Nigeria: Mutfwang - Plateau Violence Under Control, Tinubu to Visit Jos

Governor Mutfwang, who spoke after a meeting with the president, described the Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area as "barbaric" and "an act of… Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - INEC Freezes ADC Leadership Recognition Amid Court Dispute

INEC said it also decided to stop engaging with any of the two warring factions until there's a substantive court judgement, after it received conflicting letters from both sides,… Read more »

Nigeria: CSTS Trains Rangers to Champion Compliance With Criminal Justice Laws

The rangers were charged to see to the efficient implementation of the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in federal courts and the Administration of… Read more »

Nigeria: Thirty Students Hospitalised After Exposure to Toxic Chemical

"Several students began vomiting and fainting, forcing the school management to call for ambulances from the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode," the vice principal said to… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Fake Cerelac Products On Sale

The agency urged distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain, to avoid the distribution, sale, and… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Tinubu's Fresh $6bn Loan Request

President Tinubu had told the lawmakers that the funds from the UAE and the Uk would be deployed toward budget implementation, critical infrastructure development, and refinancing… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises to South Africa Over 'Coronation' of Traditional Ruler

He told the protesters that the situation had been misinterpreted, as the coronation was only ceremonial rather than the installation of a traditional authority that defied the… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes 2026 Budget Without Scrutinising Tinubu's Request for Upward Review

The lawmakers passed the budget after reviewing a report presented by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Adeola Olamilekan. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Former Nigerian Official Facing Corruption Charges Controls Florida Properties

Dibu Ojerinde, his three sons, and his daughter-in-law are all facing charges related to funds he allegedly misappropriated while working as an education official. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu On High Alert Over Rabies Outbreak

An official urged all dog owners to vaccinate their dogs and other pets against rabies without delay, adding that other pet owners should confine their animals and prevent them… Read more »

Nigeria: Alkali Resigns As Transport Minister, Eyes Governorship Seat

In his resignation letter, the minister appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country. Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Takes El-Rufai Back Into Custody As Court Postpones Bail Hearing

The ICPC released Mr El-Rufai temporarily on Friday so he could attend his mother's funeral. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Under Fire for Visiting Attack Survivors in Armoured Tank

"A civilian governor addressing citizens from an armoured tank sends a troubling message." Read more »

Nigeria: Still On Tinubu's UK State Visit

Governor Mbah's intervention during the investment engagement in London provides a clear window into how sub-national diplomacy translates into tangible economic value Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs, Rivers Community Urge Solution to Persistent Underwater Gas Eruption

The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission had, in a statement issued on 20 March by its Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan,… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attack - JNI Says Four Muslims Among Slain Victims, 10 Others Missing

JNI said it confirmed from a series of reports by parents within the Muslim community that Muslims were also victims of the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 101 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 219 Suspects - DHQ

The DHQ said military troops recovered more than 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, including crude oil, automotive gas oil, kerosene and premium motor spirit. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists, Notorious ISWAP Commander

The DHQ said troops, supported by air components, carried out precision strikes on insurgents' enclaves in remote and border areas of some North-eastern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Declares Seats of Three Deceased Lawmakers Vacant, Directs INEC to Conduct By-Elections

The deceased senators are Okechukuwu Ezea (Enugu North), Godiya Akwashiki (Nasarawa North), and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East). Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Drug War - NAN Reporter, Three Other Journalists Honoured By NDLEA

The journalists were honoured for their outstanding reportage in the fight against illicit drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 104 Suspects, Seizes N1.8bn Illicit Drugs in Edo - Official

Commander of the agency in Edo, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said that the arrests and seizures were made within the first quarter of 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Redemption Is Here' - Dino Melaye Explains How ADC Will Defeat Tinubu in 2027

Mr Melaye contended that Mr Kwankwaso's defection to the ADC and teaming up with the PDP candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Reverses CAC's Alteration to United Methodist Church's Name

The dispute over the church's name arose from the breakaway of some members. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Extend Implementation of 2025 Federal Budget After Tinubu's Failed Promises

The lawmakers extended the implementation timeline of the capital component of the budget to 30 June 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Power Minister Adelabu, Oyo Govt Clash Over 'Failed' Power Project

Mr Adelabu and the Oyo State Government disagreed over the state's 11MW power project. Read more »