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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding on an earlier batch of three names submitted last week.

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria rose to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, marking a 70 percent increase over total inflows for 2024 and a dramatic 428 percent jump from the $3.9 billion recorded in 2023, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Olayemi Cardoso.

Iran’s Football Federation says it will boycott next week’s draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the United States refused to issue visas to several key members of its official delegation.

The death toll from a devastating fire that swept through a public housing estate in Hong Kong has climbed to 128, with as many as 200 people still unaccounted for, authorities said Friday.

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a 400-level University of Port Harcourt student, Damian Okoligwe, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. 

The federal government has launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a digital identity card aimed at improving border security, reducing illegal migration and making travel within West Africa easier.

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has cancelled two upcoming shows on his No Sign of Weakness US tour, including a major performance scheduled for Nov. 28, 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis.

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday in the Yamadawa “A” community of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, where a young man, Abdullateef Muhammad, was beaten to death after he was mistaken for a thief.

It was supposed to be a season of joy for Fatima Abdullahi Nuhu, a young woman from Ciroma in Garin Mallam Local Government Area, as her wedding was only a few months away.

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will review the immigration status of all permanent residents, or Green Card holders, from Afghanistan and 18 other countries following a recent attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday struck out an appeal by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying the case had become academic after his conviction and imprisonment for terrorism offences.

Former Kaduna governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on Thursday formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ending a short spell with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and signalling a new phase in his political plans ahead of 2027.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered all banks and other regulated financial institutions to immediately withdraw any advert that fails to meet consumer-protection and fair-marketing standards.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said Thursday that 11,566 police officers who had been guarding Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria have been withdrawn and sent to frontline duties to help protect communities.

The Ogun State Government is asking for a temporary suspension of lead ingot exports as it investigates possible lead contamination in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government.

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, and several civil society groups have thrown their weight behind a Senate proposal to overhaul the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, calling for a shift from the flat ₦10 per litre charge to a stronger percentage-based levy dedicated to funding public health.

The Nigerian Navy has announced a significant promotion of 127 senior officers, a move set to reshape its top leadership echelons.

The official convoy of former Anambra State Governor, Senator Chris Ngige, was ambushed and attacked by heavily armed assailants on Thursday along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in the Idemili North Local Government Area.

The Round of 16 of the "I Beg To Differ" secondary schools debate tournament, Season 9, delivered two more tense matchups on Thursday, with Kings and Queenies Zenith School and Straitgate High School advancing to the quarterfinals.

The Founder of Naija Lives Matter and Mayor of Fadeyi, Dr. Ope Banwo, says Nigeria will continue to struggle with insecurity until the country confronts uncomfortable truths and holds powerful actors accountable.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today presented the Greenline Railway project at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, highlighting Lagos’s commitment to transforming urban transport.

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Apo-Karshi Road contract awarded to Kakatar CE Limited and re-awarded it to another construction company.

The Victor Attah Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been upgraded to international status, officially clearing the way for the processing of international passengers.

U.S. President, Donald Trump says South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 in Miami, accusing the country of failing to address what he called “horrific human rights abuses” against white South Africans.

 A massive fire swept through a public housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 55 people and leaving more than 270 others missing in what officials say could be the city’s deadliest blaze since World War II.

A public affairs commentator, Ahmad Sajoh, says Nigeria needs strong political will to make President Bola Tinubu’s new security emergency work for ordinary people.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring a national security emergency and approving 20,000 new police recruits, calling the move “decisive” and necessary to curb rising crime.

A Lagos lawmaker has joined growing calls for a national plan to keep schools safe after a string of kidnappings and attacks on students around Nigeria.

A leading Nigerian Islamic scholar and a senior figure in the Tijaniyya Sufi order, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is dead.

Arsenal started brightly and kept control from the first whistle. Their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber headed in Bukayo Saka’s corner — Arsenal’s 10th goal from a corner this season and the most by any team in Europe’s top five leagues.

