April 28
Nigeria: New Housing Minister Targets 20m Deficit, Vows Affordable Homes Push
Vanguard
The newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to tackling Nigeria's estimated 20 million housing deficit through… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Reacts to Report of Sanwo-Olu's Forced Resignation
Premium Times
The reaction followed a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the governor was under pressure to step down over alleged health concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa - Faisal Withdraws As IGP Adamu Kicks
Daily Trust
Former Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has announced his withdrawal from the governorship race for Nasarawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Launches E-Filing System in Lagos
Premium Times
The time for a file to reach a judge's desk has been reduced from days to seconds, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court said. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Youths Raise N50m to Buy Forms for Pantami
Daily Trust
A group of youths have raised over 50 million naira within 48 hours to purchase the 2027 governorship nomination form in Gombe State for former Minister of Communications and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Kano Commissioner Garba Yusuf Declares for Kano Central Senate Seat
Vanguard
A former Commissioner for Finance in Kano State, Garba Yusuf Abubakar, has announced his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Bayelsa East Stakeholders Protest Alleged Plot Against Senate Seat Rotation
Vanguard
Political leaders, traditional rulers, youths and women drawn from Ogbia, Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas in Bayelsa East Senatorial District on Monday took to the streets… Read more »
Nigeria: Proton Security Warns of Heightened Election Risks, Calls for Nationwide Vigilance
Vanguard
As Nigeria approaches another election cycle, Proton Security Services Limited has issued a nationwide advisory warning of heightened risks typically associated with politically… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC S-West Leadership Reasserts Authority, Rejects Rival Claim
Vanguard
The South-West leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, has restated its authority, rejecting what it described as an invalid claim to… Read more »
Nigeria: Elders Raise Alarm Over Imposition of APC Guber Candidate in Adamawa
Daily Trust
A group of elders in Adamawa State have expressed opposition to what they described as attempts by unnamed interests within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets December for Completion of Kano-Maradi Railway
Daily Trust
The federal government has stated that major works on the Kaduna-Kano-Maradi rail line will be completed by December. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Demands Probe Over Killing of 2 Citizens in South Africa
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force (SANDF)… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Chief Asks Veterans to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Communities
Leadership
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged military veterans to serve as first responders in their communities, demonstrating enduring commitment and… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils National Textbook Ranking System for Schools
Leadership
The federal government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools nationwide, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Crisis - NMDPRA Sets Jet A1 Prices At N1,988 in Lagos, N2,037 in Abuja
Leadership
In a bid to stabilise supply and curb rising costs in the aviation sector, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has pegged aviation fuel,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab 30 Kidnap Suspects in Kaduna Crackdown
Daily Trust
The Kaduna State Police Command said it had arrested 30 suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms and stolen vehicles in April 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Can Atiku-Obi Unseat Tinubu-Shettima in 2027?
Vanguard
Nigeria's political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Kills Many in Sokoto
Daily Trust
Residents have raised concerns over a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis that has been claiming the lives in Kurawa village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Children Abducted in Kogi, Kaduna
Daily Trust
Gunmen abducted dozens, including children, on Sunday from Tajudeen Islamic Foundation and children's home in Zariagi, a settlement at Kabba Junction, Adavi Local Government Area… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Reporters From Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters, Orders Their Speedy Trial
This Day
A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered journalists out of the venue of the trial of six defendants, accused of complicity in the alleged plot to forcefully take over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Charges New Envoys to Reorder Foreign Policy Priorities
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria's newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to reposition the country's global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities… Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Killed in Adamawa, Benue, Plateau - 23 Pupils Abducted in Kogi
Vanguard
No fewer than 39 persons were killed late Sunday night at Guyaku commubnity in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram members. Read more »
Nigeria: e-Visa Blocks Over 300 High-Risk Entrants in First 90 Days - NIS
This Day
Nigeria's e-Visa platform identified and blocked over 300 individuals flagged as high security risks within its first three months of implementation, the Permanent Secretary,… Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Sues Navy, AGF Over Auctioned Vessel, Seeks N771m Damage
This Day
A Lagos-based maritime company, Sea Delights Marine Wreckage Limited, has filed a high-stakes suit before a Federal High Court in Lagos against the Attorney-General of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Stabilise Jet Fuel Prices As Keyamo, NMDPRA Step in
This Day
The federal government moved yesterday stabilise the prices of Jet fuel to save airlines operating in the aviation sector. But this has triggered concerns within Nigeria's aviation… Read more »
