Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment

The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »

Nigeria: ACF Worries Over Attack On Northerners in South-East, Demands Compensation for Victims

The group decries government inaction over the reoccurring attacks and called on the government of the affected states to pay full compensation for lives and injuries as well as… Read more »

Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Women's Group Urges Akpabio to Step Aside for Transparent Investigation

The coalition called for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'

The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »

Nigeria: The Crisis of Rigid Thinking in Nigerian Universities

The Nigerian academic landscape remains shackled by outdated and rigid perspectives that stifle intellectual progress and adaptability. Among the most glaring issues is the… Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria's Former Immigration Chief Parradang Died in Abuja - Police

According to the police, Mr Parradang checked into the hotel, paying N22,000 for one night's stay. Read more »

Nigeria: How Biden Pressured Nigeria to Release Binance Official Tigran Gambaryan

As officials in the executive arm of the U.S. government badgered Nigeria to free Mr Gambaryan, so were that country's lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's Request to Travel Abroad

The judge rejected Mr Sowore's application for permission to travel to the US despite affirming his right to freedom of movement. Read more »

Nigeria: School Closure During Ramadan - Katsina Govt Reacts to Controversy

"The Ministry has specifically designed extra lessons for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) candidates in public, private and community schools," Mr Suleiman… Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Ever Compare Me With Wizkid - May D Warns Critics

It is the second time in 2025 that May D would issue a similar warning. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Arms, Ammunition

The arrested suspects will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigations, the police said. Read more »

West Africa: West African Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes Hub of Insecurity

Spanning three countries, the vast W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is being used to facilitate organised crime, terrorism and local conflicts. Read more »

Africa: Funke Akindele Crowned West Africa's Box Office Queen As 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' Grosses N1.8 Billion

The 47-year-old has been very intentional about her craft and has had every new production better than the former Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Defies Minister's Directive, Issues Appointment Letter to 'Illegal' VC

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, had reversed the appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo and approved Lucian Chukwu, who emerged first in the recruitment process as the… Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria Plans to End Illegal Mining - Minister

The minister revealed that the project's benefits are numerous, including combating unregulated mining activities, unlicensed mining operators, and underreporting of production at… Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Hardship, Akpabio, Abass, Deputies Use Exotic Convoys That Cost Nigeria Billions

The Senate President and House Speaker operate 11-vehicle fleets, and their convoys alone cost Nigerian taxpayers an estimated ₦4 billion. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos House of Assembly - Obasa Returns As Speaker

The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved what initially looked like an intractable political crisis. When plenary resumed on Monday, what played out what a reshuffling of… Read more »

Nigeria: Our Senators Again!

This media war should end and the orchestrated court cases should be withdrawn. We are already sufficiently embarrassed! Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 38 Lassa Fever Cases, Nine Deaths in One Week

According to the report, the number of suspected cases decreased compared to that reported for the same period in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian Authorities Arrested Wanted International Drug Baron

The NDLEA says his arrest after 17 years in hiding is an affirmation Nigeria won't be a safe haven for drug cartels Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Am Not a Quitter', Mojisola Meranda Says As She Resigns As Speaker

Her resignation comes 49 days after she was elected into office by 36 lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Reduces Petrol Price

NNPC reduction comes days after Dangote reduced petrol prices. Read more »

Nigeria: Mudashiru Obasa Reinstated As Lagos Assembly Speaker

Mr Obasa was reinstated as speaker 49 days after he was removed from office by 36 lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Efforts to Rescue Abducted Benue University Students Ongoing - Official

When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Sewuese Anene, said she has previously confirmed the incident but does not have an update on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Didn't Implement Recommendations of 2014 National Conference - Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan and Atiku Abubakar visited the home of the late Ayo Adebanjo. Read more »