May 26
Nigeria: ADC Releases Results, Declares Nine Winners in Cross River National Assembly and State Assembly Primaries
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the preliminary results of its National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries in Cross River State, declaring nine… Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra ADC Presidential Primary - Atiku Emerges Winner With 58,566 Votes
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary held in Anambra State, securing a total of 58,566 votes. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Disowns Viral Claim of 45m Votes in 'NDC Primary'
Vanguard
Former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has distanced himself from a viral report claiming he won 45 million votes in a purported presidential primary election of the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Committed to Combating Maritime Crimes - Navy
Vanguard
--The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Navy to combating maritime crime in Nigeria's territorial waters. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primary in Ondo With 18,287 Votes
Vanguard
Party Waxing Stronger Ahead of 2027 Polls -- Alabere Read more »
Nigeria: Southampton Lead Tributes As Nigerian Winger Victor Udoh Dies At 21
Premium Times
According to multiple reports, the young forward reportedly died in Abuja on Monday night under circumstances linked to suspected food or alcohol poisoning Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils Nationwide Sports Infrastructure Overhaul, Approves Major Stadium Upgrades, New Facilities
Leadership
The Federal Government has approved an extensive package of sports infrastructure projects across the country in a move aimed at transforming Nigeria's sporting landscape and… Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Quadri Aruna Suffers Biggest Ranking Drop in 12 Years
Premium Times
The dramatic drop also saw the Nigerian star fall to fourth in Africa, the first time since 2014 that Aruna has failed to occupy one of the continent's top two positions Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi APC Primaries - Defections As Shehu Buba Clinches PRP Governorship Ticket
Premium Times
The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South)… Read more »
May 25
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait [analysis]
Nigeria Health Watch
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gets 582,960 Votes in Imo Presidential Primaries
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC)presidential primary election held on Saturday in 305 wards in the 27 local government… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Traditional Ruler, Five Others Over Alleged Ritual Practices, Intimidation
Leadership
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested the traditional ruler of Sii Community in Khana local government area of Rivers State, Chief Benedict Naalor Deezim and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Agreement - - Minister
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Hopeful ADC Would Complete Presidential Primary Fairly, Credibly
Vanguard
A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chibuike Amaechi, has expressed hope that the party's presidential primary would remain free, fair and credible the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Troops to Benin Republic to Safeguard Democratic Process
Premium Times
"The deployment was aimed at deterring potential security threats, reinforcing public confidence and supporting a peaceful democratic transition..." Read more »
Nigeria: $1.6bn Lost Daily As Africans Suffer Water, Power Poverty, Labour Fumes
Vanguard
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has lashed out at African leaders, multinational corporations and global financial… Read more »
Nigeria: NHEA 2026 Voting Begins As Nigeria Honours Healthcare Excellence
Vanguard
The race for Nigeria's most prestigious healthcare honours has officially begun as organisers of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) opened online voting for the 2026… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Senate Leader Vows to Deliver 10m Votes From South-West for Tinubu
Vanguard
Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC/Ekiti Central, has said that the emergence of President Bola Tinubu as presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Ekubo's Family Announces Burial Rites
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actor died at the age of 40 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holiday for Eid-El-Adha
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid ul Adha celebration, one of the most significant festivals in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's Failure to Implement 2025 Pact May Trigger Fresh Varsity Crisis - ASUU
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, on Monday warned that the federal government's failure to fully implement the December 2025 FGN/ASUU… Read more »
Nigeria: Hearing Stalls in Asset Forfeiture Case Involving Timipre Sylva-Linked Properties
Premium Times
The court set a new date for the hearing of the forfeiture proceedings involving properties linked to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Warns Govt Over Non-Implementation of 2025 Agreement
Leadership
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has warned that Nigerian public universities may be heading toward another industrial crisis over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sallah - Travellers Stranded As Heavy Gridlock Closes Abuja-Kaduna Road
Leadership
Travellers have been stranded in heavy traffic gridlock along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, with hundreds of motorists stuck for hours. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Asks Court to Annul Judgment Voiding Its Timetable
Daily Trust
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment which nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct… Read more »
