May 27
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - CDS Urges Unity, Salutes Troops' Sacrifices
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace sacrifice, unity and patriotism as the world marks the… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Sacrifice, Hope
Vanguard
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to embrace the virtues of faith, sacrifice, unity and compassion as Muslims across the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia - Otti Coasting Home Already? By Ochereome Nnanna [opinion]
Vanguard
What is the opposition in Abia State really up to? I have never seen such a confused lot. Just a little while ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Deputy Speaker of the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves or the Nigerian Political Condition, By Usman Sarki [opinion]
Vanguard
"Open Sesame, Open!" Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves In the folklore of the Middle East, Read more »
Nigeria: Attitude - the Missing Ingredient in Leadership, Governance, and National Development [opinion]
Premium Times
Across the developing world, and particularly in Africa, conversations about national development often revolve around the absence of infrastructure, lack of funding, weak… Read more »
Africa: One Vision, One Future - Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Health financing has long shaped whether universal health coverage remains an ambition or becomes a reality. Across many African countries, governments are still spending far below… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Cricket Federation Appoints Mangongo As New Head Coach
This Day
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is to unveil newly appointed Stephen Maziva Mangongo as the Head Coach and High-Performance Manager of the federation today in Lagos. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Doesn't Show Boko Haram Attacks On Military Bases in Nigeria's Yobe State
Africa Check
No, viral video doesn't show Boko Haram attacks on military bases in Nigeria's Yobe state Read more »
Nigeria: In Sallah Message, Tinubu Touts Economic Reforms, Acknowledges Widespread Insecurity
Premium Times
"I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies--including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader--heartless terrorists and bandits… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Court Reserves Judgement in Owo Church Massacre Trial
Premium Times
The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Eligible to Recontest for President, Court Rules
Premium Times
The court awarded a whopping N21 million fine against the plaintiff, who challenged Mr Jonathan's eligibility to recontest for president under a constitutional amendment introduced… Read more »
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
Premium Times
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Records 2,700 Suspected Cholera Cases, 27 Deaths in May
Premium Times
Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one… Read more »
Nigeria: Bye-Election - Ex-Minister Maku Emerges LP Candidate in Nasarawa North, Eze in Enugu North
Premium Times
The candidates emerged during the party's primaries held on Monday across the affected constituencies. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Wike-Backed PDP Affirms Ex-Senator, Onor, As Consensus Presidential Candidate
Premium Times
The party said Sandy Onor, who was the sole aspirant of the party, emerged through a consensus arrangement. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Unity Cup - Debutant Azeez Fires Super Eagles Past Zimbabwe Into Final
Premium Times
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Police in Lagos Expose Fake Kidnap Plot By Scrap Dealer
Vanguard
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has uncovered a staged kidnapping allegedly orchestrated by a scrap iron dealer and his accomplices. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves 50% Discount On NRC Train Fares for Eid-El-Kabir
Vanguard
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cushion transportation costs… Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement
Vanguard
Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party's presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Give Judgement in Forfeiture Suit Against 57 Properties Linked to Malami
Premium Times
The EFCC sought an order of final forfeiture of the properties to the federal government. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Result
Premium Times
"Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries yesterday, I… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt Appeals to Dangote Group Over Bida Basin Oil Exploration
Premium Times
Niger State Government has invited the Dangote Group and other private investors to explore crude oil opportunities in the Bida Basin, as it seeks to deepen private sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire for Throwing Jabs At Ex-Governor Emmanuel
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio is facing renewed criticism in Akwa Ibom after mocking former Governor Emmanuel at a public event, reviving memories of years of public attacks that many residents now… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Defends Primary Process Amid Rigging Allegations
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the credibility of its presidential primary process amid allegations of irregularities and rigging raised by presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Declares Sandy Onor Presidential Candidate, Dismisses ADC Coalition
Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that it has overcome its… Read more »
