June 07
Nigeria: Political Leaders, Stakeholders to Storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary
Vanguard
A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups is set to host a major commemoration of this year's June 12 Democracy Day anniversary in Lagos, bringing… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits - Tinubu
Vanguard
ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, while also pledging to double efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions
Premium Times
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Give More Details On Operation That Rescued Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives
Premium Times
The police say preliminary intelligence indicates that some suspects escaped with gunshot injuries during the operation. Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria to Commence Free Evacuation of Citizens From South Africa
Premium Times
Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Abducted People From Boko Haram Enclave - Official
Premium Times
Although locals and security sources said Boko Haram released the captives, the army said it rescued them following a major intelligence-led operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Failing Waste System Leaves Lagos Roads Buried in Trash
Premium Times
Hit by soaring diesel prices and crushing operational costs, waste contractors in many parts of Lagos are struggling to sustain weekly collections, pushing frustrated residents to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, 38 Others to Benefit As U.S. Judge Strikes Down Trump's Policies Targeting Immigrants
This Day
A federal judge has struck down a policy enacted by the United States President Donald Trump's administration after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Bow to Terror, Nigeria Shall Overcome Security Challenges - Sanwo-Olu
This Day
Apparently miffed by the rising insecurity across Nigeria, which has generated heightened concerns among the citizens, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last… Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Losing Patience Over Our 42 Abducted Schoolchildren - Askira-UBA Leaders
Leadership
Stakeholders from Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State yesterday said they were losing patience over government's inaction on the 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Local Financing to End Malaria Scourge
Leadership
Stakeholders in Nigeria's health sector have called for increased domestic financing and stronger national ownership of malaria control programmes as declining donor support… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Okays Nature-Based Solution to Climate Change Challenges
Leadership
The Lagos State government has called for an urgent adoption of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change challenges and safeguarding the future of urban populations. Read more »
Africa: African Forward Summit - Platform to Increase Investment in Food Security
Leadership
The recently concluded Africa Forward Summit held between 11th and 12th of May, 2026 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital co-chaired by France and Kenya, has opened a vista of… Read more »
Nigeria: China, Nigeria Deepen Education Ties in Chinese Proficiency Contest
Leadership
China and Nigeria have deepened ties in education at the 19th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students held at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja on… Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Presidential Candidates Line Up Against Tinubu
Leadership
President faces 13 opponents from South, 2 from North Read more »
Nigeria: An Epidemic of Stolen School Children
This Day
The authorities must do more to secure and protect our children Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Plastic Store in Osogbo
Vanguard
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed. Read more »
Africa: Futility of United States of Nigeria - The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa
This Day
There are speculations that the name, Nigeria, has the likelihood to be changed to 'United States of Nigeria' by end of December 2026, that is, under the current political… Read more »
Nigeria: For 'Sade Ogunbiyi At 80, Let's Dance At the Square
This Day
Engagements with Chidi Amuta Read more »
Nigeria: Not a Fodder for Politics - Orire Abduction & Security Challenges
This Day
The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Ahoro-Esiele Community, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, remains deeply distressing. On May 15, 2026, heartless kidnappers… Read more »
Nigeria: Emerging Patterns From the 2027 Electoral Cycle
This Day
There are enough intimations by now that the 2027 general election is likely to be keenly and bitterly contested, on the field and off it, probably more than most of the other… Read more »
Nigeria: Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?
This Day
The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are… Read more »
Nigeria: Afrobeats Goes to World Cup
This Day
· Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Rema featured on the 2026 World Cup Album Read more »
Nigeria: With European Heavyweights Circling, Gala Chief Says Replicating Osimhen's
This Day
Record-breaking Move will be Difficult Read more »
Nigeria: Pisa of Italy Star Durosinmi Leaves S'eagles Camp to Prepare for His Wedding
This Day
Nigeria's Super Eagles will be without one of the fresh faces from their successful summer international campaign when they take on Portugal in a high-profile friendly in Leiria… Read more »
