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SemaforAtiku Abubakar Wins African Democratic Congress Nomination
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar secured his party's nomination to run against President Bola Tinubu in the January elections. He will represent the African Democratic Congress after receiving support from several opposition figures.
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Defense Official Links Nigeria Operations to Protection of Christians
A U.S. defense official stated that military actions against an ISIS-linked commander in Nigeria followed a directive to protect Christians targeted by the group. The comments came during a White House press conference on Wednesday.
dailyalert.orgGunmen Destroy Over Eight Hectares of Farmland in Plateau State
Suspected gunmen destroyed more than eight hectares of cultivated farmland in Rewienku Village on Wednesday night. Local residents and officials called for increased security measures.
winnipegfreepress.comTinubu Marks Third Anniversary with Reform Defense and Price Pledges
President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the third anniversary of his administration. He defended subsidy and exchange-rate changes while promising lower food and transport costs.
deccanchronicle.comNigeria Approves Nationwide Sports Infrastructure Renewal Programme
The Federal Government has approved a nationwide sports infrastructure renewal programme that includes rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and upgrades to multiple facilities. The National Sports Commission announced the first phase of the plan earlier this week…
680news.comNigeria Sheep Prices Rise Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Traders at Nigerian livestock markets report higher ram prices this year. Human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki links the increase to insecurity and supply disruptions. The changes affect household purchases for the Eid holiday.
vanguardngr.comPeter Obi Says Economic Conditions Drive Nigerian Migration to South Africa
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi stated that many Nigerians facing attacks in South Africa choose to stay rather than return home. He also noted Nigeria's inability to secure its own territory despite past peacekeeping contributions.
app.buzzsumo.comFederal High Court Rules Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Run
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 election. The court also imposed fines totaling N21 million on the plaintiff.
winnipegfreepress.comBorno State Reports 2,715 Suspected Cholera Cases and 27 Deaths in May
Borno State recorded 2,715 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths across five local government areas in the first 24 days of May. Maiduguri Metropolitan Council accounted for more than half of the cases.
vanguardngr.comSokoto ADC Chapter Selects Atiku Abubakar for 2027 Presidential Race
The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. A party official announced the decision during a press conference held on Sunday in Sokoto.
aircargoweek.comNigeria NCAA Suspends No-Pay No-Service Directive for Domestic Airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended enforcement of a directive that would have withheld regulatory services from 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory remittances. The suspension follows consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over r…
thesouthafrican.comNigerian President Tinubu Wins Party Primary Against Sole Challenger
President Bola Tinubu secured the ruling party nomination for next year's presidential election after defeating Stanley Osifo in party primaries. The vote took place ahead of the 2027 contest.
japantimes.co.jpThai Police Arrest Six Nigerians in Romance Scam Investigation
Thai police detained six Nigerian nationals accused of operating a romance scam that used AI-generated images and video calls. The suspects allegedly posed as professionals to solicit fees from Thai women.
vanguardngr.comOyo State Police Say Abducted Students and Teachers Remain in Captivity
The Oyo State Police Command stated that students, pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area have not been released. Rescue operations by security agencies are continuing.
vanguardngr.comArmed Attack in Oyo State Abducts Dozens from Schools
On May 15, gunmen on motorcycles raided three schools near Ogbomoso, killing two people and taking at least 53 hostages. Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo called for prayers and swift government action.
undervalued-shares.comNigeria Holds Benchmark Interest Rate Steady
Nigeria's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged. The decision follows a rise in inflation to a five-month high linked to higher domestic energy costs after the war in Iran.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUniversity of Cross River Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
The Academy Staff Union of Universities at the University of Cross River has started a total and indefinite strike. The action follows the failure to implement a new salary structure and other welfare benefits.
westernjournal.comNigerian Lawmaker Makes Statement On Disinformation Before 2027 Elections
A member of Nigeria's House of Representatives cautioned against the spread of false information ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker urged journalists and political actors to verify information and maintain integrity.
channel4.comEFCC Chairman Orders Investigation After Hospital Operation
The chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said operatives will face internal discipline if found to have violated standards during a May 12 operation at a teaching hospital. A full investigation was ordered after the incident drew criticism from medical g…
zerohedge.comNigeria Urged to Seek New Crude Buyers After UAE Leaves OPEC
Nigeria's oil producers have been advised to find new export markets following the United Arab Emirates' departure from OPEC. The move is seen as disrupting the cartel's long-standing production balance.
bbc.co.ukArmed Men Abduct 39 Students and Seven Teachers in Nigeria
Armed men abducted 39 students and seven teachers from three schools in southwestern Nigeria last week. Officials reported the coordinated raids and subsequent rescue efforts.
france24.comGunmen Abduct 39 Students and 7 Teachers in Nigeria School Attacks
Armed men abducted 39 students and seven teachers from schools in southwestern Nigeria last week. Officials reported the coordinated raids targeted a secondary school and two primary schools in Oyo State.
citizen.co.zaGunmen Kill 10 in Attack on Farming Settlements in Nigeria's Northwest
Gunmen killed 10 people in attacks on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest region, according to residents. Local authorities have not issued an official statement on the incident.
