Nigeria: Court Extends Order Restraining EFCC, ICPC From Detaining Ex-Governor Yari

The had on 5 June issued the initial order restraining the EFCC, ICPC, and SSS from arresting Mr Yari. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Governor Meets Tinubu, Lists Demands

The meeting was on Thursday at the Presidential Villa. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Ad Hoc Officers Testify About Uploading of Election Results in Atiku's Case

The two ad hoc INEC officers were subpoenaed by the presidential election court based on the request of Atiku. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Presidency Will Spur Return of Nigerians Who Fled Abroad - Exiled Journalist

Mr Kabba said good economic policies, combined with the shared history between the old exiles and Mr Tinubu, will spur the mass return of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibom Air Has Grown Beyond Projections, Says Airline As It Marks 4th Anniversary

The airline official explains the reason behind its success and growth. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer Begs Tinubu, Seeks Independent Medical Care for IPOB Leader

Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer says two doctors have been selected to visit the detained IPOB leader. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Condemns Alleged Last-Minute 'Looting Spree' By Ikpeazu's Appointees

A former spokesperson to Governor Otti's predecessor has responded to the allegation. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Mandate Teaching of Sexual, Gender-Based Violence in Schools

The Senate said compulsory inclusion of the SGBV in school curriculum will expose secondary students to dangers involved in committing the act. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Chief Refusing to Investigate Gov. Abiodun for Vote Buying - Adebutu

Mr Adebutu accused Mr Abiodun and APC of using the police to intimidate and harass him and PDP members in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Edo

Thirty-nine Catholic priests were killed, while 30 were abducted across Nigeria in 2022, according to a report. Read more »

Nigeria: Flying Eagles Return to Nigeria After World Cup Exit

Seven-time African champions, Nigeria, were the best-performing team from Africa at this year's cadet World Cup in Argentina. Read more »

Nigeria: NPFL Super Six - Sunshine Hold Remo Stars in South Western Derby

No victory was recorded on matchday three as Lobi Stars also held Rivers United to a barren draw in the last fixture on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Belatedly Owns Up to Airstrike That Killed 39 Along Nasarawa-Benue Border - Report

HRW says although Nigerian authorities admitted carrying out the raid, they evaded "key questions" concerning the circumstances surrounding the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian State Winning War Against Covid-19 but Losing Children to Meningitis

"Meningitis vaccine availability in Nigeria is far from adequate to vaccinate all those living in endemic states of the country." Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Intensifying Attacks to Force New Governors Into Peace Deals - Survivors

On 29 May, new governors were inaugurated in all seven states in the north-west region and Niger State in central Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawan Holds Farewell Meetings With Aides, Journalists, Says 9th Senate Worked for National Interest

The senate president said former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to about 112 bills passed in the last four years. Read more »

Africa: Lafarge Africa Announces Nigerian As CEO

Mr El-Dokani's service ends at the end of June, capping three years of stewardship Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Marketers Declare Support for Subsidy Removal

The association's chairperson, Winifred Akpani, made the disclosure at the end of a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Election Court Admits Final Presidential Election Results From Peter Obi

The presidential election court admitted as exhibits ward collated results from 13 States comprising Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Lagos, Niger and Ondo, Oyo, Rivers,… Read more »

Nigeria: Controversial Kano Cleric, Nasir, Is Dead

His funeral prayer will hold on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Emir of Kano's palace, Mr Ubale said. Read more »

Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency On Security - Taraba Assembly Tells Tinubu

The lawmakers asked the executive arm of the state to liaise with its Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe and Plateau counterparts to establish a joint boundary security patrol to curb… Read more »

Nigeria: Governors Back Tinubu On Fuel Subsidy Removal

The governors said they would follow the tradition of working constitutionally and harmoniously with President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Valedictory Session - Why Nigerian Youth Are Migrating to Other Countries - Gbajabiamila

"We are losing some of our best and brightest, and if we don't act now, the consequences of this loss will shortly become painfully evident," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Lines Up Three INEC Ad Hoc Staff to Testify Against Tinubu

The Presidential Election Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, postponed the testimony of one of the three INEC electoral officers until Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC, APC, Tinubu Object to Electoral Officer Testifying for Atiku

INEC, APC, and Mr Tinubu unanimously objected to the electoral officer testifying for Atiku on Wednesday. Read more »