Ondo Assembly workers suspend planned strike after truce with government

The Ondo State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has suspended its proposed industrial action following the intervention of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that PASAN in the state...

#FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Nigeria pretending to be in democracy — Farotimi

Civil rights advocate and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has slammed the Nigerian Police and judiciary for their handling of peaceful protests, describing their actions as evidence that Nigeria is only pretending to practise democracy. Speaking on...

The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system, by Michael Owhoko

The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens,...

Osinbajo arrives Côte d’Ivoire to lead ECOWAS election observers

The Head of the Economic Community of West African States Election Observation Mission for Côte d’Ivoire’s upcoming presidential election, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, arrived in Abidjan on Monday afternoon to lead the regional bloc’s efforts in...

Nigerian Federal Workers Coordinator, Andrew Emelieze Faces Court Trial In Ibadan For Leading Peaceful Protest

The National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum, Andrew Emelieze, is set to be charged at the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday (today). In a statement sent to SaharaReporters on Tuesday, it was noted that the charge is to defend...

Expired politicians, self-appointed messiahs left in PDP, ADC, Labour Party: APC

The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday said that Nigeria’s opposition parties had failed woefully on all counts, describing them as directionless. The APC spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, in a statement, said the party observed with grave...

Kenya’s president signs VASP Bill into law

Homepage > News > Business > Kenya’s president signs VASP Bill into law In early 2023, the finance committee at Kenya’s National Assembly started exploring how to best regulate the burgeoning digital asset sector. Two years later, the lawmakers’...

Nigerian monarch takes on oil giant in search of environmental justice

Bubaraye Dakolo is suing Shell in a bid to force the oil giant to clean up and restore his kingdom's environmental health. Photo: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP Source: AFP Growing up in southern Nigeria during the 1970s, Bubaraye Dakolo would easily...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (21/10/25)

1 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Total Shutdown Of Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Looms … NLC-Led Coalition Gives FG Four Weeks To Resolve Issues...

JUST-IN: Teenager Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President For 1 Day

In a symbolic gesture promoting mentorship and gender inclusion, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day. The inspiring event took...

Kenyon International leads indigenous efforts in Nigeria’s oil production  

Nigeria’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a revival, with crude output reaching 1.71 million barrels per day and rig count rising to about 40, driven by policy reforms and increased local participation. Kenyon International, a fully Nigerian...

Political resource curse: Why politics became a business in poor regions?

In Bihar’s feverish run-up to the Assembly elections, few stories capture the state’s political rot better than that of Madan Sah. The aspiring politician from Madhuban constituency gained viral notoriety after being denied a party ticket. In a...

WPRF will give Nigeria opportunity to counter false narrative, Tinubu govt says

The federal government says the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum Abuja 2026 will present an opportunity to counter false narratives about Nigeria and highlight its progress. Mohammed minister Idris stated this at the WPRF Abuja 2026...

₦4tn Debt: Gencos Dismiss Claims Of Final Deal With Federal Government

Power generation companies (GenCos) have refuted claims by the Federal Government that an agreement has been reached on the settlement of the ₦4 trillion legacy debt in the power sector, stating that discussions are still ongoing. The Chief...

Just In: Kashim Shettima ‘Vacates’ Vice Presidential Seat For One Day

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has vacated his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, for one day. Naija News reports that the move is aimed at promoting mentorship and gender inclusion. The inspiring event took place at the Presidential Villa,...

NMA: Doctors hail Kano government for renovating 200 health centres

Doctors in Nigeria [credit : Premium Times] The Nigerian Medical Association has commended Governor Abba Yusuf for renovating over 200 primary healthcare centres and upgrading some PHCs and cottage hospitals to general hospitals. NMA Kano...

WPRF will provide Nigeria opportunity to counter false narratives – FG

The Federal Government has said the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026 will present an opportunity to counter false narratives about Nigeria and highlight its progress. Minister of Information and National Orientation,...

Ahmad Lawan: Former Senate President and longest-serving lawmaker in Nigeria

From his early days in the House of Representatives in 1999 to becoming Senate President in 2019 and holding office through some of the most contentious legislative cycles in Nigeria’s democratic history, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan represents the...

Jacob Mark: Diri’s Occupation Of Governorship Seat Without Party Membership Is Illegal, He Should Vacate

Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jacob Mark, has stated that Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri ought to vacate his governorship seat for his non-membership of any political party. Mark’s comments come amid...

EU seeks deeper partnership with Nigeria on AI research, innovation

The European Union (EU) has expressed its readiness to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, setting the stage for a new phase of strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between scientific...