June 11
Nigeria: FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Emerge Second-Highest-Ranked Team Missing the 2026 World Cup
Premium Times
Only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sits higher among countries that failed to qualify for football's biggest event. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Launches 24/7 School Emergency Response Centre Amid Abductions
Premium Times
The launch comes amid persistent concerns over the safety of schools in Nigeria following years of attacks, mass abductions and other security threats targeting students and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September 30
Leadership
The Senate on Thursday approved a three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June 30,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'They Vowed to Shoot Remaining Africans' - - Nigerians Recount Ordeal in South Africa
Vanguard
A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Contains Cameroonian Troops' Incursion in C'river Border Community
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...incursion emanated from levy collections Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Did Not Say Many Nigerians Want Him Dead - He Was Referring to 'Cabals'
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, social media posts have claimed that President Bola Tinubu said many Nigerians want him dead. Evidence shows he was referring to… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - 268 Nigerians Return From South Africa Today
Leadership
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will receive the first batch of 268 Nigerian returnees from the Republic of South Africa at the Murtala… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Raids Kano Hotspots, Arrests 73, Seizes 'Suck and Die', Others
Vanguard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Removed Ronaldo Against Nigeria - Martinez
Premium Times
For Martínez, the victory over Nigeria may not have been flawless, but it offered exactly what he wanted... Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New HIV Plan, Seeks Shift From Donor Dependence to Domestic Financing
Premium Times
NACA said implementation of the plan would increasingly rely on domestic financing, strengthened health insurance systems, digital health expansion and coordinated multisectoral… Read more »
Africa: First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos
Premium Times
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Support Tinubu's Reforms, Protect Nigeria's Freedom, APC Chairman Urges Nigerians
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ABUJA -- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation's democratic gains and support… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Democracy Not Delivering for Nigerians, ADC Says
Vanguard
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said Nigeria's democracy was failing to deliver security, economic relief and accountable governance, arguing that many Nigerians… Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia - Govt Threatens AU Action Against South Africa
Vanguard
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Deadly Bandit Assault in Sokoto, Kill Three
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Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a major bandit attack on Bodinga community in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralising three suspected bandits and recovering an… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia - 258 Nigerians Evacuated By Govt From South Africa Land in Lagos
This Day
The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched down on their home soil on Thursday… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Capital Budget Implementation to September
This Day
The Senate on Thursday approved a fresh three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday, Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Ideals
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of this year's Democracy Day, underscoring Nigeria's continued commitment to democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Officer Makes History At U.S. War College
Premium Times
The army said the officer's accomplishments extended beyond academic performance. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Announce Minority Leadership, Name Bayelsa Lawmaker As Leader
Premium Times
The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Pass Bill for Establishment of State Police
Premium Times
At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, effectively clearing the proposal for further legislative… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to September
Vanguard
The Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Confirms Repatriation of Nigerian Nationals
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The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Jordan Sign MOU to Boost Defence Cooperation, Intelligence Sharing
Leadership
Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and enhancing intelligence sharing between… Read more »
