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Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has directed all public and private secondary schools in the state to immediately deboard their students as security concerns grow across the country.

US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Nigeria on Friday, describing the country as “a disgrace” and accusing the government of failing to stop extremist groups responsible for mass killings and kidnappings.

A strong earthquake shook Bangladesh on Friday morning, killing at least five people and injuring about 100 others.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 20 sailors from the Philippines after finding cocaine on their ship in Lagos.

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has established a specialized marine unit to combat illegal dredging activities around Lagos’s Third Mainland and Qatar Bridges, critical infrastructure points in the city.

Early Friday, terrorists abducted some students and teachers from St. Mary School in Papiri, Niger State, deepening Nigeria’s mounting security crisis.

Suspected bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have demanded a ransom of N100 million per victim, community leaders confirmed on Thursday.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says Africa is seeing big increases in three dangerous diseases, namely cholera, mpox and Marburg, and it is warning governments and people to act fast.

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State to help oversee the rescue of schoolgirls abducted from a boarding school in Maga.

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned two men before a Federal High Court in Abuja just two days after it secured a 20-year terrorism sentence against ISWAP commander Hussaini Ismaila.

The counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, says he will challenge the life sentences given to the IPOB leader by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment for multiple terrorism-related charges.

Nigeria has jumped three places to 38th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released Wednesday, giving the Super Eagles a small boost after missing out on the 2026 World Cup.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terrorism charges filed against him by the federal government.

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill ordering the full release of all federal files related to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. This requires the Justice Department to publish the documents “in a searchable and downloadable format” within 30 days.

On Thursday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) rejected the Federal Government claims that it has solved almost all the striking doctors' problems.

Season 9 of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament intensified on Tuesday, with two more Round of 32 contests producing fresh qualifiers.

Nigerian football celebrated on the continental stage as Chiamaka Nnadozie won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, her third consecutive win in the category, at the CAF Awards.

Paris Saint-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Player of the Year, earning the continent’s top individual football honour at the CAF Awards held on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced an ISWAP leader, Hussaini Ismaila, to 20 years in prison for carrying out terrorist attacks in Kano State.

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), says securing Nigeria from drug abuse, trafficking, and related crimes must be treated as a shared responsibility.

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned that Nigeria’s democracy, economy and security architecture are in a state of severe distress, calling for urgent reforms to protect citizens and restore public trust in national institutions.

President Bola Tinubu has postponed planned trips to the G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa and the AU-EU summit in Angola as he awaits security briefings on the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a bloody attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.

A former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Kayode Soremekun, has warned that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed claims of widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria could strain bilateral ties and inflame existing religious tensions.

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide campaign to tackle the rising misuse of antibiotics as Nigeria marks the 2025 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week.

A new report says nearly 100 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the Gaza war began, a sharp surge that a rights group blames on abuse and denial of medical care.

A labour union says the federal government’s planned ban on sachet alcohol could trigger massive job losses and wipe out billions in investments.

The South-West caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday threw its weight behind the nationwide strike declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors, saying the region’s doctors will stand in solidarity until their welfare concerns are resolved.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority is tightening the screws ahead of Detty December.

American rapper Onika Maraj, better known as Nicki Minaj, on Tuesday addressed a United Nations event in New York, where she spoke about reports of alleged genocidal attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to Kebbi State on Wednesday to meet with state officials and assure families of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government is working to secure their safe return.

Season 9 of Nigeria Info’s ‘I Beg To Differ’ student debate continued on Tuesday with Rahmaniyah Private Schools facing Heritage Group of Schools to argue the motion, ‘School Corporal Punishment Should Be Reintroduced in Lagos.’ 

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation trip to South Africa and Angola, where he will participate in high-level global and regional summits, the presidency said in a statement Tuesday.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s proposed salary increase for lecturers, calling it “a drop in the ocean” that cannot address the worsening brain drain in universities.

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, where two people were killed and several worshippers abducted on Tuesday evening.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal will travel with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the 20th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20), taking place November 22–23 in South Africa.

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the recruitment of 100,000 fresh military personnel to combat the rising tide of insurgency, banditry, and school abductions across the country.

ABUJA— The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a strong condemnation Tuesday following the reported attack on a Government Girls' School in the Maga community of Kebbi State, which led to the death of the school's vice-principal and the abduction of an estimated 25 students.

