April 29
Nigeria: LP Convention - What Governor Otti Told Usman-Led NWC
In her post-election speech, the party's National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, promised that her team would not dash the expectations of the LP members, who elected them to serve. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno - Loyalty and Political Succession
At this point, what is needed is calm and dialogue. Political disagreements will always happen, but they should be handled in a way that keeps unity and stability. Read more »
Africa: US to Issue New Passports Featuring Trump's Face
It also includes the US flag and Mr Trump's signature, in gold. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Kills Several People in Sokoto Village
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Faruk Wurno, said the state government had deployed health officials to investigate and provide free medications. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Approve Tinubu's $516m Loan Request for Road Project
President Tinubu's loan request was conveyed in a letter read by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during Tuesday's plenary. Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Withdraws From Opec, Opec+
The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Public Health Physician Shortage - Aphpn President
The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Terfa Kene, says Nigeria lacks sufficient public health physicians due to an underlying shortage of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police, EFCC Rescue 14 Abducted On Calabar-Oron Waterways
Police said victims were freed without casualties after coordinated security operation Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Misquoted' - Kenyan President Backtracks On Comments About Nigerians' English-Speaking Proficiency
Four days after Kenya's President, William Ruto, criticised Nigeria's education system and English proficiency, he has clarified his comments. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Adenuga At 73, Celebrates Business
Mr Tinubu said Mr Adenuga's achievements demonstrated the immense possibilities of Nigerian enterprise, adding that the success story would inspire younger Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Schools Reopen As Teachers Suspend Strike Amid Learning Loss, Enrolment Concerns
The latest strike is part of a wider pattern of industrial actions by primary school teachers in the FCT over unresolved welfare concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Considers Expanding Police Funding Sources, Passes Re-Enactment Trust Bill for Second Reading
The proposed legislation seeks to allocate one per cent of total revenue accruing to the Federation Account to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Study Reveals Waste Crisis, Opportunities for Reform in Lagos' Ajegunle Community
The study, conducted by the African Cities Research Consortium, Rethinking Cities and the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, found that poor waste disposal practices… Read more »
Nigeria: 18 Nigerians Win $2 Million Berklee Scholarships At Tiwa Savage Music Programme
120 emerging Nigerian singers, songwriters, producers, and music professionals were selected from a record 2,100 applicants to participate in the intensive programme. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorists' Structures in Mandara Mountains
He said NAF air assets identified multiple structures used by insurgents for logistics and coordination before executing a coordinated operation. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Picks APC Presidential Nomination Forms
The forms were picked on the president's behalf on Tuesday by the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Senate Declares Seat of Lawmaker Appointed As UN Permanent Representative Vacant
The lawmaker, Jimoh Ibrahim, who is currently Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, represented the Ondo South Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Seek 18-Month Waiting Period Before Telecom Firms Recycle Dormant Lines
Lawmakers also proposed public disclosure of numbers slated for reuse and stronger collaboration with regulators. Read more »
Nigeria: Witness Shares More Details On $6.23m Cash Withdrawal During Emefiele's Time At CBN
The $6.23 million allegation is part of the charges over which which the EFCC is prosecuting Mr Emefiele. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - UAE Withdraws From Opec, Opec+
The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Tinubu Picks APC Presidential Nomination Forms
The forms were picked on the president's behalf on Tuesday by the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Declares Abuja Businesswoman Halimat Tejuosho Wanted
Allegations have swirled around Ms Tejuosho for years as she faced an EFCC interrogation in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Reacts to Report of Sanwo-Olu's Forced Resignation
The reaction followed a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the governor was under pressure to step down over alleged health concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Launches E-Filing System in Lagos
The time for a file to reach a judge's desk has been reduced from days to seconds, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court said. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Elects Nenadi Usman As Substantive National Chair
Mrs Usman and other national officers were elected at the party's convention in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Tuesday. Read more »