France 24U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Air Strikes on Islamic State Targets
The United States and Nigeria carried out air strikes against Islamic State group targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday. The strikes followed the reported killing of an IS leader in a joint operation two days earlier.
citizen.co.zaAPC Ex-Spokesman Says Plan Exists to Detain El-Rufai at Court
A former All Progressives Congress spokesman cautioned against an alleged plan by intelligence operatives to take former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai into custody from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The warning cited court orders directing that el-Rufai remain…
vanguardngr.comBorno State Government Works With Security Agencies to Rescue 42 School Abductees
Borno State officials are coordinating with security forces to recover 42 students and children taken from a school in Askira-Uba LGA. The abduction occurred last Friday during early morning classes.
thesouthafrican.comNigeria Democratic Congress Closes Presidential Forms Sale, Extends Others
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has closed the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for the presidency. The party extended the deadline for other elective offices by one week ahead of the 2027 general election.
cointelegraph.comNigeria Banks Permit Inactive Companies to Maintain Accounts
Officials at Nigeria's central bank are working with other agencies to strengthen customer verification and monitoring rules for corporate accounts. Transparency advocates say inactive companies are being used to obtain public contracts while hiding beneficial owners.
vanguardngr.comProtesters Block Kano-Katsina Highway After Bandit Attacks in Border Communities
Demonstrators blocked the Kano-Katsina highway and burned a local government office in Gwarzo after repeated bandit raids. One person was reportedly killed during a security response. Police said they are working with community leaders to restore order.
citizen.co.zaNigeria Government Explains Delay in Quarterly Budget Reports
The Federal Government stated that delays in releasing recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports followed the extension and re-enactment of the 2025 budget. Officials said fiscal years are defined by legislative provisions rather than the January-to-December calendar.
prnewswire.comNigeria Launches Free Healthcare Program for Low-Income Pensioners
The National Pension Commission has started a pilot program offering free healthcare to retirees earning no more than N70,000 per month. The initiative targets participants in the Contributory Pension Scheme who are at least 60 years old.
Fox NewsU.S. Strike Kills ISIS West Africa Commander in Northeastern Nigeria
A U.S. precision strike killed ISIS West Africa commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki on May 16 in northeastern Nigeria. The operation relied on human intelligence and disrupted operations in the Lake Chad region. The group's overall leader remains at large.
The IndependentMilitant Attacks on Schools in Nigeria Leave More Than 80 Children Missing
More than 80 children are missing after suspected militants attacked schools in Nigeria over the past week. Officials and Amnesty International reported abductions in Borno and Oyo states.
thesouthafrican.comPresident Trump Announces U.S. Nigerian Operation Killed Islamic State Leader
President Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the Islamic State's second-in-command globally, in an operation on the Lake Chad Basin. The Nigerian president's office confirmed the elimination of al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants. Al…
upcyclethat.comNigerian Study Examines Carbon Emissions from Cement and Potential of Geopolymer Concrete as Alternative
Ololade Temitope Oduneye's research, published 13 May 2026, finds the construction sector accounts for nearly 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by cement production. The study details geopolymer concrete, which can cut emissions by up to 80 per cent,…
france24.comNigerian Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman In Absentia, Issues 75-Year Sentence
The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in absentia to 75 years imprisonment on 12 fraud counts tied to the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects. Judge James Omotosho ordered consecutive sentences and directed security agencies to arrest the…
BBC NewsNigerian Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
The award-winning Nollywood star, known for roles in Weekend Getaway and Yemi Alade's Johnny music video, passed away on Monday night after a long battle with cancer. Tributes poured in from industry colleagues including Funke Akindele and filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen, who gave him…
denverpost.comNigerian Military Airstrikes Kill More Than 100 at Northwest Market
Airstrikes hit a crowded market in Zamfara state on Sunday, killing more than 100 people and wounding dozens, a rights group reported. The incident is the latest in a series of military strikes on markets and villages in northern and central Nigeria. The military has previously d…
rigzone.comNigeria Signs Deal With Chinese Firms to Rehabilitate Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries
Nigeria's state oil company NNPC has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese firms for the completion, operation and maintenance of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement follows more than $25 billion spent on previous rehabilitation attempts that fai…
upi.comNigerian Court to Hold Trial-Within-Trial Over Voluntariness of Statements in Alleged Coup Plot Case
Federal High Court Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled Monday for a single trial-within-trial to test the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements and video recordings the prosecution seeks to introduce against six defendants charged with treason and terrorism. Defence lawyers objecte…
upi.comNigerian Military Denies Reports of Civilian Deaths in Niger State Airstrikes
The Nigerian military has rejected reports that civilians were killed during airstrikes conducted in Niger state. The denial follows local accounts alleging deaths and injuries among non-combatants. No independent verification of the casualties has been provided.
japantoday.comDozens of Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead After Chadian Army Strike on Lake Chad
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead following a Chadian army operation targeting jihadists on Lake Chad. A civilian militia member and a union official provided the information to AFP. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the Lake Chad region.
