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APC Primaries: Thugs attack electoral official in Kaduna

Nigeria, May 19 -- Thugs ambushed a returning officer following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Kaduna State, on Monday, heavily vandalising his vehicle. ... Read More


Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo speaks on first Super Eagles' call-up

Nigeria, May 19 -- Arthur Okonkwo has described his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national football team as an "incredible" moment after being named in the Super Eagles squad for this month's Unity... Read More


Doctors suspend strike in Akwa Ibom after EFCC chair's apology

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Nigerian Medical Association in Akwa Ibom State has suspended its industrial action following what it described as an "unprecedented" public apology by the chairman of the Econo... Read More


Sterling Holdco to raise fresh $400 million through debt, equity instruments

Nigeria, May 19 -- Sterling Financial Holding Company Plc has announced plans to raise $400 million in fresh capital through a combination of debt and equity instruments, as part of resolutions to be ... Read More


APC revises list of disqualified senatorial aspirants

Nigeria, May 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of 44 senatorial aspirants disqualified from participating in the party's Senate primary elections, hours after publ... Read More


2027: Court to deliver judgement in suit challenging Jonathan's eligibility

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday. fixed 26 May for judgement seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Judge Pete... Read More


Nigeria police busts trafficking syndicate, rescues 30 Malians, arrests 13 suspects

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives have dismantled a transnational human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating in Abuja and its environs, rescuing 30 Malian citizens a... Read More


2027: Despite forgery scandal, Wike's PDP faction clears ex-Minister Uche Nnaji

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cleared the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science ... Read More


NHRC records 266,787 human rights complaints in April, as reported violations surge

Nigeria, May 19 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Monday that it recorded 266,787 complaints of human rights violations, a 10,655 increase compared to the month of March. The NHRC g... Read More


AFCON 2027: Super Eagles await opponents as CAF conducts qualifiers draw in Cairo

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles will on Tuesday discover their opponents for the qualification campaign to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Confederation of African Football (CA... Read More