June 21
Nigeria: Mob Seizes Suspect From Police Custody, Lynches Her Over Alleged Child Theft
A mob in Maraban Jos, a community along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft,… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Amusan, Ajayi, Ogazi, Enekwechi Lead Star-Studded Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos
A total of 32 events will be contested, with several marquee races and field events expected to produce world-class performances and fierce competition Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Acquires N29.6 Billion Shares in First Holdco, Taking His Stake to 20.4 Percent
Mr Otedola executed the share purchase through the N45 billion second tranche of the lender's N350 billion private placement programme. Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Lagos Refuse Crisis - Sanwo-Olu Orders Emergency Waste Evacuation After Premium Times Report
The governor announced the directive on Thursday, saying the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Guidelines Issued for Transition to New Tax Regime
"The document provides a framework for managing transitional issues while ensuring that the new laws are not applied retrospectively," says Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On How Lover Killed Married Woman, Leaving Body Inside Culvert
The latest development occurred days after a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, allegedly killed and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in the South-eastern state. Read more »
Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Bans Graduation, End-of-Session Parties Across Public, Private Schools
The Ogun State Government threatened to sanction any school found flouting the directive would be sanctioned in accordance with applicable regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, 22 Terrorists Killed in Deadly Airport Attack
Explosions and gunfire lasting more than an hour erupted early Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Giving Publicity to Terrorists, Information Minister Urges Nigerian Media
Please take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages," the minister said. "This is what they crave for free of charge." Read more »
Nigeria: Arresting Journalists Not the Answer to Media-Security Disputes, IPI Tells Nigerian Authorities
The President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, said tensions between journalists and security agencies should be managed through dialogue, professional accountability structures… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji, 13 Challengers in Race for Ekiti Government House
Despite the array of parties and candidates, only two parties, the PDP and the ADC, have shown the capacity to run against the tide of the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Ambition Without Architecture - Why Nigeria Must Regulate AI
When technology advances this fast without safeguards, it ceases to be neutral; it deepens inequality and erodes citizens' dignity. Read more »
Africa: The Quiet Work of Becoming - Why Africa Needs Leaders Who Are More Present Than Performative
As Africa continues its journey of renewal and transformation, perhaps the most important leadership question is not how much influence we have, how many people we lead, or how… Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Urges Ban On Foreign Donations, Governance Reforms
The Service cautioned against institutional overlap in a separate bill establishing a strategic intelligence training institute, urging lawmakers to redefine its mandate to focus… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - How We'll Secure Ekiti Gov Poll, Check Vote Buying - Police
The police assured residents of adequate security arrangements to guarantee the safe movement of election materials and the conduct of a peaceful, free and credible election on… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nine Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Murder
Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna Read more »
Nigeria: Court Pronounces First Foundation Hospital's Founder's Sole Lawful Widow, Rejects Former Beauty Queen's Spousal Claim
The judge dismissed the competing claims filed by former beauty queen, Helen Prest, who also asserted that she was married to the late medical doctor. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Aircraft Grounded After Bird Strike At Kano Airport
The airline says an alternative aircraft has been deployed to minimise disruption and ensure passengers reach their destinations safely. Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct 12 in Sokoto Attack
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Court Acquits Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of Bribery Charges.
A London jury has acquitted former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of all six bribery-related charges after a high-profile corruption trial that lasted several weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Fund to Support Cancer Patients, Pledges N50 Million
According to him, the fund is designed to provide timely and equitable support for cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation expenses, food… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Tighter Security Around Katsina Schools
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Denies That Senators' Signatures Were Forged in Natasha's Suspension Saga
Mr Oshiomhole said the reports were based on a misinterpretation and misrepresentation of comments he made on Monday during an interview on AIT's Politics Today. Read more »
Nigeria: Abdulsalami Canvasses Removal of Military Decrees 'Smuggled' Into 1999 Constitution
The former head of state, whose administration promulgated the Constitution, urged the government to amend or remove such provisions through democratic processes to ensure they… Read more »
