April 13
Nigeria: Aviation Ministry Orders Staff Personnel Audit
Leadership
The permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mahmud Adam Kambari, has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to transparency and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Pipeline Surveillance Contract Renewal
Leadership
Justice Bello Kawu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the renewal and restructure of the nation's pipeline surveillance… Read more »
Nigeria: Leaked Chats Between BBN Star Angel and Partner Tumininu Expose the Truth About Marriage Collapse
Leadership
The news of the collapse of the marriage between former Big Brother Naija housemate Angel Smith and her partner, Tumininu, surfaced today, along with a leaked chat between the… Read more »
Nigeria: Taimaka's Community-Based Model Is Bringing Severe Malnutrition Care Closer to Children in Gombe [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
When 16-month-old Babangida was brought to the Taimaka outpatient clinic in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, he was already severely malnourished. His mother,… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Dismisses Reports of Corporal's Killing in Katsina Barracks
Leadership
The headquarters 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has dismissed widespread reports alleging foul play within military barracks over the death of Corporal Ude Jude, describing such… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Funded My Lifestyle, Diezani Tells UK Court
Daily Trust
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told a UK court that she neither solicited nor received bribes during her time in office. Read more »
Nigeria: How Colonel, 7 Soldiers Died in Fresh Boko Haram Attack
Daily Trust
The Commanding Officer of the 242 Battalion, Monguno, Col. I.A. Mohammed, and no fewer than 10 soldiers lost their lives when Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspectedly planted… Read more »
Nigeria: Owner of Convention Venue Under Pressure to Eject Us - ADC
Daily Trust
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the owner of its planned convention venue is under pressure to deny the party access, despite a valid agreement and full… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Plans Pan-African IPO for Refinery in Landmark Listing
Daba Finance
Aliko Dangote plans to list shares of the Dangote Refinery across multiple African stock exchanges, in what could become one of the largest and most complex equity offerings on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike-Backed Faction Renovates PDP National Secretariat Ahead of Resumption
Vanguard
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commenced the renovation of Wadata… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Leave Our Son Alone' - Amupitan's Kinsmen Tell 'Distractors'
Vanguard
Ayetoro Gbede Community in Ijumu Local Government Area has asked those distracting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Unveils New Mini-Grid Regulation to Boost Rural Electrification
Premium Times
Nigeria's electricity regulator has introduced a new framework to guide the development and operation of mini-grids, targeting improved power access in underserved communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Insurgents Reportedly Kill Colonel, Other Soldiers in Borno
Premium Times
Military authorities have not issued an official statement about the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's UN Envoy, Jimoh Ibrahim, to Deliver Keynote Address At Iias 10th Anniversary
Premium Times
Mr Ibrahim will deliver the keynote address titled "The Nigerian Project Revisited: Crisis, Continuity, and Possibility". Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Crisis - What Lawyers Say About INEC's Decision On David Mark, Nafiu Bala Factions
Premium Times
Citing a Court of Appeal ruling, INEC recently withdrew recognition for groups laying claim to the leadership of the opposition ADC. Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Attacks Intensify in Western Zamfara - What We Know So Far
Premium Times
Western Zamfara shares boundaries with Niger, Kebbi and Sokoto States that have also suffered renewed bandits' attacks. Read more »
Africa: Financing Africa's Future - Global Leaders to Convene At the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit [press release]
Premium Times
Global leaders, investors set to convene for Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 to mobilise capital for sustainable development as registration opens. The summit will bring together… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Speaks On NAF Airstrike On North-East Market
Premium Times
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has warned residents against aiding, harbouring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Arrives Court in Kaduna As Trial Resumes
Vanguard
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Condemns Terrorism Sponsors List, Describes It As 'State-Sponsored Deception'
Vanguard
The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government's recently released "terrorism sponsors list," describing it as misleading and politically motivated. Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Issues New Guidelines On Regional Electricity Transmission Losses
Premium Times
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has introduced new reporting rules for transmission losses across regions, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and grid… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's $10bn Food Import Burden Raises Concerns Over Economic Resilience
Leadership
Nigeria's annual food import bill, estimated at about $10 billion, has come under renewed scrutiny, with policymakers and industry stakeholders warning that sustained dependence on… Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Bauchi
Leadership
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has confirmed that 45 kidnapped victims have been rescued in the ongoing security operations in forests around Alkaleri local government… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Ex-IGP, CSOs, Lawyers, Others Reignite Calls for State Police
Leadership
The recent spate of killings in Plateau and Kaduna states, and other parts of the country, has rekindled calls for the expeditious implementation of state police in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Intercept Medical Supplies, Foil Terrorist Attacks, Rescue Abductees
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including the interception of suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims… Read more »
