Nigeria: Urhobo Nation Warns Federal Govt, IOCs Over 'Deliberate Exclusion'

The Urhobo Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta has warned the federal government and oil companies that it would no longer accept "deliberate, systematic and oppressive… Read more »

Nigeria: 9th Afrima - Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others to Win 'Artiste of the Year'

Nigeria's Afrobeats star, Rema, stole the show at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) after beating heavyweights Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, South… Read more »

Nigeria: Scholars Decry Lack of Social Support for Elderly Nigerians

Findings by the Social Network Research Group, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have revealed that the formal and institutional support system for elderly people in… Read more »

Nigeria: Peace, Unity Key to Development - Kefas

Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has described peace and unity as fundamental keys for the development and progress of any society. Read more »

Nigeria: Human Trafficking Has Persisted in Bauchi - Agency

Human trafficking remains a menace in Bauchi State, with victims trafficked both within Nigeria and across international borders, the National Agency for the Prohibition of… Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Groups Condemn Attack On Hausa Traders in Edo, Demand Justice

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the recent attack on Hausa traders in Ekpoma, Edo Central Senatorial District, describing the incident as an unprovoked act… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Yusuf Plans Empowerment for 50,000 Youths

Kano State government has announced plans to train and empower 50,000 youths in 2026 as part of efforts to promote self-reliance and economic stability among young people. Read more »

Nigeria: Death of Chimamanda's Son - Lawyers Back Agbakoba's Call for Health Regulation Overhaul

Some senior lawyers in the country, including a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), have called for a swift overhaul of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Golden Penny Rewards 10,000 Customers With N4bn

Golden Penny has rewarded over 10,000 Customers with over N4 billion during its 65th Anniversary. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Group Questions Police Over Insecurity in Esan Land

President of the Esan Akhugbe Otiti socio-cultural group, Mr Iyere Sunday, has challenged the Edo State Police Commissioner, Monday Agbonika, to account for the persistent cases of… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekpoma Protest - Okpebholo Visits Monarch, Condemns Attacks

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, following a protest in… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwankwaso Alleges Pressure On Kano Officeholders to Declare Loyalty to APC

Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Kano State Government of pressuring political officeholders to… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue 309 Hostages, Arrest 129 Suspected Terrorists in Kogi, Kwara Operations

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said coordinated security operations across Kogi and Kwara States has resulted in the rescue of 309 hostages, the arrest of 129 suspected terrorists,… Read more »

Nigeria: Slow Pace of Work On Abuja-Benin Road Projects Unacceptable, Tinubu's Aide Tells Contractors

The Senior Special Assistant on Community engagement (North-Centrall to the President, Dr Abiodun Essiet, has said the slow pace of work on the Abuja-Lokoja and the Lokoja-Benin… Read more »

Nigeria: Ihedioha Joins ADC, Receives Membership Card in Imo Country Home

Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »

Nigeria: AFCRD 2026 - Ex-Coas Buratai Advocates Reforms in Defence Sector

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria's security and governance architecture to secure the nation's… Read more »

Nigeria: Okpebholo Condemns Edo Violence, Attack On Ekpoma Monarch's Palace

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, following violence that erupted during a… Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Chasing Afcon Goal-Scoring Record

The Nigeria Super Eagles are on the cusp of making history at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, as they chase a new goal-scoring record for the tournament. With two… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Checkpoints Causing Gridlock On Nigerian Roads - - Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the growing danger posed by poorly positioned security checkpoints across… Read more »

Nigeria: 1,600 Nigerian Students Neglected Abroad - Atiku

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns over the abandonment of Nigerian students under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Newly Recruited CBN Workers Cry Out Over 2-Yr Delay in Postings, Onboarding

A group of 60 newly recruited staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have raised the alarm over prolonged delay in their postings and onboarding, nearly two years after… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Stakeholders Endorse Kwara Lawmaker's Suspension

The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edu local government area of Kwara State have expressed support for the State House of Assembly on the suspension order… Read more »

Nigeria: Gospel Artiste Eguono Emuraishe Hosts Double Milestone Celebrations for Husband in U.S.

Nigerian-born US-based gospel artiste, Eguono Emuraishe Onokpikini, has hosted a high-profile celebration in Detroit, Michigan, honouring her husband Etaroghene Kelvin Onokpikini… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, 2026 Budget Has No Plan B Should Oil Production Targets Fail

Nigeria's N58.18 trillion proposed 2026 budget is anchored on a set of oil market assumptions that leave little room for error at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Read more »

Nigeria: African Coaches Dominate Afcon 2025, Close-in-On Trophy

For the first time in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, every semi-finalist in the 2025 edition is being led by an African coach. This unprecedented achievement guarantees… Read more »