Investors in Nigeria’s stock market are on edge after a series of events, including a recent post by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting potential intervention in Nigeria, combined with the country’s new Capital Gains Tax, set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

The Lagos State government has postponed the planned rehabilitation works on the Lekki–Ajah corridor.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) is intensifying its diplomatic fight against a proposed resolution in the U.S. Congress that could classify the group as a terrorist entity and freeze its assets.

A major internet disruption hit millions of users worldwide on Tuesday, as a widespread outage at Cloudflare, a leading internet infrastructure provider, knocked popular sites including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT offline.

The National Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has resolved to continue their strike after reviewing the responses of the Federal Government to their demands.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to dismantle inefficient borders and modernise Customs systems to unlock the continent’s economic potential.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops in Kebbi State to step up efforts to rescue students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area.

Social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse (VDM) and Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr. Jollof) have apologized for a physical altercation aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on Monday, November 17.

Violence broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in Abuja as rival factions clashed amid the party’s leadership crisis

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has issued a strong warning to communities in Katsina State that are signing peace deals with armed bandits.

Nicki Minaj is set to speak at a special United Nations event on Tuesday November 18 2025. The rapper is using her huge global reach to spotlight reported attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are finally stepping into the ring together.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation for the 25 female students abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State.

The 25 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army has seen a change in its leadership, even as uncertainty continues to swirl over the fate of its former commander, Brigadier-General M. Uba, following a deadly ambush in Borno State.

The Nigeria Football Federation has apologized to Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A Magistrate Court sitting in Kawaji, Dakata, Kano, on Monday remanded Chioma Michael (25) at the Goron Dutse Correctional Centre until 9th December, 2025, for reportedly pouring hot water on Victoria Emmanuel (23).

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board has begun sanitation oversight as 54 solid waste management contractors resume cleaning and evacuation of waste in the Federal Capital Territory.

The I Beg To Differ (IBTD) Secondary School Debate Tournament Season 9 continued on Monday with two intense matchups in the Round of 32, showcasing sharp arguments, confident delivery, and high-stakes judging.

The federal government has pledged a “swift and decisive” response to rescue the 25 schoolgirls abducted from a girls’ boarding school in Kebbi State, following a pre-dawn raid by armed bandits.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says it is taking action after a now-viral video showed social media influencers Martins Otse (Verydarkman/VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) fighting inside an airplane in Asaba.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday delivered a challenge to Nigeria’s judiciary, offering substantial support in exchange for genuine internal reform.

Gunmen attacked a girls’ secondary school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting at least 25 students and killing a staff member, police said.

A US congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing on Nigeria’s religious freedom status this Thursday, November 20.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will meet on Monday (today) to discuss their Memorandum of Understanding with the federal government, aimed at ending the resident doctors' strike, which is in its 17th day.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) dramatically ended Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes on Sunday night, defeating the Super Eagles in a tense penalty shootout after their CAF World Cup qualification playoff final ended 1-1 in extra time.

Pope Leo XIV has drawn fresh attention to the plight of Christians worldwide, mentioning Nigeria and three other countries in a Sunday post on his official X account.

President Bola Tinubu has deployed an emissary to Plateau State as part of renewed efforts to restore peace and strengthen intercommunal relations in the conflict-prone state, his spokesperson said Sunday.

The National Pension Commission says delays in pension payments for retirees of treasury-funded ministries, departments and agencies have been eliminated following reforms that improved the timeliness of remittances.

The newly elected national chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kabiru Turaki, has pledged to end what he described as impunity and the suppression of Nigerians’ will within the party and the country.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unanimously ratified Ambassador Umar Damagum as its substantive national chairman. 

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force after troops on patrol were ambushed by terrorists in Borno State.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled some high-profile members, including the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, and suspended its National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention, scheduled for today (Saturday) has been plunged into further crisis after a court issued a final order on Friday, stopping the event.

A public health specialist says Nigeria’s high under-five mortality rate is a warning sign that the country is in a serious health crisis. He is calling for stronger vaccination efforts to protect children.

The Nigerian military says troops across the country have recorded major breakthroughs in the past two weeks. Dozens of terrorists have been killed. Sixty-seven kidnapped victims are now safe. Ninety-four suspects are in custody.

 A woman who falsely accused her husband of defiling their children has been granted bail by a magistrate court in Enugu State.

A 23-year-old hotel worker, Victoria Emmanuel, has been hospitalised after being attacked with hot water at a residence in Kawo, Kano, on November 10.

