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Security and Intelligence Expert, Dr. Seyi Adetayo, says the recent overhaul of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs may not be a response to coup rumours but likely due to performance concerns.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned nightclub owners and fun seekers against hosting or attending drug parties, describing it as a criminal act under Nigerian law.

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any violence during the Anambra governorship election will face a strong response from security agencies.

The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday defended the federal government’s $1 billion approval to modernise Lagos ports.

A court hearing in the criminal case against former Kano governor and ex-APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was stalled on Monday after Ganduje and several co-defendants failed to file the required legal applications, a court official and news reports said.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in what it calls the worsening collapse of Nigeria’s health sector.

Power generation companies (GenCos) have raised the alarm over what they describe as an unsustainable ₦6 trillion debt crippling the Nigerian power sector.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who successfully completed its rigorous screening process for exceptional entry into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom after spending four days in detention at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu held a 40-minute closed-door meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

A gas explosion on Sunday afternoon caused panic at the Orisunmibare Market, Oja Bus Stop, Baale Road, Orile-Iganmu, leaving traders and residents scampering for safety as thick smoke billowed into the sky.

Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire, securing a controversial fourth term in a vote largely boycotted by major opposition figures.

Two people have been confirmed dead, and at least 26 rescued after a two-storey building collapsed early Monday morning in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State.

Haram Football! Set Piece FC!! Boring, Boring, Arsenal!!! These are some of the labels Arsenal FC have been slapped with over the last few weeks, particularly after Sunday’s win over a hard-fighting Crystal Palace.

French authorities have arrested two suspects linked to the Louvre Museum heist, just one week after the dramatic theft of priceless French Crown Jewels from the museum’s Apollo Gallery.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has secured the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State, following his unanimous endorsement at a special convention held on Monday in Ado-Ekiti.

‎Juventus have officially dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run across all competitions.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been elected President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) following an elective congress held in Abuja.

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the country’s October 12 presidential election, securing a 53.7% majority to extend his rule into an eighth term.

At least 13 people have been rescued after a two-storey building collapsed on Monday morning in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

A two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop in the Oyingbo area of Lagos

​​​​​​​The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent comment describing some internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, as “geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation.”

The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dropped his earlier plan to call defense witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offenses. 

​​​​​​​The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over the recent demolitions in the state.

When Aliko Dangote announced in 2013 that he would build a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Nigeria, many thought the plan was overly ambitious.

A social media campaign led by X user @c_mobike has pushed the growing uproar over alleged misuse of FIFA and government funds by the Nigeria Football Federation into the open, using the hashtag #SaveNigerianFootball to crowdsource documents, questions, and calls for action.

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has cemented his status as Africa's richest person, crossing the $30 billion net worth milestone.

The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command, has reported the rescue of a kidnapped man on Saturday.

Nigeria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list,” the Paris-based watchdog said Friday.

The Nigerian stock market ended the week on a strong note, adding N733 billion in value as sustained investor interest in key stocks lifted overall performance.

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has inaugurated two key subcommittees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition, is headed for continued losses unless it decisively resolves its persistent internal crises.

​​​​​​​President Bola Tinubu has removed the existing Service Chiefs and appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

Nigeria has apprehended 11 individuals in a major crackdown on terrorism financing as part of INTERPOL’s continent-wide Operation Catalyst.

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Nigeria Info's Emmanuel Onwuka has been nominated for the Prize for Journalism at The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2026.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arraigned human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, before a magistrate court in Abuja.

Kanu Agabi, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, and other Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have withdrawn their representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed amendments to the Criminal Code Act that prescribe life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, removing the option of fines. 

President Bola Tinubu has nominated for the role of humanitarian minister, Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Teenager, Joy Ogah emerged the vice-president of Nigeria, "taking over" from Kashim Shettima who iconically vacated his seat for a day.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for the construction of a new auditorium at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, to accommodate the growing number of students seeking admission into the institution.

Piles of refuse have taken over the Mile 12 under bridge in Lagos, stretching through Oremerin Road leading to Agiliti, leaving residents frustrated over the growing heaps of waste.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Chapter, has raised the alarm over what it describes as an alarming shortage of medical doctors in the state, revealing that only about 1,800 doctors are currently serving more than 16 million residents.

It's a chaotic situation Monday morning across the suburbs and the city centre of the Federal Capital Territory as the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest spearheaded by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has partly ground business activities in Abuja.

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced its most serious test yet on Sunday as Israel launched a series of airstrikes across the enclave, killing dozens and blocking aid deliveries.

