November 20, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Losing $89m in Early Childhood Support, Concerned Groups Warn
She noted that despite the humanitarian aid received, most of this funding is directed toward health and nutrition, with very little devoted to early learning, responsive… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism
The judge said he ought to sentence Mr Kanu to death but for the scriptural persuasion for one to be merciful. Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj Partners UN On Nigerian Youth-Driven Initiative
This comes months after Afreximbank acquired equity in the singer's C.R.E.A.M. Platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Hit 177 As Nigeria Records Rise in New Infections - NCDC
The country has so far recorded 8,463 suspected cases, 966 confirmed infections and seven probable cases across 21 states and 102 Local Government Areas Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Arraigns Seven Suspected Ipob Commanders Linked to Simon Ekpa
Convicted in Finland, Simon Ekpa leads a faction of IPOB, which wants an independent country of Biafra. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Daughter Needs Help - AGN Elections Should Not Be Your Focus' - - Emeka Rollas to Rita Daniels
"All those people cheering you up to go become AGN President are your enemies. And all those celebs who know this truth but chose to heap blame on Emeka Rollas are worse enemies of… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Postpones Convicted Nnamdu Kanu's Sentencing By Over One Hour, Prosecution Calls for Death Penalty
The judge, who described evidence against Mr Kanu as uncontroverted, found him guilty of all seven counts. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Daughter Needs Help - AGN Elections Should Not Be Your Focus' - - Emeka Rollas to Rita Daniels
"All those people cheering you up to go become AGN President are your enemies. And all those celebs who know this truth but chose to heap blame on Emeka Rollas are worse enemies of… Read more »
Nigeria: There Won't Be Judgement in My Terrorism Trial, Kanu Tells Court
The judge responded with a word of caution to the IPOB leader. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Orders SSS Operatives to Eject Nnamdi Kanu From Court, Halts Judgement Delivery
The judge halted proceedings and directed the security officers to take the IPOB leader out of the courtroom. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Awards - Full List of Winners As Morocco Dominate 2025 Ceremony
While Nigeria scooped just two awards, Morocco were the winner across six different categories Read more »
Africa: Nigeria-West Africa Grid Synchronisation to Boost Regional Electricity Market - Minister
Mr Adelabu said the synchronisation will enable the country to optimise generation costs, deepen industrialisation, strengthen regulatory oversight, and expand its leadership in… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Mining Probe - Reps Committee Summons Alake, Others Over Lack of Cooperation
The committee said the perceived reluctance of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other agencies to engage constructively with it has become a matter of concern to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry in Rural Katsina (I) - Victims, Families, Communities Live in Fear, Debt
"We held several peace talks with these bandits and even gave them money for protection not too long ago. We contributed money during the first meeting, but they came back a second… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Deeply Troubled By Schoolgirls' Abduction, Shettima Says in Kebbi
Mr Shettima vows FG will use every instrument of state to ensure culprits face the full weight of justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Abiodun Mourns Segun Awolowo
The governor extolled the lawyer and ex- executive director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), as a gentleman par excellence, voice of courage and consummate public… Read more »
Nigeria: Olusegun Awolowo Is Dead
Olusegun Awolowo, a lawyer, is the grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo. Read more »
Nigeria: United Nigeria Airlines Pardons VDM, Mr Jollof After in-Flight Altercation
PREMIUM TIMES reported that VDM and Mr Jollof were involved in a heated confrontation on Monday while boarding a flight from Asaba, Delta State, to Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Visits Eruku After Military Takes Control of Community
Governor AbulRazaq visited the town with security chiefs and senior government aides. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Shuts Schools in Five LGAs Over Rising Insecurity
The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the directive was issued to protect schoolchildren from armed groups Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Enyimba Dismiss 'Irresponsible' Salary-Cut Reports
While the club has indeed parted ways with technical adviser Stanley Eguma and his assistants following a disappointing run of results, it stressed that no financial sanctions were… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Peace Shall Reign' - Super Eagles Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Calls for Calm As Terror Attacks Shock Kwara State
As Awoniyi emphasised, Kwara stands for peace. But peace now demands more than hope; it requires security forces, intelligence coordination, and a strong political will. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Rise in Latest FIFA World Ranking
Brazil were the biggest movers in the top ten, rising two places to fifth and pushing Portugal and the Netherlands down to sixth and seventh Read more »
November 19, 2025
Nigeria: Kebbi Govt Counters U.S. Lawmaker, Releases Names of Abducted Schoolgirls
Kebbi State has countered a claim by US lawmaker, Miley Moore, that Monday's abduction of schoolgirls happened in a Christian enclave Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Counters Trump's Allegations of Christian Genocide
The minister described the number of Nigerian Christians being killed as widely exaggerated. Read more »
