April 19
Nigeria: Inside the Growing Bird Strike Crisis Affecting Nigeria's Aviation Sector
Premium Times
Recurring wildlife collisions with aircraft are exposing environmental and operational gaps across Nigerian airports and testing aviation safety systems. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
Leadership
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings… Read more »
Nigeria: Fela's Music Catalogue Not for Sale, Remains Family Property - Femi Kuti
Leadership
Grammy-nominated artist Femi Kuti has clarified that the musical works of his late father, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, remain the exclusive property of the Kuti family. Read more »
Nigeria: UTME 2026 - JAMB Releases More Results, Total Nears 1.9 Million
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The latest release brings the total number of results made available so far to 1,897,692. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu West Endorses Tinubu, Mbah As Nnamani Dismisses One Term Promises [press release]
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"They will not keep to such promises. Some people tell lies with confidence. You should be careful," Mr Nnamani warned Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Debunks Hidden Spending Claims, Clarifies World Bank Report
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Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance, has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as misinterpretations of the… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Slams Govt Over Plan to Reintegrate 800 'Repentant Terrorists'
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come down hard on the Federal Government's reported plan to reintegrate nearly 800 repentant terrorists into Nigerian communities, warning… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Planning to Reintegrate Repentant Terrorists Into Society - ADC Alleges
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is proceeding with plans to reintegrate what it described as "so-called… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Tarnish His Reputation
Vanguard
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over what he described as a coordinated attempt to damage his reputation, following a report linking him to an… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Dismisses 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
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The Finance Ministry says FAAC deductions reflect legitimate fiscal obligations, and ongoing reforms are improving transparency and revenue distribution. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto, Unicef Forge Strategic Front Against Child Malnutrition
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The Sokoto State Ministry of Health and the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in collaboration with UNICEF Sokoto Field Office, have officially handed over… Read more »
Nigeria: Muslims Challenge Southwest Power Imbalance, Say 'No Muslim Candidate, No Vote'
Vanguard
The agitation by Muslims in the Southwest is not only right, it is long overdue. For too long, the political configuration of the region has deliberately sidelined Muslims,… Read more »
Nigeria: Delays, Referrals and Risk - What a Doctor's Death Reveals About Nigeria's Maternal Care Gaps
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Her death has since raised questions about post-delivery monitoring and the availability of intensive care services in facilities managing high-risk pregnancies Read more »
Nigeria: SSANU Rejects Fake 30% Deal With Govt, Issues Strike Ultimatum to Tinubu
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has slammed attempts to falsely claim their wage renegotiation with the Federal Government is done, reaffirming a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Kano Governor Shekarau Resigns From PDP, to Rejoin APC
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Mr Shekarau, who served two consecutive terms as Kano governor between 2003 and 2011, rejoined the APC days after the national chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, invited him to… Read more »
Nigeria: NMA Removes Lagos Branch Chairman, Appoints Replacement
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The removal took place on Saturday in Lagos during an Emergency General Meeting of the association. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Deploy 200 Special Forces to Türkiye for Training - Minister
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"We have a Special Forces training agreement. Türkiye has agreed to give us 200 Special Forces training, so as soon as I return, we are sending them here for training." Read more »
Nigeria: Teachers in Abuja Begin Indefinite Strike On Monday
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It explained that the Wike-led FCT Administration was asked to, within the seven-day ultimatum, release and implement the report of primary school teachers' outstanding… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Remains Nigeria's Only Opposition Force Ready to Challenge, Defeat APC in 2027 - Atiku
This Day
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the only opposition force that was ready to challenge and defeat the "failing" All… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Agree to Establish Training Base
Leadership
Nigerian government and Turkiye have strengthened bilateral defence partnership with an agreement to establish a training base in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Releases Second, Third Batches of 2026 UTME Results
Leadership
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday and… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Fires Back At Critics, Highlights Nigeria GDP Rise
Leadership
The Presidency has defended the economic performance of the Tinubu administration, citing Nigeria's position among Africa's largest economies by purchasing power parity (PPP). Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Warning - Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over 'Organised Hardship'
Leadership
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing Nigeria's current economic situation as "organised hardship dressed up… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad
Leadership
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Banks Better Shielded From Global Shocks After Recapitalisation - IMF
Leadership
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, saying the stronger capital buffers are already helping to shield… Read more »
