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Abdulsalami canvasses removal of military decrees "smuggled" into 1999 Constitution

Nigeria, June 18 -- A former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called for the removal of military decrees incorporated into Nigeria's Constitution to strengthen the country's democracy... Read More


Former minister Sirika bypassed due process in contract award to friend - Witness

Nigeria, June 18 -- An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday that Hadi Sirika, former minister of aviation, viol... Read More


Five countries set for battle in Lagos as Zen Archery International Open returns

Nigeria, June 18 -- Archers from Nigeria, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Cote d'Ivoire and Chad will converge on Lagos this week for the 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open Tournament, as the event continues... Read More


Federal govt launches fund to support cancer patients, pledges N50 million

Nigeria, June 18 -- The federal government has launched a new Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients, committing an initial N50 million to help vulnerable Nigerians overcome non... Read More


The Obama Presidential Center and re-imagining democracy: A global perspective, By G Etse Sikanku

Nigeria, June 18 -- While many around the world certainly remember the Obama presidency for its powerful marker on global politics, the value of the presidential center goes beyond its towering presen... Read More


IGP orders tighter security around Katsina schools

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state as part of efforts to protect s... Read More


President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors, Ikorodu City set for showdown

Nigeria, June 18 -- Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and surprise package Ikorodu City will contest the men's final of the 2026 President's Federation Cup after overcoming their respective semi... Read More


FACT CHECK: Oshiomhole's claim on Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension is untrue. Here is what he said.

Nigeria, June 17 -- Nigerian politicians often accuse the media of misrepresenting or misinterpreting their statements whenever there is backlash arising from their public comments. A recent example ... Read More


Saudi Arabia completes annual replacement of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa

Nigeria, June 17 -- Saudi Arabia has completed the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, the ornate black silk covering that adorns Islam's most sacred site in Makkah in a centuries-old tradit... Read More


Equatorial Guinea's govt resigns over poor performance

Nigeria, June 17 -- The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet key performance targets set by President Teodoro Mbasogo Obiang. The BBC reports that Vice President Teodoro... Read More