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US court dismisses Nigerian company Zenith Carex defamation suit against Chemonics

Nigeria, March 26 -- A Nigerian logistics company, Zenith Carex International Limited, has lost a defamation suit against global development contractor Chemonics International, Inc., in the United Sta... Read More


UFC: Israel Adesanya eyes redemption against Pyfer in make-or-break return

Nigeria, March 26 -- For Israel Adesanya, the spotlight has never been brighter, or heavier. This weekend, the former UFC middleweight champion steps back into the Octagon to headline UFC Fight Night... Read More


Obi's transition from serious contender to mascot, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, March 26 -- Friends, admirers, and the "Obidient" fanbase of the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, love to call him by the sobriquet "Okwute," which in Igbo,... Read More


Kwara 2027: Between problems, progress and search for a governor who can deliver, By Abdul Alanamu

Nigeria, March 26 -- As the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum in Kwara State, the conversation must move beyond slogans and sentiment to something more concrete. Elections are ultimately about p... Read More


Funding disruptions threaten Nigeria's disease surveillance system - Report

Nigeria, March 26 -- Nigeria's ability to detect and respond to disease outbreaks is under threat as funding disruptions weaken critical public health systems, a new report reveals. The report, "A Sy... Read More


Kano governor sacks commissioner

Nigeria, March 26 -- The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has relieved Shehu Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry with immediate effect. The development ... Read More


Northern states seek stronger collaboration on Security at Jos dialogue

Nigeria, March 26 -- Security and peacebuilding stakeholders from four northern states have renewed calls for stronger collaboration and improved early warning systems to address rising insecurity acr... Read More


AGF defends OPL 245 resolution, projects 150,000bpd output as dispute nears closure

Nigeria, March 26 -- The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has defended the federal government's handling of the OPL 245 dispute, dismissing criticisms of the deal as misrepresentati... Read More


The imperatives of a level-playing field in Ogun APC for the 2027 election, By Muyiwa Adeyemi

Nigeria, March 26 -- As the political landscape in Ogun State gradually aligns toward the 2027 general elections, the need for internal cohesion, fairness, and transparency within the All Progressives... Read More


APC North-east closes ranks in Gombe, elects zonal leaders by consensus

Nigeria, March 26 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday staged a show of unity in Gombe as party leaders from across the North-east elected zonal officers through a consensus arrangement... Read More