April 21
Nigeria: 2027 - Desopadec Indigenous Contractors Forum Declares Support for Re-Election of Oborevwori
This Day
Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Indigenous Contractors Forum has thrown its weight behind the re-election of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sherrif… Read more »
Nigeria: Marwa, Others Raise Alarm Over Substance Abuse Rate, Demand National Emergency On Youth Drug Crisis
This Day
Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), and other experts raised the alarm over the growing substance abuse rate in the country, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: The Abiodun Senate Bid - a Mandate of Strategic Necessity [opinion]
This Day
The media landscape is currently awashed with sponsored attacks seeking to delegitimise Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun's expected bid for the Senate. The arguments from… Read more »
Nigeria: Aaj Express Unveils New Digital Platforms to Mark Anniversary
This Day
AAJ Express Limited, a logistics firm in Nigeria, has marked its seventh anniversary with the launch of three digital platforms- AAJ Send, DriveForce, and TransportPro- aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Mining
This Day
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested by officials of the Niger State Government for unauthorised mining activities. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Isoko Federal Constituency: Sir Blessing Obomovo - a Worthy Son Chosen By His People [opinion]
Vanguard
As the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency have continued to clamour for a more competent, impactful, and… Read more »
Ghana: Rugby League - Avorkah Shines Despite All-Star Defeat in Lagos
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's rising Rugby League talent, Princess Avorkah, delivered a standout performance as the Rugby League All-Star event concluded on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, with the Green… Read more »
Nigeria: NIPR Lauds Kaduna Gov for Establishing Security Command and Control Centre [press release]
Premium Times
The Chairman of the Planning Committee of the Nigerian Public Relations Week, Croc City 2026, Yomi Badejo Okusanya, gave the commendation on Monday during a media tour of some… Read more »
Nigeria: Ballooning Budgets and the Urgent Need to Restructure Nigeria's Security Architecture, By Umar Yakubu [opinion]
Premium Times
We cannot simply spend our way out of insecurity using an outdated and uncoordinated template. Read more »
Senegal/Nigeria: Youth Olympics - Oborududu, 30 Others Named Athlete Role Models for Dakar 2026
Premium Times
For Oborududu, the role reflects a growing influence beyond her decorated wrestling career Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim, Presents Credentials to UN Chief
Premium Times
Mr Ibrahim, who was recently appointed to the position, met with the UN Chief at the UN Headquarters in New York City on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Orders Clampdown On Traffic Offenders, Considers Joint Task Force for Enforcement [press release]
Premium Times
The move follows the State Government's decision in February to set up a committee to examine the prevalence and nature of traffic violations and related offences in Zamfara State Read more »
Nigeria: Nova Commercial Bank Redefines Customer-Centric Banking, Emphasises Efficiency
Vanguard
NOVA Commercial Bank has unveiled a strategic direction anchored on efficiency, trust, and customer preference rather than size. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, Chairman… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - Adeleke Names Davido Youth Mobilisation Lead
Premium Times
In December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the "Unavailable" hitmaker joined the Accord Party to align politically with his uncle. Read more »
Nigeria: Igbo-Eze South Chairman Rallies Support for Mbah's 'Tomorrow Is Here' Vision [press release]
Premium Times
Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, a lawyer and deputy chairman of the Enugu chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), was among the dignitaries that attended the… Read more »
Nigeria: Condom Prices Set to Rise Globally, May Affect Nigeria
Premium Times
The company, which produces more than five billion condoms annually and supplies global brands including Durex and Trojan, said it was facing increased pressure from shortages in… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Tackles Loan Defaulting Among Civil Servants
Premium Times
"We received complaints of unpaid loans and evasion of loan repayment by staff through switching of salary accounts." Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Grills Suspected Fake Lawyer Over Forged NBA Seal Allegation
Premium Times
EFCC said its operatives arrested Mr Anoruo on Monday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, where he runs a legal and educational consultancy. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Inaugurates Kuje Council Executives
Daily Trust
The national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated the new executive members of the party's Kuje Area Council chapter. Read more »
West Africa: Hours to WAEC Exams, FCT Teachers Down Tools
Daily Trust
Striking teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday turned back students of both public primary and secondary schools who reported for the third-term academic… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Risky Tariff Shift
Daily Trust
The federal government's approval of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), with sweeping reductions in import tariffs on a range of items, has predictably generated both optimism… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Language Will Help Nigerians Realise Their Dreams - Envoy
Daily Trust
The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCIN), Yang Jianxing, has advised Nigerians to learn the Chinese language… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Pupils Shine At Samda Nigeria U-13 Tourney
Daily Trust
Team Kosofe and Mushin Local Government Areas in Lagos secured victories yesterday in the football matches of the inaugural Scalepea-Mah Development Association (SAMDA) Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Things to Know About Late Sports Icon, Ibrahim Galadima
Daily Trust
Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima was not only a highly influential Nigerian sports administrator and a revered elder statesman of the game of football, he also lived an exemplary life. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov's Cup - Bayelsa United Feeders Emerge Yenagoa Lga Champions
Daily Trust
Bayelsa United Feeders have emerged as Yenagoa Local Government Area champions of the Bayelsa State Governor's Cup, popularly tagged 'Prosperity Cup'. Read more »
