April 28
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Ekiti, Kill Pastor, Abduct Worshippers
Vanguard
Ado-Ekiti- Pandemonium broke out in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday evening, as suspected gunmen invaded a church during an open-air… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas President Declares China W/Africa's Most Strategic Partner
Vanguard
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, has described China as West Africa's most strategic partner, adding that China's multifaceted engagement with the sub-region… Read more »
Nigeria: NBC and the Controversial Directive
This Day
The directive on Broadcast Journalists is unnecessary Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Parties, High Nomination Fees and Civilian Autocracy
This Day
The Reintroduction of Environmental Sanitation in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Axxela Marks 10m Lti - Free Manhours Across Operations
This Day
Axxela Limited, a gas and power portfolio company has achieved 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)-free manhours across its operations as of April 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and Other States Be
Vanguard
On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91), said: "The main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in… Read more »
Nigeria: 80 Percent of Businesses Owned By Women Lack Access to Formal Credit - - FG
Vanguard
·Gender gap in financial inclusion has widened -- SEC Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 28, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Financial analysts are observing… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu-Aligned City Boy Movement Suspends Zonal Women Leader Wanted By EFCC
Premium Times
The group said Mrs Tejuosho has been suspended from her position as South-west zonal coordinator of its women's wing, pending the conclusion of investigations by EFCC. Read more »
April 27
Nigeria: The Political Education of Peter Obi [blog]
CFR
The former two-time governor may have drawn the right lessons from the 2023 election, but it is not entirely clear that he controls his destiny. This is the third installment… Read more »
Nigeria: Flights Delayed, Rescheduled As Jet Fuel Shortage Deepens
Daily Trust
Air travellers across Nigeria are facing growing frustration as a deepening shortage of aviation fuel, commonly known as Jet A1, continues to disrupt flight operations, causing… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Bid to Join Election Result Forgery Suit
Premium Times
The court held that Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former minister of state for labour, cannot be joined in an ongoing mandamus suit filed by a lawmaker against INEC over alleged forgery of… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Counters Army's Account, Alleges Unlawful Killing of Corps Member in Abuja
Premium Times
The family said the Nigerian Army's narrative describing an exchange of gunfire during a pursuit of armed robbers was "false, misleading, and an affront to the memory of an… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill 10, Injure Several Others
Premium Times
The terrorists attempted to break into the community but vigilante group members stopped them from entering the village. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Martial Over Coup Plot to Resume May 8 - Dhq
Vanguard
The court martial over last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria will resume on May 8, a spokesman for the country's Defence Headquarters told AFP on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Feared Dead, Several Injured As Armed Men Attack Benue Border Community
Vanguard
A fresh wave of violence has hit Benue State as seven persons have been reportedly killed and several others injured following a two-day attack by suspected armed herdsmen on… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery's 1.4mbpd Upgrade to Create 95,000 Fresh Jobs
Leadership
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Arrests 9 Suspected Oil Thieves, Confiscates Products Worth Over N250m
Leadership
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected oil thieves and confiscated products worth over N250 million in operations carried out across states in the… Read more »
Nigeria: PWC Urges South Africans to Invest in Nigeria's Oil Sector to Secure Crude Supply
This Day
· Calls for joint capital mobilisation, dual listings, others to unlock Africa's energy value chain Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspect
Premium Times
The police said the victim was lured via online, abducted, and compelled to pay half-a-million naira ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Deputy Speaker, Orji Kalu Clash Over APC Leadership in Abia
Premium Times
Both politicians, who are members of the APC, claimed President Bola Tinubu directed them to lead the party in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Akpoti-Uduaghan Declares Second Term Bid for Senate Seat, to Run Against Ex-Gov Bello
Premium Times
"With deep gratitude, I hear your call and overwhelming endorsements to contest for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial Elections. My response is 'YES." Read more »
Nigeria: Again Insurgents Kill 29 in Fresh Attack in Adamawa
Leadership
No fewer than 29 persons have been confirmed death in a fresh attack by insurgents in Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Warns Against Misuse of Funds, Bans Unauthorised Screening of Aspirants
Vanguard
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned party officials against diversion of funds released for grassroots activities, while also placing an… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt Disowns Okpebholo's Aide Over Threats Against Opposition
Premium Times
The governor's aide is alleged to have said that members of the opposition, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the police commissioner for onward transfer to… Read more »
