Nigeria: The Sedc Will Need Protection From Political Extortion

When he presented his budget proposals for 2024 to Nigeria's National Assembly, the first full year of appropriations under his presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu identified… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex Gov Muazu Says It Would Be Needless Probing Gov Mohammed's Administration

Mr Mu'azu who served as governor of the state between 1999 and 2007 made this assertion while speaking during the public lecture organied to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its… Read more »

Nigeria: NSC Congratulates Nigeria Tennis Family On Davis Cup World Group II Promotion

Reacting to the achievement, Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, praised the players, officials and organisers for a job well done Read more »

Nigeria: How Premium Times Books Is Using Publishing to Strengthen Nigeria's Democracy - Musikilu Mojeed

Mr Mojeed says PREMIUM BOOKS was founded on the belief that democracy cannot thrive in a society that does not understand how power works, how institutions function, and why… Read more »

Nigeria: Report Flags 92 Fraudulent Projects Under Tinubu Administration

Hundreds of projects remained incomplete or have not commenced despite budgetary allocations, the report stated. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tax Reform May Strain Financial Inclusion Gains

"I don't want government taking something I don't even know about." Read more »

Nigeria: King Charles Invites Tinubu to First State Visit for Nigerian Leader in 37 Years

Mr Tinubu, who assumed office in 2023, is expected to be accompanied on the state visit by his wife, Remi Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Single Term Not Enough for Nigerian Lawmakers - David Mark

"I want to appeal that members, legislators, are giving more than one term, two terms, three terms. I spent 20 years in the senate, and I'm very grateful to my electorate and… Read more »

Nigeria: Policy Failures, Not Medical Limits, Driving Nigeria's Cancer Deaths Among Women - Report

The report finds that Nigeria's health system largely responds only after cancer has advanced, driving up treatment costs and worsening outcomes. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria

According to the statement from the office of Ghana's president, the recall takes immediate effect. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Announces 'Total Cancellation' of Sit-At-Home in South-East - IPOB

The enforcement of the sit-at-home had resulted in deadly attacks and destruction of goods in Nigeria's South-east for years, despite being cancelled repeatedly by the Mr Kanu-led… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Hold Emergency Plenary Session Amidst Electoral Act Amendment Controversy

The notice of the emergency sitting was contained in a memo dated 8 February and circulated to senators. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Shuts Ladipo Market Again

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure of the spare part market in a post on X on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Haven't Been the Best Daddy,' 2Baba Admits

The singer has seven children with three women: Pero Adeniyi, Sumbo Ajaba-Adeoye and his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Abuja Residents Bear the Brunt of Poorly Regulated Quarrying Companies

Despite clear provisions in the National Environmental (Quarrying and Blasting Operations) Regulations, quarrying companies breach environmental laws in Abuja, the Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Osimhen Nets 12th League Goal in Galatasaray Win

For Osimhen, it was another evening that reinforced his growing legacy in Turkey Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Sweep Uzbekistan in Lagos Davis Cup Tie

The victory boosted Nigeria's Davis Cup campaign Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Four Over Alleged Murder in Osun Community

The suspects were also accused of setting fire to the Ido-Ayegunle Community Hall and unlawfully possessing a locally made single-barrel gun and a live cartridge. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Jibia Peace Model' - How Katsina Community Came to Depend On Non-State Armed Enforcers

Across local government areas battered by years of banditry, the Nigerian state has gradually neglected its most basic obligation and communities have chosen controversial… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Portable Took Advantage of Me, Promised Me Marriage' - Actress, Ashabi Simple Alleges

"They claimed he had slept with someone who had HIV abroad. Those messages scared me, and I went to the hospital to run several tests. That was when I found out I..." Read more »

Nigeria: MKO Documentary Trailer Chronicles June 12 Crisis, Abiola's Final Years

Directed by Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan, the documentary is produced by a team led by Mark Jonathan Harris and Veronique Bernard. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Nigerian Military's Strategy, Successes Against Oil Theft

A military official noted that Nigeria's crude oil production, which averaged 1.4 to 1.5 million barrels per day before 2025, rose to about 2.2 million barrels per day by December… Read more »

Nigeria: Elections - NSA Warns Political Actors Against Violence, Vote-Buying

The NSA said adequate security personnel will be deployed to polling stations and high-risk electoral wards in FCT, Rivers and Kano State during the forthcoming elections this… Read more »

Africa: NCDMB Pledges Enduring Support for Appo, Africa Energy Bank

The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, an engineer made the pledge on Thursday when the new Secretary General of APPO, Farid Ghezali paid him a courtesy visit at… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Summon FCT Area Councils' Officials Over Alleged N100bn Financial Irregularities

Lawmakers said an audit conducted by the Auditor-General for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils uncovered irregularities across the six councils of the territory. Read more »