Nigeria: Banditry - Bauchi Gov Seeks Federal Govt's Support

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has called for urgent federal intervention and enhanced security support following a deadly banditry attack on Kafin Duguri community,… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Idris Distributes 12,779 Furniture to Schools

Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has flagged off the distribution of 12,779 furniture to secondary schools. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Government Rejects Religious Persecution Claims in U.S. Report

The Federal Government has rejected claims of religious persecution contained in a recent joint report by two United States congressional committees, describing the document as an… Read more »

Nigeria: Paying Ransom to Kidnappers Shameful, Hypocritical, PDP Tells Federal Govt

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as a shameful encouragement for criminality by the Federal Government, following reports that ransom payments… Read more »

Nigeria: Russia Recruiting Nigerians to Fight in Ukraine, Says EU Ambassador

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, has raised the alarm over reports that Russia was recruiting Nigerians and other Africans to bolster its war efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Moore Presents Report On Nigerian Christians Persecution to White House

Key recommendations, including a bilateral US Nigeria security agreement, targeted sanctions, and conditional funding, have been put forward by US Congressman Riley M. Moore as… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Files N1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Unlawful Home Raid

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Slams PENGASSAN Over Criticism of Tinubu's Executive Order On NNPCL Revenue

The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order halting revenue deductions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other agencies,… Read more »

Nigeria: Charly Boy Speaks On 'Uncommon Friendship' With Ex-President Obasanjo

Veteran singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has spoken candidly about his relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as an… Read more »

Nigeria: Survivors Relive Tragic Moments of Plateau Mine Disaster

Survivors of a gas explosion at a mining site in Zurak community in Wase local government area of Plateau State have called on the federal and state governments to come to the aid… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities

The inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged protection of oil sector facilities in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Hands Over 204 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Families

The Kaduna State Government has handed over rescued 204 kidnap victims to their respective local government area chairmen for reunion with their families. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Courts Received 30,058 Cases in 2025

A total of 30,058 cases were filed before various courts unde the Jigawa State Judiciary in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains Central Bank, 12 Others From Disbursing Copyright Levies to Musical Society

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim Mareva injunction to freeze funds from copyright levies payable to the Musical Copyright… Read more »

Nigeria: Varsities Must Produce Problem-Solvers, Not Just Graduates - VC

Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Hakeem Babatinde Fawehinmi, has said that innovative research remains a critical driver of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Begins 5 Percent Withholding Tax On Gaming Winnings

The Lagos State Government has commenced the implementation of a 5% Withholding Tax (WHT) deduction on gaming winnings, in line with applicable Nigerian tax laws and regulatory… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Seeks Integration of Drug Control Into Security Architecture

A group under the auspices of Society for Drug Abuse Enlightenment and Control (SODAEC) has called for the integration of drug control into state-level security architectures. Read more »

Nigeria: Ikpeazu's Former Aide Joins APC

Mr Erondu Uchenna-Erondu, a former special adviser on Special Duties to the erstwhile Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All… Read more »

Burkina Faso: DHQ Engages Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cameroon On Reintegration of 'Repentant Terrorists'

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with Operation SAFE CORRIDOR (OPSC), has engaged critical stakeholders, including those from neighbouring countries of Burkina… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Congresses - Tension Rises in Ondo, Benue, Delta

The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses was characterised by violence, parallel exercises and tough-talk in Ondo, Benue and Delta States. Read more »

Nigeria: Dele Momodu Speaks On Efforts to Resolve Davido, Sophia Momodu Custody Dispute

Media personality Dele Momodu has opened up about ongoing efforts to resolve the long-running custody dispute between his niece, Sophia Momodu, and Afrobeats star Davido over their… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Strengthens Digital Trust Framework in Global Academic Space

Nigerian higher education institutions have recorded a major milestone in global digital identity infrastructure following the admission of the Nigerian Research and Education… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Dictating Mode of Primaries to Parties Is Illegal - Turaki-Led PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the restriction of party primaries to Direct and Consensus methods as passed by the National Assembly in the Electoral Act Amendment… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Nurses Condemn Attack On Colleague, Demand Action

National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has condemned the assault of a nurse by suspected one-chance criminals in… Read more »

Nigeria: N230m Fraud - Police Arraign Man Over Ai-Cloned Image of Peter Obi

The police have arraigned a middle-aged man, Olayinka Adesiyan, before the Federal High Court, Lagos over an alleged N230 million forex investment scam involving an AI-cloned image… Read more »