The Lagos State Government has launched an E-Birth Registration Initiative in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Population Commission (NPC), and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to ensure every child born in the state is captured in the national database.

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.) as chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, according to a statement posted on X by presidential adviser, Bayo Onanuga.

Nigeria moved within one win of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday after defeating Gabon 4-1 in extra time in the African playoffs semi-final in Morocco. A brace from Victor Osimhen and goals from Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams sealed the emphatic victory.

​Stripe-owned Nigerian payments company Paystack, has suspended co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Ezra Olubi following a sexual misconduct allegation involving a subordinate that began circulating on social media this week.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law and promised to respect all government institutions, including the military.

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend plans for computer-based testing (CBT) in the 2026 school exams, citing poor infrastructure and lack of manpower in many schools.

The Senate is moving to stop the enlistment of anyone under 18 years old into Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

The Federal Government has said it will not go ahead with a planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel after worries that the levy would push up pump prices and spark hoarding.

Gombe State authorities on Wednesday suspended two traditional rulers and ordered new security measures after renewed fighting between farmers and herders in Funakaye Local Government Area left people dead.

The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-month traffic diversion plan on the Lekki-Ajah corridor to accommodate extensive road rehabilitation work aimed at improving road quality and easing traffic flow.

The Nigerian Government has cancelled the 2022 National Language Policy, which made mother tongue or the local language the medium of instruction from early childhood to Primary Six.

​​​​​​​The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate abandoned federal government–owned properties and buildings nationwide, reportedly valued at over ₦20 trillion.

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to cover the unfunded portion of the 2025 budget deficit.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday told the federal government to stop dodging talks and make education a top priority, warning that continued neglect could harm the country’s future.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 stranded and vulnerable Nigerians who voluntarily returned home from Libya.

Turkey on Wednesday said all 20 people onboard a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia on its return from Azerbaijan had died.

​​​​​​​The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly advocating a military coup in Nigeria.

The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), a move aimed at tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.

The Senate has passed a bill requiring every Nigerian child to sit for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has warned that the recent actions of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could undermine Nigeria’s military discipline and national security.

The Senate has rejected the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) written explanation over unaccounted funds totaling ₦210 trillion between 2017 and 2023.

The Coalition of Military Veterans has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his altercation with a naval officer in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo following his re-election. His deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, also received his certificate.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and several team officials refused to train Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco, in protest over unpaid match bonuses and allowances, disrupting preparations for Thursday’s World Cup play-off against Gabon.

There was mild drama on Tuesday afternoon as military officers prevented the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and officials of the FCT development control department were prevented from entering property belonging to a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now has 76 senators, following the defection of Senator Agom Jarigbe from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian presidency has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will soon meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries.

The Super Eagles have opened camp in Rabat as they ramp up preparations for their crucial World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it met with the federal government on Monday and will continue the meeting on Tuesday to resolve the indefinite strike embarked upon by its members.

By the time the sun rose over the quiet fields of Gamadan, in Kura Local Government Area in Kano State, Ahmadu Bala was already standing in the middle of his sugarcane farm.

President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will fund the construction of 10 additional mobile power stations to help boost electricity across the country.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asked Nigerians to stay calm as diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States continue to spark public debate.

The Federal Government has opened consultations with the United Kingdom to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete his prison sentence.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up nationwide operations against terrorists and bandits, carrying out fresh airstrikes in three states.

The Nigerian government has opened consultations with the United Kingdom to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete his prison sentence.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has started physical verification for foreign-trained graduates in the 2025 Batch C set.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for "political extinction" ahead of the 2027 general election.

The ninth season of Nigeria Info's flagship debate show, “I Beg to Differ,” kicked off on Monday, featuring brilliant young minds from Lagos secondary schools in two intense and engaging sessions.

The EFCC has declared former Petroleum Resources Minister and ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva wanted. 

Amnesty International is asking the Nigerian government to fully exonerate the Ogoni Nine, 30 years after they were executed by the military government.

Police in Ondo State say they have rescued 15 young women who were allegedly lured into sex trafficking under the guise of job offers.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned, amid backlash over the editing of a Donald Trump speech in a 2024 documentary that critics say misled viewers.

The Federal Government, on Monday, opened direct retail-investor access to its ₦1 Trillion housing scheme, saying the move will help more Nigerians buy homes and deepen the mortgage market.

