April 05
Nigeria: Troops Kill Scores of Boko Haram Terrorists in Foiled Attack in Borno
Vanguard
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralised scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in foiled attacks in various communities of Borno… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3trn Payment Plan to Restore Reliable Electricity
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Chiefs Condemn Ethnic Scapegoating, Demand Immediate Govt Action On Peace
Vanguard
In a bold showdown against divisive security narratives, top Nigerian security experts from Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL) and the Whiteink Institute for Strategy… Read more »
Nigeria: Operation Safe Corridor Is Structured Response to Counterterrorism in Nigeria
This Day
The High Command of the Nigerian military has stated that Operation Safe Corridor is a national security strategy and forms part of a broader, structured response to… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Probe of Military Over 14-Yr-Old Girl's Killing By Stray Bullet in Borno
Leadership
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the federal government of Nigeria to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged reckless use of firearms… Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Goes Dark On Instagram Following Heated Medical Grill Over Cancer Claim
Leadership
Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts
Premium Times
The government argued that the move will stabilise electricity supply and restore investor confidence. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue 31 Worshippers Abducted From Kaduna Church - Official
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier that terrorists attacked two churches, killing at least seven people and kidnapping many others. Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Claims Over 500,000 Nigerians Joined Its Fold After INEC Delisted Mark-Led Exco
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said over 500,000 Nigerians joined its fold between April 1 when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delisted Senator… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Signs $1.2m Us Lobbying Deal Ahead ADC Presidential Ticket Battle
Premium Times
According to a filing, the firm will provide strategic advisory, congressional and executive branch engagement, and reputational management services targeted at the US policymakers… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Disciplinary Action Over Viral Videos of Police Harassment in Lagos
Leadership
Viral videos showing alleged harassment and assault by police officers in parts of Lagos State has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku Vows to Support Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Seven, Abduct Many in Attack On Kaduna Churches
Premium Times
A councillor from the area, Mark Bawa, confirmed the incident, saying casualty figures were still being verified. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Nigerian Government Over Plateau Killings
Premium Times
"This is a failure to protect lives," Amnesty International says. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed in Katsina As Dispute Over Garri Escalates Into Mob Violence
Premium Times
The Katsina State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the mob killing. Read more »
Nigeria: Serap Sues CCB Over 'Failure to Probe' Electoral Act Amendment, Tax Reform Laws [press release]
Premium Times
According to SERAP, "Public officers hold their offices in trust for the people and must not deploy official power for personal or sectional advantage." Read more »
Nigeria: AEDC Officials Extort Abuja Residents Trying to Get Prepaid Meters
Premium Times
Abuja residents say they are forced to pay money to get their homes connected to the electricity grid via prepaid meters. Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors to Begin Nationwide Strike Tuesday
Premium Times
NARD said its members would embark on a total and comprehensive industrial action beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Won't Be Intimidated', Journalist Threatened By Wike Breaks Silence
Daily Trust
Seun Okinbaloye, Channels Television anchor who has been in the news over the threat from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3trn to Tackle Electricity Crisis
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Deal Major Blow to Bandits, Kill Warlord's Son, Key Commanders
Daily Trust
The biological son of bandits warlord, Ado Alieru, has been killed alongside 65 other bandits in a major operation launched by troops in Zamfara. Read more »
Nigeria: Factional ADC Chair Now Has Security, Moves Around Like a Governor - Atiku
Daily Trust
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says vested interests are responsible for the crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Will Not Rule Nigeria - Kano Governor
Premium Times
Addressing the crowd, the Governor took a firm swipe at the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing their chances of ever attaining power at the national or state… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Authorities Summon Lagos Officers to Abuja Over Viral Harassment Video
Premium Times
From the footage, it is clear that the officers were aware of the recording, yet they continued to intimidate the two individuals with threatening words. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt After Plateau Attack
Premium Times
"Unidentified assailants ambushed victims returning from a mining site," police say. Read more »
