February 13
Africa: CAF Unveils Ambitious Plans to Expand Afcon to 28 Teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant expansion of its flagship tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), increasing the number of… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: El-Rufai Speaks On Failed Airport Arrest, Decries Executive Overreach
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said Nigeria must outgrow what he described as executive overreach and a deliberate disregard for the rule of law. Read more »
Nigeria: 2Baba, Wife Natasha Dedicate Baby in Church
Veteran Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, have dedicated their new born baby at a church ceremony. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Disrespected Me Enough', Senator Natasha Clashes With Colleague At Senate Budget Defence
Tension flared in the Senate on Wednesday during the budget defense session of the Ministry of Steel Development, as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence - Senate Raises the Alarm Over Slow 2025 Budget Implementation
The Senate Committee on Defence, on Wednesday, expressed concern over the slow implementation of the 2025 budget for the defence sector, warning that delays in funding could… Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Said I Won't Serve Nigeria Under Tinubu - Omokri
Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that he categorically ruled out working with President Bola Tinubu's administration, saying his earlier comments were… Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Welcomes Amb. Ismail Abba As New Chairman
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed its full support for the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba as its new acting chairman. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Persecution - NNPP Defends Kwankwaso's Record
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Wednesday, expressed shock over a proposed bill before the United States Congress that lists its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Have Long Apologised to Tinubu', Omokri Says, Dismisses Sowore's Reference As 'Childish'
Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has disclosed that he personally apologised to President Bola Tinubu over his past critical comments, saying he… Read more »
Nigeria: Deji Adeyanju Slams El-Rufai As Ex-Kaduna Governor Says He's Home-Bound
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has taken a swipe at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, following the latter's claim that the Federal Government was planning… Read more »
Nigeria: ASO Rock to Exit National Grid By March 2026 - Perm SEC
The Presidential Villa in Abuja is set to disengage completely from the national electricity grid by March 2026, as the Federal Government concluded arrangements to transition the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ghana Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Ring, Arrest 12 Nigerians, Others
Operatives of the New Juaben South Municipal Police Command in Koforidua, Eastern Region of Ghana, have arrested 13 suspected commercial sex workers, including 12 Nigerians and one… Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: NAFDAC Refutes False Publication On Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Enforcement
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly rejected claims that the federal government ordered it to suspend ban against sachet alcohol and… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP Urges House of Reps to Replace Deputy Minority Whip Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano State chapter, has called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to replace its Deputy Minority Whip, Aliyu Sani Madaki, over… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Budget Release Crippling Activities At Transport Ministry - Minister
Activities at the Ministry of Transportation have remained stagnant over the past year as the lack of budget release from the accountant general's office hit harder. Read more »
Nigeria: I May Be Arrested Soon - El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and a prominent figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), has hinted on an alleged plot to arrest him by… Read more »
Nigeria: Exiled Benin Republic Opposition Leader Seeks Tinubu's Intervention
An exiled opposition leader from the Republic of Benin has appealed to President Bola Tinubu for urgent intervention, warning that the country risks sliding into civil war unless… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cuts Petrol Price By N25 Per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. Read more »
Nigeria: No Lassa Fever Outbreak in NYSC Camp - Kwara Govt
Kwara State Rapid Response Team (RRT) has debunked rumours circulating on social media alleging deaths from Lassa fever at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp… Read more »
Nigeria: 30m Nigerian Women Could Face Ai-Generated Deepfake Attacks By 2030 - Gatefield
A group, Gatefield, has stated that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly amplifying gender-abuse online in Nigeria, putting up to 70 million women and girls at risk… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 in 10 Adult Nigerians Affected By Chronic Kidney Disease - Expert
President of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology, Prof Jacob Awobusuyi, has revealed that one in 10 adult Nigerian is inflicted with chronic kidney disease (CKD) . Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Senate Okays E-Transmission of Results, Retains Manual Collation As Backup
The Senate on Tuesday approved the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Result Viewing Portal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Retention of 26th Position On Corruption Index Revealed Stagnation - -Transparency International
Transparency International (TI) has said Nigeria is sitting on 26 out of 100 positions, retaining its score from the previous year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reflecting… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Osun Scribe, Loyalists Defect to Accord Party
A former secretary to the Osun State government (SSG), Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke and aligned with the Accord… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Oba Council Crisis - Princes Want Alaafin Restricted From Official Engagements
Following the crisis rocking the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, a group of princes in Oyo, has filed a lawsuit against the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, seeking a… Read more »
