April 22
Nigeria: ADC Disowns Parallel Congress in Katsina
Vanguard
The Katsina State Congress Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned a purported state congress, labelling it as illegal and unconstitutional. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Yusuf Nominates Garo As Kano Deputy Governor, Seeks Assembly Approval
Vanguard
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Info FM and Wazobia FM Reaffirm Industry Leadership With Major Wins At 2026 Bon Awards [press release]
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These recognitions underscore the stations' sustained excellence, cultural impact, and role in shaping Nigeria's radio landscape over the years. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Crisis - Court of Appeal Dismisses Abure's Suit, Affirms Nenadi Usman As Chair [press release]
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The court held that the Supreme Court had, on 4 April 2025, conclusively settled the leadership dispute within the LP when it nullified the convention that purportedly returned Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Akor Adams Reflects On Laliga Adaptation, Growth At Sevilla
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Beyond tactical learning, the Nigerian forward is also drawing inspiration from experienced teammates, particularly Chilean veteran Alexis Sánchez Read more »
Nigeria: Onyeka Powers Coventry to Championship Title Glory With Dominant Win Over Portsmouth
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The result took Coventry to 89 points, an unassailable tally that no other side in the Championship can now match. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Lauds Mbah's Strides As Enugu Gov Re-Echoes Support for President's Second Term [press release]
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Tinubu spoke when he received an Mbah-led delegation of Enugu State leaders, who were on an appreciation visit to him at the Executive Council Chambers of the Aso Presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Utomi Unveils 'Obidientconnect' to Mobilise Nigerians for 2027
Vanguard
...Obi, Tanko back grassroots participation, voter mobilisation Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Gov'ship Aspirant Mienye, Flays Delayed Bayelsa Ipp Take-Off
Vanguard
A governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Domor Mienye, has called for a more structured and results-driven… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Insecurity Rooted in Decades of Governance Failure - Showunmi
Vanguard
The Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has attributed Nigeria's worsening insecurity to decades of governance failures marked by corruption, policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu's Political Leaders Visit Tinubu, Pledge Support for President in 2027 [press release]
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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah says the delegation was at the State House to support President Tinubu's vision to build a solid foundation for Nigeria's economic prosperity. Read more »
Nigeria: Abd'allah Opens Up On Remo Stars' NPFL Survival Fight
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Remo Stars' campaign has been shaped by inconsistency and a lingering negative goal difference, factors that have kept them hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Advan Celebrate Otega Ogra's Election to Global Advertisers' Body
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Otega Ogra is representing Sub-Saharan Africa in WFA, a global body for advertisers, comprising more than 150 multinational companies and Fortune 500 brands Read more »
Nigeria: Highlights of Q1, 2026 Book Reading Series Hosted By Ncdmb [press release]
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The first quarter edition of the Book Reading Series, had a one-time Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, as guest author Read more »
Nigeria: Why NIPR Chose Gov Sani As Patron - - Information Minister [press release]
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Mr Mohammed described Governor Uba Sani as one of the most friendly communication associates in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Nab Notorious Ipob Commander, 4 Others in Ebonyi
Leadership
The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY in Ebonyi State arrested a notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and… Read more »
Nigeria: Edun Breaks Silence After Removal, Thanks Tinubu, Defends Reform Legacy
Leadership
Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his removal from office, describing his time… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Pledges Stronger Support for Nurses, Midwives in FCT
Leadership
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has restated the FCT Administration's dedication to bolstering the nursing and midwifery profession,… Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Confirms Isolated Covid-19 Case in Cross River
Leadership
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a single case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, stating that the situation was under control with no evidence of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest 3 Suspects in Kano
Leadership
The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Pontiac Vibe and arrested three suspects believed to be operating an interstate vehicle theft syndicate across Kano, Jigawa,… Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Clarifies 'No Result Yet' Message for 2026 Utme Candidates
Leadership
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified why some candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are seeing the message… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Women Recount Business Gains After 8-Month Empowerment Programme
Leadership
No fewer than 50 women in Kano State have recorded significant economic and personal transformation following their participation in an eight-month empowerment programme under the… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Disburses N9.9bn to 396,671 Ondo Households
Leadership
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, has disclosed that the federal government has disbursed N9.9 billion to 396,671 households in Ondo State… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Blames Short-Term Funding for Nigeria's Development Setbacks
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has said one of Nigeria's biggest development setbacks over the years was the attempt by previous administrations to finance long-term projects with… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Drilling Rigs Completely Grounded, BERWASSA Tells Benue Assembly
Leadership
Benue State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (BERWASSA), has disclosed that the agency has no functional drilling rigs, noting that previously donated equipment, including… Read more »