The Louvre Museum in Paris has been temporarily closed following a daring and highly coordinated daylight robbery that saw thieves make off with eight pieces of priceless 19th-century French crown jewels.

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) recorded a positive week with its All-Share Index rising by 1.35 percent to close at 148,977.64 points.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Mr Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and others from staging protests in designated areas of Abuja, including Aso Rock Villa, on Monday.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Forum of State Presidents has condemned the Federal Government for excluding the Southeast from Nigeria’s gas pipeline infrastructure.

Tomato traders in Lagos have raised concerns over rising prices, blaming supply challenges, poor storage facilities, high transportation costs, and insecurity for the recent surge.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued an official notice for the upcoming Anambra governorship election, scheduled to take place on November 8, 2025.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to lead its Election Observation Mission to Côte d’Ivoire.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, with a key focus on the blue economy and strategies to enhance coastal resilience across Africa.

The Nigerian federal government has dismissed reports suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, calling the claims false and misleading.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of a dispatch rider in a tragic accident involving a moving train at the PWD Railway Level Crossing in Ikeja on Tuesday.

The debate on the bill to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact the Electoral Bill 2025 was indefinitely suspended on Thursday, with lawmakers asking for time to consult on the matter. 

The FCT Administration, on Thursday, removed  11 duplexes that were built under high tension and water channels in Garba Duba Street, Dutse District of the Federal Capital City, close to the popular Cedarcrest hospital.

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming long‑standing rumors that he will cross over to the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Nigerian government has approved implementation frameworks for a ₦4 trillion government‑backed bond to settle verified arrears owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, clearing a long‑standing bottleneck hindering electricity sector investments.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared Wednesday in a Tel Aviv district court to continue his corruption trial after a month-long break, local media report. 

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and end the nationwide university strike that began on Monday.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has called for stronger strategic partnerships to unlock value, drive sustainability, and deepen commercialization in the country’s downstream petroleum sector.

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to confirm the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has defended his decision to quit the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria’s next general elections could take place in November 2026, six months earlier than usual, under a new proposal by the National Assembly to overhaul the country’s electoral laws.

Enugu State is bracing for a major political shift as Governor Peter Mbah and key aides prepare to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 15.

Hamas on Monday handed over the last batch of 20 surviving hostages to Israel, marking a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza. The move came as US President Donald Trump, who helped broker the truce, described it as “a great day.”

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, serving with the 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment in Niger State murdered his wife before taking his own life in their apartment on Friday.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday morning to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, an agreement he said had “effectively ended the war” and paved the way for lasting peace in the Middle East.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a two-week warning strike on Monday, October 13, following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on September 28.

New data from analytics firm Statisense has revealed that almost three in every ten Nigerians granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu were convicted for drug-related crimes, raising questions about the criteria guiding the clemency process.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon, describing it as reckless and damaging to Nigeria’s justice system.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman for attempting to smuggle 127 wraps of cocaine through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano.

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production dropped to an average of 1.581 million barrels per day (bpd) in September 2025, according to new figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

The Super Eagles have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, following a mid-air scare that delayed their travel.

CoolWazobiaInfoArewaKids (CWIAK) FM brought its 2025 Customer Service Week to a colorful and exciting close, celebrating a week filled with joy, teamwork, and appreciation.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that the South-East's quest for the Nigerian presidency should be put on hold until after 2027, urging the zone to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term.

The Lagos State government has demolished seventeen houses built on the Right of Way of the Ikota River.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reopened its student loan verification portal for a final 48-hour window to allow tertiary institutions yet to complete their verification exercise to do so.

The Vice Chairman of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State, Aminu Tudunwada, says people with disabilities are valuable contributors to society and not a burden.

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, says the country’s mining reforms aim to make Nigeria a global player in the solid minerals industry.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived their World Cup qualification hopes on Friday after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane.

Former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the Nigerian Senate to end all forms of hostility and silent punishment against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, following her reinstatement after a six-month suspension.

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance trust and transparency in Nigeria’s e-commerce sector.

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Nobel Committee said.

A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to intervene and secure the release of Michael Vitalis Nnorom, a Nigerian national allegedly detained by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla — a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Bayero University Kano (BUK) branch, have staged a peaceful protest over what they described as the Federal Government’s persistent neglect of their welfare and contractual agreements.

Nigerian lawyer, author, and political activist Dele Farotimi has called for a national recommitment to the rule of law and citizen-driven accountability as solutions to Nigeria’s worsening governance crisis.

