June 03
Nigeria: Nigeria, China Deepen Cultural Ties Through Sports Diplomacy
Leadership
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, educational and sports cooperation as stakeholders from both countries gathered in Abuja for the… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Deepens in Borno, 37 Dead As Senators Demand Emergency National Response
Vanguard
ABUJA --SENATORS from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) have commiserated with victims of Cholera… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Kogi Mass Abduction, Urges Urgent Rescue of Victims
Leadership
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the killing and mass abduction of residents and travellers in Ayegunle Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Spreading Fear' - Tinubu's Aide Knocks Nasboi Over Terrorist Video
Vanguard
Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has criticised content creator and comedian Nasboi over a video shared on social media, accusing him of… Read more »
Nigeria: The Tinuboom Is Coming - the Early Returns Are Beginning to Show [opinion]
Premium Times
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have… Read more »
Nigeria: Ireland Tightens Rules for Long-Term Student Visa Applications
Leadership
International students planning to study in Ireland for more than three months must now obtain a long-term study visa before travelling, the country's Immigration Service Delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Council Warns Alimosho Residents Against Fake Security Alerts
Vanguard
Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State has warned residents against spreading fake information and false security alerts, describing the practice as a threat to public… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill One, Kidnap 30 Others in Kogi Community
This Day
Suspected bandits have killed one person and abducted no fewer than 30 others at Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Lost Over 1,200 Persons to Banditry Attacks Under Tinubu, Say Kwara North Elders
This Day
Prominent elders and stakeholders from Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara State under the aegis of Kwara North Development Commission (KNDC) have said that no fewer than… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Jimoh Ibrahim Elected Chair of UN General Assembly's Fifth Committee, Pledges Reform, Fiscal Discipline
This Day
Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, placing… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Lauds Space X Contributions to Nigeria's Emergency, Disaster Response [document]
State Department
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded the donation of specialised communication equipment to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) by renown… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Urges States to Unlock Full Potential of $750m Saber Programme [document]
State Department
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored state governments to accelerate business-enabling reforms to unlock the full potential of the $750 million World… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Varsity ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Benefits, Others Issues
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Benue State University, BSU, Branch, has announced an indefinite, total and comprehensive strike action, citing unresolved welfare… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Data Leak Puts 2027 Election Credibility On Trial - Atiku
Vanguard
ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday warned that the unauthorised disclosure of voter information from the Independent National Electoral Commission's INEC… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Borno Records 274 New Cases in 24hrs As Toll Hits 4,204
Vanguard
The Borno cholera case has jumped from 3000 cases to 4204 cases, as 274 fresh cases were recorded within 24 hours, with the death toll rising to 39 deaths. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Intensifies Digital Transformation, Trains Officers On Research, Operational Excellence
This Day
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a strategic capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, enhancing research… Read more »
West Africa: President of Benin, Wadagni, Meets Tinubu in Abuja Over Trade, Security, Ecowas
This Day
President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, on Monday visited Nigeria for talks with President Bola Tinubu aimed at strengthening relations between the two neighbouring… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Long-Term Ally Alhaji Yusuf Ali At 90 [document]
State Department
I am elated to join the family, friends and protégés of my friend and brother, elder statesman Alhaji Yusuf Garba Ali, to celebrate this iconic Nigerian on his 90th… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Hails Mreif As Fund Delivers N128 Billion in Mortgages to 1,859 Nigerian Families [document]
State Department
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the growing impact of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), which has delivered ₦128 billion in… Read more »
Nigeria: One in Three Nigerians Need Rehabilitation Care, Yet Services Remain Scarce - MRTB
Vanguard
...unveils nationwide reform plan, pushes rehabilitation into primary healthcare, insurance scheme Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Canada Returnee At Lagos Airport Over 2025 N150m Burglary
Vanguard
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, in collaboration with INTERPOL Nigeria, have arrested a fleeing suspect linked to a high-profile burglary and… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike Grounds Activities At Benue University
Leadership
Academic activities at the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly Benue State University (BSU), have been paralysed following an indefinite strike by the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'If There Wasn't a Breach, Who Leaked Voter Information From INEC Database?' - Atiku Demands Answers
Leadership
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for a full, transparent and independent investigation into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Delta Link, Don't Vote Against Him - Oborevwori
Leadership
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged residents of the state to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, saying the president's family ties to Delta… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Police Rescue 3 Abducted Victims, Urge Against Ransom Payment
Leadership
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued three persons abducted by suspected bandits, while reiterating its warning against the payment of ransom to criminals as part of… Read more »
