Nigeria: Weekend of Horror - Terrorists Use Drones, Arms to Monitor, Kidnap, Kill in Four Nigerian States

As bandits deploy a drone in Kogi, attacks continue in many northern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Adeleke Yet to Inform PDP of His Resignation - Turaki

"We have seen in the media a letter purported to be from him resigning his membership of our party, but I tell you that up to this moment, we have not officially received any such… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Children, Arrest Suspects in Niger Trafficking Case

Police said Ms Onyanja claimed she received the infant through her pastor, whom she said described the child as unwanted. Read more »

Nigeria: Lead Poison - Commissioner Commends Premium Times' Investigation As Ogun, Lagos Launch Joint Probe Into Pollution Threat

The commissioner said the ministry welcomed the media's role in bringing long-standing community complaints to national attention. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Motion Seeking Ban On Dog Meat Consumption

The rejection of the motion has drawn mixed reactions across social media, particularly Facebook with a user describing it as "victory for the masses." Read more »

Nigeria: $4.5bn Fraud Trial - Emefiele's Co-Defendant Not Coerced to Write Statements - EFCC Witness

The judge ordered a trial-within-trial after Mr Emefiele's co-defendant denied the statements when EFCC sought to tender them as evidence. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Issues Expulsion Certificates to Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Eight Others

Mr Wike and 10 other members of the faction of the PDP were expelled during the party's national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in November. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Meets With Service Chiefs

The president met with heads of intelligence agencies and service chiefs at the State House, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Reconstitutes Senate Security Committee, Names New Chair

Abdullahi Yahaya was named Chairperson of the committee to replace Umar Buba, who was removed last week and has now been redeployed to the Committee on Livestock and Animal… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Enugu Governor Allocates 32% of N1.62 Trillion 2026 Budget to Education

"When we invest in education, we are not just securing the future of our children. But we are also securing our own too" the governor said. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Says No Dictator Can Thrive in Nigeria, Praises Journalists for Defending Democracy

"A nation where the media is silent is a nation where public officers lose their way, and where the people lose their voice." Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Faults Akpabio's Side Meetings During Plenary, Say It's 'Unparliamentary'

Mr Goje, a former governor and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said such discussions should not take place during an active session. Read more »

Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Lists Niger, Akwa Ibom Governors, IGP Egbetokun On 'Book of Infamy', Honours SSS DG Ajayi

The record is intended as a permanent accountability mechanism, calling out public officers whose actions undermine media freedom in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Urges FG to Stop Harassment of Journalists, Review Laws

Journalists have increasingly become targets for state actors, political operatives and security officials who act without consequences. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Order Investigation Into ₦30bn Recovered From Nsipa

The lawmakers said over ₦30bn traced and recovered during investigations into the agency's finances has not been released for use, prompting concerns about transparency and… Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X for Cybercrime Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal

The State Security Service (SSS) on Tuesday arraigned Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, at the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara, Lawmakers May Clash Again As Speaker Accuses Governor of Negligence

The speaker's comments -- and his political alignment with former governor and now FCT Minister Nyesom Wike -- suggest the truce between Mr Fubara and Mr Wike may be weakening. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Northern Governors Demand State Police As Experts Warn of 'Rivers Trap'

Northern leaders are pressing for state policing and a mining ban, but the region remains split between calls for a federal military takeover and a push for localised, governor-led… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Proposes ₦985.9bn 2026 Budget, Seeks Accelerated Passage

The draft budget comprises ₦734.2 billion recurrent revenue and ₦251.6 billion capital receipts, with capital expenditure accounting for 71 per cent of the proposals Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Demand MOU Implementation

NARD said it examined all agreements reached with the government over the years, many of which remain unfulfilled despite repeated assurances. Read more »

Nigeria: Audit Query - Reps Speaker Refutes Serap's Claim On ₦18.6bn Nasc Building Allocation

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Speaker wishes to state unequivocally that he has no involvement, directly or indirectly, in the award, processing, supervision, or payment of any… Read more »

Nigeria: Centre Denies Viral Comment Attributing Controversial Remarks On Christian Genocide to Kukah

The Centre said at no point did Mr Kukah downplay the killings of Christians in Nigeria, but instead, the cleric's statements have consistently affirmed the persecution faced by… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Probes Soldiers' Presence At Gbenga Daniel's Political Event

The Army has repeatedly emphasised its non-partisan stance and warned its personnel to stay off activities that could be interpreted as political. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Ready to Adopt $40 Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection - NACA DG

This follows the rollout of the drug, known as lenacapavir, in South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Ex-Cds Christopher Musa As New Defence Minister

Mr Musa, 58, on 25 December, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. Read more »