February 25
Nigeria: Court Admits Fresh Evidence Against Ex-Amcon Boss, Others in N76bn, $31.5m Fraud Trial
The defendants face six counts of conspiracy, stealing and abuse of office involving alleged conversion of funds belonging to Arik Air to the use of NG Eagle Limited in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Gets Full Bench As CJN Inaugurates Justice Oyewole
Mr Oyewole replaces former CJN Olukayode Ariwoola, whose retirement in 2024 left the South-west region's slot on the Supreme Court bench vacant. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Sentences Ex-NNPC Official to 87 Months Over $2.1m Oil Bribery Scandal
Mr Okoronkwo, a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria, previously served as General Manager of the Upstream Division of the NNPC Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Woman, Son for Traditional Religious Practices - Amnesty
'This is a clear case of religious persecution and corruption. This is unacceptable.' Read more »
Nigeria: Another PDP Governor, Lawmakers Set to Join APC
Should the governor proceed with his defection to the APC, he would follow the lead of Taraba's Agbu Kefas and leave the PDP with only Bauchi State in the North-east region. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We Want to Keep Pushing for the Title' - - Finidi George Ahead of Barau FC Clash
Fresh from a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Enyimba FC last weekend, Rivers United remain firmly in the title conversation; but the Aba stalemate also highlighted just how… Read more »
Nigeria: Phone Call Tapping Charges - Tight Security Around Court Premises As SSS Arraigns El-Rufai
SSS filed the charges against Mr El-Rufai following his claim of intercepting NSA Ribadu's phone call. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - What People Campaigning for Me Should Tell Nigerians - Tinubu
"Today, we are seeing clear signs that our reforms have begun to yield results. Inflationary pressures are moderating, fuel prices are easing, our currency is strong and stable." Read more »
Nigeria: Owo - Six Church Worshippers Kidnapped, One Suspected Informant Arrested - - Police
Owo and its environs, in the northern part of Ondo State, have experienced waves of insecurity in recent years, including the June 2022 attack on a catholic church in the town. Read more »
Nigeria: Nscia Wades Into Walida-SSS Operative Controversy
The Jigawa State Government also says it has formally intervened in the Walida case. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Takes the Spotlight As Mbah Declares 2nd Tech Festival Open
"The world has crossed a line. What we are witnessing in our lifetime is nothing short of an economic renaissance powered by technology," says Governor Mbah. Read more »
Nigeria: Lecturer Warns Akwa Ibom of Underestimating Cross River's 'Calculated' Strategy
A communication scholar, Udeme Nana, has warned that Akwa Ibom State may be underestimating what he described as Cross River State's "calculated" strategy in the renewed dispute… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Convention - Masari-Led Committee Vows Transparent Process Ahead of 2027 Polls
Mr Masari said the convention would offer the APC an opportunity for reflection and consolidation, adding that the process must be orderly, inclusive, transparent, and respectful… Read more »
Nigeria: With Impeachment Threat Over, Fubara Pledges to Work With Rivers Assembly
The political crisis in Rivers was doused recently, with the Rivers State House of Assembly, on 19 February, withdrawing its impeachment move against Governor Fubara and his deputy… Read more »
Nigeria: Budget Defence - NRS Sets ₦40.7trn Revenue Target for 2026, Surpasses 2025 Projection
NRC Executive Chairman, Zach Adedeji, told a House of Representatives committee that the Service exceeded its 2025 target, driven largely by non-oil taxes, even as the lawmakers… Read more »
Nigeria: Copyright Levy - Pman Petitions AGF Over Alleged 'Institutional Ambush'
They also alleged attempts to tilt policy decisions in favour of record label interests while related disputes remain before the courts. Read more »
Nigeria: Lasaco Assurance PLC Appoints New Managing Director
"We are confident that Mr Ademoye Shobo will advance the company's strategic objectives and enhance its operational and financial performance." Read more »
Nigeria: Executive Order On Oil Revenues to Boost Foreign Reserves - CBN
Mr Cardoso explained that at $50.45 billion, Nigeria gross external reserves provide an import cover of 9.68 months for goods and services for the country Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Warns Juventus Ahead of Champions League Clash
The 27-year-old Super Eagles star was one of the defining figures in the first leg at RAMS Park, where Galatasaray ran riot in a stunning 5-1 demolition of Juventus Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Distributes Sanitary Pads to Abia Schoolgirls
"In many communities, young girls miss school and women experience discomfort and shame because of myths and misinformation about menstruation." Read more »
Nigeria: Arcon Says Advan Using Media Campaign to Obstruct Industry Reforms
ARCON alleged that ADVAN has "simultaneously instituted multiple lawsuits at the Federal High Court challenging its regulatory powers, while also prosecuting the same issues in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Firm Confirms Electrocution of Suspected Vandal
"Protecting power infrastructure is a collective responsibility, and community cooperation remains vital in safeguarding assets meant to serve the public good." Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Duo Crash Out of Champions League
Elsewhere, the Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt continued their fairytale run by eliminating Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom's Paradox - Luxury Suvs for Ex-Officials While Pupils Sit On Floors
While billions of naira flow through government coffers and SUVs glide into private garages, pupils in Akwa Ibom classrooms sit on bare floors waiting for desks that were budgeted… Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Papiri Abductions - Nigerian Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Terrorists
AFP reported on Tuesday that the Nigerian government paid a "huge" ransom to Boko Haram and released two of its senior commanders to secure the release of the pupils. Read more »
