June 21
Nigeria: Even While Pregnant, We Were Forced to Sleep With Clients, Survivors Recount Sex Trafficking
Vanguard
For seven young Nigerian women, most of whom are teenagers, the journey began with familiar faces, including friends, relatives and community members. Read more »
Nigeria: Njideka Akunyili Crosby Brings the Obamas Closer to Home
This Day
The unveiling of her portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama at the Obama Presidential Center marks another significant milestone in the ascent of Njideka Akunyili Crosby, one of the… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji Delivers Victory Speech, Extends 'Hands of Fellowship' to Oluyede, Bejide, Others
Premium Times
Mr Oyebanji defeated 13 others to emerge victorious in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Adc Candidate, Dare Bejide, Rejects Result, Says Poll Not Credible
Premium Times
"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandit Claims Attacks On Security Operatives in Video
Premium Times
Masked speaker claimed responsibility for recent attacks in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - CDD Flags Vote-Buying, Ballot Discrepancies, Bvas Glitches
Premium Times
Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji On Re-Election Victory in Ekiti
Premium Times
"With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back," says President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood, Windstorm Destroy Farmlands, Shops in Ebonyi Communities
Vanguard
Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people's shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Decry Passport Renewal Delays, Urge Interior Minister to Intervene
Vanguard
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Violence in Conflict Threatens Nigeria's Peace, Devt, Says Sulaiman-Ibrahim
This Day
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has described conflict-related sexual violence as a major threat to Nigeria's peace, security and… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Obi of Onitsha Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe On His 85th Birthday [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on his 85th birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Bandits' Camp in Kogi, Rescue Two Victims - Official
Premium Times
The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive. Read more »
Nigeria: #EkitiDecides2026 - How Oyebanji Won His Re-Election
Premium Times
From the capital, Ado Ekiti, to rural councils such as Moba and Ekiti East, Mr Oyebanji maintained commanding leads, leaving the opposition without a single local government area. Read more »
Africa: I Want to Be Remembered for Industrialising Africa - Aliko Dangote
This Day
Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that he would rather be remembered for helping to industrialise Africa than for the size of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Sunday Igboho Over Inflammatory Remarks
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural group, the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, to caution Yoruba nation agitator,… Read more »
Nigeria: 278 Motorcycles Impounded As Lagos Task Force Intensifies Crackdown
Leadership
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) has impounded 278 commercial motorcycles during a weeklong enforcement operation targeting operators flouting… Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Urges Nigeria to Phase Out Plastics, Tackle Waste Crisis
Leadership
Nigeria must begin preparing for a future without plastics while embracing innovation to confront a growing waste crisis threatening public health and the environment, the United… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Candidate Rejects Ekiti Governorship Poll, Alleges Vote Buying
Leadership
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the Ekiti State governorship election, describing the exercise as… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC, CAC Tighten Rules On Telecom Ownership Changes, Require Prior Approval
Leadership
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced stricter compliance measures requiring telecommunications companies to… Read more »
Nigeria: Fulani Group Urges Tinubu, Makinde to Caution Igboho
Leadership
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and governors across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Eazi Finally Explains His Grey Hair--'I'm a Targaryen!'
Leadership
Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has left fans laughing after jokingly revealing the "real reason" behind his much-talked-about grey hair. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Conducts Ekiti Guber Polls, Six Legislative By-Elections, Courts Differ On Parties' 'Deregistration'
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has conducted the governorship election in Ekiti state amid complaints of irregularities. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Weakens As Foreign Investors Increase Dollar Demand Amid Stock Sell-Off
Leadership
The naira came under renewed pressure at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday as heightened demand for the United States dollar outpaced available foreign exchange… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped, Killed, Extorted - Southwest Cries for Help
Leadership
Until recently, terrorism, banditry and mass abductions were largely associated with other parts of Nigeria. Today, the South-West is increasingly grappling with the same threats,… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Intensifies Efforts On Rural Electrification
Leadership
The ECOWAS Parliament has taken significant steps to increase rural electrification projects in West Africa by leveraging the abundant renewable energy resources of the region to… Read more »
