January 03
Africa: Drug-Resistant Infections Rising Across Africa, Study Warns
The African health organisation said that the study analysed more than 187,000 laboratory test results from 205 laboratories in 14 African countries, including Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Men Storm Hotel, Disrupt AriseTV Live Broadcast
The TV station reported that its crew was conducting a live interview with Leloonu Nwibubasa, a former commissioner for Employment Generation and Empowerment in Rivers, regarding… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Uncovers Suicide Bombing Network, Identifies Key Coordinator
The Army says its investigations established the structure, roles and operational linkages of the suicide bombing terror cell. Read more »
Nigeria: Dar Al-Halal's Engagement With Katsina and a New Phase for Islamic Finance @ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Dar Al-Halal's engagement with Katsina and a new phase for Islamic finance @Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Appoints New Board Chairperson
The bank said that under Mr Chike-Obi's leadership, Fidelity Bank recorded significant growth across key financial indices, with the board successfully executing the bank's… Read more »
Nigeria: Aftermath of Katsina Economic and Investment Summit
The most significant post-Summit development is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Katsina State Government and CONSTRIX Real Estate Development Ltd, a move… Read more »
Nigeria: The Politics, Tragedies, Urbanisation Drives That Put Lagos in Spotlight in 2025
From political tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly in January to fatal fires, transport accidents, and demolition threats in December, Lagos was a scene of dramatic events… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Kidnappers Demand Huge Ransom to Free Traditional Ruler, Son & Others
"The police and other security agencies are working round the clock to rescue abducted persons." Read more »
Nigeria: University of Gambia Renames Faculty After Adesina
President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Praises Tinubu, Cardoso As Firstbank Successfully Completes N500bn Capital Raise
Mr Otedola comments President Tinubu's deep understanding of the economy, says Yemi Cardoso is best CBN Governor ever. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Orders Withdrawal of Lawsuits Against Akpoti-Uduaghan, Others
Mr Akpabio said the message inspired him to abandon the defamation suits, which included multiple suits seeking heavy damages over allegations of sexual harassment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Provides Update On Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement
The court has adjourned the case on the tinted glass permit policy to 20 January 2026 for further proceedings. Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 - Mass Abductions, Killings, Trump's Rhetoric Overshadow Tinubu Govt's War On Terror
Despite the challenges, 2025 was not without security gains for the Tinubu administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, Speaks On Decision to Join APC, Backs Tinubu
The defection marks a significant political shift for Mr Mutfwang, who rose to prominence within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Describes Governor Mutfwang's Defection As 'Betrayal of Public Mandate'
The PDP accused the governor of abandoning "the very party that brought him to power." Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Repel Bandits' Attack On Kano Community - Official
Mr Babatunde said the attack was a revenge mission following the loss of some of the bandits' fighters to superior military firepower during an earlier encounter last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Eric Chelle Named As Group Stage Best XI Coach
The Franco-Malian coach, who guided Nigeria to a perfect record in Group C, was chosen to lead a Best XI dominated by players who combined consistency, discipline and tactical… Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Fatal Road Crash
The governments of Lagos and Ogun states confirmed on Wednesday that Mr Joshua was discharged late in the afternoon after doctors certified him clinically fit to continue his… Read more »
Nigeria: In New Year Message, Tinubu Highlights His Administration's Achievements, Plans
"We closed 2025 on a strong note. Despite the policies to fight inflation, Nigeria recorded a robust GDP growth each quarter." Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Police Abuses, Press Attacks Shaped Nigeria's Human Rights Profile in 2025
This piece reviews some notable incidents and developments that shaped Nigeria's human rights outlook in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Newspapers Apologise, Retract False Report On IPI Nigeria's President
"We have since established that Mr Musikilu Mojeed has not engaged in any form of unethical journalism, intimidation, racketeering, or financial impropriety as earlier implied in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Abiodun Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Agenda, Grants Clemency to 71 Inmates
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to citizens' participation in the 2026 budget planning process, assuring residents that his administration remains steadfast in delivering… Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Denies Media Reports On 'Integrity' Screening of Judicial Nominees
The NJC described the reports circulating on social and conventional media as inaccurate and unauthorised. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Reacts to Peter Obi's Defection to ADC
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi, a former 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, defected to the ADC on Wednesday in Enugu. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Governor Mutfwang Formally Resigns From PDP, Two Weeks After 'Joining' APC
Mr Mutfwang joins a growing list of state governors who have left the PDP. Read more »
