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JUST IN: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chair

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has confirmed Joash Amupitan as the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The upper legislative chamber confirmed Mr Amupitan, a professo... Read More


Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chair

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has confirmed Joash Amupitan as the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The upper legislative chamber confirmed Mr Amupitan, a professo... Read More


UPDATED: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chair

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has confirmed Joash Amupitan as the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The upper legislative chamber confirmed Mr Amupitan, a professo... Read More


Nigeria's historic Commonwealth Games bid ends in heartbreak as India wins 2030 hosting rights

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The hopes of Nigeria becoming the first African hosts of the Commonwealth Games have suffered a major setback following the announcement of Ahmedabad as the official host of the 20... Read More


Reps hold valedictory session for ex-Speaker Agunwa Anaekwe

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The House of Representatives on Thursday, held a solemn valedictory session in honour of former Speaker, Agunwa Anaekwe, recognising his pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's democrati... Read More


Osun LG Funds Dispute: Court justifies transfer of suit from Abuja to Osogbo, rules out bias

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday rejected an application to send back a suit regarding the Osun State local government funds to the court's division in Osogbo, the capit... Read More


Customs confirms officer's death in Katsina hotel

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the death of one of its officers but declined to comment on reports that he died in a hotel after lodging with thre... Read More


Benjamin Fredrick: The five-step journey from Simoiben Academy prodigy to Super Eagles standout

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On a night when the Super Eagles rediscovered their ruthless edge, few players embodied Nigeria's resurgence better than Benjamin Fredrick. The 20-year-old defender, playing out o... Read More


Aviation: Nigerian lawmaker claims some pilots smoke Indian hemp before flying aircraft

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, on Wednesday, alleged that some pilots flying aircraft in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and get 'high' before operating flights. He said this was one of... Read More


Sowore plans protest for Nnamdi Kanu's release, presidency kicks

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has begun mobilisation for the planned peaceful protest against the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of th... Read More