Tinubu Celebrates Oluremi At 66, Calls Her Truest Friend
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante.” In a birthday tribute shared on his verified X handle on Monday, Tinubu praised the First Lady for her patience, courage, compassion and unwavering support throughout their years together. The President described […]
Barau Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, praising her contributions to national development and democratic governance. Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, described the First Lady’s contributions to the country as significant and […]
NiDCOM Defends Claim on Nigerian Detained in India
By Zainab Bakare Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has denied allegations that it misrepresented the circumstances surrounding the detention of Nigerian, Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, in India. The commission insisted that Chukwuma remained in India with an expired Nigerian passport after being given an opportunity to return to Nigeria. In a post shared on X on […]
Nigeria Denies ECOWAS Backing for Failed Niger Coup Attempt
By Zainab Bakare The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to a series of false and mischievous claims circulating on social media, suggesting that the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic had the backing of ECOWAS and, by implication, the endorsement of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Federal Government […]
FG to Protect Nigerian Auto Dealers’ Investments in Angola
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has assured Nigerian auto spare parts dealers in Angola of its commitment to protecting their investments and promoting the interests of Nigerians living and doing business abroad. This is contained in a statement by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. […]
Nigeria Seeks Stronger OIC Ties on Economy, Youth, Security
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria is set to strengthen cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on humanitarian issues, youth empowerment and economic partnerships as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, departed from Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, […]
NFIU Uncovers Crowdfunding Network Sponsoring Terrorism
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIUNigerian Financial Intelligence Unit https://nfiu.gov.ng Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, says a crowdfunding network is allegedly being used to raise money for terrorist activities in Nigeria. According to NFIU 2025 Annual Report, foreign-based facilitators use social media to solicit donations from unsuspecting or sympathetic contributors under the guise […]
UK Issues Fresh Travel Warning for 11 Nigerian States
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The United Kingdom has advised its citizens against all travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states, including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe, citing security concerns. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the updated travel advisory on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa […]
Canada Visa: Nigerians Face Longer Wait Times for Applications
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigerians planning to visit, study or work in Canada may now have to wait longer for their applications to be processed following a fresh update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC. The latest processing-time update, issued on August 19, 2026, shows increases in the estimated waiting periods for several temporary resident […]
Nigeria, UAE push stronger trade, investment ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates UAE, have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, technology and people-to-people relations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement […]