Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and the national government have called for calm following a violent protest in KuGompo over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian "Igbo king".

There were clashes with the police, looting, and arson during the demonstrations, resulting in the destruction of several businesses, mostly

Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar's decision followed earlier reports that he planned to pursue the APC ticket to contest the governorship of Bauchi State.

In his resignation letter submitted to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Tuggar expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and contribute to the implementation of the

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently bolster civilian protection in high-risk zones and enhance early warning systems following the deadly bombings in Maiduguri earlier this month.

The attacks, on the evening of March 16, 2026, struck crowded public locations - including a market, a post office, and the

A cultural event in Ozoro has sparked national controversy following reports of widespread sexual assault and violence against women. In an op-ed, youth activist Rinu Oduala argued that the incident reflects a systemic failure within Nigerian society to properly raise and protect both male and female children.

"What kind of society produces men who view women in public spaces as available for violation, and

The South African government is in talks with Nigeria for a 12-month fuel deal amid global shortages, as African countries rush to secure supplies. The National Taxi Council is also warning that fares may rise if the Middle East conflict continues to push fuel prices higher in South Africa.

As the political climate heats up ahead of Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, analysts have already begun identifying figures who could pose a strong challenge to incumbent President Bola Tinubu.

One such individual is businessman and activist Dr. Gbenga Hashim. Writing for AllAfrica, Chief Paschal Mbawuike describes Hashim as "the best new hope" to lead the nation.

Mbawuike writes that

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to the United Kingdom's support in helping Nigeria and the broader West African region combat the spread of terrorism. Speaking at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle during his State visit, Tinubu said Britain and Nigeria share a "history and culture" that serves as a strong foundation for

President Bola Tinubu has ordered service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri after a series of explosions left more than twenty people dead and scores injured in the capital of Borno State. The blasts targeted multiple locations, including the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Post Office. This marks the first major

New infections were recorded in Bauchi, Taraba, Benue, Ondo, Edo, Plateau, and Nasarawa States, and the Nigeria CDC says the case fatality rate currently stands at 23,2%, higher than the 18,7% recorded during the same period in 2025.

Initial hopes for a reduction in domestic petrol prices - sparked by the International Energy Agency (IEA) announcing that oil-producing nations would ramp up production - appear short-lived. The IEA statement was followed by assurances of price cuts from both the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).