Election observers from the AU, ECOWAS, and West African Elders Forum have condemned the suspension of Guinea-Bissau’s election results after soldiers seized power on Wednesday.

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly trapped but safe in Guinea-Bissau, after the country’s military announced a takeover on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and sealing all borders.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed as false and misleading a Facebook post alleging the arrest of Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm about a Fulani herdsmen attack during a crusade in Agboda Village, Nasarawa State.

Governors from all 17 Southern states of Nigeria met on Wednesday in Ogun State, making a strong demand for the federal government to approve the creation of State Police.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency as part of sweeping measures to confront escalating insecurity across Nigeria.

A federal lawmaker has thrown his weight behind the Ebonyi State government’s plan to borrow N150 billion to build a new cement factory, calling it a vital step for job creation and affordable housing.

The Round of 16 of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament continued on Wednesday, Nov. 26, with two heated matchups and a lot of suspense.

President Bola Tinubu has put forward three non-career diplomats to serve as Nigeria’s ambassadors to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo says he was arrested inside the presidential palace on Wednesday, Nov. 26, during what he calls a ‘coup d’etat,’ which he says was led by the army chief of staff.

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has lamented the activities of some staff of the FCTA targeted at frustrating and sabotaging his effort to improve infrastructure in the capital city, while warning that perpetrators of such acts will be dealt with accordingly.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria for the second phase of its Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support Programme.

As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence progresses, a Nigerian child-rights advocate says the same forces that silence abused children are also preventing women, especially mothers, from seeking justice.

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring kidnapping as an act of terrorism, mandating that the Terrorism Act be amended to impose the death penalty on convicted kidnappers.

The Senate has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Obaje, a native of Ogene-Amejo, in Benue State.

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, governance, and electoral reforms, following high-level engagements with Nigerian stakeholders.

General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, has urged newly promoted Army Warrant Officers and Master Warrant Officers to demonstrate exemplary leadership and uphold the highest standards of discipline.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a major drug cartel in Lagos, arresting a suspected baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his network, and seizing illicit drugs worth N6.7 billion.

The traditional ruler of Eruku in Kwara State, Oba Olanrewaju Busari, has confirmed the rescue of the 38 worshippers abducted from a local church but clarified they have not yet been reunited with the community.

Canada has released sweeping new travel advisories for 17 African countries, warning its citizens of rising insecurity, political instability, and extremist violence.

Twenty-four schoolgirls who were abducted from the Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, have been released, according to security sources and videos shared on Tuesday.

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) are stepping up efforts to close Nigeria's infrastructure deficit, estimated at more than US$2.3 trillion by 2043.

Home Box Office (HBO) will premiere its new documentary, Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, on December 11, offering a vivid look at Wizkid’s journey from Lagos to global superstardom. 

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for stronger security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, saying the partnership could help tackle rising violence across the country.

Governors from Nigeria's 19 northern states will convene an emergency security summit this Saturday, November 29th, in Kaduna, in a decisive move to address the region's escalating security crisis.

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of people in Kano State communities bordering Katsina State.

At least 20 people have been abducted by gunmen in a renewed wave of violence that hit several communities in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State during an overnight raid on Monday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in Prof. Adeniran Tella for a new term as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) and immediately redeployed him to Oyo State, where he previously managed elections.

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has presented a budget proposal of N884.8 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a record-breaking budget proposal of N4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a new policy of compulsory drug testing for all new recruits and serving officers.

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, in an indirect message to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, on Tuesday, asked Kanu to show remorse in prison to earn a push for a pardon from him.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has, for the fourth consecutive time this year, held its benchmark interest rate steady at 27 percent.

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has directed the immediate beefing up of security around Abuja, with improved surveillance at all borders with neighbouring states.

People in Ikorodu and Alapere say they have little or no clean water at home and are buying water or relying on boreholes while they wait for the government to fix things.

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised a critical alarm, stating that a wave of mass abductions and pervasive insecurity is causing a severe reversal of educational progress in northern Nigeria.

Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has arrived in Kebbi State on an official visit, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga.

