Nigeria: Commissioner of Police Laments Rising Deforestation in Jigawa

The police chief attributed deforestation to indiscriminate logging in spite of threats to environmental sustainability and public safety. Read more »

Nigeria: Lookman Fires Atlético Madrid Back to Winning Ways Against Osasuna

Lookman stepped up confidently and fired home to register his eighth goal in all competitions since joining Atlético from Atalanta BC in January. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Prophet Filmed Maltreating Child Accused of Witchcraft

The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Hope Okafor, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Tuesday by Joshua Ukandu, the spokesperson of the Command. Read more »

Nigeria: NDC Pegs Presidential Form At N60m, Releases Timetable for 2027 Primaries

NDC says it will adopt the "open secret ballot" system for its primaries to ensure credibility, fairness and internal democracy. Read more »

Nigeria: Day 1 Review - Team Nigeria Wins Two Medals As Amusan, Ashe Shine At African Athletics Championships

Nigeria's first medals came in the women's discus final, where Divine Oladipo and Obiageri Amaechi finished on the podium. Read more »

Nigeria: At Africa Forward Summit, Tinubu Calls for Reform of Global Financial Architecture

The Africa/France summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries across… Read more »

Nigeria: WHO, EU Launch Health Support Project As Nigeria Battles Multiple Disease Outbreaks

Mr Ursu said the EU SPIN project is being implemented through a "Team Europe" approach involving the European Union, the WHO and other development partners working in coordination… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Intercept 400 Starlink Devices Allegedly Used By Terrorists - Official

Mr Martins said the recovered Starlink terminals were intercepted during sustained operations across Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other terrorist enclaves in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Speaker Obasa Joins Race for Reps Seat

The speaker, a sixth-term lawmaker, said party leaders in the constituency encouraged him to seek the House of Representatives position. Read more »

Nigeria: Immigration Officer Testifies On Undeclared $1.45m Found On Austrian At Lagos Airport

According to the prosecution, the Austrian man allegedly failed to declare the foreign currencies at the airport's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »

Nigeria: Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies

News of the late actor's demise was first broken by his manager, filmmaker Samuel Olatunji. Read more »

Nigeria: Collapsed Pipeline Deal Puts Nigeria's Asset Governance in Spotlight

The Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline is a key crude evacuation route linking inland production to export terminals Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Blue Line Records 3.5 Million Passengers in One Year As Daily Ridership Hits 15,000

"The daily trips on the Blue Line increased from 57 trips to 72 trips and currently stands at 90 daily trips in 2025, showing growing public acceptance of the rail system," the… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Defends Quran Oath As Security Guarantee for Reintegrated 'Repentant' Terrorists

Zuwaira Gambo, Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said beneficiaries undergo screening and rehabilitation processes before taking the final oath on… Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Reporter, Others Selected for 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship

The programme, scheduled to run from 1 June to 31 August, will focus on practical fact-checking and OSINT applications, mentorship sessions, and the production of fact-checks and… Read more »

Nigeria: SERAP Appeals Against SSS Officials' N100m Defamation Judgement, Seeks Stay of Execution

SERAP described the judgement guven in favour of two SSS officials as "a travesty and a miscarriage of justice." Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Operation At Teaching Hospital Disrupts Services As Patients, Health Workers Flee Facility

The operation triggered panic at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital as workers fled wards, patients were left unattended and medical services were disrupted following the… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Will NDC Emerge As Nigeria's Political 'Third Force'?

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is fast emerging as a major opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, drawing key political figures and raising fresh questions about… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC to Deploy 1.4 Million Corps Members for 2027 Elections

"I dare say INEC cannot conduct elections in Nigeria without the NYSC," Mr Amupitan said. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Deposes Osun Traditional Ruler

The governor's deposition order cited the fraudulent conduct of the traditional ruler as established by the United States court. Read more »

Nigeria: African Athletics Championship - Defending Champion Enekwechi Withdraws From Team Nigeria

Enekwechi's withdrawal represents a significant setback for Team Nigeria, particularly in the field events, where the country was already facing major absences Read more »

Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Industrial Action Over Non-Implementation of Newly Signed Agreement

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, had assured that the implementation of the agreement, signed in December, would begin unfailingly in January. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governors, APC Leaders Showcase Tinubu's Three-Year Achievements to Diplomats

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs both the PGF and serves as Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, delivered the main address. Read more »

Nigeria: Admission - Eight Nigerian Institutions Win N750 Million JAMB Prize for Compliance

Every year since 2018, JAMB has rewarded tertiary institutions for compliance with its admission guidelines and transparency in the admission process. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL - Abd'allah Speaks On Final-Day Survival Target With Remo Stars

The Remo Stars boss also admitted the relegation battle remains dangerously tight heading into the final round of fixtures Read more »