US Urges Nigeria to Step Up Protection of Christians, IDPs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes. The call was made by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, at the end of his visit to Abuja, where […]
UK Endorses National Assembly’s Drive for State Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s security sector reforms, backing the National Assembly’s push for state policing and stronger institutional accountability. The affirmation came on Wednesday at a high-level National Security Roundtable held as part of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week. The UK-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience […]
Reps Demand Details of ₦34tn Customs Duty Waivers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to submit a detailed breakdown of the nearly ₦34 trillion worth of import duty waivers granted in 2025. Lawmakers want Customs to provide the names of beneficiaries, the legal basis for each waiver and the purpose for which the concessions were […]
FG Completes Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday morning with the returnees and three Nigerian officials who helped coordinate the operation. Footage […]
European Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Tensions Rise
By Oluwakemi Kindness European stock markets fell on Wednesday as rising oil prices and renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Markets remained focused on the conflict involving the United States and Iran, after fresh US strikes and the reimposition of a naval blockade pushed oil prices higher. Asian markets, however, recorded […]
India Approves $13bn Chip Plan to Boost Semiconductor Industry
By Oluwakemi Kindness India has approved a new $13 billion semiconductor programme aimed at expanding local chip production and strengthening its position in the global electronics industry. The Union Cabinet approved the “Semicon 2.0” initiative on Wednesday, building on an earlier 2021 programme designed to reduce dependence on imported chips and attract foreign investment. The […]
State Police: Abbas Warns Against Abuse of Power by Governors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that the proposed State Police system must not become a political weapon in the hands of governors or powerful individuals. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Security Roundtable of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Abbas said concerns over […]
Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar N100m Bail
By Oluwakemi Kindness A former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has been granted N100 million bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. Justice Peter Kekemeke admitted Umar to bail with one surety in the same amount and ordered that the surety must own landed property backed by […]
Death Toll in Bangkok Pub Fire Rises to 32
By Oluwakemi Kindness The death toll from a deadly fire at a popular live music pub in Bangkok has risen to 32, after two more victims died from their injuries. The Erawan Emergency Medical Centre on Wednesday said 30 people remain hospitalized, including 15 receiving intensive care. Another 44 victims have been discharged. The fire […]
Nigeria Beat Namibia 3-0 at Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria continued their impressive run at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III qualifiers in Botswana with a commanding 3-0 victory over Namibia on Tuesday, making it two wins from two in the competition. Team Nigeria, represented by Success Ogunjobi, Oyinlomo Quadre and Khadijat Mohammed, dominated the tie from start […]