Bandits have abducted 11 residents of Isapa community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, in a renewed surge of violence that has left villagers in fear and authorities under pressure.

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released a document containing the names of 265 students and teachers abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State.

In the Rimin Kebe community, in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, a public school teacher, Sa’idu Muhammad, sits outside his house, struggling to remember simple things.

The family of the four victims who died in a fire incident at Kundila Layin Baba Impossible, Tarauni LGA, last Wednesday has dismissed claims that a mosquito coil sparked the blaze.

The South West Governors’ Forum on Monday rolled out a series of major security and development decisions after a closed-door meeting held at the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Ibadan.

NNPC Limited has announced a robust financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, reporting a Profit After Tax of ₦5.4 trillion and revenue of ₦45.1 trillion.

African payments giant Paystack on Monday confirmed the dismissal of its co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, stating the termination "followed due process" under its contractual rights.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, sentenced Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after convicting him on all seven counts of terrorism and treasonable felony. This sentence marks the latest and most decisive chapter in one of Nigeria’s most controversial legal battles, one that is marked by arrests, rulings from multiple courts, and questions over due process.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). 

A high-level Federal Government delegation says its engagements with top US officials last week will strengthen security cooperation and open new channels of support for protecting Nigerians. This is according to Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has clarified that it plans to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) to computer-based exams (CBE) remains on course, despite media reports suggesting the House of Representatives had resolved to suspend the initiative.

The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately pay all outstanding insurance benefits owed to NYSC members injured or killed while serving as ad hoc staff during elections.

Nigerian fintech company Paystack has terminated the employment of its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with a junior employee.

Former Education Minister and Bring Back Our Girls co-convener, Oby Ezekwesili, has sharply criticised Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, linking it to “cancerous, systemic corruption” that has crippled key institutions, including the military and judiciary.

A new federal audit has uncovered billions of naira in unremitted funds and irregular payments at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), raising fresh questions about financial accountability at the state oil firm.

Fighters believed to be from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) kidnapped 13 teenage girls from farms in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will formally cement his political move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, 24 November 2025, in a high-profile membership card collection ceremony marking a major realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Eberechi Eze made Premier League history on Sunday by becoming only the fourth player to score a hattrick in the North London Derby, leading Arsenal to a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

In a significant move to reform national security operations, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all police officers assigned to VIP security duties.

The Federal Government says Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be opened to the public between December 12 and 17.

President Bola Tinubu says all 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued, following heightened security operations he personally coordinated after cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa.

World leaders at the first G20 Summit held on African soil adopted the Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration on Sunday, announcing wide-ranging commitments on peace, global finance, climate action, and Africa’s growing role in the global economy.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) announced on Sunday that fifty of the over 300 children abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Nigeria have successfully escaped their captors. 

After two weeks of nervous anticipation during the International Break—filled with World Cup playoff heartbreak and qualification drama—the English Premier League returned with a vengeance this weekend, delivering a host of unpredictable results that shook up the table.

Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, targeting what it says was a Hezbollah operative.

Nigeria has urged leaders of the world’s most influential economies to reform global economic frameworks in ways that ensure fairness, inclusivity, and sustainable development, especially for countries in the Global South.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday reassured Nigerians of its commitment to tackling rising insecurity, as it addressed concerns surrounding the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Kebbi State, and St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State.

Calls for increased support to widows of Nigeria’s fallen military personnel took centre stage at the Golf and Tour Charity Tournament, where top security and government officials praised the event for using sports to drive social change.

The NDLEA has smashed multiple drug cartels across Nigeria, seizing meth, cocaine, “Loud,” skunk, and opioids in a sweeping week-long crackdown that brought down nine major kingpins.

Pope Leo XIV has urged the swift release of more than 300 students and staff kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri, Niger State, calling the mass abduction “a heartbreaking tragedy.”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted on African soil on Saturday, calling for deeper global cooperation, a renewed commitment to multilateralism, and stronger action to address global inequality, climate threats, and sustainable development challenges.

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.