The Director-general of the Presidential Support Organisation, Umar Jijiwa, has described the emerging “rainbow coalition” as an evolution in Nigerian politics, saying it challenges outdated political ideas and creates room for broader alliances.
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The Republic of South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe and seamless travel for Nigerian visitors, while deepening tourism, trade and cultural ties between both countries.
Armed groups in Nigeria collected nearly $6 million in ransom payments over the past year, as kidnappings surged across Africa’s most populous country, according to a new study.
Nigeria’s wealthy Adeleke family has reinforced its influence in Osun State in western Nigeria after incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke secured a second term, defeating a candidate from the party that controls Africa’s most populous country.
In the entertainment industry, fame often comes with packed schedules, endorsement deals and constant public attention. For many celebrities, achieving success can make further education seem unnecessary.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup presented Nigeria with two contrasting realities. On one hand, the nation shined in global acclaim as Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy headlined the opening ceremony and the first-ever World Cup final half-time show, further cementing Nigeria’s reputation as a global cultural powerhouse. On the other hand, the nation’s football team, the…
India’s Hindustan Petroleum has bought two Nigerian crude grades for its 180,000-barrel-a-day Rajasthan refinery.
Promotional artwork for the Adebayo Tijani-directed historical Nollywood epic King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos, premiering in cinemas across Nigeria on 28 August 2026.
Nigerians will return to the polls in 2027. Campaigns will commence, crowds will fill the streets for party rallies, but the most consequential decisions about the elections are already happening. They are taking place in party offices, at the homes of powerful political godfathers, and in selection processes that most Nigerians never attend and sometimes…
