January 22
Nigeria: NYSC Member Donates 1,000 Deworming Tablets to Edo Govt
Receiving the donation, the state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, commended the corps member for the gesture, assuring her that the drugs would be deployed… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Fcc Commissioners, Urges Fairness, Peace, Stability of Nigeria
President Tinubu said Nigeria has all it takes to be great, prosperous, and productive, considering its human and natural resources, and urged citizens to be committed to national… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Visits Tinubu, Says He's Comfortable in PDP
Mr Makinde said that addressing Nigeria's challenges requires bipartisan cooperation and contributions from all political parties; hence, he visited President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Posts Four Ambassadors-Designate to Us, UK, France, Turkey
In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Tinubu urged the ministry to notify the governments of the four countries about the ambassadors-designate, in accordance… Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale Selection - Governor Abiodun Responds to Misleading Reports
The governor held a respectful consultative meeting with the Council of Afobajes, consistent with meetings he held in the past with the Olori Ebis that were hitherto polarised… Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Police Confirm Mass Abduction of Worshippers in Kaduna
The police admitted the incident in a Tuesday night statement issued by their spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over N1.28 Billion Recovered From Sujimoto CEO to Enugu Govt
The Enugu State Government had petitioned the EFCC alleging that the Sujimoto CEO absconded after he was paid N5.7 billion for the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in… Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - New Judge Grants Bauchi Commissioner, Co-Defendants Bail in Terrorism Financing Trial
The new judge shifted away from the decision of an earlier judge who denied the Bauchi State commissioner and his co-defendants bail on the grounds of the gravity of the terrorism… Read more »
Nigeria: How 'Mortal Inheritance' Made Me Famous 31 Years Ago - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
"Thousands from all across Africa came in for the audition, a movie to be made by the legendary musician Mike Okri and Zeb Ejiro. I eventually..." Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Applauds APC Chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, for Grassroots Economic Initiatives
The Governor made the commendation during the commissioning of a new Microfinance Bank and a Multi-purpose Shopping Plaza, the latest additions to Mr Adamu-Aliyu's local investment… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nmdc DG, Associates Face Corruption Charges in Jos
Linus Asuquo, a professor, appeared alongside three others, accused of unlawfully awarding public contracts valued in the tens of millions of naira. Read more »
Nigeria: New Judge Grants Bauchi Commissioner, Co-Defendants Bail in Terrorism Financing Trial
The new judge shifted away from the decision of an earlier judge who denied the Bauchi State commissioner and his co-defendants bail on the grounds of the gravity of the terrorism… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Soldiers, Police Officer, Killed in Zamfara Bandit Ambush - Official
The troops were intercepted by the terrorists while en route to protect a community under attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Ogun Govt Halts Awujale Selection Process, Gives Reasons
This is the second time the Ogun State Government has halted the process for the selection of a new Awujale since December 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Benue Students Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes At Notorious Buruku Crossing
Another witness said the boat was carrying more than 45 passengers, alongside vehicles and goods, far beyond its safe capacity. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Sunday Oliseh 'Blames' Osimhen for Nigeria's Afcon 2025 Fallout
AFCON 2025 may be remembered not just for what Nigeria achieved; but for the thin line between dominance and dysfunction, and how temperament, not talent, can decide titles at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Murder Trial Halted As Ex-Oyo NURTW Chief 'Auxiliary' Collapses
The ex-NURTW chief, Auxiliary, slumped while seated during proceedings in his murder trial. Read more »
Nigeria: Analysis - Bello El-Rufai Faces Political Crossroads in Kaduna North Ahead of 2027
As 2027 approaches, Bello El-Rufai's political fate will test the limits of party discipline, personal popularity, and elite reconciliation in Kaduna politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Disburses N40 Million to Families of Fallen Lastma Officers
The Lagos State Government emphasised that the payment should not be seen as compensation for the lives of the fallen LASTMA officers, noting that no financial sum can replace… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Extends Upward Trend With N6bn Gain
Meanwhile, the market activity showed a three per cent growth in volume, 25 per cent increase in value but four per cent decline in deals. Read more »
Nigeria: Nenadi Usman-Led Labour Party Speaks On Judgement Sacking Abure As National Chairman
The caretaker committee said in a statement that the judgment represents a victory for democracy, for the Labour Party, and for the Nigerian people, and not a personal victory for… Read more »
Nigeria: 753 Housing Units Fraud Trial - Bank Official Details Disbursements of N1.6bn On Emefiele's Instructions
The witness, a former bank official, said the funds were disbursed based on the instructions of Mr Emefiele through his aide, Eric Ocheme. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2026 - How Prepared Is NAHCON's Leadership for the Next Pilgrimage?
Leadership is often judged by results, but its deeper measure lies in impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers - It's Time for the Roundtable, By Sam Akpe
Memoirs on Rivers State will raise these questions. It's time to return to the roundtable. Read more »
Nigeria: From Ikenne to England - Nigeria's Teenage Centre-Back Leonard Ngenge Seals Big Move
This is not just a transfer; it is the early construction of a defender Nigeria may rely on for years to come. Read more »
