October 21, 2025
Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Kills Many On Niger Highway
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, Aishatu Sa'adu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Completes Tenth Phase of Free Medical Outreach, Treats 3,447 Persons
The special modified medical outreach programme started in July last year, offering free medical services for cataract surgeries, groin swellings like hernias and hydroceles,… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Raid Bandits' Hideout, Recover Weapons - Official
According to the army, two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, a revolver pistol, four AK-47 rifle magazines, and three G3 rifle magazines were found. Read more »
Nigeria: Final Burial Rites Begin Wednesday for Late Labour Leader Abiodun Aremu
He died on the evening of October 12 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Read more »
Nigeria: Vice President Calls for Industrial Revival in Northern Nigeria As Katsina's Innovation Academy Graduates First Fellows
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the revival of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across the North is essential to addressing unemployment and insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Hisbah to Marry Off Kano Tiktokers After Court Order
Hisbah said the relatives of the groom have responded to Hisbah's invitation. However, they are still waiting for the parents and relatives of the bride from Zamfara State for… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo NMA Decries Shortage of Doctors, Seeks Govt 'S Urgent Intervention
Mr Adedapo lamented that several general hospitals across Oyo State are operating with only one or two doctors, while some facilities have none at all. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer Sues Tinubu, AGF Over Presidential Pardon
The list of persons recently pardoned by President Tinubu drew a flood of rebukes from many Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Set to Release 2025 Annual Banking Report
The 2025 edition explores critical issues shaping the future of banking in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates New Minister
Mr Yilwatda, a professor, previously served as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction before his appointment as the APC chairperson. Read more »
Nigeria: World Cup Playoffs Countdown - Maduka Okoye Returns With Grit, Composure After Betting Ban
The Super Eagles shot-stopper had spent nearly five months away from competitive football, serving a two-month suspension for illegal betting activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Bauchi Musician Is Dead
The singer was widely celebrated across northern Nigeria for contributing to traditional music and cultural preservation. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa Plan N50 Billion Fund to Set Up Regional Electricity Market
The agreement was reached during a high-level electrification summit in Marrakech, Morocco, with the push expected to expand the scale of embedded generation, solar home systems,… Read more »
Nigeria: How Residents Staged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest Amid Police Crackdown
Despite a court order approving of the protest, the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters faced harsh treatment from the police, who fired teargas to disperse them at different locations… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Reportedly Abduct Three INEC Officers, Others in Kogi
The INEC staff, all women identified as Chinenye Oji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were said to be on official assignment to Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer Accused of Defaming Nigerian Governor Finally Released From Prison
The lawyer, earlier arrested and detained on 23 September 2025, was released on Tuesday after 28 days in prison. Read more »
Nigeria: Gymfest 2.0 Set to Spotlight Nigeria's Young Gymnastics Talents in Lagos
The championship is designed to provide a vibrant platform for young gymnasts to display their skills, creativity, and passion for the sport while also promoting the values of… Read more »
Nigeria: Property Tax - 70 Percent of Lagos Properties Unregistered, As Experts Recommend Solutions - Don
According to the expert, land development and administration have so much to contribute to the effectiveness of property taxes globally. Read more »
Nigeria: Spotlight - Meet Giddy Girls, Teenage Vocal Group Powering Afrobeats' Biggest Hits
"You've heard their voices on Burna Boy's hits, you just didn't know they were teenagers from a Lagos secondary school." Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Radda's Kaseda Model Earns FG Recognition, Gets N250,000 Grant Per Exhibitor
The Vice President commended Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for establishing the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency Read more »
Nigeria: U-17 Women's World Cup - How Olowookere Can Fix Flamingos Before France Showdown
Group D is already cleaving into order: Canada leads on goal difference, France thrashed Samoa 4-2, and Nigeria sits at the bottom. Time and tactical clarity will decide whether… Read more »
October 20, 2025
Nigeria: FIFA U17 Women's World Cup - Nigeria's Flamingos Suffer Heavy Defeat Against Canada
Canada made a dream start, taking the lead inside two minutes Read more »
North Africa: Morocco Win Historic FIFA U-20 World Cup
It was a night to remember for the young Atlas Lions, who played with discipline, courage, and sharpness to claim the country's first-ever FIFA title. Read more »
Nigeria: MDCAN Begins 21-Day Warning Strike Over Salary Disparity
It warned that failure to implement the adjustment within the stipulated period would lead to an indefinite industrial action by its members. Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Arrives Katsina for 2-Day Working Visit, National MSME Clinic
During the visit, the Vice President is expected to officially flag off the 9th National MSME Clinic, an event that brings together entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and… Read more »
