April 16
Nigeria: Tinubu Can't Win Free, Fair Election in 2027 - Atiku
This Day
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday declared that President Bola Tinubu stands no chance of securing re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Gig Economy Hits $5.17bn As Ride-Hailing Expands Flexible Income Opportunities - Report
This Day
Nigeria's gig economy has grown to an estimated $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing platforms emerging as a key driver of flexible income opportunities, according to a new report… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Governors' Endorsement of Tinubu Won't Change Anything - - Adc Reps Aspirant
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress) House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State,… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Champs Grand Final - Adegoke, Ezeakor Tie in 100m As Omokwe Wins Women's Race [press release]
Premium Times
Adegoke and Ezeakor both crossed the line in an identical time of 10.15 seconds Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2026 - How We'll Unseat Adeleke - APC
Premium Times
The upcoming poll is expected to be highly competitive, evolving from a traditionally two-party contest into a three-horse race with the emergence of the African Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Excitement Ahead of 15th Doamf Charity Golf Tournament On Saturday
Vanguard
The annual DOAM Foundation Charity Golf Tournament comes around again at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Cub 1938 on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The event is well known among players and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos APC Group Warns Against Imposition of Candidates
Vanguard
LAGOS -- AHEAD of the primaries, a group, Concerned members of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, yesterday, urged the leadership of the party not to impose any… Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Govt Drops Terrorism Charge Against Ex-Justice Minister Malami
Vanguard
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the terrorism financing charge it filed against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall
Premium Times
It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties
Premium Times
The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities
Premium Times
Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action. Read more »
Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List
Premium Times
Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Raid Ipob Hideout, Rescue Kidnap Victim After N2 Million Ransom
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army said the troops rescued the kidnap victim in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State before raiding the IPOB hideout in Ezeagu LGA of the South-eastern state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Malami, Son
Premium Times
The prosecution will continue to press on with other charges filed against Mr Malami and his son in the case. Read more »
Nigeria: Group, Traditional Rulers Abolish 'Money Woman' Practice, Free 57 Victims in Cross River Community
Premium Times
Centre LSD also disclosed that N6.2 million had been mobilised to secure the freedom of an initial group of women affected by the practice. Read more »
West Africa: 'Why Nigeria Continues to Miss Opec Quota' [analysis]
Daily Trust
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and its partners operating in the upstream industry have continued to miss the 1.5 million oil production quota given to the county… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Bail, El-Rufai to Remain in Custody
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the corruption case instituted against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices… Read more »
Nigeria: No to Exclusion of Opposition Leaders
Vanguard
Nigeria's democratic journey, hard-won after decades of military struggle, currently teeters on the edge of a precipice. The brewing crisis within the African Democratic Congress,… Read more »
Nigeria: PTDF Screens 243 Candidates for Phd Overseas Scholarship
Premium Times
The Deputy Manager of the fund, Daddy Obonin, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Centre for Skills Development and Training in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Doesn't Interfere With APC Administration - Yilwatda
Premium Times
Mr Yildatwa said the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president is evidence that there is no imposition, noting that such interference would have triggered… Read more »
Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Expected in Northern, South-West States, NCDC Warns
Premium Times
According to the advisory, parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Plateau and Taraba states in the north, as well as Osun and Oyo in the South-west, alongside Enugu and Kwara… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Threaten to Suspend Operations Over Aviation Fuel Price Hike
Premium Times
"Airline revenues are insufficient to cover the cost of fuel alone," the AON stated in the letter. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Oil Windfall, South-South States Miss 26% Education Funding Benchmark in 2026 Budgets
Premium Times
The findings stand in stark contrast to the situation in the South-east region, where states with comparatively lower revenues have made stronger commitments to education spending. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Re-Arraigns Malami, Son On Amended Alleged Terrorism Charge
This Day
The federal government on Wednesday re-arrianged former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is a 'Very Bad President', Says Ex-VP Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described incumbent President Bola Tinubu as a "very bad president", saying his administration has fallen short of expectations in economic… Read more »
