February 11
Nigeria: Faulty Arik Port Harcourt-Bound Flight Safely Diverted to Benin - Nsib
"The aircraft landed without incident, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally. No injuries have been reported." Read more »
Nigeria: Our Policies Must Improve 'Daily Lives of All Nigerians', Tinubu Tells Governors
The president urges all tiers of government to strengthen cooperative federalism. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Burnt to Death, Eight Injured As Minibus Overturns, Explodes in Lagos
LASTMA said investigations revealed that the driver was transporting a five-litre container of petrol inside the bus. Read more »
Nigeria: University of Abuja Dismisses Claims of Nelfund Loans Mismanagement
Since the disbursement of NELFUND loan to the University, management has ensured that all eligible beneficiaries were reimbursed, provided they duly applied while no funds have… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court to Hear Appeals On PDP Convention
The appeals arose from multiple court rulings on the legality of the PDP's convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last year. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai - I'm On My Way Back to Nigeria
When Mr Tinubu assumed office as president, he nominated Mr El-Rufai to become a minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Akpabio Must Read the Room and the Mood
Akpabio must understand that there is a limit to how far a people can be pushed. The protests at the National Assembly gates were not just about a bill; they were an expression of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reforms in Action - How Nigerians Are Earning More Through Paye Reductions, Net Pay Up, Taxes Down
The new tax laws are, by design, pro poor, protective of low and middle income earners with focus on fairness. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Namadi Strengthens Ties With Qatar Charity
The visit served as a strategic engagement to solidify a partnership that has significantly improved the quality of life for Jigawa residents over the last two years. Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Nigeria Reopens Border With Niger, Hundreds of Trucks Exit
"We are happy that our trucks, which were trapped for months, can now move freely through Nigeria to their destinations," a Niger official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Amends Electoral Act to Accommodate Electronic Transmission of Results With Conditions
The Senate re-amended the Electoral Act to accommodate the electronic transmission of results. However, the provision comes with a caveat that, in the event of internet failure,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops Two Places to 142nd in 2025 Corruption Ranking, Trails 33 African Countries
The ranking places Nigeria behind 33 other African countries, spotlighting persistent governance challenges in Africa's most populous nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Urges States to Invest in Water Transportation
The minister said the federal government had already procured and distributed boats to operate on waterways in different parts of the country, but stressed that state governments… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Seizes Over 10m Doses of Malaria Drugs, Cosmetics Worth N3bn
Mr Iluyomade said the fake drugs discovered included anti malaria drugs and injections for cerebral malaria, antibiotics, postinor and anagin products that had been ban for almost… Read more »
Nigeria: JOHESU Threatens Fresh Strike If Implementation Fails By April
The warning follows the suspension of the Union's strike, which began on 15 November, 2025 and was halted on 6 February by its national leadership. Read more »
Nigeria: 70 Million Nigerian Women, Girls May Face AI-Facilitated Online Abuse By 2030 - Report
Gatefield based its projections on Nigeria's rapid internet growth, observed patterns of online harm, and the scaling effect of generative AI technologies. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement in N320 Million Money Laundering Case Against Lawmaker
The prosecution and the lawmaker's defence lawyer adopted their final written addresses supported by their final submissions regarding the N320 money laundering trial on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Stigma, Economic Pressure Fuel Silent Mental Health Struggles Among Young Africans - Expert
Drawing from his engagement with young people through the SereniMind initiative, Mr Oyenuga said stigma and fear of judgement continue to discourage many from seeking mental health… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Seahawks Players of Nigerian Descent After Super Bowl Triumph
President Tinubu also acknowledged Michael Onwenu, a Nigerian-American offensive lineman who turned out for the New England Patriots, describing him as one of the most dominant… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Clash Over Agric Ministry's 2026 Budget
During the 2026 budget defence of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the lawmaker, Awaji-Inombek Abiante challenged the clarity and accountability of proposed… Read more »
Nigeria: 'This Will Be Last' - Wike Speaks On Tinubu's Fresh Intervention in Rivers Political Crisis
Messrs Fubara and Wike had been in prolonged feud over the control of political structures in Rivers State which has caused a dispute between the governor and Wike-backed members… Read more »
Nigeria: Dispute Over Subpoena Dominates Hearing in Yahaya Bello's N110bn Fraud Trial
The defence's insistence on seeing the physical copy of the subpoena, the basis upon which the 10th prosecution witness apppeared in court on Tuesday, sparked a heated argument… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Resigned - Ex-NAHCON Chair
"I wish to state unequivocally that this decision is taken entirely for personal reasons. After prayerful contemplation and consultation with my family, I have made this choice in… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Amends Electoral Act to Accommodate Electronic Transmission of Results With Conditions
The Senate re-amended the Electoral Act to accommodate the electronic transmission of results. However, the provision comes with a caveat that, in the event of internet failure,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Publishes List of Successful Candidates for Short Service
In a statement on Tuesday, the army said shortlisted candidates are to report to the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State, by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Read more »
