May 06
Africa: Xenophobia - African Nations Threaten Retaliatory Action Against South Africa
Vanguard
Diplomatic pressure on South Africa is mounting as more African countries threaten retaliatory measures over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: 'In This Marian Month, Pray for the Release of Father Asukawaye and His Ten Parishioners Kidnapped in February'
Agenzia Fides
"I ask everyone to pray for the release of Father Nathaniel Asukawaye and ten parishioners who have been held captive since February 7, 2026," said Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Disowns Illegal Levy On Traditional Medicine Practitioners
Premium Times
An official said authorities had been alerted to the "unwholesome activities" of individuals harassing practitioners and collecting unapproved levies. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Police Deploy Security Operatives to Flashpoints
Vanguard
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following a deadly attack on the Nding community in Fan District,… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Ex-Hos Oyo-Ita Hails Court Over Acquittal
Vanguard
Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has expressed profound gratitude to God after being acquitted of alleged money laundering charges by the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not Moved By Emotions' - Wike Rejects Abuja Pastor's Plea Over Jabi Lake
Vanguard
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said emotional appeals will not influence government decisions on the redevelopment of Jabi Lake, insisting that… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun APC - Dapo Abiodun Pushes for Consensus, Promises Appointments for Loyal Aspirants
Leadership
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to respect local government zoning arrangements and embrace… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Minister Seeks Level Playing Field, Warns Against Imposition
Leadership
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has warned that voter apathy and other reactionary decisions… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobic Attacks - Ogoni Youth Leader Opposes Reprisal On South Africans in Nigeria
Leadership
Following the xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa, especially Nigerians, the global president of Ogoni Youths Development Initiative (OYDI), Comrade Imeabe Saviour… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Aspirants Defy Katsina APC Consensus Outcomes, Purchase Nomination Forms
Premium Times
Six out of 15 House of Representatives members, one senator and several State Assembly members were denied consensus tickets, with members and non-members accusing the APC and… Read more »
Nigeria: Portable Challenges Davido, Zlatan for Celebrity Boxing Showdowns After Carter Efe Defeat in Lagos
Premium Times
Portable's latest moves underscore the evolving dynamics of celebrity boxing in Nigeria, a space where music, social media influence, and combat sports intersect Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Jigawa Lone Woman Aspirant Reaffirms Loyalty to APC After Losing Senatorial Bid
Premium Times
Mrs Zakari stated that the party's cohesion takes precedence over individual aspirations. She congratulated the successful candidates, describing the selection process as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Chairman At Agm [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Bello is a distinguished engineer, statesman and corporate leader. His career spans more than four decades across the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy. Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Communities Decry Water Scarcity, Call for Intervention
Daily Trust
Residents of communities along the Airport Road corridor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised alarm over persistent lack of access to potable water, describing the… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Chairman's Alarming Claim
Daily Trust
Last week, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, made a sweeping assertion that has since stirred widespread concern and debate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Launch Defence Working Groups As Insecurity Worsens Despite Troops, Drone Support
Premium Times
This was disclosed in a statement issued late Tuesday by Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt, NGO Partner to Strengthen Safety Awareness in Schools
Leadership
To strengthen safety awareness among students, the Lagos State Safety Commission, in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the International Award for Young… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC-Chinese Firms' Refinery Deal - We'll Comment After Reviewing MOU, Says PENGASSAN
Leadership
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said it is reviewing key details in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Ganduje Recognises Sanusi As Emir At Kano Deputy Governor's Swearing-in
Leadership
A significant development in Kano's political and traditional landscape unfolded on Tuesday as former governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, publicly recognised Muhammad Sanusi II as… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urge Govt to Send Relief to Niger Rainstorm Victims
Leadership
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the federal government to urgently provide relief materials to victims of a devastating rainstorm that recently struck Mokwa, a… Read more »
Nigeria: Defection Wave Hits ADC As 17 Reps Leave Party, Join NDC
Leadership
A wave of defections has hit the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the National Assembly as no fewer than 20 federal lawmakers dumped the party during plenary yesterday. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Shame [editorial]
Leadership
There is a particular cruelty in what is happening to Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa right now. These are people who crossed borders within the same… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reveals Post-2027 Agenda to Global Investors, Itemises Fiscal Discipline, Others
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, in Paris, France, assured international investors that his government's post-2027 agenda would centre around strengthening Nigeria's fiscal… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Settle Contractors' Debts, Assures Transparent Process
Vanguard
The Federal Government has initiated moves to settle outstanding obligations owed to local contractors, assuring that the process will be handled in a fair, transparent, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso-Obi Tie-Up Unlikely to Win North in 2027 - Ahmed
Leadership
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said the North is unlikely to support a political alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso… Read more »
