Nigeria: Atiku Signals Last Presidential Run, Asserts Northern Political Dominance

Atiku also commits to respecting the outcome of the ADC primary, including stepping aside for rivals like Peter Obi. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Since Buhari Completed His Eight Years, Tinubu Too Must Complete His Own' - Presidency

Late President Muhammadu Buhari was from Katsina, Northern Nigeria, while Mr Tinubu is from Lagos, Southern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa Governor Names Preferred APC Successor

Governor Sule made the announcement during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Tackles Atiku, Says He Failed Nigerians As Vice President

Mr Tinubu said those positioning themselves as the main opposition have previously failed Nigerians, particularly one who once headed Nigeria's privatisation council. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Discuss AI Governance, Urge Nigerian Govt to Set Up Regulatory Body

Experts raised security concerns that Nigeria lacks AI-specific standards to address threats such as fraud, disinformation, data poisoning, and automated cybercrime. Read more »

Nigeria: Reopening Fuel Imports Is Not Reform, It Is Regression

In April, the World Bank repeated a familiar prescription, one of many that have never guided any developing nation toward genuine success. The pattern is predictable: a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Reacts After Governor Endorsed Him As Successor

Wadada calls endorsement "a call to higher service," urges unity among APC members. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt-to-GDP Ratio Hits 32.3%- IMF

Meanwhile, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced, on Wednesday, that Nigeria's total public debt for federal and state governments rose to N159.27 trillion at the end of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Extradites Nigerian Man to UK for Alleged Murder, Drug Trafficking

Pursuant to the court order and the execution of a surrender warrant by the relevant Nigerian authorities, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi was handed over to United Kingdom law… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - 'Appoint REC From Either Northern, South-Eastern Region' - Cdhr to INEC

The group made the demand following Mutiu Agboke's transfer as the state REC. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Suspends Enforcement of Key Regulations Aimed Against Digital Loan Predation

The court issued the interim restraining order against FCCPC following some Nigerian fintechs' challenge of the regulations. Read more »

Nigeria: Bird Strikes Hit United Nigeria Airlines Again, Two Aircraft Grounded in 24 Hours

Back-to-back incidents within two days have intensified concerns over recurring bird strike risks and airport wildlife control. Read more »

Nigeria: MTN Champs Grand Final - Adegoke, Ezeakor Tie in 100m As Omokwe Wins Women's Race

Adegoke and Ezeakor both crossed the line in an identical time of 10.15 seconds Read more »

Nigeria: Osun 2026 - How We'll Unseat Adeleke - APC

The upcoming poll is expected to be highly competitive, evolving from a traditionally two-party contest into a three-horse race with the emergence of the African Democratic… Read more »

South Africa: Updated - South Africa's Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Reading out his sentence, the Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, said the court considered several factors in its decision, taking into account the evidence presented by the defence. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall

It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities

Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action. Read more »

Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List

Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Raid Ipob Hideout, Rescue Kidnap Victim After N2 Million Ransom

The Nigerian Army said the troops rescued the kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding the IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA of the South-eastern state. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Malami, Son

The prosecution will continue to press on with other charges filed against Mr Malami and his son in the case. Read more »

Nigeria: Group, Traditional Rulers Abolish 'Money Woman' Practice, Free 57 Victims in Cross River Community

Centre LSD also disclosed that N6.2 million had been mobilised to secure the freedom of an initial group of women affected by the practice. Read more »

Nigeria: PTDF Screens 243 Candidates for Phd Overseas Scholarship

The Deputy Manager of the fund, Daddy Obonin, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Centre for Skills Development and Training in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Doesn't Interfere With APC Administration - Yilwatda

Mr Yildatwa said the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president is evidence that there is no imposition, noting that such interference would have triggered… Read more »

Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Expected in Northern, South-West States, NCDC Warns

According to the advisory, parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Plateau and Taraba states in the north, as well as Osun and Oyo in the South-west, alongside Enugu and Kwara… Read more »