On Thursday, October 31, a building in Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos, collapsed while being demolished, killing one and injuring several others.

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama'ila Bagudo, has been rescued after spending nine days in the den of bandits.

​​​​​​​Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East, have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and arrested 29 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers during coordinated operations across Borno State.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have publicly disagreed over the ongoing violence in Nigeria, sparking a heated debate on whether Christians are facing genocide in the country.

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared his victory in Saturday’s governorship election as a triumph for democracy, extending an olive branch to his opponents and commending President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “democratic disposition” in allowing a free and credible poll.

​The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has escalated its travel advice for Nigeria, urging British nationals to avoid all travel to six northern states due to a "high and increasing threat" from terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime.

Senator Ned Nwoko, on Saturday evening, posted video clips and fresh claims about a long-running family dispute involving his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and her brother, Samuel “Sammy West” Ojeogwu.

A former Borno governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied a viral story that said he accused Vice-President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram.

Professor Chukwuma Soludo has been declared the winner of the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election held on Saturday, November 8.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 98.04 percent of the results from polling units across Anambra State in the ongoing 2025 governorship election.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three new policy measures intended to accelerate Nigeria’s shift toward a digital and knowledge-based economy.

Several top politicians and governorship candidates say vote-buying was common in parts of Anambra State as people went to the polls to elect a governor.

Voting has officially ended in the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, named a 24-man squad on Friday for the upcoming CAF World Cup qualifying play-offs in Morocco, and two big names — goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and winger Chidera Ejuke — return to the team.

The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Iseyin campus has been closed for two weeks after a 200-level student in the Department of Agricultural Economics lost their life following a hit-and-run incident in Iseyin town.

The Anambra State governorship election has been peaceful across the 5,700 polling units.

Voting commenced smoothly across much of Onitsha North Local Government Area in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, though some polling units experienced technical hitches with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) on Saturday morning.

The issues within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have deepened after a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, named former Senator Mao Ohabunwa as the chairman of the new Board of Trustees (BoT) on Friday.

A civil society group says far fewer people are voting in Anambra State now than eight years ago.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration is fully committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening Nigeria’s standing on the global stage.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has again shifted judgment in the terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to November 20.

With just hours to go before Anambra heads to the polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission says it’s fully prepared to deliver a credible and transparent election on Saturday.

Ahead of  his scheduled hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging a hidden genocide against Judeo-Christians in Nigeria’s South-East. 

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed October 2025 on a bullish note, gaining 8 per cent and extending the upward momentum that has defined much of the year’s trading.

The National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Revamping Police and Security Training Institutions has uncovered the poor state of facilities at Nigeria’s police training schools during an inspection visit on Thursday.

A Senior District Court in Makurdi has ordered the Benue State Government to pay about N57 million to former Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde and 13 others who served under ex-Governor Samuel Ortom.

The Nigerian government is planning to give “Detty December” an official structure.

Nigeria Info’s flagship youth debate show, I Beg To Differ, has been named the Outstanding Educative Programme of the Year at the Marketing Edge Awards.

The federal government is planning to roll out tax exemption stickers for small informal businesses — like roadside traders, vulcanisers, and carpenters — to protect them from harassment and multiple levies.

Ademola Lookman was at the centre of an extraordinary touchline bust-up on Wednesday night after being grabbed by Atalanta manager Ivan Juric during their Champions League clash with Marseille.

‎Tension flared in Birmingham on Thursday night as protests and arrests marred Aston Villa’s UEFA Europa Conference League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel.

‎Tension has reportedly surfaced following FIFA’s decision to appoint a refereeing team from South Africa for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff clash against Gabon in Rabat on November 13.

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic.

The Lagos State Government says road repair work on the Eti-Osa/Lekki–Epe Expressway will begin from Ajah, identified as the worst section of the road.

A new U.S. bill is seeking to block visas and freeze assets of people and groups it believes are responsible for the religious pogroms in Nigeria, including the Miyetti Allah cattle breeders’ groups.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied claims by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Federal Government released ₦23 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears owed to university workers.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an update on ongoing terrorism prosecutions across the country, confirming that the trial of two alleged Ansaru leaders has been adjourned to November 19.

The Senate has ordered the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to go ahead with its planned ban on high-strength alcoholic drinks sold in sachets — starting December 2025.

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is stepping up global partnerships and the fight against terrorism and organised crime. He made the commitment after receiving an economic briefing from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during Thursday’s Federal Executive Council meeting.