citizen.co.zaAt Least 50 ISWAP Fighters and Two Soldiers Killed in Northeast Nigeria Ambush
Soldiers repelled a multi-flank assault launched at 2 a.m. under cover of darkness, recovering a large cache of weapons while suffering two fatalities. Intelligence reports located 30 bodies in the surrounding area. The engagement comes weeks after an ISWAP-linked attack that kil…
Science NewsNigerian Researcher Develops Low-Cost Rotavirus Test for Bedside Use
Virologist Margaret Oluwatoyin Japhet at Obafemi Awolowo University has created a rapid diagnostic kit that detects rotavirus in children's stool samples without laboratory equipment. The test uses cotton swabs and antibody-coated nanobeads, producing a color change within minute…
theconversation.comFederal High Court Plays Videos of Defendants' Interrogations in Tinubu Coup Plot Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja played video recordings of two defendants denying knowledge of an alleged coup attempt against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The recordings, part of the prosecution's evidence, showed Zekeri Umoru and Bukar Kashim Goni claiming they were misled or una…
washingtonpost.comAfrican Countries Protest Alleged Xenophobic Violence Against Their Citizens in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have formally raised concerns with South Africa about the mistreatment of their citizens amid rising xenophobic attacks. Mozambique is expected to join the complaints during a presidential meeting. Nigeria announced plans for an evacuation flight and reported tw…
vanguardngr.comNigeria Requires Citizens to Self-Fund Voluntary Repatriation from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria's government stated that Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa due to xenophobic violence must cover their own travel costs. About 130 have registered interest following recent killings of two Nigerians. The process will be facilitated but not funded…
vanguardngr.comNigeria's Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Plans US Visit to Address Insecurity and Economic Issues
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar is scheduled to visit the United States to highlight Nigeria's security challenges, economic difficulties, and governance matters. He described the situation as a full-blown internal crisis involving violence, inflation, and policy in…
citizen.co.zaFormer Nigerian Vice President Warns Against Depleting Reserves to Support Currency
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stated that Nigeria's external reserves have declined by about $1.57 billion since March, despite an oil windfall of 5 trillion naira. He urged the government to stop using reserves to prop up the naira and instead invest in structural reforms…
vanguardngr.comPeter Obi Calls for End to Party Conflicts at Senator Dickson's Abuja Residence
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, called for an end to party disputes and court cases during a May 3 address in Abuja. He warned that such issues hinder national progress and urged focus on poverty, insecurity, and economic recovery. Obi expressed support f…
vanguardngr.comPeter Obi Announces Departure from African Democratic Congress on May 3
Peter Obi left the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises and a toxic political environment in Nigeria. He emphasized respect for party leaders and ongoing commitment to citizens' welfare. The announcement highlights broader challenges in the country's political spac…
vanguardngr.comNigerian Army Detains Activist Justice Chidiebere After Interactions with Soldiers Over Welfare Issues
The Nigerian Army arrested social media influencer Justice Chidiebere, known as 'Justice Crack,' following complaints from soldiers about his portrayals of their welfare issues. He is under investigation for discussions that allegedly encouraged dissatisfaction within military ra…
vanguardngr.comNigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nationals
Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner to express concern over recent attacks on Nigerian citizens in South Africa. The meeting will address anti-immigrant marches and documented mistreatment. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violenc…
vanguardngr.comAustrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted guilt in court to planning a deadly assault on a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, inspired by the Islamic State group. The plea comes amid recent IS-claimed violence in Nigeria and Mozambique. Authorities thwarted the plot after a CIA tip,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigeria Reports Shortage of Public Health Physicians, Says Association President
The president of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria stated that the country lacks sufficient public health physicians due to a broader shortage of medical doctors. He noted that the association has over 3,000 members but lacks complete data on total practition…
france24.comGunmen Kill at Least 29 in Northeast Nigeria Attack on Football Pitch
Gunmen attacked a community in Adamawa state, killing at least 29 people gathered at a football pitch. In a separate incident, assailants raided an orphanage in Kogi state, kidnapping 23 children and an adult, with 15 children later rescued. The attacks highlight ongoing violence…
vanguardngr.comTCN MD Reappointed, Pledges Focus on Grid Upgrades at Abuja Town Hall
The Transmission Company of Nigeria held a town hall meeting in Abuja where its managing director outlined plans for a second term focused on electricity delivery. Dr. Sule Abdulaziz highlighted grid capacity growth to over 8,700 megawatts and recent infrastructure projects. Exec…
ecns.cnNigeria's Operation Safe Corridor Graduates 744 Participants in De-radicalisation Program
Nigeria's federal government has graduated 744 individuals from its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration program under Operation Safe Corridor. The initiative aims to provide a pathway for those affected by violent extremism to reintegrate into society. Officials s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigeria's Inspector-General Proposes State Police Framework Amid Security Concerns
Nigeria's new Inspector-General of Police has proposed a framework for introducing state police to address ongoing security issues. The plan includes a two-tier system with federal and state levels, along with safeguards against misuse. AllAfrica reported details of the 75-page d…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNigerian Opposition Parties Agree to Field Single Candidate for 2027 Election
Major opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 election. The decision was announced in a communiqué following a conference in Ibadan. The parties also expressed a lack of confidence in the electoral commission's chairman.