NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel for October 1 FCT Celebrations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1. The FCT Command said the deployment is aimed at strengthening security, maintaining law and order, and protecting lives and property before, during and after the […]
Tinubu Renews Nigeria’s Call for UN Security Council Seat
By Sulyman Gobir President Bola Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s call for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, saying the Council’s current structure no longer reflects the realities of today’s world. Tinubu made the call on Thursday while addressing the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States. Vice President […]
Flooding Hits Awka, One Missing, Six Children Rescued
By Sulyman Gobir Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding around Ring Road, Agu Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving one person missing and six children rescued. Officials of the Awka South Local Government Area who visited the scene said the immediate emergency had been brought under control, while the National […]
Nigeria Face Morocco in African Volleyball Quarterfinal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco booked their place in the last eight after defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the Round of 16 on Saturday. Ahead of the […]
Nigeria Peace Accord Faces Crucial Test Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Chinedu Echianu More than a decade after the 2011 post-election violence left hundreds dead and thousands displaced, Nigeria’s Peace Accord has become a regular feature of the country’s electoral process. But with the 2027 general election approaching, political analysts are questioning whether the agreement has meaningfully changed political behaviour or whether its commitments remain […]
New UK High Commissioner Arrives Nigeria, Pledges Stronger Ties
By Sulyman Gobir The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to take up his new role, pledging to strengthen relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Vowles, who succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, arrived on Monday, according to a statement issued by the British High Commission. Speaking after his arrival, […]
Nigeria, Canada Deepen Cooperation on Migration, Air Transport, Bilateral Relations
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Canada on migration management, air transport, visa processing and other areas of mutual interest. The commitment was reiterated when the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, representing the Minister, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian […]
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. […]
Stakeholders Demand Details of JBS $2.5bn Nigeria Deal
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders are asking the Federal Government to disclose the details of its agreement with Brazilian meat-processing giant JBS over the company’s proposed $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria. They made the demand in Abuja on Thursday during a march for food sovereignty and ecological justice, calling for greater scrutiny of the proposed investment. […]
NILDS Decries Youth Marginalisation In Nigeria’s Politics
By Chinedu Echianu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, has decried the marginalisation of young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, saying youths are often relegated to tools for electoral manipulation and violence. Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, stated this at the 2026 State of the Nigerian Youth Dialogue held at […]