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Xenophobia: Nigeria demands investigation, autopsy of citizens killed in South Africa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Nigerian government has demanded a thorough investigation into the deaths of the two Nigerians reportedly killed by officials of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).... Read More


Makinde-backed PDP releases election timetable, fixes cost of presidential nomination, expression of interest forms

Nigeria, May 5 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The... Read More


Court delivers judgement in SSS' N5 billion defamation suit against SERAP Tuesday

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja is set to deliver on Tuesday judgement in a defamation suit filed by the State Security Service (SSS) against the civil societ... Read More


Court voids ADC congresses in Adamawa

Nigeria, May 5 -- The Adamawa State High Court in Yola has nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process. The ruling was... Read More


Xenophobia: Nigerians seeking return from South Africa will bear the cost - FG

Nigeria, May 5 -- Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that citizens interested in repatriation from South Africa will be responsible for the cost of their return trip to Nigeria. The ministry'... Read More


Two defendants admit knowledge of coup attempt against Tinubu in video recordings

Nigeria, May 5 -- Two of the six defendants standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu admitted on Monday that they knew about the alleged coup plot. The defendants ... Read More


South Africa to raise fuel prices from 6 May

Nigeria, May 5 -- South Africa has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices effective 6 May 2026, citing rising global crude oil prices, higher international petroleum product costs, and supply d... Read More


Students attack hospital over 'poor care' for crash victims

Nigeria, May 5 -- A video circulating online on Monday shows students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) protesting in Calabar, with some vandalising hospital property. The protest fol... Read More


Uyo airport opens international gateway to ease West Africa travel - Eno

Nigeria, May 4 -- Governor Umo Eno has said the newly attained international status of Victor Attah International Airport will improve regional connectivity and reduce the need for Nigerians to transi... Read More


NNPC posts N276 billion profit in March

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) posted a profit after tax of N276 billion in March 2026, as the national oil firm sustained growth in gas production and sales... Read More