President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the Senate’s approval for a $516.3 million loan to fund part of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project. Beadysword blog reports that the request was conveyed in a letter addressed to...

The Lagos State Government has clarified that permits and administrative fees for installing solar power systems apply only to residents of the state’s social housing estates—not to all homeowners across Lagos., The explanation came...

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday claimed he now operates as a “freelance politician,” stating he is no longer firmly aligned with any political party. He made this known while receiving an African...

A Plateau State High Court on Thursday remanded four suspects in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, over the March 28, 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area....

Suspected terrorists have launched a fresh attack on a military camp in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers. The assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday,...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the plan by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reintegrate hundreds of repentant terrorists into society, describing it as a sign of weakness in the...

Yewa South, Ogun State — Rev. Ignatius Uzoigwe, the Eze Udo Ndigbo Ifeokwajo Yewa South and a prominent Igbo leader in Yewa South, has congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola following his official adoption as...

The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) has intensified efforts to tackle illegal revenue collection and extortion in the state. According to the agency, operatives arrested suspects accused of harassing traders and commercial...

Operatives of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an Ivorian man and a Nigerian medical doctor over allegations connected to cocaine trafficking. According to the NDLEA, the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael (41),...

The Nigerian military has defended an air strike on Jilli village, near the Borno–Yobe border, saying the target was a terrorist logistics hub. The operation—carried out under Operation HADIN KAI—has nevertheless drawn strong backlash...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to order a thorough investigation into allegations that about ₦2.9 billion may have been diverted or disappeared from the Nigerian Communications Satellite...

Nigerians will protest oppression in the morning… and celebrate it by evening. Read that again. We cry about bad governance, abuse of power, oppressors and a system that silences people. Yet, the moment that...

Pro Wrestling Africa has announced an awareness walk as part of preparations for its upcoming African Heavyweight title event, “Night of Champions.” The walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the National...

The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to retract a controversial remark he made about a journalist with Channels Television, Seun Okinbaloye. IBAN, the umbrella...

No fewer than four persons, including three farmers and a herder, have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State The killings occurred just three days...

President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to clear old debts in Nigeria’s power sector and improve the reliability of electricity supply. According to a statement released by the special adviser...

Terrorists have attacked the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven persons and abducting several others. The incident, which...

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reacted to a viral slogan that he would serve one term in office. Yusuf said he would spend one term with the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP,...

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Kabiru Nuhu, for allegedly setting his 60-year-old father on fire in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident in a statement...

AGOS —  MMELI Arts Foundation, in partnership with Alliance Française de Lagos, has brought together women writers and creatives for an intensive storytelling workshop designed to strengthen their creative voices and open pathways to...

Prominent legal scholar Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, acted under undue external pressure when INEC withdrew recognition from the African Democratic Congress...

A former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that it cannot impose a single candidate on Nigerians in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso said this in a...

On April 2, 2026, U.S. lawmaker Mark Harris urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose sanctions on Nigeria, saying violence against Christians is escalating and requires immediate U.S. attention. In a letter dated...

Nigeria needs more than passion right now—we need honest reflection. Somewhere along the line, critical thinking started losing ground to blind loyalty. And that should worry all of us. A growing concern in today’s...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will stop recognising and dealing with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by Senator David Mark, as well as the faction led by Rafiu Bala....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties it says are linked to former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of...

Criticism is growing over President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State, with many questioning why his stop was limited to the airport and lasted only about 10 minutes. Critics say the visit did...

Popular Nigerian social media critic, VeryDarkMan, VDM, has issued a strong warning to human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, vowing to take legal action if his image is used without permission. In a video posted...

The Nigerian Senate has approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to go for external loans totalling $6 billion. The approval is coming barely four hours after the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the...

A Borno-based pastor, Kallamu Musa-Dikwa, has raised serious concerns about his safety following his public allegations against the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The cleric had earlier accused CAN of receiving ₦7 billion from...

Tensions are rising in South Africa’s Eastern Cape after a controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional leader reportedly took place in East London. Protests broke out, led by members of ActionSA along with traditional...

A Birthday That Echoed Silence: What Nigerians Are Really Saying Nigerians did not celebrate President Bola Tinubu’s 74th birthday on March 29, 2026. It came and went quietly across Nigeria’s Digital space. It was...