Nigeria: Nass Roundup - Party Primaries, Oyo Abduction, Other Top Stories From the Senate

The Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday after a four-week break to enable the members to participate in their parties' primaries. Read more »

Nigeria: Warri Ijaw, Urhobo Groups Accuse Tinubu of Interfering in INEC Delineation Exercise

Ijaw-Urhobo group accuse President Tinubu of undermining a Supreme Court-backed electoral delineation exercise in Warri, raising fresh concerns over the independence of INEC and… Read more »

Nigeria: Iwobi Ready for Landmark 100th Cap As Nigeria Take On Portugal

Ahead of the milestone, Iwobi expressed gratitude to Nigerians at home and abroad for their support throughout a journey that has spanned more than a decade Read more »

Nigeria: Police Dismiss Alleged Bandit Attack Threat On Lagos Schools

The police stressed that while every security concern is treated with utmost seriousness, investigations have not revealed any imminent threat within Lagos State. Read more »

Nigeria: How Abduction of Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives Was Plotted and Executed - Police

Police say the gang monitored the Adegoke family's movements, routines and the schools attended by the children as part of a wider surveillance and reconnaissance operation. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Primaries Expose Fault Lines in Major Opposition Party

Parallel primaries, rigging allegations and factional disputes across several states raise questions about the party's readiness for 2027 Read more »

Nigeria: Should Jonathan Run (Away)?

President Jonathan is best advised to stay out of the fray! Read more »

Nigeria: The Church in the Hands of Angry Youths, By Ayo Akerele

May the church awaken before it is too late. God bless the Body of Christ. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Many Tribes

The Berlin Conference was a disservice to Africa. Irrespective of whichever echo chamber you stumble into, there is no question about this. What happened there? Apprehensive lest… Read more »

Nigeria: From Marafan to Marafan

I wish you well in this great calling and indeed all of your future endeavours. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions

Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Give More Details On Operation That Rescued Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives

The police say preliminary intelligence indicates that some suspects escaped with gunshot injuries during the operation. Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria to Commence Free Evacuation of Citizens From South Africa

Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Abducted People From Boko Haram Enclave - Official

Although locals and security sources said Boko Haram released the captives, the army said it rescued them following a major intelligence-led operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Failing Waste System Leaves Lagos Roads Buried in Trash

Hit by soaring diesel prices and crushing operational costs, waste contractors in many parts of Lagos are struggling to sustain weekly collections, pushing frustrated residents to… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Deny Claim On Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Abducted Kwara Worshippers Feared Dead in Captivity

Reports indicated that five of the victims have died in captivity, more than two months after their abduction. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

The NHRC's Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call for the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers in his remarks commemorating the 2026 International… Read more »

Nigeria: Nestoil Limited - in Receivership - Receiver/ Manager's Rejoinder to Article in the Guardian

This is the full details of the statement by receiver/manager regarding updates on Nestoil Limited - in Receivership. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sentences Four Men to Death by Hanging for 2022 Owo Church Terrorist Attack

The terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, left over 40 worshippers killed and about 141 others injured on 5 June 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: How Oyo Kidnap Victims Were Moved to Forest - Senator

"When they were taking the children away, six, seven or eight children, they would tie them back to each other. One person would be in front of the Okada, another one would be at… Read more »

Nigeria: How Telegram's Regulatory Failures, Misinformation Fuel Exploitative Prostitution in Nigeria

While the group offers no protection for its members, it utilises Telegram's privacy features extensively to protect itself. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Member Sacked From Eno's Govt for Urging Tinubu's Resignation

"I was being paid N65,000 monthly, but that was not why I was there. Honestly, N65,000 is not even worth a take-home in today's economy. If money was my priority, I would have left… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Operated Nigeria Pipeline for Years Despite Internal Pollution Warnings - - Report

Internal documents reveal Shell executives repeatedly raised concerns over the integrity of a major Nigerian pipeline years before widespread pollution incidents triggered lawsuits… Read more »

Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Nut Meets Makinde, As Teachers' Strike Continues

The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state. Read more »