April 07
Nigeria: Zamfara Bans Signing Out Carnivals
Leadership
Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has banned carnivals for signing out and all related immoral practices in educational institutions in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Opposes Plan to Appoint Garo As Kano Deputy Governor
Leadership
A civil society organisation, 4ward Kano Group, has opposed the alleged plan by Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, to appoint Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor following the… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest 4, Destroy Hideouts in Plateau
Leadership
Troops operating under the special mandate of Operation WUTAN DAJI, on 4 April 2026, neutralised two suspected terrorists, arrested four and dismantled several criminal hideouts… Read more »
Nigeria: National ADC Appoints Zamfara Congress Committee
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) national leadership has e appointed the Zamfara State Congress Committee to oversee and coordinate the forthcoming party congresses in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Bauchi Gov'ship Aspirant Seeks Issue-Based Campaigns
Leadership
The 2027 APC Bauchi governorship aspirant, Dr Bala Maijama'a Wunti, has appealed to aspirants and politicians to promote issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of next year's… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalitions Hail Jimoh Ibrahim's Appointment As Super Envoy
Leadership
A coalition of Nigerian civil society groups, in collaboration with the National Good Governance Advocacy Network (NGGAN) and 360 other organisations, has thrown its weight behind… Read more »
Nigeria: Rebuilding State Tax Capacity for Growth
Leadership
A state's tax system is like the circulatory system of a body; it is not the quantity of blood that ensures vitality, but the efficiency of the vessels, the strength of the heart,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnaji Dumps PDP, Backs ADC, Calls for Broad Opposition Coalition Ahead of 2027
Vanguard
A former governorship aspirant in Enugu State, Prof. Jehu Onyekwere Nnaji, has announced his decision to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the need for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Tinubu Group Apologises to Seun Okinbaloye Over Wike Comment
Vanguard
A pro-Tinubu group, the NdIgbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), has apologised to Seun Okinbaloye over a remark involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom… Read more »
Nigeria: Coal Camp Carnival 2026 - Enugu Erupts in Culture, Unity As Residents Celebrate Gov. Mbah
Vanguard
Enugu metropolis came alive on April 5, 2026, as Coal Camp hosted its much-anticipated biennial carnival, drawing massive crowds in a spectacular display of culture, unity, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Lagos Artist Skeng We$ Channels Personal Struggles Into Relatable Music
Vanguard
- Emerging Nigerian artist Skeng We$ is carving a niche in the country's music landscape by turning personal experiences into emotionally resonant songs. Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Default - Lagos Drags 45 Firms, Individuals to Court
Vanguard
LAGOS -- The Lagos State Government has initiated legal proceedings against 45 corporate bodies and individuals over alleged tax liabilities running into billions of naira, as part… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Targeting Northern Nigeria for Massive Oil Palm Plantations - - Nppan
Vanguard
In a bid to reposition Nigeria as a global leader in palm oil production, the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, NPPAN, weekend, disclosed massive oil palm cultivation… Read more »
Nigeria: When the Referee Freezes the Game
Vanguard
Democracy rarely dies in one dramatic moment. It is more often weakened quietly by technical rulings, administrative decisions, and institutions that begin to forget why their… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Gbenga Hashim Weighs Exit Option
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened, with presidential aspirant and founding member, Gbenga Hashim, weighing the option of leaving the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Son Declares Interest in Reps Seat
Vanguard
Son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf has indicated interest in running for a House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 7, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, across both the official and informal… Read more »
Nigeria: Ledu Projects N73.15tr GDP for Lagos in 2026
Vanguard
The Lagos Development Update, LEDU, 2026 report has projected significant expansion in the state's economy, with nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to rise to N73.15… Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Secures Banking Licence to Boost Payment Efficiency
Vanguard
Flutterwave Inc., a payments technology company, said it has secured a banking licence which will enable the company hold funds and deposits directly. Read more »
Nigeria: NGE, NUJ, Serap to Tinubu - Investigate Threats Against Okinbaloye, Other Journalists
Vanguard
he Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE; Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, yesterday, tasked President Bola Tinubu… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA Clears Okonkwo for Nigeria As Super Eagles Goalkeeping Battle Intensifies
Premium Times
As of Tuesday morning, that process has been completed. His nationality change is now formally registered, clearing him to represent Nigeria in all competitions Read more »
Nigeria: Ossy Martins Hits Brace in Plateau United Rout of Ikorodu City
Daily Trust
Second half substitute, Ossy Martins, scored a brace as Plateau United thrashed title contenders, Ikorodu City 4-1 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 33 match… Read more »
Nigeria: Arise News Anchor Ikokwu Joins Politics, Eyes Reps Seat
Daily Trust
Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, an anchor and analyst with Arise News, has announced her decision to take a leave of absence from journalism to pursue a career in politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina - Kanti Bello Loyalists Relaunch Network
Daily Trust
Leaders and loyalists of the political movement founded by the late Senator Mahmud Kanti Bello have begun a fresh push to revive and reposition the once-dominant grassroots… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Imo Senator Dumps Labour Party for APGA, Joins Guber Race
Daily Trust
Senator Athan Achonu, who represented Imo East in the 8th Assembly, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party and joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Read more »
