June 11
Nigeria: NDLEA Raids Kano Hotspots, Arrests 73, Seizes 'Suck and Die', Others
Vanguard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Removed Ronaldo Against Nigeria - Martinez
Premium Times
For Martínez, the victory over Nigeria may not have been flawless, but it offered exactly what he wanted... Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New HIV Plan, Seeks Shift From Donor Dependence to Domestic Financing
Premium Times
NACA said implementation of the plan would increasingly rely on domestic financing, strengthened health insurance systems, digital health expansion and coordinated multisectoral… Read more »
Africa: First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos
Premium Times
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Support Tinubu's Reforms, Protect Nigeria's Freedom, APC Chairman Urges Nigerians
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation's democratic gains and support… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Not Delivering for Nigerians, ADC Says
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria's democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians… Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia - Govt Threatens AU Action Against South Africa
Vanguard
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Deadly Bandit Assault in Sokoto, Kill Three
Vanguard
Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a major bandit attack on Bodinga community in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralising three suspected bandits and recovering an… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia - 258 Nigerians Evacuated By Govt From South Africa Land in Lagos
This Day
The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched down on their home soil on Thursday… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Capital Budget Implementation to September
This Day
The Senate on Thursday approved a fresh three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Ideals
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of this year's Democracy Day, underscoring Nigeria's continued commitment to democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Officer Makes History At U.S. War College
Premium Times
The army said the officer's accomplishments extended beyond academic performance. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Announce Minority Leadership, Name Bayelsa Lawmaker As Leader
Premium Times
The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill for Establishment of State Police
Premium Times
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for further legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September
Vanguard
The Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Confirms Repatriation of Nigerian Nationals
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Jordan Sign MOU to Boost Defence Cooperation, Intelligence Sharing
Leadership
Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing intelligence sharing between… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national address on Friday, June 12, in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Awareness - Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Every year on 28 May, Nigeria joins the global community to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day and its goal of building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, where menstruation does not limit… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Valued At $39b in Private Placement Ahead of IPO
Daba Finance
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking to raise about $1 billion through a private placement that values the company at $39.1 billion, according to an information memorandum seen by… Read more »
Nigeria: '88,000 Practice Open Defecation - Epidemic Looms' - Cross River LG Raises Alarm
Vanguard
A local government council chairman in Cross River State, Dr. Fred Okem has bemoaned the high rate of open defecation by residents of the area and warned that an epidemic looms if… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Has Number, Strength to Win Any Election - Yilwatda
Vanguard
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the numbers and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Two Vigilantes in Fresh Plateau Attack
Vanguard
Tragedy struck Ta-Hoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday night as two local vigilantes were reportedly attacked and killed while keeping watch… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos 2027 - Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Flagbearers
Vanguard
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state, with Princess… Read more »
