January 26
Nigeria: Kano Governor Left NNPP to Protect His Mandate, Say Ex-Party Chieftains
As the defection of Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) continued to generate public discourse nationwide, three former chieftains of… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Certificate Culture Fuelling Skills Deficit, Says Firm Chief
Founder and chief executive officer of Learning Impact Model Limited, Mr Omagbitse Barrow, has identified Nigeria's widening skills deficit and an overemphasis on certificates as… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Fire Service Recovers Body of 33-Yr-Old Man From Deep Well
The Oyo State Fire Service Agency has recovered the body of a 33-year-old man from a deep well at a Rain Oil Filling Station located in the Alakia-Adegbayi axis of Ibadan, Egbeda… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Determine Eligibility of ADC, ACC As Party Names
A concerned Nigerian, Patrick Ukura, has expressed worry over what he described as "misleading" the names of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and African Action Alliance (AAC) as… Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Hails Tinubu's Investment in Education, Tetfund
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary… Read more »
Nigeria: Rewane Pegs Naira's True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11 Percent
Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: CAN Holds Special Prayers for Release of 177 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has held a special prayer session for the safe release of 177 worshippers abducted from… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abductions - Governor Sani Denies Media Clampdown, Orders Probe
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has denied allegations that his administration attempted to restrict media access or intimidate victims and residents of Kurmin Wali community in… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Government Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso
The Kano State Government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory remarks or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges Nigeria to Produce Locally to Curb Imports
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged Nigeria to drastically reduce its reliance on imports and instead harness its large population for productive… Read more »
Nigeria: Local Refineries Low Diesel Production Reinforces Huge Import Receipts
Low diesel output by local modular refineries is pushing Nigeria to rely heavily on importation of the products. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Strengthens Anti-Corruption Efforts in Oil, Gas, Mining Sectors Ahead of Global Transparency Review
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to accountability in Nigeria's oil, gas, and mining sectors by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gumel Hails Omidiran's Appointment to Federal Character Commission
Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has extended his congratulations to Chief Ayo Omidiran following her appointment as Executive Chairman of… Read more »
Nigeria: We Only Got N20bn of Government's N152bn Payment - Local Contractors
Local contractors protesting delayed payments by the federal government have disputed claims by the minister of state for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, that N152 billion was… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Cl - Rivers United Claim First Point After Stalemate With Power Dynamos
Rivers United have finally broken their duck in the group stage of this season's CAF Champions League, securing their inaugural point following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against… Read more »
Nigeria: Elite African Runners Set for Showdown At Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
With just 21 days to go, the countdown has begun for Africa's biggest road race. Lagos is once again preparing to host an exhilarating clash of speed, stamina, and national pride… Read more »
Africa: FIFA to Pay First Women's Champions Cup Winner Record $2.3m
FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women's Champions Cup at Arsenal's stadium next week, with the governing body hailing it as the highest… Read more »
Nigeria: Primaries - Divisive Campaign Working for Tinubu--ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned supporters of all presidential aspirants to desist from creating divisions within the party while backing their principals ahead… Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Nlng Golf Classic Tees Off in Bonny Island With High Hopes
The highly anticipated 2025 NLNG Golf Classic has officially begun at the Bonny Island Golf Club, drawing golfers from across Nigeria for what promises to be a fiercely competitive… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 / Obi-Kwankwaso Rumoured Alliance Not a Threat to My Ambition - Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as inconsequential the growing speculation surrounding a possible joint presidential ticket involving former Anambra State… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwasiyya Youth Groups Set Conditions to Align With Gov Yusuf
Some Kwankwasiyya-affiliated youth groups in Kano State have declared readiness to move on politically with Governor Abba Yusuf, provided his administration addresses what they… Read more »
Nigeria: Miscreants Fueling Unrest in Edo - APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Roland Igbadume, has applauded Governor Monday Okpebholo over what he described as a proactive and effective… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Kano's One Month of Unrelenting Horror
Kano State is regarded as a peaceful state, but recent killings in the state in the last one month have left many wondering what's happening in the North-western state, writes… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Deserves Second Term - Deputy Senate President
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has called for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 for the full implementation of his comprehensive… Read more »
Nigeria: Center Trains Journalists On False Information
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) has trained 50 Borno-based journalists on defences against spread of false information and hate speech. Read more »
