Nigeria: Nigeria Targets Sports Economy Growth Through Intellectual Property

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, who delivered the keynote address, said sports must evolve beyond recreation into a structured economic asset Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Want to Win' - Lookman Ready for Arsenal Test As Atlético Eye Ucl Final

With silverware still uncertain this season, the Champions League represents both opportunity and urgency. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Namadi Signs Polling Unit Development Fund, University Conversion Laws

"The Polling Unit Development Fund will allow members of the community in each polling unit to be able to decide some of the small development projects they will undertake." Read more »

Nigeria: NSC Charges Nigerian Athletes to Excel At World Athletics Relays

A total of 24 athletes will represent Nigeria at the championships, with the team comprising a mix of experienced performers and emerging talents. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Agencies Rescue 14 Abducted Passengers From Sea Pirates - Official

Suspected sea pirates abducted 15 passengers, including candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), along the Calabar-Oron waterways on 17 April. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Mbah Pledges Support for Nafowa, Commits to Social Welfare Partnership

The governor commended the Nigerian Air Force Officers' Wives Association (NAFOWA) for its impactful humanitarian and empowerment initiatives, assuring of the state government's… Read more »

Nigeria: Shehu Sani Buys APC Form, Seeks Re-Election Into Senate

Mr Sani, who served as a senator from 2015 to 2019, lost his return bid to the Red Chamber after falling out with the then-governor Nasir El-Rufai. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara 2027 - APC Aspirant, Bolarinwa, Vows to Prioritise Security, Development, Launches Governorship Bid

Mr Bolarinwa said his decision to run was driven by a sense of duty and a desire to serve the people of Kwara State at a higher level. Read more »

Nigeria: Ai Crucial for Accountability in Nigerian Varsities, Says EFCC Chairman

The EFCC boss noted that AI had become inevitable in modern governance, particularly in managing the multi-billion Naira budgets, tuition revenues and research funds handled by… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu-Aligned City Boy Movement Suspends Zonal Women Leader Wanted By EFCC

The group said Mrs Tejuosho has been suspended from her position as South-west zonal coordinator of its women's wing, pending the conclusion of investigations by EFCC. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Bid to Join Election Result Forgery Suit

The court held that Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former minister of state for labour, cannot be joined in an ongoing mandamus suit filed by a lawmaker against INEC over alleged forgery of… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Counters Army's Account, Alleges Unlawful Killing of Corps Member in Abuja

The family said the Nigerian Army's narrative describing an exchange of gunfire during a pursuit of armed robbers was "false, misleading, and an affront to the memory of an… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill 10, Injure Several Others

The terrorists attempted to break into the community but vigilante group members stopped them from entering the village. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspect

The police said the victim was lured via online, abducted, and compelled to pay half-a-million naira ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: House of Reps Deputy Speaker, Orji Kalu Clash Over APC Leadership in Abia

Both politicians, who are members of the APC, claimed President Bola Tinubu directed them to lead the party in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Second Term Bid for Senate Seat, to Run Against Ex-Gov Bello

"With deep gratitude, I hear your call and overwhelming endorsements to contest for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial Elections. My response is 'YES." Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt Disowns Okpebholo's Aide Over Threats Against Opposition

The governor's aide is alleged to have said that members of the opposition, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the police commissioner for onward transfer to… Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Mambilla Fraud Trial - Witness Says Disputed FEC Minutes Came From SGF's Office

Monday's testimony adds to a series of contested claims that have emerged during the trial over the validity of the Mambilla contract and whether it received FEC approval. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Witness Testifies On $6.23m Withdrawal From CBN for Phoney 2023 Election Monitoring Exercise

The EFCC interviewed those linked to the withdrawal of the funds, the witness said, adding that documents authenticating the release of the funds were recovered from the CBN. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Destroys Eight-Hectare Farm, Seizes 170kg of Cannabis in Cross River

The spokesperson for the NDLEA in Cross River, Sebastian Lebo, disclosed this in a statement in Calabar. Read more »

Nigeria: South-West, Particularly Lagos, Records Highest Mental Health Distress Cases - Report

The report showed that nearly 50 per cent of callers were from the South-West, particularly Lagos State Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Crisis Deepens As Ibom Air Warns of Soaring Costs, Possible Flight Cuts

The airline says surging aviation fuel prices are forcing operators to absorb heavy losses, raising concerns over sustainability and service disruptions. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Railway Vandalism Syndicate, Recover N400m Assets, Reject N100m Bribe - Official

In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, said the breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad… Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 Alert - Akwa Ibom Activates Response Measures, Urges Public Vigilance

A fresh case of COVID-19 was reported recently in neighbouring Cross River. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Attended BBN Cross's Wedding - Atiku

The BBN star had previously shown support for Atiku during the 2023 presidential election. Read more »