The Obidient Movement has congratulated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Prominent activist Omoyele Sowore has announced plans to lead a protest under the hashtag #FreeNNAMDIKANUNow on October 20 in Abuja, calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 12 individuals in connection with the deadly robbery that claimed the life of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu.

Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK and noted media leader, Christopher Kolade, has passed away at age 92.

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

President Bola Tinubu is presiding over the Council of State meeting in Abuja today.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of Washington’s peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

Barely three weeks after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, ordered developers of River Park Estate in Lugbe to discontinue development, the FCT Department of Development Control on Wednesday returned to the site to find the developers still erecting structures.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has launched a sensitization campaign in Lagos ahead of the 2026 full rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

The CoolWazobiaInfoArewaKids group of radio stations is continuing its welcoming of media agencies to its offices as it marks the 2025 Customer Service Week.

Newly elected senators, Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, were sworn in as substantive lawmakers on Wednesday.

Nigeria’s under-20s will meet Argentina in the Round of 16 on Wednesday after qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams of the group stage of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

 Prof. Mahmmood Yakubu has said that his decision to bow out of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was to pave way for the appointment of a new chairman.

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following allegations of certificate forgery.

The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting terrorists in Nigeria are waging a campaign of genocide against Christians.

After unconvincing results in the last international window in September, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have fallen further down the pecking order globally in the latest rankings released by world football governing body, FIFA.

The Lagos State Government has announced the suspension of all reclamation projects in the state with immediate effect.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed charges against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore for social media posts critical of President Bola Tinubu.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the departure of Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo. In a statement, the club said Nuno has been relieved of his duties "following recent circumstances."

Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prevot, has announced that the country will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York later this month.

The United Kingdom is clamping down on international students who are claiming asylum following the expiration of their visas.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has applauded the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born separatist agitator, by a Finnish court.

As the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate Tournament, organized by NIGERIA INFO FM, approaches its crescendo, debate enthusiasts are gearing up for a Wednesday showdown that promises both intellectual rigor and spirited competition. The semi-finals, scheduled for August 27, will showcase the finest young debaters tackling some of the most pressing issues in technology and education today.

​​​​​​​A coalition of African journalists has condemned what it describes as Israel’s “intentional and deliberate targeting” of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, urging the international community to impose accountability measures similar to those once used against apartheid South Africa.

The trial of the suspects accused of engineering the June 5, 2022 mass shooting and bomb attack at a Catholic Church in the city of Owo in Ondo State is set to begin at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis across federal hospitals in the country.

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has challenged UEFA after a tribute it made on social media to Palestinian footballer, Suleiman al-Obeid.

In what is turning out to be a truly sensational last 31 days for Nigeria's Women's national football team, Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year award.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for advancing to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The election of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor of Ondo State has been validated by a Federal High Court in Akure, the state capital.

President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Bashir Adeniyi as Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service.

National Chairman of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives - Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM), Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan has reiterated that the ongoing strike by the union remains until their demands are negotiated.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga has slammed critics of President Bola Tinubu, defending his principal's decision to hand national honours, as well as cash sums to members of the victorious Super Falcons side at the just concluded Women's African Cup of Nations.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says any form of threat against former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is a threat to all.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday returned to the National Assembly but was denied entry.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan insists she will be back at the Senate on Tuesday after a little over four months since her suspension.

President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of former president, Muhammadu Buhari.

Super Falcons first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has completed a high-profile transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion Women, marking a significant milestone in her flourishing career and for Nigerian women's football.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

Following admission that there were errors in this year's examination by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Senate has suggested that at least one Computer-Base testing (CBT) centre be set up in each of the 774 local government areas of the country.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that the country's inflation rate has dropped to 24.48% in January 2025.

World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.

World number 1 and defending champion of the Australian Open, Russia’s Aryna Sabalenka failed to defend her crown at the 2025 tournament as she lost in the final to World number 14, American Madison Keys. In an exciting final that lasted about two hours at Rod Laver Arena, the 29-year-old American, seeded 19th, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

The Court of Appeal in Akure, the Ondo state capital has upheld the judgement of an Osogbo High Court regarding the case of the death of Timothy Adegoke, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).

The medical landscape of Lagos State in particular, and Nigeria in general, received a major boost on Saturday December 14th, 2024, with the groundbreaking of the Lagos Medipark.

For many young women in Port Harcourt, shopping at bustling markets like Mile 1 has become a distressing experience.

The Rivers State Government has disbanded all local government and Ministry of Transport taskforces on road decongestion, following allegations of harassment and extortion by officials.

In this second part, Nigeria Info News Manager Ufuoma explains how his visa issue was resolved and the eventual journey to Doha for the World Innovation Summit for Health.

