Nigeria: New NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs Appear Before Senate, Pledge Protection for Local Refineries

The new heads of the agencies were appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, following the resignation of their predecessors on the same day. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Opposes Lawmakers' Move to Prescribe Death Penalty for Kidnappers

AGF Lateef Fagbemi argued at a Senate public hearing that capital punishment could create safe havens for terrorism suspects abroad, fuel extremist martyrdom narratives, and leave… Read more »

Nigeria: Blindness Rises in Jigawa Amid Shortage of Ophthalmologists

According to official data, 81,797 cases of eye-related complications were recorded in 2024 alone, with cataracts identified as the primary driver of vision loss. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Mandates Plastic Manufacturers, Bottling Water Makers to Clean Up Waste

At the end of the high-level gathering, it was unanimously agreed that plastic manufacturers and plastic bottling companies should take responsibility for plastic wastes in the… Read more »

Botswana: 'Subsidise Agriculture, That's How It Works,' Ex-Botswana President Masisi Urges Nigerian Govt

Mr Masisi made the appeal after touring Agbeyewa Farms in Ekiti State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Requests Confirmation of New Heads of NUPRC, NMDPRA

The new heads of the agencies were appointed following the resignation of their predecessors on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - PDP's Bafarawa Endorses Sokoto Governor, Collapses Structure Into APC

This endorsement comes as Mr Bafarawa's political structure in the state collapsed into the ruling APC on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Govt Stops Awujale Succession, Orders Fusengbuwa Ruling House to Restart Process

The Fusenguwa Ruling House agreed with the Ogun State Government to restart the process of nominating the new Awujale. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Honours Outstanding Mandela Washington Fellows From Nigeria

The US Mission in Nigeria also hosted "54 talented young Nigerian professionals who completed the prestigious 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) for Young African Leaders… Read more »

Nigeria: Feature - Who Is Arm-Twisting Ndic Against Citizen Farouk Bello Bunza? By Sam Akpe

"Is NDIC acting on its own or is someone or a group of persons with interest in the property secretly playing the drums while the Corporation is left to dance naked in the public?" Read more »

Nigeria: How I Met, Married Lagos Pastor, Chris Okafor - Wife

"He's very, very intentional. He's my sugar daddy. He's my boyfriend. He's my husband. He's my best friend. And he's still my daddy...," Pearl said of her husband, Lagos pastor… Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Delta Games - Abia, Imo Gear Up As Delta Holds Summit for Coaches

The Niger Delta Games will take place in Benin City, Edo State, from 20 to 27 February 2026, featuring competitions across 17 sports Read more »

Nigeria: Onsa Admits Arming Hunters, Vigilantes to Tackle Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

"In line with the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST), Nigeria's kinetic approach includes the deployment of hybrid forces." Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Relocated to Los Angeles, Us - - Asake

The singer joins the ranks of Ayra Starr, Tems, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and Banky W, who have since relocated to America. Read more »

Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Countdown - the Five Oldest Players Gunning for Glory in Morocco

From Mozambique to Uganda, Senegal to Gabon, AFCON 2025 will not only be a showcase of the future, but it will also be a test of whether experience still holds decisive power in… Read more »

Nigeria: Death of Pregnant Woman, Newborn - Family Demands Report of Investigative Panel

The family rejected claims that justice had been done, insisting that they had never been briefed on the findings of the investigative committee set up by the Akwa Ibom State… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Suspends Its President Over Alleged N10m Fraud, Criticism of Nigerian Governor

The group accused the suspended president of receiving N2 million from an unnamed person to "promote negative propaganda" against Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: Afcon 2025 Countdown - Super Eagles Depart Cairo for Morocco

Officials of the national team confirmed that the Super Eagles will leave Cairo at midday, bringing an end to their short pre-tournament camp in Egypt for the 2025 AFCON. Read more »

Nigeria: Marriage - Doris Ogala Gives Pastor Chris Okafor 21 Days to Pay ₦1 Billion or Face Legal Action

The development follows the pastor's recent wedding, despite the actress' claims that he had promised to marry her and an alleged nine-year relationship. Read more »

Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Appoints Awele Elumelu As Board Chair

Mrs Elumelu's appointment as Transcorps Hotels board chair follows the retirement of current chairperson, Emmanuel Nnorom. Read more »

Nigeria: Amokachi Urges Upgrade of Pitches, Infrastructure in Nigerian Leagues

Amokachi said many of the pitches approved for league matches required urgent upgrades to meet acceptable standards Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Replaces Heads of Two Petroleum Agencies, Including NMDPRA Chief Accused of Corruption

Mr Ahmed has been facing allegations of corruption by the industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose refinery is the largest in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Lists Alleged Rights Abuses During Buhari's Presidency

Amnesty International said "gross human rights violations" occurred during Mr Buhari's tenure between 2015 and 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Amend Electoral Act, Approve Stiffer Penalties for Electoral Offences

The amendments are aimed at strengthening the powers of the INEC, entrenching clearer electoral procedures and closing gaps exposed during recent general elections, particularly in… Read more »

Nigeria: Abductions Top November Rights Violations As NHRC Logged 422,942 Complaints

The NHRC said it logged the reports of the abductions of victims including over 55 farmers, travellers, students, and worshippers in November. Read more »