Nigeria: Experts Say Social Media Addiction Can Lead to Mental Health Challenges

Ms Ibrahim emphasised that the challenges might eventually lead to suicidal ideations, low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention, memory impairment and poor academic… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Recorded 3.7m Human Rights Complaints in 2025

Only a tiny fraction of the 3.7 million human rights violation complaints were completely investigated. Read more »

Nigeria: Judicial Reforms - Tinubu Proposes Virtual Hearings, Increases Appeal Court Justices to 110

President Tinubu said the reforms are designed to improve professional efficiency and legal certainty in appellate practice in line with modern institutional standards. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Kanu's Application for Transfer From Sokoto Prison to Abuja

The court threw out the application for transfer of Mr Kanu's custody from Sokoto to Abuja after listening to Mr Kanu's legal aid council appointed lawyer on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ruth Kadiri Crowned As YouTube Influencer of the Year

At the centre of that success is her flagship YouTube channel, which by late 2025 had grown to approximately 3.6 million subscribers and recorded over 742 million lifetime views. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Customs - Value Tinkering, an Infringement On the Law of Fgn, By Tokunbo Olubodun

The NCS Act, 2023 precisely section 69 clearly stipulates that the primary basis for Customs value of goods shall be the transaction value which it defines as the price paid or… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Upgrades Fintech Licences As Digital Lenders Outgrow Regulation

It said several firms were operating far beyond the limits of their original licences. Read more »

Nigeria: Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Fierce Urgency of Now!

The clock is ticking. The 2027 cycle is already casting its shadow. It is time to move from the politics of "someday" to the justice of "now." Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Announces Conviction of Nine Vote Buyers in Osun

The Osun INEC REC called for media cooperation to control misinformation. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price

Despite the price adjustment, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it remains focused on delivering energy security, price stability, and long-term value for Nigerians Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom PDP Holds Stakeholders' Meeting, Reaffirms Commitment to Party's Rebirth

"Don't let anyone lie to you. The PDP is very strong in Akwa Ibom. That is why, despite all the people they claim they have, they are still afraid and are still coming after those… Read more »

Nigeria: 26 Street-Connected People Jailed, 115 Beggars Arrested in Lagos

The 26 street-connected people were jailed by a magistrate court in Oshodi, Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Human Rights Group Condemns Onitsha Market Closure, Gives Reasons

Onitsha Main Market, one of West Africa's largest markets, was shut on Monday on Governor Soludo's orders. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Strengthening School Security With Technology - Minister

"If there is any incident, there will be a panic alert that goes to a local control centre," the minister said. Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU - Nigerian Govt Releases N50 Billion Needs Assessment Fund

Mr Alausa said the education ministry would meet the heads of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to decide how the Needs Assessment Fund will be spent. Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Laws, Constitution Review, 2026 Budget, Others Top Agenda As NASS Resumes Plenary Today

The lawmakers proceeded on the Christmas and New Year recess on 23 December 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Captain Ndidi Shares Painful Goodbye to Father

Ndidi also recalled how his father was at the centre of one of the proudest moments of his international career -- his first-ever goal for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »

Nigeria: Victor Boniface Begins Long Road Back After Knee Surgery

For Boniface, it is a familiar fight, but one he enters with experience, backing, and an unshaken belief that this setback will not define his story Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Finally Confirms Coup Plot to Overthrow Tinubu's Govt

The defence headquarters said its findings identified "a number of the officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government." Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Police Officers in Oyo, Kill Inspector

The attack occurred about a week after gunmen killed another police officer in Oyo State. Read more »

Nigeria: When I Married El-Rufai, I Did Not Expect Polygamous Marriage - Hadiza

She said the marriage later metamorphosed into a polygamous one, with her husband marrying additional wives. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Dozens of Terrorists, Arrests 100 Suspects - DHQ

DHQ said the military troops also rescued about 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country in one week. Read more »

Nigeria: Diezani Alison-Madueke's Bribery Trial Commences in UK

Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke stands trial in London over alleged bribes tied to oil and gas contracts. Read more »

Nigeria: Church Appeals to Nigerian Govt to Secure Release of 151 Abducted Members

The church said that the 151 were among those abducted at Wali, Kaduna State, on 18 January. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Moves to Abolish HND-BSc Dichotomy

The HND-BSc dichotomy has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria's tertiary education system, generating disputes between regulatory bodies and raising concerns among graduates. Read more »