Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of the country’s security challenges, alleging that government interventions have failed to curb the growing wave of violence and abductions across Nigeria. In a post shared on his X account, Sowore expressed frustration...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to complement their criticisms of government policies with practical suggestions that can help address the country’s challenges. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike said government officials are not all-knowing and depend...
Months after the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, a group of Christians in Northern Nigeria has welcomed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the operation as a significant step toward justice for...
Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has started refunding 123 Saudi Riyals foreign exchange differentials, to each of its pilgrim on Monday. The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu S Abubakar, explained to the pilgrims how the balance came about, in a special announcement after Zuhur or afternoon prayer...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Government of Sierra Leone in establishing a transparent, efficient, and technology-driven Centralized Admissions System (CAS) for tertiary institutions across the country. The assurance was given during a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Sierra...
Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Super Eagles’ coach Eric Chelle’s post-match comments. Osimhen in an official statement on Sunday, clarified that the remarks were taken out of context and exaggerated. “Unfortunately, his words have been taken out of context and blown out of proportion....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Prince Femi Adeniran on the occasion of his 50th birthday on June 2, 2026. The President lauded his outstanding contributions to public service, private sector leadership, investment promotion, and national development. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on...
Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West Nigeria has firmly dissociated itself from individuals currently under investigation for alleged kidnapping activities in Ogun State, stressing that criminal acts should not be used to label the entire Fulani community. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Council and...
Nigeria Police Force addresses the public regarding reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and concerns about possible reprisal attacks on South African nationals, businesses, and interests in Nigeria. After the Joint Intelligence Board Meeting on 18 May 2026, chaired by the National Security Adviser, security and intelligence...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed the proposed ₦100,000 national minimum wage being considered by state governors, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve as much as ₦1 million monthly due to the country’s worsening economic realities. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, May 31, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah reacted to...
The year 1993 changed Nigeria’s judiciary. Over a period of a mere five months, the military that year contrived to overthrow the government twice. First, in June, Ibrahim Babangida, the army General who was Nigeria’s military ruler at the time, nullified an election his regime reorganised to determine who would succeed...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, despite what it described as efforts by authorities to frustrate its Special National Convention in Abuja. In a communiqué issued at the end of the convention on Saturday, the party...
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has formally accepted his nomination for the 2027 presidential election, using the occasion to present a sweeping blueprint for national renewal and announce as his running mate. Addressing party leaders, supporters and delegates in Abuja, Obi described Nigeria as...
Esteemed citizens of Nigeria, It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party.I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles successfully retained the Unity Cup after cruising to a convincing 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Saturday’s final at the Valley Stadium in London. Alhassan Yusuf starred for Eric Chelle’s side with a brac bye, while Terem Moffi also got on the scoresheet as the three-time champions...
Nigerian football icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha remains the holder of the FIFA World Cup record for the most successful dribbles in a single match, more than three decades after setting the remarkable milestone. According to FIFA, Okocha completed an incredible 15 successful dribbles during Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter...
Nigeria’s Eurobond market recorded mixed performance on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with yields on the country’s longer-dated sovereign bonds climbing above 8 per cent, reflecting continued investor caution toward emerging market debt despite relatively stable prices across most maturities. Data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the arraignment and detention of a 19-year-old blogger accused of defaming businessman . Reacting in a post on X (Formerly known as Twitter) on Friday, Sowore alleged that the timing of the court proceedings was designed to frustrate...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved the country from imminent bankruptcy and laid the foundation for the gradual recovery of the nation’s economy. He spoke on Friday when he hosted state governors who came to celebrate with him the Sallah...