Nigeria, China Deepen Trade, Tech Cooperation
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement […]
NOA Strengthens Digital Strategy Against Misinformation
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms to provide Nigerians with timely, accurate, and verified information on government policies, programmes, and activities. The Director-General made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Digital Command and Policy Intelligence (NDCPI) […]
NSC, Puma Eye Long-term Partnership After Glasgow Success
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has opened discussions with global sportswear brand Puma over a long-term partnership following Team Nigeria’s impressive outing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking during a world press conference at the Team Nigeria Puma Afrobeat House in Glasgow on Wednesday, the Director-General of the NSC, Bukola […]
Rwanda Qualifier: Junior YellowGreens Unveil Final Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has unveiled the final 14-man Junior YellowGreens squad for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division Two, scheduled to hold in Rwanda from August 9 to 15, 2026. Led by captain Rahmon Ali, the squad emerged from a rigorous three-phase selection process that began […]
Glasgow 2026: Nwachukwu Breaks World Record
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria enjoyed another historic outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Goodness Nwachukwu shattered the world record to claim the country’s seventh gold medal, while Jessica Oji secured a silver medal on her debut appearance and Ezekiel Nathaniel stormed into the men’s 400m hurdles final. Nwachukwu delivered a remarkable […]
Uganda’s Kizza Besigye Collapses During Treason Trial
By Zainab Bakare Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to an intensive care unit in Kampala after collapsing during his treason trial. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, said the 70-year-old was unconscious and unresponsive after falling ill in court. Besigye reportedly collapsed while objecting to the appointment of state lawyers to represent him. Prison […]
US Launches ‘Heavy Wave’ of Strikes on Iran
By Zainab Bakare The US military says it has carried out a “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian missile attacks on American forces. US Central Command said dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets were hit, including military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal defence sites and maritime capabilities. […]
JAMB Set for Leadership Change as Oloyede Hands Over
By Zainab Bakare The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that its outgoing Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, will formally hand over to his successor, Professor Segun Aina, on Friday. In a notice issued on Wednesday, JAMB says the handover ceremony would hold by 10am and would be broadcast live on its official social […]
Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President-elect of Colombia ahead of his inauguration on August 7. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it welcomed the democratic expression of the will of the Colombian people. The […]
Deadly Earthquake: Nigeria Condoles Japan
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has expressed concern over the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on July 28, 2026. In a statement by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the Japanese government and people. Nigeria […]