General News
‘I don’t want to be part of Nigerian politics; it’s evil’ — Davido
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 17, 2026 at 10:20 UTC.
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Nigeria
Stories and evidence records associated with Nigeria.
War and security
Nigerian military raises alarm over attempt to hack its X account
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 15, 2026 at 20:06 UTC.
Elections
INEC uploads over 80% of Osun election results to IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission has posted more than 80 % of gubernatorial returns on its Result‑Viewing Portal, completing most of the data release following Saturday’s vote
Elections
2027: Peter Obi can’t be Nigeria’s president, he’s a regional champion — Dino Melaye
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 14, 2026 at 16:14 UTC.
General News
Abuja magistrate gives police two weeks to probe Osun senator over ‘kill Accord members’ comment
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 13, 2026 at 18:40 UTC.
Sports
World Cup Play-off: Nigeria’s Super Falcons in redemption mission against South Africa
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 13, 2026 at 06:24 UTC.
General News
Nigerian troops arrest kidnap commander, recover $1000, weapons
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 10, 2026 at 20:42 UTC.
Elections
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji Says He Planned Coup Against President Tinubu
The army officer revealed his role in a failed 2025 attempt to overthrow Nigeria’s leader, citing insecurity, corruption and economic hardship as motives.
General News
33 People Kidnapped by Gunmen in Nigeria Were Rescued by Nigerian Army, Army Says
Thirty-three people who were abducted by armed men while travelling through north-western Zamfara state were safely rescued by Nigeria's army, the military says
General News
Nigeria's Super Falcons Eliminated From 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations After 1-0 Quarter-Final Defeat to Cameroon on Sunday Evening
Nigeria's run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations ended with a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon on Sunday evening, Aug. 9, 2026, decided by a 19th-minute free-kick from Myriam Maeva Nyadjou Wamen.
General News
1,500 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Nigeria
Reported by South China Morning Post and PerthNow. First detected August 8, 2026 at 21:58 UTC.
General News
Bala Wunti appointed pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 8, 2026 at 18:57 UTC.