May 26
Nigeria: Katsina Suspends Aide Linked to 8-Year-Old's Abduction
Mr Aliyu-Garwa was allegedly connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap Victims Escape As Bandits Attacks Persist in Kwara
Community leader says four abducted residents escaped from kidnappers as attacks spread across parts of Kwara amid fresh security concerns Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Affirms Emmanuel Bwacha As Taraba Governorship Candidate
The affirmation took place on Monday in Jalingo at a meeting supervised by the party's State Working Committee and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primaries in Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto
ADC returning officers said the primaries were conducted peacefully across the states. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Calls for Reusable Pads As Menstrual Stigma, Access Gaps Persist
On any given day, more than 300 million women and girls worldwide are menstruating, while an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for… Read more »
Nigeria: Hayatu-Deen Boycotts ADC Presidential Primary Result Announcement Over Alleged Rigging
Mr Hayatu-Deen announced his decision via a post on X, stating he would not be present at the result declaration scheduled for Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-MP Wins Benue ADC Governorship Ticket
Former House of Representatives member, Herman Hembe, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State after defeating two other… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ogboru Clinches ADC Governorship Ticket in Delta
Mr Ogboru polled 38,151 votes to defeat his only rival, Emmanuel Unuafe, who scored 1,182 votes during the election that took place across the 25 local government areas of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa After the APC Primary
Adamawa does not need politics of noise. It needs leadership that listens, thinks, builds and delivers. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu Quits APC After Nasarawa Governorship Primary Loss
Mr Adamu submitted his resignation letter at his Gayam ward in Lafia, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Finish As a Super Eagles Legend' - - Rafiu Durosinmi Opens Up On Dream Nigeria Call-Up, Osimhen Inspiration
For the towering forward, the invitation represents far more than just another career milestone. It is the realisation of a childhood ambition shared by millions of young… Read more »
Nigeria: Southampton Lead Tributes As Nigerian Winger Victor Udoh Dies At 21
According to multiple reports, the young forward reportedly died in Abuja on Monday night under circumstances linked to suspected food or alcohol poisoning Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Quadri Aruna Suffers Biggest Ranking Drop in 12 Years
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna has failed to occupy one of the continent's top two positions Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi APC Primaries - Defections As Shehu Buba Clinches PRP Governorship Ticket
The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South)… Read more »
May 25
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Agreement - - Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Troops to Benin Republic to Safeguard Democratic Process
"The deployment was aimed at deterring potential security threats, reinforcing public confidence and supporting a peaceful democratic transition..." Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Ekubo's Family Announces Burial Rites
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actor died at the age of 40 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: Hearing Stalls in Asset Forfeiture Case Involving Timipre Sylva-Linked Properties
The court set a new date for the hearing of the forfeiture proceedings involving properties linked to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger ADC Endorses Atiku for 2027 Presidential Election
Niger ADC says Atiku's endorsement was based on his "distinguished record of public service," his role in defending democracy, and what it described as his broad national… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara 2027 - Despite Daunting Odds, Opposition Parties Hopeful
Since Governor Lawal left the PDP, the party has been trying to rebound as NDC pushes for relevance. Read more »
Nigeria: Kannywood Actress Wasila Isma'il Is Dead
Her former husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her death. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Terrorists' Attack On Station, Kwara Emir's Palace
Terrorists have attacked a police station and the palace of a traditional ruler in Yashikira, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 10 persons and setting part of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti LG Chair Condemns Alleged Self-Kidnap Involving Vice
Ilejemeje council chairman says law should take its course after vice chairman, Grace Ogunleye, was reportedly arrested over alleged self-kidnap Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Suspends 'No-Pay, No-Service' Directive Against Airlines Over Outstanding Charges
The NCAA said the temporary suspension followed consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over rising aviation fuel costs affecting airline operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Primary - ADC Calls for Unity As Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Battle for Party's Ticket
PREMIUM TIMES reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and an economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, were cleared to contest… Read more »
