Nigeria Update

Air Peace explains London-Lagos flight disruption, cites bird strike incident

Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has responded to concerns surrounding its disrupted May 1, 2026,…

INEC updates portal to reflect Baba-Ahmed as PRP national chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission has revised its official portal to list Hakeem Baba-Ahmed…

‘Rice cannot replace governance’, Atiku mocks Tinubu

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at the administration of President…

Adarabioyo nominated for Chelsea’s April goal of the month award

London-born Nigerian defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has been shortlisted for Chelsea Goal of the Month…

Blackout looms in Lagos as plant suffers alleged failure

Electricity supply across Lagos has allegedly come under significant pressure following an abrupt shutdown…

Rap star Odumodublack ties Arsenal loyalty to Osimhen transfer

Nigerian hip-hop star Odumodublack has said he would take his support for Arsenal F.C.…

Melaye calls on Tinubu to resign over worsening insecurity

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dino Melaye, has urged President Bola Tinubu…

Sowore rejects Ibadan opposition summit, labels gathering ‘recycling of failed actors’

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has explained his decision to…

Army recovers remains of two slain soldiers in Imo operation

The Nigerian Army has announced the recovery of suspected remains of two of its…

Atiku faults Tinubu’s proposed $516m loan for Superhighway project

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned plans by President Bola Tinubu to secure a…

Hayatu-Deen declares 2027 presidential bid on ADC platform

Renowned economist and banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has formally announced his intention to seek the…

Beware of fraudulent messages, email, links, CBN warns Nigerians

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stepped up efforts to combat cyber fraud, warning…

INEC exposes fake X account linked to chairman, alleges disinformation

The Independent National Electoral Commission has distanced itself from a viral X (formerly Twitter)…

Tinubu approves new police academy campus, ₦15bn grant for Ogun

President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the establishment of a new campus of…

APGA releases 2027 primary election timetable, fixes nomination fees

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has unveiled a provisional…