January 26
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Discovery of New Oil Well in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the discovery of a new oil well, Awodi-07, in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: I Believe Saraki Made Political Mistake By Leaving APC - Bolaji Abdullahi
"By leaving the party, he ended up transforming what was essentially a civil conflict into a full-blown war with an enemy that possessed vastly superior firepower." Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Appointed Me Minister Without Knowing Me - Ex-Minister Reveals
The 297-page book provides a gripping account of Bolaji Abdullahi's two-decade journey through Nigerian politics, offering insights into the workings of government at both state… Read more »
Nigeria: London Property Charges - AGF Takes Over Senior Lawyer Ozekhome's Trial, Court Reschedules Arraignment
The Director of Public Prosecutions from the Federal Ministry of Justice provided the legal ground for taking over the prosecution of senior lawyer Ozekhome on fraud charges… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Decries Snail-Speed of Zaria-Sheme Road Project
The project forms part of the dualisation of the Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states. Read more »
West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts 'West Africa's First' Robotic Gynaecological Surgery
"With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow." Read more »
Nigeria: CDHR Executive Committee Rejects AGC Held in Ota, Announces Legitimate Conference
The NEC had resolved that the 2025 AGC would be held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from 30 January to 1 February. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - APC Dismisses Reports of Replacing VP Shettima As Tinubu's Running Mate
"Our party states in categorical terms that the stories are purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless." Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina, Poland Discuss Strategic Partnership in Agriculture, Security, Mining
The Polish Ambassador, Mr Michal Cygan expressed Poland's preparedness to mobilise investors, universities and security institutions for concrete collaboration with Katsina Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Yusuf Formally Joins APC, Speaks On Loyalty
The Kano governor stated that he harbours no ill will toward any individual or group. Read more »
Nigeria: CISLAC Urges National Assembly to Focus On Key Reforms As 2026 Session Begins
CISLAC described 2026 as a defining year for both the Bola Tinubu administration and the current legislature, noting that Nigerians now expect tangible results from policies and… Read more »
Zambia/Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Finidi Admits Rivers United Needed More Than a Draw in Zambia
For Rivers United, the Ndola draw may not have ignited their Champions League campaign, but it has kept it alive Read more »
Nigeria: Johesu Strike - NMA Rejects Labour Unions' Claims of Conmess Upgrade
In their joint statement, the TUC and NLC accused the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant agencies of deliberately refusing to implement the 2021 report of a Technical… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Shoot Rivers' Traditional Ruler
The police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale Stool - Protesters Endorse Suspension, Demand Stiff Penalties for Bribe Givers, Takers
The protesters, under the banner of Ijebu Sons and Daughters and Ijebu-Ode Progressive Youths, marched through major roads in the town carrying placards with different inscriptions Read more »
Nigeria: The Politics of Poverty Numbers and the Coordination Gap
Why Nigeria must stop mistaking projections for outcomes, and start governing poverty as a system Read more »
Nigeria: Minister, AGF, NUPRC Ask Court to Dismiss Suit On Four Oil Fields
The suit seeks to block assigning, or allocating the oil fields in Yorla South in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Devreporting, Partners Invite Journalists to Pitch Stories On Lagos Urban Challenges
The initiative, supported by the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), seeks to commission in-depth, evidence-based reports that examine issues such as water, sanitation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Jeremiah Useni's UK Property Eyed By Ozekhome Remains Unclaimed After Forfeiture Notice - Ccb
CCB seeks an order of final forfeiture of the UK property shadily acquired by former FCT minister, the late Jeremiah Useni, a retired general, in 1993. Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Holdings Announces Two New Non-Executive Board
The new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets and their appointments demonstrate Heirs Holdings' ongoing commitment to strong… Read more »
Nigeria: Betjara Instant Cash Out - Take Control of Your Bets in Real Time
Betjara Instant Cash Out is delivering a smarter way to manage bets, giving users the ability to cash out instantly, even before a match ends. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree On Oando GCE, Wale Tinubu
The honour is in recognition of Mr Wale Tinubu's contributions to enterprise-building, energy sector transformation, and national development. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: How My Ex-Husband Released My Son's Passport After My 21 Days Fasting and Prayer' - Tonto Dikeh
"And for some reason, the Holy Spirit just told me, 'He's real, he's serious, believe him.' And I just stood there, and I believed him..." Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Undertake State Visit to Turkey
During President Tinubu's visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Global CEO Hails President Tinubu, Says His Leadership, Vision Reasons Company Is Keen to Invest $20 Billion in Nigeria
He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Read more »
