May 04
Nigeria: Dangote Denies Rift With Tony Elumelu, Rejects Refinery Funding Claims
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Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu and financed the Dangote Petroleum… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 4, 2026
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Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigerians Seeking Return From South Africa Will Bear the Cost - Govt
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Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily. Read more »
Nigeria: Extra-Judicial Killing - Police Handover Officers to AGF for Prosecution, Move to Arrest Fleeing Suspects
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PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how a police officer, Nuhu Usman, and three others were filmed extrajudicially killing a handcuffed in Delta State, South-south Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: Turkey Raises Residence Permit Fee By 930 Percent for Nigerians, 36 Other African Countries
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Turkey has commenced a sweeping increase in residence permit application fees, raising certain categories for Nigerians, and nationals of about 36 other African countries by as… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Convenes Emergency National Executive Committee Meeting Monday
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Assembly Member Dumps ADC
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A source close to the lawmaker told NAN he plans to follow Mr Obi to the NDC. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Voids ADC Congresses in Adamawa
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The State High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Delivers Judgement in SSS' N5 Billion Defamation Suit Against SERAP Tuesday
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SSS sued SERAP in October 2024, accusing the not-for-profit organisation of falsely claiming that its operatives, in September 2024, invaded its Abuja office. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Demands Investigation, Autopsy of Citizens Killed in South Africa
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Nigeria also demanded that the South African government take concrete action to address xenophobic violence in its states. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians in South Africa
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over escalating tensions in South Africa, particularly protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals, warning that… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms for Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Restart
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Begs Tony Elumelu to Forgive Teen Arrested Over False Post
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The family of 18-year-old Kingsley Akunemeihe has appealed to businessman Tony Elumelu to forgive the teenager following his arrest over a viral social media post. Read more »
Nigeria: Revenue Reform or Revenue Risk? Why Nigeria Must Not Undermine Its Own Digital Champion [opinion]
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Nigeria is currently walking a fiscal tightrope. With oil income volatile, debt servicing obligations mounting and inflationary pressures squeezing the economy, the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Defendants Admit Knowledge of Coup Attempt Against Tinubu in Video Recordings
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The defendants made the admission in video recordings played at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Inmates Freed in Keffi As NGO Pays Court Fines
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No fewer than 13 inmates at the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State have regained their freedom after a non-governmental organisation paid fines and… Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Protest, Demand Release of Blogger 'Justice Crack' Over Cybercrime Charges
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Activist Peter Akah, on Monday, led a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of blogger and social media personality Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde-Backed PDP Constitutes 13-Member Interim NWC, Appoints Turaki As Chairman
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The majority of the NEC members supported the decision through voice votes. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Tightens Diplomatic Pressure On South Africa Over Protests
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Nigeria has stepped up diplomatic engagement with South Africa over renewed anti-foreigner demonstrations, pressing for stronger protections for its citizens and the urgent rollout… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms to Revive Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms as part of efforts to restart and expand the Port… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why I'm Contesting for Fourth Term' - Desmond Elliott
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He was first elected in 2015 under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and went on to secure re-election in 2019 and 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Policy Reforms Target Ports Dev't to Boost Regional Cargo Flows
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The federal government is pushing to unlock the vast potential of its marine and blue economy driven by an ambitious mix of policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades and… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Pate Withdraws From Bauchi 2027 Guber Race, Cites National Interest
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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has withdrawn from the Bauchi State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Vows Never to Settle Feud With Wizkid
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Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has declared that his rift with music star Wizkid is permanent, stating that the two will never reconcile. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Admits Key Evidence Against Emefiele's Co-Defendant in Joint Gratification Trial
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"I have carefully considered the evidence presented during the mini-trial. The environment was active, and there is no evidence that the second defendant was physically harmed,"… Read more »
