Nigeria: Former CJN Tanko Muhammad Is Dead

CJN Tanko Muhmmad died just three and a half years after his resignation from office in 2022. Read more »

West Africa: Coup - ECOWAS Demands Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS also instructed its commission to urgently "operationalise the long-planned Regional Counterterrorism Brigade." Read more »

Nigeria: While Trump Threatens, Attacks Nigeria, American Officials, Agencies Partner With Nigerian Counterparts

The US President, in late October, declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' over allegations of Christian genocide. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Three Ambassadorial Nominees

The nominees were confirmed after considering the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented during the plenary. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Stakeholders Unite Against Domestic Servitude, Child Marriage

Teresa Anyabuike, a Catholic reverend sister, defined domestic servitude as the exploitation of children in households for domestic work, which usually involves long hours, little… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Misses 2025 Revenue Target By N30trn - Finance Minister

"The current trajectory indicates that federal revenues for the full year will likely end at around ₦10.7 trillion, compared with the ₦40.8 trillion that was projected." Read more »

Nigeria: Business Woman Sues Estranged Husband, Police Over Alleged Harassment, Rights Violations

The businesswoman narrated in her suit how her marriage turned sour and she became an object of harassment and rights violations following matrimonial disputes with her estranged… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigerians, Suspends Entry for Several Visa Categories

The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt, States to Subsidise Fertiliser for Farmers

The Senate noted that the high cost of fertilisers and other farm inputs are worsening post-harvest losses and threatening the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Panel Gives CBN Deadline to Conclude Revenue Reconciliation With Finance Ministry, FRC

The CBN had, in a letter dated 15 December, sought more time to respond and appear before the committee, citing the volume of documentation involved and an ongoing reconciliation… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Confirms Receipt of Dangote's Petition Against NMDPRA Chief Executive

Mr Dangote called for ICPC's actions against Mr Farouk, the chief executive of NMDPRA, over alleged corruption. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Petitions ICPC Over Allegations Against NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk

Mr Dangote requested specific actions against the NMDPRA chief executive, Mr Farouk, in his petition to the ICPC. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC, Kekere-Ekun, Bauchi Governor Mourn Former CJN Tanko Muhammad

The NJC, Ms Kekere-Ekun and Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed commiserated with the family of former CJN Tanko Muhammad. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Raise Concern About Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Grounded in Burkina Faso

The lawmakers mandated key committees to engage relevant ministries and security agencies to ensure a swift and transparent resolution amid accusations by the Alliance for Sahel… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Seven Workers, Including Ministry Officials, in Kwara Community

SaharaReporters, which first reported the incident, quoted a local source as saying the workers were seized on Tuesday while carrying out an ongoing construction project in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Launches EU Peace Project As Union's Ambassador Visits Zamfara

The governor launched the €5.1 million Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response, and Resilience (CPCRR) project on Monday at the Rescue Hall, Government House, Gusau. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Confirms Former CJN Tanko Muhammad's Death

The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 Election Already Concluded, 26 Assembly Tickets in My Pocket - Akwa Ibom Speaker

A group affiliated with the APC in Akwa Ibom has condemned the speaker's comments as being insensitive and undemocratic. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Governor Reacts to Terrorist Turji's Allegation of Grabbing Cattle Reserves

Mr Bafarawa stated that banditry or terrorism was not rampant in Sokoto or Zamfara State when he left office in 2007 and stated he did not know why the terror kingpin linked him… Read more »

Nigeria: Christmas - Abiodun Urges Vigilance, Unity, Compassion

Governor Abiodun made these remarks at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons organised by the Ogun State Government at the Arcade Ground, Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido, Says PDP May Join Alliance Against APC

Mr Lamido said he will lead the PDP in Jigawa into alliances to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Buhari's Integrity, Legacy At Biography Launch

Mr Tinubu spoke in Abuja at the launch of the biography of the late former president, where he reflected on Mr Buhari's leadership style, political journey and enduring influence… Read more »

Nigeria: Imili and Nigeria's Global Duty - Getting Leadership Right, By Chido Onumah

To get it right, the leadership of IMILI must be entrusted to experts with demonstrated knowledge and experience in media and information literacy, digital governance,… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest Alleged Informants in Plateau

The Media Information Officer of the task force, Samson Zhakom, said the action followed "credible intelligence" received on 15 December about a kidnapping attempt Read more »

Nigeria: Four Killed As Bus Crashes Into Stationary Truck in Kogi

The state sector commander of the FRSC, Tenimu Etuku, disclosed this to journalists on Monday, saying the crash occurred on Sunday at Jimgbe in Ajaokuta Local Government Area. Read more »