April 28
Nigeria: Malami Dares EFCC Over Seizure of 50 Properties, Says 'All Declared, All Legal'
This Day
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, fired back at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), filing a… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Decrepit Refineries, NNPC Denies Sale of Scrap, Equipment
This Day
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied claims that it is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries, describing such reports… Read more »
Nigeria: LP Elects Nenadi Usman As Substantive National Chair [press release]
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Mrs Usman and other national officers were elected at the party's convention in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: My Son Dreamt of Joining Army - Slain Corps Member's Father
Daily Trust
Engr. Sani Jimoh, father of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member allegedly shot dead by soldiers in Abuja, has said his late son had aspirations of joining the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Waspan Calls for Constructive Engagement Over Fccpc's Deon Regulations
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The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to respect a recent interim… Read more »
Nigeria: A'ibom - Police Recover Explosives in Custodial Centre
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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has recovered explosive materials within the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, its spokesman has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Opay Leads the Conversation On Africa's Next Financial Frontier At Businessday Fintech Summit 2026
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OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, took center stage as the Headline Sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Re-Election Bid, Urges PDP Unity in Kogi
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from… Read more »
Nigeria: D'Tigress Push Minnesota Lynx to Brink in Kansas City Thriller
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Nigeria's ongoing WNBA pre-season tour is not just about competition; it is about calibration. Testing structures. Building chemistry. Accelerating the development of a squad… Read more »
West Africa: Zenith Bank Launches Cote d' Ivoire Subsidiary, Strengthens Francophone West Africa Presence [press release]
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The new subsidiary, licensed in December 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Budget, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and regulated by the UMOA Banking Commission, will commence… Read more »
Nigeria: Opiano Damz Gains Momentum With New Single 'Fire'
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Nigerian music act Abdulsalam Opeyemi, popularly known as Opiano Damz, is gaining increased attention in the country's underground music scene following the release of his latest… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Women Focal Point of Africa's Mineral Wealth'
Daily Trust
Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has stated that Africa's mineral wealth must be measured not only by production and revenues, but by outcomes for women and communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets Sports Economy Growth Through Intellectual Property
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Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, who delivered the keynote address, said sports must evolve beyond recreation into a structured economic asset Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Win' - Lookman Ready for Arsenal Test As Atlético Eye Ucl Final
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With silverware still uncertain this season, the Champions League represents both opportunity and urgency. Read more »
Nigeria: Odi Hails Reforms, Accountability in Key Government Agencies
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The Oduduwa Development Initiative (ODI) has commended five federal agencies for what it described as strong performance in service delivery, transparency and reform efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lacks Structure, Vision to Unseat Tinubu - - Oladele
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A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Signs Polling Unit Development Fund, University Conversion Laws [press release]
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"The Polling Unit Development Fund will allow members of the community in each polling unit to be able to decide some of the small development projects they will undertake." Read more »
Nigeria: NSC Charges Nigerian Athletes to Excel At World Athletics Relays [press release]
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A total of 24 athletes will represent Nigeria at the championships, with the team comprising a mix of experienced performers and emerging talents. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Agencies Rescue 14 Abducted Passengers From Sea Pirates - Official
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Suspected sea pirates abducted 15 passengers, including candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), along the Calabar-Oron waterways on 17 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Pledges Support for Nafowa, Commits to Social Welfare Partnership [press release]
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The governor commended the Nigerian Air Force Officers' Wives Association (NAFOWA) for its impactful humanitarian and empowerment initiatives, assuring of the state government's… Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani Buys APC Form, Seeks Re-Election Into Senate
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Mr Sani, who served as a senator from 2015 to 2019, lost his return bid to the Red Chamber after falling out with the then-governor Nasir El-Rufai. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara 2027 - APC Aspirant, Bolarinwa, Vows to Prioritise Security, Development, Launches Governorship Bid [press release]
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Mr Bolarinwa said his decision to run was driven by a sense of duty and a desire to serve the people of Kwara State at a higher level. Read more »
Nigeria: Ai Crucial for Accountability in Nigerian Varsities, Says EFCC Chairman
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The EFCC boss noted that AI had become inevitable in modern governance, particularly in managing the multi-billion Naira budgets, tuition revenues and research funds handled by… Read more »
Nigeria: NUC Grants Full Accreditation to Biotechnology Programme At Mcpherson University
Daily Trust
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to the Biotechnology programme at McPherson University, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, marking a… Read more »
Nigeria: Guber Poll - We'll Make Vote Selling, Buying Difficult for Merchants - Osun Rec
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The new INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has disclosed that the commission will make buying and selling of votes difficult for… Read more »
