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Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Nigerian government has denied claims that it backed the recent failed coup attempt in neighbouring Niger, describing the allegations as false, baseless and a deliberate attemp... Read More


The feasibility of a viable opposition coalition, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The ruling APC knows something about how opposition parties can come together, overcome their differences, create synergy around a single candidate, mobilise and defeat an incumben... Read More


Adeleke under fire over 'illegal' extension of Osun varsity VC's tenure

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under criticism after extending the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Clement Adebooye, by two years.... Read More


2027: Inspired by Gov Nwifuru, council chairman warns opposition to stay off

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The newly sworn-in Chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Paul Ituma, has warned opposition politicians to stay away from the council area ahead of the 2027 ele... Read More


Why we recognised traditional ruler despite court order - Anambra govt

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Anambra State Government has insisted that it did not violate any court order by recognising Nzekwesi Nweke as the traditional ruler of Nsugbe, a community in Anambra East Loca... Read More


After prolonged crisis, Fubara signs first budget as Rivers governor

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, signed the N1.85 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, in what could mark a new phase in his administration's relationsh... Read More


Groups question JBS' $2.5bn investment plans in Nigeria

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- Civil society organisations and environmentalists in Nigeria have questioned the proposed $2.5 billion investment by JBS, the world's largest meat-processing company, in the countr... Read More


ICC dismisses anonymous crimes against humanity petition against Nigeria, FG reacts

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a case filed by an unknown petitioner against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity. The international court dismissed ... Read More


UPDATED: US court case on Tinubu's past forfeiture is civil, not criminal matter - Presidency

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The presidency says the ongoing US court case involving President Bola Tinubu is a civil matter and not a criminal matter. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the mat... Read More


US court case on Tinubu's past forfeiture is civil, not criminal matter - Presidency

Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The presidency says the ongoing US court case involving President Bola Tinubu is a civil matter and not a criminal matter. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on T... Read More