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What governors, other politicians told Tinubu at Renewed Hope Ambassadors meeting

Nigeria, April 17 -- It was President Bola Tinubu's inaugural meeting with the leaders and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the main vehicle for his 2027 re-election campaign. Held on Thu... Read More


Blord granted bail - Sowore

Nigeria, April 17 -- Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus "Blord" Ifejirika, who was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised ... Read More


'I Was a Rubber Stamp, Not Decision Maker,' Diezani tells UK Court

Nigeria, April 17 -- Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Wednesday said she had limited direct control over the award of oil contracts during her tenure as minister. Testi... Read More


Police rescue one, arrest seven over Kogi highway abduction

Nigeria, April 17 -- The Kogi State Police Command has said it rescued one victim and arrested seven suspects following a kidnapping incident along the Ayere-Kabba Road in the state. The Police Publi... Read More


Family member cries out over abducted JAMB candidates in Benue

Nigeria, April 17 -- A family member has cried out after two teenage brothers were identified among passengers abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State. The incident, which occ... Read More


Mutfwang seeks unity, forgiveness amid Plateau killings

Nigeria, April 17 -- Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged political, religious and community leaders in Plateau State to embrace forgiveness and work together to restore peace, following recent deadly at... Read More


UTME 2026: JAMB reacts to Ibadan hijab incident, blames 'overzealous' ad-hoc staff

Nigeria, April 17 -- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has condemned the actions of an ad-hoc member instructing a Muslim candidate to adjust her hijab in a video circulating on soci... Read More


Limb Loss Awareness: Why Nigeria must move beyond kindness to real inclusion - Eva Chukwunelo

Nigeria, April 17 -- Eva Chukwunelo is a creative and inclusion advocate who champions disability rights and inclusion, a commitment rooted in her personal experience of losing a limb at age 17 due to... Read More


Bandits attack Kwara communities, abduct residents

Nigeria, April 17 -- Suspected bandits have raided communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State, abducting several residents, injuring others, and rustling cattle in incident... Read More


UPDATED: Don't increase airfare or suspend operations, Nigerian govt begs airlines

Nigeria, April 17 -- The Nigerian government has appealed to the country's airlines not to increase airfare nor suspend operations over the hike in the price of aviation fuel. Aviation Minister Festu... Read More