After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.

In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby

Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate has called on Nigerians to demand for transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited regarding the truthfulness of petrol subsidy payments.

Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has introduced the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.

Mary Uke Ashia Wins 'I Beg To Differ' Tournament of Champions

The Nigerian Communications Commission has ordered telecommunication companies to restore all blocked telephone lines following protests by thousands of customers.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended the planned 800 percent increase in airline navigation service charges.

Nigerians wanting to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must now pay a non-refundable sum of over N600,000 for a Document Verification Number (separate from application fees) and show proof of a 6-month bank statement with a minimum balance of N16,188,600.00 ($10,000).

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement.

Nigeria now has a new ministry - the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.

Minister of Sports, John Enoh has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide a detailed technical report on the nation's national men's football team, the Super Eagles in the wake of their performances on Friday and Monday during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series this international window.

The union, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), began their industrial action on Monday over disagreement on the new minimum wage and electricity tariff hike.

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to return to the old national anthem of “Nigeria, we hail thee”.

It appears there may be no end in sight yet to the tussle between Organized Labour and the Federal Government over the new minimum wage.

Media organizations can now access single-digit interest-rate financing from the Bank of Industry, according to the federal government.

President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Abuja where he is scheduled to commission projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

A Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation seeking financial institutions to require and get social media handles of their customers is not a violation of the right to privacy.

The business end of the UEFA Champions League is upon us starting Tuesday with mouth-watering clashes across Europe. Nigeria Info’s News Manager takes a preview of the four clashes

With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, Miss Abisola Olusanya has claimed that the state government is working hard to regulate food prices in the state.

The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly abusing the naira.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise.

A bill seeking to restructure the salary and allowance of judicial officers across the country has passed the third reading in the House of Representatives.

Adaora Umeoji has been named Zenith Bank's Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to occupy the position.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says that voice and data services, previously impacted by undersea cable cuts, have now been restored.

Nigerian soldiers have liberated abductees held captive since February 3, 2024.

Hafsat Bakari has been confirmed as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

The House of Representatives has passed for a second reading, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to allow for the establishment of state police.

The Labour Party Presidential Campaign (a.k.a Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign) said the sum of N744,500,000.00 was a general legal amount to lawyers which incorporates other expenses within the legal expenditure.

As simple as the business of printing educational materials could be, no single print shop exists around the Special Education Department of Bayero University, Kano (BUK).

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday administered oath of office on three new senators who recently won bye-elections in their respective districts.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in the United States.

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali reserved all praises for his outstanding shootout performance for the Super Eagles technical crew after his saves helped Nigeria to a 4-2 penalty victory over South Africa.

2023 has been a year to remember for Italian club Napoli, but it has certainly been an even better one for their number one frontman, Victor Osimhen.

It is imperative that the Federal Government reveal to the public the assets and deficits they inherited from the previous administration to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Labour Party (LP) has poured cold water on the possibility of a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has laughed off Atiku Abubakar's call for a party merger from opposition parties in the country in a bid to defeat the APC in the next presidential election.

The driver who hit and killed two staff of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Monday has turned himself in to the Police in Lagos.

The Federal Government has called on organized labor to postpone its scheduled nationwide strike set to commence today.

As concerns over the current state of women's football and its future in the country continues to mount, it is safe to say it is imperative for those involved on and off the pitch to lead the course for a renaissance.

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci no longer holds the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

There is no plan to redenominate the country's currency -the naira.

As the future of the Governor of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara remains up in the air following impeachment attempts against him, the clearest indication yet of a resolution may have been seen.

On July 17, 2023, Russia decided to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal. The deal would have allowed Ukraine to continue exporting grains through the Black Sea

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or, securing an unprecedented eighth title. The prestigious award was also bestowed upon Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati in the women's category.

The nominees by the president for the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have been screened by the House of Representatives.

Former Belgium captain, Eden Hazard, has announced his retirement from football.

Wale Adedayo, ex-chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State has been freed from the Correctional Centre in Abeokuta.

Organized labor, comprising the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has fixed Tuesday 3 October 2023 as the date for the commencement of its indefinite nationwide strike.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

The remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad have been exhumed for autopsy by police authorities in Lagos State.

Security agents have taken over major roads in Kano to enforce the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government Wednesday night following the ruling of the governorship election tribunal.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), which upheld the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

The African Union (AU) can count on the support of Nigeria when it comes to stability and progress for the continent of Africa.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says restoration nationwide of the national grid which collapsed in the early hours of Thursday is in progress.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.