Nigeria: 2027 - 'No One Believes You,' El-Rufai Tells Peter Obi, Amaechi On Single-Term Promise

Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi had separately pledged to serve for a single term in office if elected Nigeria's president in 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Endorses Innovation to Tackle Maternal Deaths

The Plateau government is introducing the E-MOTIVE model, an evidence-based intervention designed to prevent avoidable maternal deaths. Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Shot Dead By Security Operatives, Governor Vows Justice

An unconfirmed report said the deceased woman was pregnant. Read more »

Nigeria: Colombian VP's Visit to Nigeria Signals Fresh Diplomatic Chapter - Shettima

Mr Shettima said the visit was evidence that Nigeria and Colombia were entering a new era of fraternal partnership. Read more »

Nigeria: Shehu Sani Details Attacks On Kaduna Opposition During El-Rufai's Reign

Mr Sani counters Mr El-Rufai, listing incidents of "sponsored political thuggery and violence" during his governorship. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Expresses Concern Over Rising Cases of Enforced Disappearances, Others

The NHRC expressed this concern in a statement on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Read more »

Nigeria: The Next Titans Reality Show Returns With N50 Million Grand Prize

The top 20 finalists would carry out weekly business tasks and challenges around Lagos for 10 weeks. Read more »

Africa: Trump Administration Allegedly Explores African Nations as Relocation Sites for Gazans

The document obtained by the Washington Post revealed that the administration intends to make cash payments to Palestinians who choose to leave, as well as a year of food and… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Sweeps 20 Chairmanship Seats in Rivers LG Polls

APC won the chairmanship positions in 20 out of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Advocates Suicide Prevention Bill

According to him, the bill seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and provide a comprehensive framework for prevention, service delivery, helplines, and capacity building for… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Human Trafficker, Rescue Victims

The police said the suspect had recently trafficked two other young women from Libya and Burkina Faso. Read more »

Nigeria: The Quiet Revocation - Why Is the U.S. Embassy Silently Canceling Nigerians' Visas?

This is a quiet crisis with devastating human costs. Careers are disrupted, families are torn apart, dreams are deferred, and dignity is diminished Read more »

Nigeria: NSA Ribadu Slams El-Rufai Over Banditry Claims, Calls Allegations False, Insulting

Mr Ribadu warns Mr El-Rufai and other political actors to desist from dragging national security institutions into partisan battles. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Govt Saves Billions of Naira As 25 Ruwassa Vehicles Are Refurbished

With each new vehicle costing at least N100 million, the state would have spent a staggering N2.5 billion on replacements Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Traditional Ruler Demands Withdrawal of Soldiers Over Alleged Complicity in Herders' Attacks

Daniel Abomtse, a first-class traditional ruler in the Gwer West Local Government Area, made the call after cattle destroyed his cassava farm on Sunday Read more »

Nigeria: Preventing Another Imminent Round of Deadly Flooding!

Non-adherence to safety protocols and environmental abuses led to the Mokwa flooding disaster in June. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Group Reacts to Phyna's Sister's Death

Ruth Otabor, was crushed by the company's cement truck on 13 August, just six days after she graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. Read more »

Nigeria: Northwest - the Lion's Share of Tinubu's Projects

A viral chart recently made the rounds, loudly proclaiming that Lagos alone received ₦3.9 trillion worth of federal projects. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Cement Extends Scholarship Scheme to 51 Communities in Kogi

The Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, explained that although the Oworo communities do not fall directly within the company's catchment areas, Dangote Cement had chosen to extend… Read more »

Nigeria: The Untold Story of Two Notorious Terrorists Captured By Nigerian Govt

The two leaders: Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, notoriously known as Mallam Mamuda, were arrested after a months-long, intelligence-driven operation… Read more »

Nigeria: Amusan, Brume, Ezekiel Lead Nigeria's Squad for World Athletics Championships

With less than two weeks to go before the start of the championships, Team Nigeria will intensify final preparations as the athletes aim to improve on past performances and secure… Read more »

Nigeria: Sale of Nigerian Oil Assets Violate International Law, Frustrate Environmental Cleanup - UN Experts

In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Africa have been moving to sell off some of their assets and relocate to more profitable, environmentally friendly… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Group Mourns Phyna's Sister, Ruth Otabor

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the accident occurred in Auchi, Edo State on 13 August just six days after Ms Otabor graduated from Auchi Polytechnic. Read more »

Nigeria: No Region Playing Second Fiddle Under Tinubu - Govt

The minister described recent criticisms as "half-truths and fake information" aimed at distorting the record of the Tinubu administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Five Farmers in Borno

Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide to the district's senator, Muhammad Ndume, commented on the attacks in a Facebook post. Read more »