Nigeria
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:27:55 GMT350,000 Children Vaccinated Against Crippling Diphtheria Epidemic
[MSF] The humanitarian medical organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have successfully completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children until 14 years old in Maiduguri Metropolitan Cou...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:05:52 GMTOyedele in As Nigeria's Finance Minister, Edun Out
[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:11 GMTGovt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup
[Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:24 GMTWhy Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister
[Premium Times] A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart, Ahmed Dangiwa.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMTFoundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research
[Premium Times] The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:56 GMTNo, Nigerian Army Did Not 'Recently' Arrest 488 Boko Haram Members in Abia State
[Africa Check] No, Nigerian army did not 'recently' arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia state
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:23 GMTExperts Seek Improvement On Childhood Cancer Survival Rate in Africa
[This Day] Pediatric cancer specialists, researchers and policymakers from across the world have called for urgent, coordinated action to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Africa, stressing the need for adaptable solutions driven by collabor...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:26:48 GMTNigeria-South Africa Navies Deepen Ties On Maritime Security
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval Base, Simon's Town in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:54:34 GMTIt's Unfair for Atiku to Call Jonathan an Inexperienced Leader - Onuesoke
[Vanguard] National Commentator and Environmentalist, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has stated that it is unfair for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to described former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan as an inexperience leader.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:23 GMTJonathan Replies Atiku, Defends Record
[This Day] · Onuesoke blasts ex-vice president
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:23 GMTI'm Concerned About Election Manipulation At Collation Centres in 2027 - Atiku
[This Day] Abuja -- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, raised concerns over alleged election manipulation at collation centres, stressing the urgency of implementing effective countermeasures to address the issue.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:22 GMTCourt Moves Against Anyanwu, INEC Chairman Over Alleged Disobedience of Judgment
[This Day] A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued a Form 48 Notice of Consequences of Disobedience to Court Order against Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INE...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:22 GMTNigeria Pushes for UN Security Council Seat As Jimoh Ibrahim Assumes Envoy Role
[This Day] · Highlights economic reforms, security priorities at global stage
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:22 GMTGovt to Rehabilitate 18 Medical Schools, Expand Simulation Labs
[This Day] The federal government will rehabilitate medical education in 18 colleges of medicine across the country and is investing "so much funds" in simulation labs nationwide, Dr. David Atuwo, Special Adviser (Technical) to the Minister of Educat...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:21 GMTNigeria Spends $150m Annually On Vaccines, Says NPHCDA
[This Day] The federal government has said that Nigeria is spending approximately $150 million to procure vaccine annually
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:20 GMTCabinet Shake-Up - President Tinubu Replaces Edun, Dangiwa With Oyedele and Darma
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday removed the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun as well as the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, in a minor reshuffle of the Federal Execut...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:20 GMTDiezani Tells London Court She Was Made Scapegoat Over Subsidy Crisis
[This Day] The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, resumed on Day 23 at the Southwark Crown Court in London, with the ex-minister telling the court she was unfairly blamed and effectively made a scapegoat for decision...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:19 GMTFiscal Breach Uncovered - How Imo Under Uzodinma Spent N101.5 Billion in Unapproved Funds
[Premium Times] This report reveals how the Imo State Government spent N101.54 billion outside approved budgets between 2023 and 2025, exposing a pattern of fiscal breaches that coincided with rising unemployment, underfunded schools and neglected ag...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:15 GMT'BBNaija Money Saved My Mum' - Laycon
[Leadership] Nigerian rapper and reality star, Laycon, has revealed that winning Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 5 was the only thing that saved his mother's life.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:15 GMTBauchi Governor's Son Threatens Lawsuit Over Defamation Report
[Leadership] The eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, has threatened to take legal action against an online media outlet over what he described as a defamatory publication.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:14 GMT167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Misconduct
[Leadership] The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:14 GMTReactions Trail Housing Sector Record, As Dangiwa Bows Out, Hails Tinubu
[Leadership] Former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his exit from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), describing his tenure as both a privilege and a nat...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:12 GMTCBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Attempted Cyber Security Hacks
[This Day] Abuja -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be associated with the bank, which are intended to misinform...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:01:05 GMTLack of Long-Term Planning Bane of Nigeria's Devt - Tinubu
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu has attributed the nation's under development and growth challenges to inability of past administrations to adopt a serious long-term planning framework, particularly in financing critical infrastructure.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:01:05 GMTProcedural Delays Persist, As Respondent Parties Seek Out-of-Court Settlement in Chief Nnaji's Suit
[This Day] Proceedings resumed at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, in the ongoing suit filed by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:01 GMTTinubu Blames Poor Long-Term Planning for Nigeria's Growth Challenges
[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria's development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:00 GMTNigeria Upgrades 3,000 PHCs, Retrains 78,000 Health Workers - Official
[Premium Times] Mr Aina spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the agency's first quarter 2026 media briefing, where he reviewed progress under the ongoing primary healthcare reforms.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:42:48 GMT20m Nigerian Women Experienced Female Genital Mutilation - Unicef
[Leadership] About 20 million women between the age of 15-49 have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, Chief of Child Protection with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Mona Aika, has said .
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:42:47 GMTDavido Hints At Fresh Collab With Chris Brown
[Leadership] Nigerian Pop Star and multiple-time Grammy Award nominee Davido, born David Adeleke, has disclosed his plans for his upcoming project, revealing that he will collaborate with American pop star Chris Brown.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:42:46 GMTJudge Warns Against Delays in Assets Forfeiture Case Against Malami, Sets Hearing Date
[Premium Times] The judge warned lawyers against acts calculated to stall the forfeiture proceedings against assets traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Malami.