Nigeria: Army Chief Warns Troops Against Taking Sides in Communal Disputes

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has cautioned troops of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE to be impartial in handling communal tensions. Read more »

Nigeria: Grid Constraints Could Derail Sustainable Renewables Drive - Report

Concerns have emerged that renewable energy development could be stalled due to stranded assets. Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Greet IGP Disu's Inauguration of Panel On State Police

By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, Ejike Ejike, Abuja; Anayo Onukwugha, Port Harcourt; Aza Msue, Kaduna; Damilola Origbemisuyi, Akure Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Proposes Grid Asset Company to Fix Power Sector

President Bola Tinubu has proposed the establishment of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) as part of renewed efforts to address persistent structural weaknesses in Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Faith Leaders Demand Strict Ai Laws to Protect Human Dignity

Religious leaders across Nigeria have stepped into the growing national debate on artificial intelligence, warning that without strong ethical safeguards and regulatory frameworks,… Read more »

Africa: FG Endorses Meet Africa Fashion Festival 2026

The Federal Government has formally endorsed the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) 2026, pledging institutional support for the successful hosting of the continental fashion… Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo APC Group Faults Court Order On Party Congress

A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, the Ondo APC Arise Movement, has faulted the court order reportedly affecting the party's… Read more »

Nigeria: New Tax Laws Boost States' Vat Revenue Share to N551bn in January

Nigeria's 36 state governments received N551.77 billion from the N1.08 trillion Value Added Tax (VAT) collected in January 2026. This is a 30.4 per cent increase from N423.25… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Names 4 Permanent Secretaries to Strengthen Civil Service

In a move to enhance governance and public service efficiency, President Bola Tinubu, has approved the appointment of four new permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Okay N140bn S'east Development Commission's 2026 Budget Proposal

The House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has approved the N140 billion propose budget of the Commission for the 2026 financial year. Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 Batch 'A' Stream 1 Corps Members to Pass Out 31st March

The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March 2026, as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch 'A' Stream One Corps Members. Read more »

Nigeria: WINBAFRICA Deepen Youths Participation in Business At Roundtable Summit

Women in Business Africa (WINBAFRICA) has called for greater youth involvement in Africa's entrepreneurial landscape, unveiling bold strategies at its high-profile Roundtable… Read more »

Nigeria: Gombe Begins Enforcement of Grazing Reserves, Forest Reserve Laws

The Gombe State Government has begun steps to prevent possible farmer-herder conflicts ahead of the 2026 farming season by enforcing regulations guiding grazing reserves, forest… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names, VP Shettima Mocks Opposition

Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing online membership registration, claiming the platform had been flooded with fake… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Accuses Tinubu Government of Budget Confusion, Poor Project Implementation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu over what it described as confusion in the nation's budgeting process, weak… Read more »

Nigeria: C'river Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Violence Allegations

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged domestic violence. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Cautions Kano Assembly Over Move to Impeach Deputy Governor

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano State chapter, has urged the Kano State House of Assembly to tread carefully in the ongoing impeachment process against Deputy Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: Simultaneous Ramadan, Lent Message From God - Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has said the coincidence of the Ramadan fast and the Christian Lenten season sends a message from God to Nigerians on the need for unity… Read more »

Nigeria: Davido and Chioma Vacation in Hawaii Amid Former's N1billion Lawsuit

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, alias Davido, and his wife, Chioma, were enjoying quality time in Honolulu, Hawaii, unbothered about the 1 billion Naira lawsuit filed against the… Read more »

Nigeria: Land Documents Top Lists of Items Recovered At El-Rufai' S House

Land documents top list of over 60 items recovered from the house of the former Kaduna State governor, Nasiru El-Rufai when the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Shuns ICPC Queries, Says Battle Will Be in Court

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has refused to respond to any allegations made against him while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Approves N9.99bn for HIV Medication, Cancer Centres

The federal government on Wednesday approved the sum of ₦9.99 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS and the upgrade of… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Akume's Loyalists Were Misled, Are in Talks to Join Alia - Benue APC

The newly - elected leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Benue State has stated that many loyalists of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,… Read more »

Nigeria: Clearing Agents Kick As Shipping Lines Defy Shippers' Council, Raise Charges

Foreign Shipping companies operating at the nation's seaports have reportedly increased their charges despite a directive by the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) suspending any… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Imposes 6-Year Ban On Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions

The federal government has imposed a six-year ban on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as part of efforts to strengthen quality and… Read more »