Nigeria: Governor Radda Swears in Two New Commissioners

The governor charged the appointees to support "Building Your Future" agenda of his administration Read more »

Nigeria: Erratic Electricity - Nigeria to Establish Grid Asset Management Company

"The president has seen that where the problem is mainly in our quest to solve the power problem is largely in the transmission section." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Revokes Ex-MFM Chorister's Bail, Orders Blogger's Arrest in Olukoya Defamation Case

The judge gave the ruling on Wednesday in the cyberbullying and defamation trial of the ex-MFM chorister. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Abiodun Commissions Phase II of Imashayi-Igan-Okoto-Ayetoro Road

The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Approve N140bn Budget for South East Development Commission

The SEDC MD further disclosed plans to construct railways across the five South-east states to enhance trade, improve regional connectivity, and unify the states economically. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Push Framework to Coordinate Nigeria's Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

International experts described the transition as a critical economic opportunity for the country's carbon-heavy sectors. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Probe N365m National Library Project Abandonment in Jalingo

The lawmakers commenced the investigation following a petition by BudgIT Foundation, a civic organisation. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Probe Disability Commission Over Alleged ₦97m Pos Procurement

The lawmakers were also told that other training programmes and procurement exercises undertaken by the commission involved inflated contract values. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: World Cup Play-Off - FIFA Opens Ticket Sales, Lists DR Congo, Not Nigeria, Among Contenders

The play-off tournament will feature six teams from different confederations competing for two remaining places at the 2026 World Cup Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explains N100 Petrol Price Increase Amid Crude Price Surge

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent N100 increase in its petrol ex-depot price was driven by rising global crude oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Suspended 'Indefinitely' Over Alleged Assault On Wife

The police declined comment on the matter, saying that no formal complaint had been filed. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Dismantle IPOB's Bomb-Making Factory, Hideouts

The army said the troops conducted the operations, which began on 3 March, in collaboration with other security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Air Force which… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Impeaching Deputy Governor - Kano Assembly

The assembly, at Thursday's plenary, served the deputy governor with the impeachment notice after a motion moved by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini. Read more »

Nigeria: We Arrested Lawyer With $2m Cash Allegedly Belonging to Emefiele - EFCC Witness

The EFCC agent told the court that the lawyer confirmed during interrogation that the suspicious $2 million cash belonged to Mr Emefiele. Read more »

Nigeria: Showmax Announces Discontinuation of Service

The decision comes barely seven months after French media giant Canal+ completed the acquisition of MultiChoice Group, the platform's parent company. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Assembly Serves Deputy Governor Impeachment Notice

The assembly, at Thursday's plenary, served the deputy governor with the impeachment notice after a motion moved by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini. Read more »

Nigeria: Weight Loss Injections - Six Dangerous Mistakes Nigerians Make

To use weight loss injections safely in Nigeria, start by consulting a qualified doctor who can properly assess your health, medical history, and weight loss goals. Read more »

Nigeria: How Ex-PDP Chairperson Clinched APC Leadership in Taraba

At the APC state congress held in Jalingo late Tuesday, Abubakar Bawa, until recently the PDP chairman in the state, was announced as APC chairman alongside other members of the… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Appoints Caretaker Committee for Shendam, Replaces Wase Lga Chair

In a statement issued on Thursday, signed by Choji Felix, its state publicity secretary, the PDP said the decision was taken in line with Section 21 (2)(a-b) of the party's… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Met Jigawa Opposition Leaders - Ex-Defence Minister

Mr Badaru has held talks with a former senator and current ADC chieftain in the state, Ubale Shitu, and, most notably, with former Governor Sule Lamido, with whom Mr Badaru shares… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari, Brothers of Non-Declaration of Assets Charges, While Cocaine Trial Continues

The judge held that the NDLEA failed to prove the non-disclosure of assets charges against Mr Kyari and his brothers beyond reasonable doubt. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorists After Attack On Borno Base

The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Dumped PDP - Nasarawa Governorship Candidate

The two-time PDP governorship candidate says he is "tired" of leading the opposition after eight years. Read more »

Africa: Africa and the Deadly Dust From Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene

The bombs are going off in the Gulf, but the dust and shrapnel are travelling across the world, no thanks to the effective collaboration of the war mongers in Washington and Tel… Read more »

Nigeria: N2.5bn Fraud Charges - Ex-Minister Stella Oduah, Co-Defendant Begin Returning Alleged Looted Funds

The terms of agreement between the AGF office and Ms Oduah for the return of looted funds alleged in the N2.5 billion fraud case against her and co-defendant remain a secret. Read more »