February 08
Nigeria/Senegal: World Cup Qualifiers - Ifeanyi Lifts Falconets Above Senegal in Abeokuta
Perennial FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finalists Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi's 51st minute goal to show for their dominance in the first leg… Read more »
Africa: National Sports Commission Backs All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria's hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious golf tournament will be… Read more »
Nigeria: How Health Workers' Strike Crippled Hospitals for 84 Days
The strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) left patients stranded and government hospitals struggling, with many facilities offering only skeletal services for 84 days. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDMB, Yougrich Train 30 Delta Youths in Welding, Fabrication
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with YougRich Heritage Nigeria Limited, has completed a one-month intensive training programme in… Read more »
Nigeria: Arsenal Star Nwaneri Reveals Nigerian Roots As Super Eagles Spell Looms
Arsenal's promising young midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, has ignited a flurry of excitement within Nigerian football circles by publicly embracing his Nigerian heritage. Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Three to Die By Hanging for Murder in Osun
Three men have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo for murder. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Lagos Govt Lowered Risk of Catastrophic Accidents in Makoko'
As the partial demolition exercise in Makoko, a waterfront community, sparks both outrage and debate, a social crusader, Comrade Sola Onamodu, has urged stakeholders to see reason… Read more »
Nigeria: 'This Isn't Justice,' Ipob Accuses Justice Omotosho of Bias in Kanu's Case
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja of convicting and sentencing its leader, Nnamdi Kanu,… Read more »
Nigeria: Captain Yakubu to Be Turbaned Abeneche-Attah Igala April 4
The Attah-Igala and chairman of the Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa, will on April 4, 2026, officially turban Captain Aliyu Ahmad… Read more »
Nigeria: Kurmin Wali - NBA Commends UBA Sani, Security Agents' Efforts
The Kaduna Branch of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has commended Kaduna State Government, security agencies and all stakeholders whose efforts led to the rescue of Kurmin Wali… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Avert Clashes Over Disputed Land in Oyo
Oyo State Police Command has averted communal clashes among three communities over a disputed land. Read more »
Nigeria: 10,000 Schoolgirls Participate in Alli's 'Flow With Dignity' Initiative
About 10,000 school girls from Ibarapa communities have participated in a two-day initiative educating girl children on safe sexual life and hygienic menstrual management propelled… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: 'It's a Great Honour', Trump Hails Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu's Presence At U.S. Prayer Breakfast
United States President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu, describing her presence at the US National Prayer Breakfast in Washington as "a great honour". Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Condemns Kwara, Katsina, Benue Killings, Says Nigeria Now Killing Field
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina, and Benue States, describing the attacks as further evidence that Nigeria has… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - Security Forces Deployed to Woro Village As Police Launch Investigation
A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, and National Forest Guards, has been deployed to Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State which was… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Governor Abdulrazaq After Deadly Terror Attack in Kwara
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the deadly attack on Worro community in… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Nigerians Marry More Wives, Others Disappear After Taking MSME Loans - SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has disclosed that Nigerians don't like repaying loans, accusing entrepreneurs of diverting loans for Micro,… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Condemns Senate's Rejection of Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Major opposition political parties have jointly condemned the Senate's decision to reject the proposal for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results from… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates MD of Tantita Security, Chief Pondi, On Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Engr. Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services and the Ibe Benimowei of… Read more »
Nigeria: Limit Us Team to Intelligence, Capacity Building Roles, Experts, CSOs Tell Federal Govt
Security experts and Civil Society Organisations have asked the United States troops to limit engagement to intelligence support and the capacity of Nigerian troops to dislodge… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Rejects Mandatory E-Transmission of Election Results
The Senate yesterday rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3 of the Electoral Act 2022 which sought to make the electronic transmission of election results… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. May Impose Stiffer Sanctions On Nigeria Over Continued Attacks On Christians - Congressman
A United States Congressman, Chris Smith, has suggested that the US Government may impose sanctions and other economic penalties on the Nigerian government following the escalation… Read more »
February 04
Nigeria: Lack of Schools Fuelling Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria - - Emir of Kano
The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has blamed the persistence of child marriage in parts of Northern Nigeria on the failure of government to provide adequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Attacks - 78 Corpses Given Mass Burial As 35 Persons Abducted
The grieving people of Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State have recovered the bodies of 78 victims of the attack launched on the rural community by armed… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Bill - Senate Retains Electronic Transmission, Alters Campaign, Nomination Deadlines
The Senate, on Wednesday, passed the Electoral Bill 2026 into law after hours of intense debate, rejecting a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results… Read more »
