Nigeria: VP Shettima Returns to Abuja After Nigeria's Climate Leadership At COP30

On the sidelines of the summit, Mr Shettima held bilateral meetings on carbon market cooperation, aimed at unlocking between $2.5 billion and $3 billion annually in carbon finance… Read more »

Nigeria: Movie Review - 'Thicker Than Water': Bold Story That Loses Its Grip On Suspense

While the film shows flashes of brilliance through its mood-driven storytelling and strong performances from Bimbo Ademoye and Adaobi Dibor, it ultimately struggles to sustain… Read more »

Nigeria: Regina Daniels - Ned Nwoko Must Be Held Accountable for Crime Against Minor, Power Abuse - Sowore

"Any sexual activity following that marriage would, under British law, amount to statutory rape." Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Reporter Emerges First Runner-Up in Ray Ekpu Prize for Investigative Journalism

Mr Imukudo was honoured for his investigation that revealed a broader crisis in Akwa Ibom's health sector -- weak governance, poor funding, and neglect -- in a state that earns… Read more »

Nigeria: Okocha Credits Germany for Shaping His Football Career

Arriving as a teenager with limited exposure to European football, Okocha joined Borussia Neunkirchen, a third-division club, where his exceptional skills soon attracted scouts Read more »

Nigeria: Islamic Solidarity Games - Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal Wins Three Gold Medals in the Weightlifting Event

Lawal reaffirmed her position as one of Africa's most formidable weightlifters Read more »

Nigeria: U-16 Mainland 3x3 Basketball Tournament Returns Bigger, Adds Esports

The competition concluded with intense finals across both basketball and eSports Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti 2026 - PDP, Sdp, Adc, Others Get Governorship Candidates

INEC will conduct the Ekiti governorship election on 20 June 2026. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign 2026 Hajj Agreement

The deal, sealed in Jeddah, sets out terms for slot allocation, service delivery, health standards, and digital data sharing via the Nusuk platform. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCIA Rejects Us Claim of Christian Genocide, Says Nigeria's Insecurity Driven By Terrorism, Not Religion

The NSCIA said such claims are misleading and threaten Nigeria's sovereignty, Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria, Its Challenges and a Path to Reloading

Dr Reuben Abati is 60. This means he is much younger than our dear country Nigeria. However, his accomplishments in this very short period of time is one of the reasons why I am… Read more »

Africa: AU Rejects U.S. Christian Genocide Allegation Against Nigeria

The Commission identified that Nigeria was faced with complex security challenges, which affected "citizens of all faiths, including violent extremist groups, banditry, communal… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Files Defence in Terrorism Trial

Mr Kanu was filing the documents inside the courtroom, as directed by Judge James Omotosho, at the time of this report. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Fixes Date to Deliver Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu's Terrorism Trial

Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after Mr Kanu's defence was foreclosed following his insistence that he would not enter his defence under a repealed law. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay Bag 2026 Grammy Nominations

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 1 February 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Stands Down Proceedings to Allow Nnamdi Kanu Depose to Affidavit

Mr Kanu alleged that officials of the State Security Service (SSS), where he is being detained, did not allow him to file the process in his defence. Read more »

Nigeria: COP30 - Nigeria Demands Boost in Global Financing to Restore, Protect Nature

VP Shettima says Nigeria is taking steps to restore climate, nature, and development balance with $3bn financing. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'll Return If That's Only Way, Do Whatever He Says' - Regina Daniels Cries Out Amid Brother's 'Detention'

Regina further alleged that Mr Nwoko was trying to have her mother, Rita Daniels, arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Our Largest Global Centre for Malnutrition Treatment - MSF

Vice President Shettima says Nigeria loses $56 billion in human capital annually to malnutrition. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Key Factors That May Influence 2025 Anambra Governorship Poll

There are 16 candidates seeking to be the Anambra governor, but four are considered major contenders, while many expect it to be a two-horse race. Read more »

Nigeria: Real Reasons U.S. President Donald Trump Is Attacking Nigeria - Professor

While condemning Mr Trump's "provocative and dangerous" rhetoric, Professor Olurode advises President Tinubu to remain calm, diplomatic, and strategic in his response. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie Nominated for FIFA Best Goalkeeper Award

Nnadozie finds herself among an elite cast of goalkeeping talent; a field that highlights the level of competition for world football's top goalkeeping honour Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Rejects Trump's Genocide Allegation Against Nigeria

ECOWAS stated that it was deeply concerned by the increasing violence and complex security situation in the region. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Discusses Trump's Threat With Ministers, Other Senior Officials

"But the most important thing that I want to say is that the government of Nigeria is responding to the genuine concerns raised." Read more »

Nigeria: VP Shettima, Governor Radda Rally Citizens Against Malnutrition

The Vice President who was represented by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Health (office of the Vice President), Mrs Uju Vanstatia Rochas-Anwukah, lauded… Read more »