Nigeria: IGP Visits Kebbi As Outrage Grows Over Schoolgirls' Abduction, Alleged Security Lapses

The police chief meets Governor Idris amid escalating pressure on Abuja to rescue the abducted Maga schoolgirls, following claims that security operatives ignored warning… Read more »

Nigeria: MDC 2025 - Experts Discuss Corruption, Weak Governance in Extractive Sector

The speakers, drawn from continental organisations and governance institutes, warned that mismanagement in the mining, oil and gas sectors continues to undermine development… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Akpabio Unveils Nigeria's Five-Year Plan for Countering Terrorism

Mr Akpabio said insecurity has weakened economic growth, forced schools and farms to shut down, and eroded youth confidence. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Say Security Upped Around Schools, Worship Centres Amid Rising National Threats

The police assured residents that Lagos remained safe. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Eno Budgets N1.39 Trillion for 2026, Reiterates Commitment to Food Security in Akwa Ibom

Mr Eno said that recurrent expenditure stood at N354.87 billion, while N1.035 trillion would be used for capital expenditure. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Fines Prosecution N50,000 for Delaying Bail Hearing of Detained Journalist

The proceedings were stalled for the second time in a row on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Deputy Speaker Proposes Penalties for Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom, Amnesty With Bandits

Mr Kalu said that all banditry suspects must be prosecuted through the criminal justice system, not rewarded with deals that embolden violent groups. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Foils Terrorists' Ambush, Rescues Victim in Kogi

The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Hassan Abdullahi, said the operation was launched in the early hours of Monday Read more »

Nigeria: How Oil Spills Devastated Niger Delta Community's Waters

Since the late 1980s, repeated oil spills have devastated Ogale's natural environment, eroding its once-rich biodiversity and natural capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Relocated to New York - Ayra Starr

The singer also spoke about her music and sound. Read more »

Nigeria: Women, Girls Bear Brunt of Technology-Facilitated Violence - UN

The impact is devastating, with victims often experiencing emotional distress, reputational damage, and even physical harm. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Sets Digitisation As Core of 2026 Cooperative Reform

The minister said the administration will anchor next year's reforms on modernising cooperative operations through full digital transformation. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Govt to Retrofit Ojukwu Bunker, National War Museum - Official

The official said that the approval followed agreements between the National Commission for Museums and Monuments and the state's Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Makes HBO History With 'Long Live Lagos' Documentary

The documentary features appearances from Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Sunday Are and several others. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks to Strengthen Legal Practice Regulation, Transmits Bill to NASS

The bill introduces new disciplinary mechanisms, mandatory tutelage, and strengthened ethical standards to restore confidence in the egal profession. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Amotekun Raises Surveillance On Ondo Schools, Arrests Three Kidnapping Suspects

"In the last one week, we've visited so many of the schools, we've mounted surveillance on all those schools with boarding facilities especially the ones in the border towns of the… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Holds Benchmark Rate At 27 Percent As Inflation Continues to Ease

The committee adjusted the asymmetric corridor around the MPR at +50/-450 basis points, a move aimed at discouraging banks from keeping idle funds with the CBN and encouraging more… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Intensifies Bid to Secure UN Security Council Permanent Seat

President Tinubu demands Africa-led solutions to insecurity, rejects private military firms on continent Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Minority Leader Faults Response to Insecurity, Says 'Government's Sleeping'

Mr Chinda called on lawmakers to set aside religion and party politics, unify, and urgently implement measures such as state policing, community policing, and a national border… Read more »

Nigeria: Gumi Says He Would Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu's Release If ...

Mr Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Parliament Opens Special Session to Address Security Concerns As Speaker Flags Escalating Threats

The Speaker noted that the chain of violent incidents recorded in recent weeks in Nigeria had shaken citizens' confidence and heightened public fear. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Governor Sets Up Committee to Address Rising Insecurity

Governor AbdulRazaq set up a cabinet-level committee to develop short and long-term responses to the state's growing security challenges Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Suffers New Bandit Attack As Pregnant Woman, 10 Others Abducted in Isapa

Residents said the attackers moved across parts of the town, leaving bullet holes in walls and doors. Read more »

Nigeria: Backlash Over Akwa Ibom Govt's Response to Criticism On Broken Public Infrastructure

In a state of about seven million people, the state government has spent an estimated N2 billion on luxury SUVs for politicians within one year, even as more than two million… Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Seals Off Plaza for 'Maintenance' After Premium Times' Report

Residents say they will be watching closely to see whether the closure marks the beginning of real improvement or another cosmetic response without substance. Read more »