April 12
Nigeria: Civilians Feared Killed As NAF Airstrike Hits Border Market
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The spokesperson for NAF, Ehimen Ejodame, an air commodore, described the airstrikes as precision bombings of terrorists' location in the Jilli axis. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Begin Investigation Into Killing of Agali in Lagos
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The Lagos State Police have begun an investigation into the shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as "Agali," which occurred on April 11, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. on… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Arrests ISWAP's Teenage Logistics Courier Linked to Jilli Attacks
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A military source says the arrest provided further insight into the operational and logistics network of ISWAP. Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Human Rights Complaints Signal Deepening Concerns in Nigeria - NHRC
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in human rights complaints across Nigeria, warning that the trend reflects both persistent… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 21 Suspects in Kano Drug Raids
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The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 21 suspects and seized illicit substances following a series of coordinated raids across… Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Cautions Nigeria Against World Bank's Advocacy for Increased Fuel and Food Importation
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The organisation stressed that at a time when the country is recording improvements in foreign reserves, inflation, and exchange rate stability, policy efforts should focus on… Read more »
Nigeria: Like NAF, Army Confirms Airstrike Kills Terrorists but Is Silent On Civilian Casualties
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Despite detailing operational success, the Army did not indicate whether any civilians were affected by the strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Alex Otti Hails Davido As Greatest Sparking Fresh War With Wizkid Fans
Leadership
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has stirred the hornet's nest in the Nigerian music scene after a video of him praising Afrobeats star Davido went viral. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, NCDC Move to Boost North Central Mining, Create Jobs
Leadership
The federal government has partnered with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to harness the mining potential of the North Central region and drive job creation through… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Condemns Jilli Airstrike, Demands Accountability
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported airstrike on Jilli market on the Borno-Yobe border, calling it a "devastating failure" and demanding urgent… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Popstar Tems Reveals How Her Music Career Has Helped Shape Her Growth
Leadership
Nigerian music superstar, Temilade Openiyi, alias Tems, has disclosed that she has learned from her career how to be vulnerable and give love. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid, Tems Performance At 2026 Coachella Festival
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Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Tems made a surprise appearance on Saturday night at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in California, joining global pop star Justin Bieber on… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Commends Nigerian Govt for Convicting 386 Terrorism Suspects
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Mr Boulos described the mass trial of the suspects as an important step toward accountability and justice. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Denies Copying Statement, Slams Peoples Gazette Report As Misleading
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it copied a recent press statement from a third party, insisting that the information originated… Read more »
Nigeria: Scores Killed, Many Injured in NAF Accidental Bombing At Borno-Yobe Market
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According to report, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has resulted in civilian casualties killing over 40 and injuring over 10 persons mostly traders. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Debunks Reports of Errors in New Tax Laws, Defends Reform Gains
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The fiscal policy committee said "the twisted narrative" is capable of distorting public understanding of the new tax reform, urging the public to disregard it. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Arrests Two Vessels With Stolen Crude Worth N4 Billion
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He said the arrest underscores the Nigerian Navy's continued commitment to combat crude oil theft and other economic saboteurs. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Investigates Alleged Civilian Casualties in Jilli
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced investigations into alleged civilian casualties following reports that an air strike conducted on Saturday, 11 April 2026, may have… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Express Readiness to Win 2027 General Elections in Borno
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno on Sunday expressed its determination to contest and win all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Buratai Defends Jilli Airstrike, Describes Market As Terrorist Logistics Hub
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Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli Market along the Borno-Yobe border, describing it as a necessary military action targeting a… Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan Scheme Now N200bn Economic Stimulus, Says Financial Expert
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The Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy/Principal Investment at Leadway Holdings Limited, Tunde Alao-Olaifa, has said that the Nigeria's student loan scheme has… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Intensifies Air Interdiction in North-East to Hunt Down Terrorists, Guarantee Safety of Residents
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified air interdiction operations in the North-East, targeting terrorist hideouts and logistics networks in a renewed effort to degrade their… Read more »
Nigeria: Civilians Feared Dead As NAF Airstrike Reportedly Hits Borno-Yobe Border Market
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Several civilians are feared dead following a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a market along the Borno-Yobe border. Read more »
Nigeria: 1,100 Abducted in Three Months As Amnesty International Warns Against Deepening Crisis in Northern Nigeria
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Amnesty International has said that Nigeria is grappling with a deepening abduction crisis, with at least 1,100 people kidnapped across northern states between January and April… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Secures $200m AfDB Loan for Nationwide Fibre Expansion
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· Targets 120,000km backbone, 70% broadband penetration by 2030 Read more »
