Nigeria: 11-Year-Old College Student Dies After Alleged Bullying

The incident occurred a few weeks after a college in Edo State expelled a student after a viral video circulated online showed some senior students bullying a junior. Read more »

Nigeria: Jos - Residents Shelve Planned Protest Against Release of Suspects

"The protest was cancelled due to the intervention of the Plateau State Government this night." Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Crisis Deepens As New Faction Emerges, Backs INEC's Stance

Some state chairpersons of the party unveiled an interim national leadership, and endorsed INEC's recent action against the David Mark-led faction and the other led by Nafiu Bala. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Faults Tinubu's Reliance On 'Stomach Infrastructure' for Electoral Legitimacy

Atiku accused the federal government of undermining democratic institutions, weakening opposition parties, and fostering conditions that threaten free and fair elections ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sends Goodwill Message As Akpabio Represents Him At Lagos Projects Inauguration

The president, who was absent from the event despite being in Lagos at the time, described the projects as crucial to enhancing mobility, governance, and economic activity in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike

Beyond the policy reversal, the association highlighted several unresolved financial obligations owed to its members Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Mass Trial of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja

Thirteen courtrooms at the headquarters of the Federal High Court in Abuja are busy with terrorism cases on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Opposes Macky Sall's Bid for UN Top Job, Gives Reasons

Nigeria clarified that its objection is not directed at Mr Sall personally or at Senegal. Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Suspends Daily Tolls On Enugu Petty Traders

The governor warned that anyone collecting the outlawed levies, typically N100 or N200, "whether for government or privately, will face strict legal consequences". Read more »

Nigeria: Windstorm Damages Newly Built Bus Terminal in Abuja

According to a statement signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall on Tuesday,… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Orders Arrest of Owner As Two-Storey Building Collapses in Abuja

Minister Nyesom Wike says a suitable public-purpose project will be built on the reclaimed land. Read more »

Nigeria: Police React to Court Judgement On Nigerians' Right to Film Officers On Duty

In March, a Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, ruled that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Moves to Establish Air Emergency System, Begins Talks With Aerospace Firm

The proposed system is expected to strengthen emergency response across the country by integrating air ambulance services with existing ground-based healthcare infrastructure,… Read more »

Nigeria: World Health Day - WHO Urges Nigerians to Trust Science, Warns Against Health Misinformation

Mr Ursu said the rise of social media and other information channels has made it difficult to distinguish accurate health information from false claims. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges to Transform Nigeria Police, Promises Investment in Training, Intelligence Gathering

The president says that to make meaningful progress, Nigeria must strengthen those protecting the nation. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo As Senior Strategic Adviser

Ms Edwin explained that the appointment aligned with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening Africa's voice in global health, boosting domestic… Read more »

Nigeria: Man Jailed for 10 Years for Helping Boko Haram to Swap N750,000 Currency Notes

The court also sentenced the convict to 10 years' imprisonment for paying N20,000 in tax to Boko Haram contrary to Section 21 of the Terrorism Prevention Act, 2013. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Have Three Children for One Man' - Kwam 1's Wife Addresses Rumours

She pushed back against viral rumours, correcting the narrative around her family and cautioning that legal action may follow further defamation. Read more »

Nigeria: 'God Did It' - Oshoba Celebrates Emphatic Knockout Victory Over UK Opponent

Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed gratitude and relief after delivering a dominant third-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Britain's Chelsey Arnell in a super… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Zuru, Dies in Egypt

Mr Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment Read more »

Nigeria: Middle East War - How Countries Are Responding to Oil Price Shock & What Nigeria Must Do

The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies. Read more »

Nigeria: Alex Barber, Controversial Us Missionary, Expelled From Nigeria

The Nigerian government accused Mr Barber of making inflammatory statements capable of inciting violence and deepening divisions, particularly in Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: Inter Lagos Seal Historic NPFL Promotion

They have now become the second team to confirm promotion this season, joining Doma United FC, while two more teams will emerge from the remaining conferences Read more »

Nigeria: UBA's Chioma Mang, Michelle Nwoga Shine At 2026 Guardian Women Festival

The two UBA leaders received the coveted Special Recognition Awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer experience and corporate… Read more »

Nigeria: APC South-East Zonal Leadership Replies Deputy National Chair Nwoye Over Arise TV Remarks

The zonal chapter described Mr Nwoye's comments as unethical, ill-advised, and driven more by personal dissatisfaction than genuine concern for party unity Read more »