May 15
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children From Streets
The ECOWAS Parliament noted that "street children, who are usually exposed to the gravest human rights abuses, are among the most neglected groups in the society." Read more »
Nigeria: 229 Polytechnic Students to Be Withdrawn Over Poor Performance
The polytechnic's academic board said the withdrawals were made "in the overall interest of sustaining academic excellence" and in line with the polytechnic's regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Suspends Two Judges, Rejects Eight Others' Appeals, Recommends 12 New Appeal Court Justices
The NJC took the decisions at its 111th meeting held on 13 May and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Read more »
Nigeria: Jude ILO - Building Sustainability and Resilience in African CSOs
One of the strongest features of "Building on Solid Ground" is its practical orientation. Read more »
Nigeria: Comrade Edwin Madunagu's Long March to 80, By Solar Collective
15 May marks the 80th birthday of one of Nigeria's most enduring revolutionary intellectuals -- Edwin Ikechukwu Madunagu: mathematician, journalist, Marxist theorist, archivist,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ooni's First Wife, Olori Mariam Ogunwusi Welcomes Twin Boys
The Ooni married Olori Mariam in 2022, 10 months after his former wife, Naomi Silekunola, left him. Read more »
Nigeria: Firstmobile - How to Install and Register for Firstbank's Mobile App
With mobile banking apps, you can manage your finances securely, instantly, and from anywhere Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
Mr Makinde made the declaration on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during a joint mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples' Movement… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Says Makinde's Presidential Ambition Dead On Arrival, PDP-Apm Alliance Is False
"What you have is Makinde joining APM to be able to actualise his presidential ambition, which is already dead on arrival," Mr Wike said. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Shifts Reps Primary Election
The party says all other previously announced primary election dates remain unchanged. Read more »
Nigeria: I Almost Lost My Job As Tinubu's Chief of Staff - Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila said he told Mr Elliot to publicly dissociate himself from Mr Obasa's removal but that the state lawmaker did not do so. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 191 As Late Treatment Worsens Outbreak - NCDC
The figure is significantly higher than the 19.2 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025 Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele's Trial - How CBN Debited N124.86bn From CRA Without National Assembly's Approval - Witness
The witness, a top official of CBN, said there was no presidential or National Assembly approval for the N124.86 billion debit from the Consolidated Revenue Account (CRA). Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Initiative to Tackle Child Identity, Healthcare Gaps
The programme was launched by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as part of efforts to strengthen child identity systems and human capital development across the country Read more »
Nigeria: Many Injured As Gunmen Attack Imo Communities
The latest attack occurred three days after gunmen, suspected to be cultists, shot dead two people in Nekede, another community within the same Owerri West Local Government Area of… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Demands Explanations Over Civilian Casualties in Recent Nigerian Military Airstrikes
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the repeated reports of civilian casualties from aerial bombardments as… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilorin Vice Chancellor Proposes New Security, Diplomatic Framework for Nigeria's Regional Ties
Mr Egbewole recommended the appointment of dedicated senior Neighbourhood Policy Envoys, the establishment of a Nigerian Neighbourhood Security Council, and the appointment of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Shadow of 1953 - Why Uzodimma's Senate Ambition Reopens an Old Wound of Betrayal, By John William
The alleged ambition of Governor Hope Uzodimma to upstage Godswill Akpabio as Senate President come 2027 is not only capable of reopening old historical wound between South-East… Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Evaluating Political Trajectories - Senator Onor's Presidential Aspiration and Cross River Politics, By Agim Agim
"Senator Sandy Onor's political journey has been subject to various interpretations. Over time, some analyses suggest a reliance on external political relationships rather than an… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Relaunch Free Satellite TV Next Month - Minister
The minister explained that the upgraded system now includes audience measurement technology that provides data on viewers' preferences and channel popularity. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Economies Must Reform Financial Systems to Unlock Industrial Growth - Oyedele
The Minister warns that Africa remains trapped by a "prejudice premium" in global finance, calling for urgent reforms to unlock affordable capital and drive industrial growth… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Petrol Imports Fall As Local Refineries Raise Output - NMDPRA
Nigeria's dependence on imported petrol is easing as domestic refineries, led by Dangote Refinery, ramp up production, with local plants operating at over 99 per cent capacity… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Calls for Unity, As APC Begins Nationwide Primaries On Saturday
President Tinubu also charged governors, APC executives and other influential figures within the party to ensure fairness throughout the process and provide all aspirants with a… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Malami's Kebbi Governorship Bid Sparks Row With Governor Idris
Abubakar Malami, who is being prosecuted by federal authorities for alleged corruption, recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: N8.7bn Fraud Trial - Bank Flagged Malami's Transactions As Suspicious - Witness
Mr Malami, his wife and son are facing 16 money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion suspected to be proceeds of crime. Read more »
