May 26
Nigeria: In Sallah Message, Tinubu Touts Economic Reforms, Acknowledges Widespread Insecurity
"I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies--including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader--heartless terrorists and bandits… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Court Reserves Judgement in Owo Church Massacre Trial
The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Eligible to Recontest for President, Court Rules
The court awarded a whopping N21 million fine against the plaintiff, who challenged Mr Jonathan's eligibility to recontest for president under a constitutional amendment introduced… Read more »
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Records 2,700 Suspected Cholera Cases, 27 Deaths in May
Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Leads in ADC Presidential Primary Amid Disputed Claims, Factional Tensions
The candidates in the ADC direct primaries are Atiku, former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Begins Reconstruction of 100-Bed Hospital in Okpuala Ngwa
The governor said the Abia founding fathers did their best to maintain public health facilities that served the people, but expressed displeasure that their efforts were not… Read more »
Nigeria: Airline Operators Reject NCAA Debt Claims, Seek Review of Ticket Charges
The airlines say domestic carriers do not owe the NCAA for regulatory services, insisting payments are made before services are rendered. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Offers Best Quality of Life - Cross Rivers Ranked Worst - Report
The report surveyed quality of life, covering 442 respondents across Abuja (FCT), Anambra, Bauchi, Cross River, Kano, Lagos, Oyo, and Rivers states between April and May 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Confirms 9 Dead, 17 Injured in Katsina Highway Crash
He said the tragic incident occurred at Kwanar Gidan Mutum Daya at about 8:03 p.m. on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Sunday Igboho Launches Forest Security Operation in South-West
Igboho's latest comments come amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Oyo State following the recent abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Suspends Aide Linked to 8-Year-Old's Abduction
Mr Aliyu-Garwa was allegedly connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap Victims Escape As Bandits Attacks Persist in Kwara
Community leader says four abducted residents escaped from kidnappers as attacks spread across parts of Kwara amid fresh security concerns Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Affirms Emmanuel Bwacha As Taraba Governorship Candidate
The affirmation took place on Monday in Jalingo at a meeting supervised by the party's State Working Committee and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primaries in Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto
ADC returning officers said the primaries were conducted peacefully across the states. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-MP Wins Benue ADC Governorship Ticket
Former House of Representatives member, Herman Hembe, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State after defeating two other… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ogboru Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket in Delta
Mr Ogboru polled 38,151 votes to defeat his only rival, Emmanuel Unuafe, who scored 1,182 votes during the election that took place across the 25 local government areas of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa After the APC Primary
Adamawa does not need politics of noise. It needs leadership that listens, thinks, builds and delivers. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu Quits APC After Nasarawa Governorship Primary Loss
Mr Adamu submitted his resignation letter at his Gayam ward in Lafia, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Finish As a Super Eagles Legend' - - Rafiu Durosinmi Opens Up On Dream Nigeria Call-Up, Osimhen Inspiration
For the towering forward, the invitation represents far more than just another career milestone. It is the realisation of a childhood ambition shared by millions of young… Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Quadri Aruna Suffers Biggest Ranking Drop in 12 Years
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna has failed to occupy one of the continent's top two positions Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi APC Primaries - Defections As Shehu Buba Clinches PRP Governorship Ticket
The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South)… Read more »
May 25
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Agreement - - Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Troops to Benin Republic to Safeguard Democratic Process
"The deployment was aimed at deterring potential security threats, reinforcing public confidence and supporting a peaceful democratic transition..." Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Ekubo's Family Announces Burial Rites
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actor died at the age of 40 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Read more »