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half hat-trick as Galatasaray defeated Ajax 3–0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena to maintain their near-perfect start in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Mubi Local Government Area of the State, which has killed ten people and left several others receiving treatment.

The federal government is set to unveil a new National Railway Development Roadmap to connect all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a nationwide campaign against the smuggling of migrants across the country.

​​​​​​​The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a 24-hour state-wide traffic management operation and multi-agency enforcement drive to ensure smooth movement and public safety during the festive season.

​​​​​​​The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians abroad who lose or misplace their passports

​​​​​​​The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a high-powered reconciliation committee to restore unity within the party ahead of its elective national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

​​​​​​​Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as the police’s refusal to arrest Victor Ogbuja, one of the prime suspects in the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje.

Dental students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have renewed protests over the prolonged delay in completing their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, which has now stretched to 10 years instead of the standard six. The students, under the Jos University Dental Students’ Association (JUDENSA), say they have endured “prolonged emotional trauma” as the pioneer set, admitted in 2015, remains unable to graduate or sit for final professional examinations.

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s new Tax Ombudsman under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Act, 2025.

Tanzania has lifted the night-time curfew imposed on Dar es Salaam after days of deadly post-election protests that paralyzed much of the country’s commercial capital.

The Nigerian Immigration Service has denied reports that its officers seized the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the airport.

President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a fresh ₦1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget.

China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it leads its people “on a development path suited to its national conditions.”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate for the screening and confirmation of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to promoting religious tolerance and unity across Nigeria, despite recent international criticism over alleged religious persecution.

Tension erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday during debate on a motion to counter what was described as “misleading international narratives” about religious killings in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has officially declared a state of emergency on the training institutions used by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other internal security agencies across the nation.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff says the armed forces are intensifying operations against terrorism after the United States placed the country back on its “watchlist” for religious and security concerns.

A Federal High Court on Tuesday warned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that he would forfeit his right to enter a defence in his terrorism trial if he did not begin presenting evidence by Wednesday, the judge said after the defendant again declined to open his case.

A chief magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory has ordered rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known as Odumodublvck, to appear in person to answer allegations of criminal intimidation brought by Olayinka Osagie Onobun, head of artists and repertoire at Chocolate City Music.

The Northern arm of the Christian Association of Nigeria urged Nigerians on Tuesday to treat U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” as an opportunity for unity and renewed pressure on authorities to halt communal killings and protect all faiths.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said on Tuesday that immigration officers at the airport briefly seized her international passport and told her the move followed instructions from Senate President Godswill Akpabio

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service, the Federal Ministry of Information said in a press release.

​​​​​​​Starting January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will bring 50 reliefs and exemptions aimed at easing the burden on workers, small businesses, and startups.

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has dismissed U.S. claims that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, calling it “another error in their intelligence.”

​​​​​​​Saturday’s win at Anfield may have proven one thing: Arne Slot might have been right to rest some of his big hitters in that painful Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace.

United States President Donald Trump has warned that he may authorise air strikes or deploy troops to Nigeria as part of his plan to “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists killing Christians” in the country.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has dismissed reports that the President is set to visit the United States on Tuesday for a meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance.

​​​​​​​The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the 2025 admission process into public universities from October 31 to November 17, 2025.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warned Nigerians that parts of the country would experience a slight dust haze while many regions will face isolated thunderstorms and pockets of rainfall this week.

​​​​​​​The Federal Government on Monday formally handed over four federal road projects in Abia State to the state government for urgent completion and issued a 30-day ultimatum to contractors to resume work or be sanctioned, officials said.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says applications on its official portal for the student loan scheme has crossed the one million mark.

President Bola Tinubu will meet with the President of the United States, Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss claims of Christian genocide in the country.

United States President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to order military strikes in Nigeria in response to what he described as “horrible atrocities” against Christians.

The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday defended the federal government’s $1 billion approval to modernise Lagos ports.

A court hearing in the criminal case against former Kano governor and ex-APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was stalled on Monday after Ganduje and several co-defendants failed to file the required legal applications, a court official and news reports said.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in what it calls the worsening collapse of Nigeria’s health sector.

Power generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over what they describe as an unsustainable ₦6 trillion debt crippling the Nigerian power sector.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who successfully completed its rigorous screening process for exceptional entry into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom after spending four days in detention at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.