Latest news in Nigerian newspapers
Varsity Don Raises Alarm Over Vanishing Nigerian Languages, Calls for Urgent Action
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Concerns over the gradual disappearance of indigenous Nigerian (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Corona Schools’ Trust Council Announces Olaniyi Yusuf as New Governing Board Chairman
The Corona Schools’ Trust Council has appointed Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf as Chairman of its Governing (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Professor Ajayi Urges Strong Regulation, Digital Literacy, as Nigeria Explores Crypto Economy
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado-Ekiti As Nigeria continues to grapple with economic volatility and (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
RUSSIAN HOUSES AND TRAFFICKING OF AFRICA’S YOUTH
Russia’s so-called cultural centres, branded as Russian Houses, have become recruitment centres (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
THE HERO OF AFCON 2025 IS PAPE THIAW
Africa’s unique foibles must be confronted by unusual solutions. If Patrice Motsepe of CAF and (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
NIGERIA, OIL AND THE NIGER DELTA
After 70 years of oil exploitation, many inhabitants of the oil bearing areas live in want and (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
POWER GENERATORS AND FATAL FUMES
There should be a sustained enlightenment campaign on generator usage It is unfortunate that the (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Insecurity and Diversity Reporting
Kayode Komolafe Terrorism is not a native crime of any ethnic group or religion in Nigeria. (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
NIA Highlights Role of Insurance in National Development
Stories by Ebere Nwoji The Director General Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Bola Odukale (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Dalu Ajene Emerges Standard Chartered CEO Africa
Kayode Tokede Standard Chartered has appointed Mr. Dalu Ajene as the Chief Executive Officer of (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Parallex Bank Backs Future Africa Leaders Awards
Parallex Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing African youth talent as it (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Heirs Insurance to Reward University Students
Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), has called for applications for the maiden edition of the Heirs (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Staco Insurance Board Appoints New Managing Director
The board of Staco Insurance Plc, has appointed Nike Nihinlola as the acting Managing Director (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Gains in Zenith Bank, 38 Others Lift Stock Market to Positive Territory
Kayode Tokede The Nigerian stock market yesterday regained positive momentum amid demand for (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
BII Provides $1bn for Allianz’s Blended Finance Fund
Kayode Tokede British International Investment (BII), yesterday announced it will be an anchor (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Survey Reveals Rising Appetite for Loans as Banks Rebuild Balance Sheets
Nume Ekeghe Nigerian deposit money banks are showing renewed willingness to extend credit to (…)
[ThisDayLive] 21/01/2026
Nigeria in African press & news African sites
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Mompha's Associate Over Alleged N206m Fraud
[Vanguard] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday dragged a businessman, Sarumi Babafemi, before...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Authorities in Kaduna State Deny the Kidnapping of More Than 100 Faithful From Several Christian Churches
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack," said Sule Shuaibu,...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigerian court adjourns trial of driver in British boxer car crash case
Anthony Joshua’s two associates died in the December accident while he was hospitalised with injuries.
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria Police deny reports of church abductions in Kaduna
Nigerian police have rejected reports that worshippers were abducted from churches in Kaduna state on Sunday, insisting...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: No, US Military Has Not Bombed Nigeria's Capital City in an Attempt to Capture President Bola Tinubu
[Africa Check] No, US military has not bombed Nigeria's capital city in an attempt to capture president Bola Tinubu
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Lagos Health Workers Remain On Strike After Two Months - Johesu
[Premium Times] The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen abduct over 160 worshippers in church attacks
Armed men with "sophisticated weapons" attacked at least two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State on Sunday, according to...
[Africanews] 20/01/2026
Nigerian police deny reports of mass church abductions
A member of the clergy has said more than 160 people were seized during Sunday services Police in Nigeria's Kaduna State...
[The Africa news] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Cybercrime Against Tinubu - Sowore, Re-Arraigned, Trial for Jan 22
[Daily Trust] A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 22 for the definite trial of activist, Omoyele Sowore, in...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Why Super Eagles Skipped Afcon Bronze Medal Ceremony - - NFF
[Vanguard] President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has explained why Super Eagles players...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Ministry Dismisses Northern Elders' Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery
[Leadership] The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF)...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Anti-Tinubu Post - FG Amends Charges Against Sowore, Delists Facebook, X
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has amended the cybercrime charges it filed against activist and former presidential...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador - Why This Is a Red Flag
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of the immediate past chairman of the...
[AllAfrica] 20/01/2026
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu at Aso Rock amid intense defection rumors
Speculation regarding the political future of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reached a fever pitch on Monday as...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
The IMF’s 4.4% Forecast: Statistical Cheer in a Season of Economic Hardship
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
“Gunmen” kidnap 163 worshippers from 2 churches in Nigeria
“The attackers came in numbers and blocked the entrance of the churches and forced the worshippers out into the...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
Nigeria’s Defence Minister rules out peace deals with bandits as Army dismisses mutiny reports
Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has issued a stern warning to state and local governments against...
[USAfricaonline] 20/01/2026
Nigeria: NCC Unveils Spectrum Roadmap to Boost Broadband, Drive $1trn Digital Economy
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2026-2030,...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches
[Vanguard] Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Father Bobbo Paschal Released After Two Months in the Hands of His Kidnappers
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- After two months in prison, Father Bobbo Paschal, parish priest of St. Stephen's Parish Church...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: FG Rearraigns Sowore Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal, Drops Charges Against Facebook, X
[Premium Times] Mr Sowore pleaded not guilty to the cyberbullying charges on Monday.
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: Benue Records Seven New Suspected Cases of Lassa Fever
[Vanguard] Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising renewed concern among health...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria: On Nigeria's Plan to Supply Electricity to More Neighbouring Countries
[Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to...
[AllAfrica] 19/01/2026
Nigeria/Egypt: How Super Eagles Won Afcon Bronze - Eric Chelle
[Premium Times] According to Chelle, Saturday's victory should be seen as part of a bigger picture rather than a one-off...
[AllAfrica] 18/01/2026
Nigeria/Egypt: Afcon 2025 - Why We Lost to Super Eagles - Egypt Coach
[Premium Times] Hossam Hassan described penalty shootouts as an unavoidable part of modern football
[AllAfrica] 18/01/2026
Nigeria info, news
- Abia
- Adamawa
- Akwa Ibom
- Anambra
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Benue
- Borno
- Cross River
- Delta
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Gombe
- Imo
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Lagos
- Nassarawa
- Niger State
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Oyo
- Plateau
- Rivers
- Sokoto
- Taraba
- Yobe
- Zamfara





