Nigeria: Atiku in Early Lead As ADC Adjourns Collation of Results

Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Day Akwa Ibom Market Burned Because a Fire Truck Had No Fuel

"For over two months now, this (fire) station has not received even a drop of diesel," an official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly on… Read more »

Nigeria: How Poor Communication From Travel Agents Leaves Air Passengers Stranded - Official

NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu says many passengers miss critical flight updates because travel agents often use their own contact details during ticket bookings. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Primaries - Tinubu's Lone Challenger, Stanley Osifo, Congratulates President, Collapses Campaign Structure

Mr Osifo described President Tinubu's emergence as a reward for decades of political stewardship, resilience, and leadership. Read more »

Nigeria: Children's Day - Oluremi Tinubu Urges Children to Shun Destructive Paths, Embrace Responsibility

She urged children to approach life with responsibility and purpose, stressing that their future depends on the decisions they make now. Read more »

Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Shettima, Ministries, Agencies Urge Unity, Sacrifice, Peaceful Coexistence

The celebration commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command and symbolises faith, sacrifice, charity and devotion Read more »

Nigeria: Attitude - the Missing Ingredient in Leadership, Governance, and National Development

Across the developing world, and particularly in Africa, conversations about national development often revolve around the absence of infrastructure, lack of funding, weak… Read more »

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: Bye-Election - Ex-Minister Maku Emerges LP Candidate in Nasarawa North, Eze in Enugu North

The candidates emerged during the party's primaries held on Monday across the affected constituencies. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Wike-Backed PDP Affirms Ex-Senator, Onor, As Consensus Presidential Candidate

The party said Sandy Onor, who was the sole aspirant of the party, emerged through a consensus arrangement. Read more »

Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Unity Cup - Debutant Azeez Fires Super Eagles Past Zimbabwe Into Final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup. Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Give Judgement in Forfeiture Suit Against 57 Properties Linked to Malami

The EFCC sought an order of final forfeiture of the properties to the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Result

"Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Govt Appeals to Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Oil Exploration

Niger State Government has invited the Dangote Group and other private investors to explore crude oil opportunities in the Bida Basin, as it seeks to deepen private sector… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire for Throwing Jabs At Ex-Governor Emmanuel

Mr Akpabio is facing renewed criticism in Akwa Ibom after mocking former Governor Emmanuel at a public event, reviving memories of years of public attacks that many residents now… 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 »