Nigeria: Fear in Abuja Community As Militants Abduct 29 Villagers Overnight

Terrorist outlaws, often called bandits, have been active in Nigeria's Northwest and parts of the FCT. But details on the clear identity and motivation of the Kwali attackers have… Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Hits APC As Vice Chairman Writes Buhari, Files Suit Against Adamu, Omisore.

Salihu Lukman, national vice chairman (North-west) has accused Messrs Adamu and Omisore of lack of transparency in the management of the APC's finances. Read more »

Nigeria: IPAC Urges APC to Zone Senate Presidency to South-East, South-South

"To ensure federal character as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, and ethno-religious balancing, the senate president should be… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL, Norwegian Firm to Build Floating Gas Plant in Nigeria

The signing of the agreement took place at the NNPC headquarters in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns Nigerian Govt's Appeal Challenging Nnamdi Kanu's Release

The Supreme Court adjourned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's case for full hearing on the merit of federal government's appeal against his acquittal. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Retires, Replaces 53 Units' Colours, Issues 28 New Ones

The colours of several units in the army had either been damaged or worn out since 2007. Read more »

Nigeria: How We Resolved PENGASSAN Strike Crippling Mobil Production - NNPCL

The industrial action was suspended following "high-level mediation" between the leadership of the company and PENGASSAN. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Holds Dual Citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku Tells Court

Atiku raises the alleged dual citizenship of Mr Tinubu in Nigeria and Guinea in a fresh Court filing. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army's Fighting Power Significantly Increased Since 2015 - Buhari

Mr Buhari says the army's fighting power prior to his assumption of office in 2015 was at low ebb. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Train Attack - Court Rejects Tukur Mamu's Bail Application

The SSS arrested Tukur Mamu over his alleged relationship with terrorists involved in last year's attack on a Kaduna-bound train. Read more »

Nigeria: Elumelu Becomes Transcorp's Biggest Shareholder, Amasses 9.7 Billion Shares

The move ramps up Mr Elumelu's combined stake in the group to 10.5 billion shares or 25.9 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - Tinubu Meets APC Governors, Calls for Unity, Cooperation With Party Leadership

"The challenge before us is working in unison with the party leadership and the National Assembly over the election of their principal officers. And I charge you to unite in spirit… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries Appoints Ex-NESG Chair Into Board

Mr Ighodalo's appointment follows the retirement of Kolawole Jamodu as the chairman of the board on 30 April. Read more »

Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Makinde Explains Delay in Selection of New Alaafin

This newspaper reported that the Oyomesi, the kingmakers in the kingdom, forwarded the name of the selected candidate to the governor last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Missing Governorship Aspirant Found Dead in Enugu

The Police have confirmed the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Global Partnerships Saved 11.7m People From Malaria Deaths - Dangote

"More than ever, we must collaborate to ensure that no child or person dies of malaria...," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Burdened By Drug, Identity Scandals, Atiku Tells Court

The drug allegation is part of the grounds on which Atiku anchored his petition challenging Mr Tinubu's victory at the 25 February presidential election. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Evacuation of Nigerians in Sudan

This was revealed in a tweet by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) where it shared a video showing buses parked in line. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Govt Says Nigeria Air Will Take Off Before 29 May

The government also approved N9 billion for the procurement, installation, and inauguration of voice and data recorders in nine airports across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Low-Skilled Nigerians in U.S. Boost Earnings By 1,500% - Report

Nigerians migrate to Canada, the United States, and other European countries to seek opportunities Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Spend $1.2 Million On Buses to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan

An official also said that no Nigerian has so far been killed since the fighting began in Sudan. Read more »

Nigeria: Discountenance Letters Seeking Withdrawal of Our Petitions, Labour Party Tells Tribunals

LP called on the police, the State Security Services (SSS) and anti-graft agencies to quickly apprehend and question the party's ex-officials involved in the letter before they… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Action Plan On Protection of Human Rights

The plan was formulated by the stakeholders in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Street Sweepers Protest Over Four Months' Unpaid Stipends

The sweepers say some of them earn as low as N5,000 a month. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Voids El-Rufai's Revocation of C of O of Property Belonging to Abacha's Family

The Kaduna State Government demolished the hotel and revoked its Certificate of Occupancy in 2020 Read more »