April 29
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers
The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Retrieves 60 Diverted Public Assets - Official
The recoveries were disclosed on Tuesday by the chairperson of the Task Force on Recovery of Government Properties, Nash Yakubu. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Files Fresh Charges Against El-Rufai, Others Over Alleged N10.8 Billion CCTV Project Fraud
Court documents shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, show that the case was filed on 17 April at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, marking a new layer in the former governor's… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Remarks On Insecurity, Warns Against Trivialising Killings
Atiku says leadership must be anchored on responsibility, compassion and concrete action, rather than defiance in the face of worsening national challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: NMA Rejects Court Ruling On Alleged Medical Negligence, Seeks Appeal
The association said it would challenge the judgement, warning that it could create regulatory conflicts and undermine the practice of medicine in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Flee Zamfara Community After Security Withdrawal Triggers Panic
Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the withdrawal of troops stationed in the community for several years created immediate anxiety, with many families leaving for safer locations. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers
The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms New CBN Deputy Governor
President Tinubu appointed Mr Yuguda as deputy governor in March and transmitted his nomination to the Senate last Wednesday for confirmation, in accordance with constitutional… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Investigated Pastor Jerry Eze for Six Months for Money Laundering - EFCC Chairman
"...Dollars and Pounds were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even Togo." Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Extends Direct Entry Registration, Designates Additional Centres
The board said the decision was "part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the… Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Never Married to Rosy Meurer' - Olakunle Churchill Debunks Divorce Rumours
"Tonto wronged me, and whatever existed between us was ours to resolve. No one confronted her or fought that battle on my behalf..." Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Caretaker Congresses, Restrains David Mark, Others
The judge restrained the David Mark-led faction of the ADC on a number of issues. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Trader Joins APC Presidential Race, Purchases ₦100m Forms to Challenge Tinubu
Osifo Stanley, an Edo indigene, purchased the APC presidential forms on Tuesday, becoming one of the first aspirants to signal interest in the 2027 ticket despite widespread… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles' Fernandez Targets League Crown to Honour Tavernier's Exit
PFA Scotland Team of the Year and Rangers' Men's Player of the Year awardee, who joined Rangers from Peterborough United, revealed that Tavernier played a key role in helping him… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Accuses Security Operatives of Firing Live Bullets, Teargas to Disrupt Party's Rally
The federal lawmaker claimed that security personnel were throwing teargas and firing live bullets at supporters to disrupt a rally. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Adopts New Food, Nutrition Policy, Targets Improved Outcomes By 2035
According to a statement issued Tuesday, the policy followed consultations with stakeholders in Nigeria's nutrition sector across public and private institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel Seeks APC Ticket for Reelection to Senate, Sparks Reactions
Mr Daniel's declaration comes amid reported political tensions within the Ogun APC, particularly involving the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Weeks After Joining Adc, Ex-Zamfara Senator Defects to NDC
The defection comes just three weeks after he joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on 8 April. Read more »
Nigeria: GTCO Grows Interest Income to N458bn Amid Mounting Costs
The financial services group recorded improvement across key income streams during the period, even though much of that was eroded by a twofold leap in income tax spending to N84.8… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Air Tops State Igr As Enugu Records N130.62bn Revenue in Early 2026
The Enugu State Government, under Governor Peter Mbah, generated N130.62 billion in the first three months of 2026. Enugu Air led as the state's top internally generated revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Italian Searches Up 130 Per Cent As Nigerians Use Ai, Search to Learn Languages - - Google Report
Searches for guitar lessons in Nigeria climbed by about 80 per cent while Japanese language recorded a 100 per cent increase. Read more »
Nigeria: How Mbah Grew Enugu's Igr From N26bn to N407bn, By Uche Anichukwu
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is an intentional man, who thinks through his plans in details, and executes them with perfect precision Read more »
Nigeria: Thoughts and Mace Advisory to Launch New Primer On Sustainability of CSOs
The launch is on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the National Human Rights Commission Auditorium, Abuja, starting at 11:00 a.m. Read more »
Nigeria: New Autism-Focused Initiative Spotlights Gaps in Early Detection, Caregiver Support in Nigeria
Stakeholders also examined systemic gaps and outline proposals for early intervention and improved support frameworks. Read more »
Egypt/Nigeria: Olympics Qualifier - Super Falcons Brace for Tough Draw in Cairo
CAF has designed a five-round qualification structure, one that places a premium on consistency and resilience. Unlike group-stage formats, this pathway offers little room for… Read more »
