April 27
Nigeria: Windstorm - Gov Bago Directs Immediate Repair of Damaged Buildings At NYSC Camp
Daily Trust
Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate repair of buildings damaged by a windstorm in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Paiko,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'You See How It Feels to Be Persecuted' - - Sowore Confronts Malami
Vanguard
Omoyele Sowore on Monday confronted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, in a dramatic exchange that has since sparked… Read more »
Africa: Namibia Eyes Stronger Ties With Nigeria
New Era
Namibia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Introduces Ranking System to Limit Textbook Usage in Schools
Premium Times
Under the new policy, only textbooks ranked and approved through a national evaluation process will be permitted in schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Banker Who Defeated Polio Launches Memoir of Grit, Triumph
Premium Times
A banker's memoir, Against All Odds, chronicles how Magnus Chukwuekezie overcame polio and rejection to build a thriving career and inspire resilience. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Presidency - ADC Proposes Shared-Power Formula to Avert Post-Primary Cracks
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has outlined a power-sharing plan aimed at holding Nigeria's opposition together ahead of the 2027 presidential election, amid growing concern… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnapped Child in Kano, Arrest Suspects
Premium Times
The kidnappers demanded N1 million but refused to release the boy "despite receiving the ransom". Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Three Mourners, Abduct Two in Benue
Premium Times
Three mourners were killed, and two others abducted in an attack by armed men in Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Otti Explains Why He Appointed Political Opponent's Wife Into Key Govt Office
Premium Times
The governor, a member of the Labour Party (LP), came under heavy criticism recently when he appointed Mrs Kalu, a member of the All Progressives Congress, as the chairperson of… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Must Embed Privacy-By-Design, Ai to Prevent Fraud - Report
Daily Trust
Banks and other financial Technology institutions must proactively embed privacy-by-design and ethical Artificial Intelligence(AI) into their infrastructure to future-proof their… Read more »
Nigeria: APR VC Overcome Nigeria Customs Service to Seal Round of 16 Berth
New Times
APR VC battled past Nigeria Customs Service in a thrilling five-set encounter (25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 26-24, 15-9) at BK Arena on Sunday to secure their fourth consecutive win and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Polls - Why Obasa May Settle for Reps' Seat - Sources
Vanguard
...Drops Lagos governorship ambition Read more »
Nigeria: Edo High Court Acquits Dhl Manager Over Missing UK-Bound Parcel
Leadership
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin branch manager of DHL Express, Mr Nuhu Omokide, of complicity in the disappearance of a parcel… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Distributes 100 Wheelchairs to Children With Disabilities
Leadership
Kaduna State Government has commenced the distribution of 100 specialised paediatric wheelchairs to children with mobility impairments as part of efforts to improve access to… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Boosts Maritime Security With 10 Ships, 2 Helicopters
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has deployed 10 ships and two helicopters as well as maritime domain awareness assets and elements of special boats services for the 2026 Exercise "Obangame… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalists Barred From Covering Coup Trial in Abuja
Premium Times
A court official and an operative of the SSS directed reporters to vacate the courtroom shortly before the trial judge took her seat, signalling what appears to be the authorities'… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Indigenous Students Laud Wike Over Scholarships
Daily Trust
The President of the Abuja Indigenous Students Association (AISA), Comrade Aliyu Hassan Hamza, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for disbursing scholarships to… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Traditional Ruler's Residence in Abuja
Daily Trust
An early morning fire outbreak has destroyed the residence of the Sarkin Dawakin Zuba in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, Alhaji Musa Danliman, with property worth millions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Pastor, Wife, Children in Fresh Plateau Attack
Vanguard
Gunmen on Sunday night attacked Gako Village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a pastor and three members of his family in what residents described as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Govt Confirm Abduction of 24 Pupils From Orphanage Home
Vanguard
The Kogi State government has confirmed the abduction of 24 persons from an orphanage home in the state; 23 of whom were pupils, while the remaining person was the wife of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces School Textbooks Ranking System
Vanguard
In a sweeping reform aimed at sanitising Nigeria's education sector, the federal government has announced the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Nigerians Seek Mental Health Support Only At Crisis Point - Hauwa Ojeifo
Vanguard
A decade of frontline mental health support work in Nigeria has revealed a disturbing trend: many Nigerians only seek help when they are already in crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Mutfwang Says Plateau Will Remain Haven Amid Renewed Attacks
Premium Times
Plateau will remain a refuge for displaced Nigerians despite renewed attacks, Mutfwang assures. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover N8m Ransom in Plateau - Official
Premium Times
The operation is part of ongoing military efforts to dismantle kidnapping and armed networks across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: NASU, Conua, Naptan to Govt - You Can't Scrap 'Irrelevant Courses' in Varsities
Vanguard
lWarns students against taking loans to pursue worthless courses Read more »
