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INEC begins final phase of voter registration ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria, May 6 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the final phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. A statement by INEC spokesp... और पढ़ें


2027: Aspirants defy Katsina APC consensus outcomes, purchase nomination forms

Nigeria, May 6 -- Several members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, aspiring for election to the state and national assemblies, have purchased nomination forms to signal their r... और पढ़ें


2027: Jigawa lone woman aspirant reaffirms loyalty to APC after losing senatorial bid

Nigeria, May 6 -- Halima Zakari, an aspirant for the Jigawa Southwest senatorial seat, has formally accepted the All Progressives Congress (APC) "unity list," which adopted her opponent, Sani Garba. ... और पढ़ें


Portable challenges Davido, Zlatan for celebrity boxing showdowns after Carter Efe defeat in Lagos

Nigeria, May 6 -- Nigerian street-pop star Portable has thrown down a fresh gauntlet in the celebrity boxing scene, challenging Afrobeats heavyweights Davido and Zlatan Ibile to high-profile bouts in ... और पढ़ें


Yahaya Bello's nephew used BDCs to transfer funds, witness tells court in N10bn fraud trial

Nigeria, May 6 -- The N10.27 billion corruption trial of Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, continued on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a prosecution wit... और पढ़ें


Court admits prior judgement as evidence in N110.4bn fraud trial of Yahaya Bello

Nigeria, May 6 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, admitted a previous judgement as evidence in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bel... और पढ़ें


Police recover abandoned backpack containing explosives in Borno

Nigeria, May 6 -- The police in Borno State said they have recovered an abandoned backpack containing explosives. In a statement on Tuesday, police spokesperson, Nahum Daso, said operatives discovere... और पढ़ें


'I was misled,' alleged coup defendant says in video recording played in court

Nigeria, May 6 -- Zekeri Umoru, one of the six men facing coup charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja, denied on Tuesday knowledge of any plan to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mr Umo... और पढ़ें


Nigeria, US launch defence working groups as insecurity worsens despite troops, drone support

Nigeria, May 6 -- Nigeria and the United States have inaugurated Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, in a renewed effort to deepen milit... और पढ़ें


Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna

Nigeria, May 5 -- The police have arrested six suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate and rescued several victims during an operation in Kaduna State. The suspects-Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bature... और पढ़ें