nigerians Joined Its Fold After INEC Delisted Mark-Led Exco
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said over 500,000 Nigerians joined its fold between April 1 when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delisted Senator… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Disciplinary Action Over Viral Videos of Police Harassment in Lagos
Viral videos showing alleged harassment and assault by police officers in parts of Lagos State has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Vows to Support Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general… Read more »
Nigeria: EU, Other Partners Unveil Plan to Assist Vulnerable Persons in Kebbi
The European Union (EU) Support to Social Safety Net (SOSAN) and other development partners in collaboration with the Kebbi State government has held a crucial state level-… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Lift Families of Fallen Officers With N33m in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has presented a cheques of over N33 million to the families of deceased police officers as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week. Read more »
Nigeria: Price of Solar Power Escalates As Electricity Crisis Persists
Installation costs rise 208% on FX woes, high demand | Aso Villa spends N17bn on solar, exits national grid Read more »
Nigeria: Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel Across FCT for Easter
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they deployed 1,803 personnel across the territory to ensure a hitch-free 2026 Easter celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Easter of Hope and Renewal
Today, the about 2.38 billion Christian faithful all over the world commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Demands Urgent Reforms to Ease Workers' Burden
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the federal government to implement urgent reforms to reduce the economic hardship being faced by Nigerian workers, saying the worsening… Read more »
