June 01
West Africa: Nigeria's Anti-Terror Campaign and Ukraine's Robot War
This Day
For over a decade, Nigeria has been locked in a gruelling war of attrition. From the blood-soaked plains of the Northeast, where Boko Haram and ISWAP splinter cells mutate, to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Ebola Threat - Lagos Tightens Mmia Surveillance to Block Imported Cases
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, even as it moved to prevent the… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Forest Guards - Ben Murray-Bruce Commends Ribadu's Security Measures
Vanguard
Former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for steps being taken to strengthen security across the country, particularly the approval… Read more »
Nigeria: Attack - NUT Orders Indefinite Strike in Oyo, Nationwide Protest Tuesday
Leadership
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT) , has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike over the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Garden in a Box' Initiative Is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Tola (not real name) did not expect much when she first received the small white box with a bunch of biodegradable seed sheets neatly tucked inside. Yet, the spinach, beetroots,… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and the Tobacco Menace [analysis]
This Day
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Nigeria: Flawed Primaries Portend Danger for 2027 Elections
Daily Trust
The primary elections conducted in May 2026 across the major political parties were characterised by widespread protests and allegations of manipulation. The elections, a prelude… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Receives New Benin President, Romuald Wadagni, in Lagos
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Monday received in audience new Benin Republic President, Romuald Wadagni at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Redeploys Deputy Governors
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Monday redeployed its deputy governors, to strengthen policy coordination and regulatory oversight. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Commends the Navy for Seven Decades of Providing Maritime Security, Commissions Three Vessels
State Department
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria's maritime domain and protecting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde's Assets
This Day
The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Court of Appeal freezing the assets of Neconde Energy Limited, Nestoil Limited and two others, over an alleged $1.1 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Listed Among Commonwealth Leaders in Cervical Cancer Fight
Vanguard
Nigeria's efforts to reduce cervical cancer cases have drawn attention at the Commonwealth level, with the country listed among 12 member nations making progress in vaccination,… Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Things Nigerians Should Know About Ebola
Vanguard
The recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks reported in parts of Africa have renewed concerns about the possibility of cross-border transmission due to travel, trade, and regional… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt, Police Dismiss Rumoured Bandit Attacks in Eleko, Imota
Leadership
The Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command have dismissed reports of a suspected bandit attack in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Only 59% Prepared for Ebola Outbreak - NCDC
Leadership
Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, the director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Turns 41 With a Heart Full of Gratitude and Zero Regrets
Leadership
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is stepping into a new year of life with unmistakable joy and confidence, as she begins her countdown to her 41st birthday with an uplifting message… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Okoye Vows to Speak Out On Insecurity and Bad Governance, Dares Critics to 'Line Up'
Leadership
Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has declared his intention to become a more vocal critic of insecurity and poor governance in Nigeria, signalling a bold shift toward public… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Boy During Maghrib Prayers
Leadership
A young boy was killed and several worshippers injured after suspected bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Targets One Million Women, Vulnerable Groups With Empowerment
Daily Trust
The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the domestication and implementation of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy aimed at improving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Debunk Alleged Kidnap of Passengers in Ekiti
Vanguard
The Police Command in Ekiti has described as false and mischievous a social media report alleging that passengers in a bus travelling from Ado-Ekiti to Ibadan were kidnapped at… Read more »
Nigeria: Leakages, Inefficiencies Make Reforms Feel Like Punishment for the Poor - South African Lawmaker Reddy [interview]
Premium Times
South African lawmaker Visvin Reddy explained that Nigeria is part of a broader pattern across Africa where countries are becoming increasingly dependent on borrowing to survive. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Fewer People Have Died Under Tinubu Than Previous Govts - APC Chieftain
Vanguard
Former Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hilliard Etta, has defended President Bola Tinubu's handling of security and economic affairs, arguing that… Read more »
Nigeria/Morocco: Morocco 2026 - Soname Rewards 6-Star Flamingos With N4.5m
Leadership
Nigeria's U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers following a commanding two-legged… Read more »
Nigeria: Q1'26 GDP Report - Economy Remains On Gradual Recovery Path - Cppe
Vanguard
THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, reacting to the Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth outcome report released by the National Bureau of Statistics,… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Meets Hayatu-Deen in Lagos Over ADC Primary Crisis
Leadership
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has held a closed-door meeting with fellow aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, in Lagos as part of… Read more »
