President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a historic State Visit to the United Kingdom later this month, following an official invitation from King Charles III, marking the first such visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The British royal family announced the development on Saturday via its...
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Senate has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Katsina State, to remain united and vigilant in the face of worsening insecurity, warning that internal collaborators aiding criminal elements pose a serious threat to national security. Lawmakers stressed that individuals who shield or support bandits undermine peace, stability and ongoing...
At least 17 people have died following a renewed outbreak of Lassa fever in eight states of the country, raising fresh concerns among public health authorities as Nigeria enters the peak season for the viral disease. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the deaths in...
All is set for the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM , to launch a fresh learning fund and empowerment platform targeted at unlocking the potential of Nigerian children, women, and youth. The event is billed to hold on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially commissioned the Nigeria House Davos on the Davos Promenade at the ongoing World Economic Forum (@wef) Meeting. The commissioning ceremony marks the first time the Nigerian government @NigeriaGov has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion at the World Economic Forum. The facility is a...
Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, is set to headline the grand finale of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Fan Zone concert in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the development in a post shared on its official...
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has suspended its proposed nationwide strike that was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, following renewed engagements with the Federal Government. The decision was announced by the North-Central caucus of the association after a series of consultations with government officials. According to...
United States (US) President Donald Trump has renewed threats of possible further U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, claiming that attacks on Christians could trigger additional military action, even while acknowledging that Muslims are also victims of terrorism in the country. Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned in strong terms the bomb explosion that claimed about five lives and left several others injured at a Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation. The Vice...
Africa’s pioneering female driver was Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. While it is not known whether she was the first woman in Africa to drive a car, she is the first African woman to be issued a driver’s licence and the first Nigerian woman to drive a car. In the attached...
Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategy will begin producing visible results in the near future. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office at the Presidential Villa in...
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Face or 2Baba, has finally spoken out—though in the most cryptic way—amid the swirling controversy surrounding his marriage to Natasha Osawaru. On Wednesday, the usually private singer shared a brief but startling message on his Instagram Story: “Help me.”No explanations. No...
A youth-focused wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the Youth Structure for Asiwaju, has unveiled plans to rally six million young Nigerians in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with journalists on Monday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, the group’s...
It was a weekend of international triumph for Nigerian music as some of the nation’s biggest Afropop stars delivered show-stopping performances across continents — a testament to the genre’s surging global influence. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Asake and Wizkid were major highlights in New York...
Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, has said he foresaw Nigeria’s present political landscape long before it unfolded. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on Saturday, Ayade explained that his early decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by foresight and strategic thinking. “I...
Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged world leaders to move beyond pledging to performance, and from dialogue to taking reasonable action in tackling climate change and its attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe. “Let COP30 be remembered as...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on political leaders to prioritize Nigeria’s national interest over partisan considerations. The party made this known while reacting to comments made by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the recent designation of Nigeria by...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured a group of distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the Church, national development, and the service of humanity. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday in Abuja, was organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of CAN as...
Medical experts have urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles and seek timely medical evaluation to reduce the growing risk of stomach (gastric) cancer — a disease often detected late due to its vague symptoms. Dr. Vincent Osoka, a General Surgery Resident at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, stressed...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a heavy 4–0 defeat to a rampant Italian side on Tuesday. The loss brought an abrupt end to the 2022 bronze medallists’ campaign, while Italy extended their impressive run to four straight victories in the...