January 16
Nigeria: Governor Radda Disburses N21bn for Workers' Life, Death Benefits
The governor vowed that no retired worker would leave service with unfulfilled entitlements while NLC, TUC and NUP praised his commitment to workers' welfare Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - How Teni, Dj Yk Lifted Fans' Spirits At Goldberg Festival After Super Eagles' Semi-Final Exit
Taking the stage after 120 draining minutes of football and penalties, Teni delivered a lively performance that drew cheers from a crowd still emotionally invested in the Super… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Commissioner Declares State Ready for 2nd Niger Delta Games
The Chairperson of the State Liaison Committee, Obinna Onyeocha, told journalists that the state is prepared and fully ready to improve on their last outing in Uyo. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Unveils Ambitious Reforms to Boost Nigeria's Oil Output
Mrs Eyesan said her vision for the upstream sector rests on three pillars-production optimisation and revenue expansion; regulatory predictability and speed; and safe, governed and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lirs Demands 31 January Deadline for Employers' Annual Tax Returns Filing
The LIRS boss stated that the effort is to ensure that all applicable taxes due for the year 2025 are fully remitted. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Forces Remembrance Day - DPPF Oyedepo Vows to Pursue Justice for Killed Soldiers
The chief federal prosecutor promised that all acts of terrorism, banditry, treason, and violent crime linked to the deaths of soldiers would be thoroughly investigated and… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Supreme Court Reverses Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido's Acquittal in N1.35bn Fraud Trial
The Supreme Court's five-member panel handed down the decision in a unanimous judgement in the decade-long money laundering trial of Mr Lamido and his sons on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: NEC Sets Up Committee On Lagos-Calabar, Sokoto-Badagry Highways
Agriculture, other non-oil sectors, increasingly bearing Nigeria's revenue weight, VP Shettima says. Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Among Three Warmest Years Ever - WMO
The agency noted that the past 11 years have been the warmest in the modern era, with oceans continuing to absorb and retain vast amounts of heat. Read more »
Nigeria: 709 Graduate With Firstclass, Distinction As Unilag Holds 56th Convocation
According to the vice-chancellor, 4,543 undergraduate students will graduate with second class upper honours and 3,910 with second class lower. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria/Morocco: Nigeria Lose Afcon Semi-Final to Morocco On Penalties
Two Nigerian players lost their penalty kicks, ensuring Morocco qualify for the final to face Senegal. Read more »
Nigeria: Candidate Lassa Fever Vaccine Enters Human Trials As Global Health Partners Outline Plans for Nigeria
The experimental vaccine is being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, a UK-based research institution, with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji
The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Issue Arrest Warrant for Ganduje Over Port Ownership Scandal
The state's counsel applied to the court under Section 388 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Kano, requesting a bench warrant against all defendants for their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP Could Hit 5.5 Percent Growth in 2026 Under Full Policy Consolidation - NESG
The report said consolidation reforms could ease long-standing structural constraints and support more inclusive sectoral expansion. Read more »
Nigeria: Makoko Residents, Civil Society Protest Lagos Demolitions, Allege Deaths, Rights Violations
The protesters alleged that the demolition exercise in Makoko had displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and resulted in deaths, including infants and elderly residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna's $200mn Mega Poultry Project Will Generate $450mn Annually - Governor
"In partnership with our Chinese counterparts, we are shaping an initiative that promises far more than increased output. Read more »
Nigeria: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria Speaks On Mass Protests, Trump's Threat
"The Iranian government has undertaken economic support measures, strengthened social welfare mechanisms,..." Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Just Collected $120,000 Simply for Being Fela's Son' - Seun Kuti Reveals
He revealed this while doubling down on his criticism of Wizkid FC, the fan base of award-winning singer Ayodeji "Wizkid" Balogun. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - 'Don't Wear the Jersey If You're Not Ready to Kill or Die' - - Bovi to Super Eagles
Drawing on past tournament experiences and national football history, Bovi cautioned that chasing personal glory could cost the players their chance to become lasting national… Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Fans Decry Poor Officiating in Nigeria's Loss to Morocco
The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, who took charge of proceedings on the day, alleging that his decisions were biased Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Bandit Raid in Gombe
Police spokesperson in Gombe, Buhari Abdullahi, said in a statement that the incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, when a group of armed men attempted to invade the community Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Lawmakers Fail to Reconvene Week After Impeachment Notice On Fubara
The lawmakers' failure to resume raises doubt over the impeachment move against Mr Fubara. Read more »
Nigeria/Morocco: Afcon 2025 - Morocco Coach, Goalkeeper Reveal Why Nigeria Lost Semi-Final Clash
Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday's final in Rabat, as they chase a second AFCON title. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Islamic Cleric in Kaduna
Suspected bandits killed the Islamic cleric on Wednesday in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
