April 19
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Slams Igbos Dragging Fellow Kinsmen for Supporting Tinubu
Leadership
Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has hit out at Igbo individuals who attack their fellow kinsmen for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Banks in Regulatory, Legal Limbo Will Meet Capital Requirement - CBN
Leadership
Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Destroys Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers N600m Stolen Products
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy under Operation DELTA SENTINEL has destroyed illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products worth over N600 million. Read more »
Nigeria: After Federal Govt Appeal, Local Airlines Suspend Planned Nationwide Shutdown
Leadership
Local airline operators under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown following an appeal by the Federal Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Waste Disposal Driving Flood Risks, Experts Warn
Daily Trust
Environmental experts have called on residents to embrace attitudinal change toward proper waste management and disposal, warning that poor practices are a major driver of flooding… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Alleged Diversion of Federation Revenue - World Bank Report
Daily Trust
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims that a significant portion of Nigeria's federation revenue is being diverted or concealed, describing such reports as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Secure Our Lives or Forget Our Votes in 2027, Arewa Group Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
A northern youth group has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders that they risk losing public trust and votes in the 2027 general elections if insecurity… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Raises Alarm Over 'Fresh Plot' Against Him
Daily Trust
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over what he described as a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, alleging a coordinated effort… Read more »
Nigeria: You Can't Dictate to Journalists, Amnesty Tackles NBC
Daily Trust
Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as an "outrageous and desperate attempt" by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to gag journalists through a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's New Election Law Leaves Gaps - 5 Reforms for Free, Fair and Credible Polls [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country's electoral framework. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Roundup - Rangers Reclaim Top Spot As Musa Seals Late Win for Pillars
Premium Times
In the relegation battle, defending champions Remo Stars eased pressure on themselves with a 3-0 victory against Niger Tornadoes, climbing to 16th position on 43 points. Read more »
Nigeria: Iheanacho Fires Celtic Into Scottish Cup Final
Premium Times
In one decisive stretch of football, the Super Eagles forward reminded everyone what he brings; instinct, timing, and the ability to decide games when margins tighten Read more »
Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Family of Former Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Galadima
CAF
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, is deeply saddened by the passing of former Nigerian Football Federation ("NFF")… Read more »
Nigeria: As Insecurity Hits Military Commanders
This Day
With the war against insurgency in Nigeria taking a new dimension, moving from attacking military bases to killing senior commanders, thereby heightening fears about the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa - A Legend of Lifestyle
This Day
For a trained lawyer like Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa, to push back 'the bar and the bench' means pitching new tents with famed luxury brands and creating a blueprint for male fashion… Read more »
Nigeria: Florence Ajimobi Takes Command, Tightens Grip On Oyo APC Structure
This Day
The party has a chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo. Day-to-day authority, however, typically flows through Madam Florence's network. She convenes, brokers, and settles. That role has… Read more »
Nigeria: A Slip or Signal? Oyegun's APC Chant Sparks Confusion At ADC's Convention
This Day
At a political gathering meant to project unity, words did the opposite. This incident involved the man currently chairing the Policy and Programme Committee of the African… Read more »
Nigeria: Olubadan Vs Makinde
This Day
What once looked like a settled relationship between Seyi Makinde and Oba Rashidi Ladoja is now under quiet strain. Knowing the crumbs hidden within the cupboard, it cannot be said… Read more »
Nigeria: As Atiku Rallies the Stormtroopers
This Day
Alliance With Other Top Brass in the ADC, Is Set for the Final Showdown, Writes Tunde Olusunle. His reputation as a genial, genteel, generous gentleman precedes him. He wears… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Elections As Defining Moment for Women and Youth
This Day
As political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, Nigeria once again finds itself at a familiar crossroads. The atmosphere is already charged, with… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna and Politicisation of Insecurity
This Day
Kaduna State encourages political actors to compete on ideas, not the exploitation of security challenges, writes YESUF DANTUKOR Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Playing Politics With Lives of Nigerians
This Day
The reckless and flippant nature of the political class, who make wild comments, without taking into consideration their implications, could mar Nigeria's democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Amupitan in the Eye of the Storm
This Day
A series of controversies has continued to trail the conduct of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, with the latest involving… Read more »
Nigeria: Can ADC Navigate the Storm?
This Day
Having dared the Independent National Electoral Commission and the courts, and conducted its national convention, will the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress survive the… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Political Noise, Nigeria's Breadbasket Crumbles
This Day
Amid political realignments, a deeper crisis grips Nigeria's food belt as violence empties farms and drives millions toward hunger, writes Festus Akanbi Read more »
