Nigeria Demands Justice, Compensation for Xenophobia Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, while seeking compensation for citizens whose businesses and properties were destroyed. The government said at least 98 Nigerians had been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022. Minister of State for […]
Glasgow 2026: Ajayi, Adeshina Make History with Bronze Medals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria celebrated a historic night at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Kayinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina claimed bronze medals in athletics, rewriting the nation’s record books and boosting Team Nigeria’s medal haul. Ajayi ended a 20-year wait for a Nigerian medal in the men’s 100 metres, becoming the first Nigerian sprinter […]
State Police: Leaders Want Governors to Appoint CPs
By Chinedu Echianu The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police. The forum said granting governors such powers would ensure that state policing reflects the principles of true federalism, arguing that […]
Nigeria Top CAVB Zone 3 Men’s And Women’s Rankings
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s national volleyball team has strengthened its status as a leading force in West African volleyball after emerging as the highest-ranked side in CAVB Zone 3 in the latest FIVB World Rankings. The Nigerian team climbed to 52nd position globally with 83.59 ranking points, finishing comfortably ahead of regional rivals Benin, […]
FG Urges South Africa to End Attacks on Nigerians
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has urged South Africa to end the recurring attacks on Nigerians, revealing that 98 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past four years. Nigeria delivered the message in Abuja during a meeting with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who visited as […]
Nigeria Storm U-18 CAVB Semis With Win Over Libya
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ volleyball team delivered another dominant performance at the 2026 African U-18 Volleyball Championship, sweeping aside Libya 3-0 to book a place in the semi-finals in Alexandria, Egypt. The Nigerian side extended its unbeaten run with an emphatic 25-8, 25-14, 25-16 victory in the quarter-finals, underlining its status as one […]
US lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Release Nnamdi Kanu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US Congressman John James has urged the Nigerian government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts to US financial assistance. James, who represents Michigan in the US House of Representatives, made the call during plenary on Thursday while seeking support for […]
High Production Costs Threaten AfCFTA Gains – NSDC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has warned that Nigeria risks losing the vast opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unless it urgently lowers the cost of production for manufacturers. Speaking at the technical session of the 17th National Council on Industry, […]
Nigeria Defeats Burundi to Stay Perfect at African U-18
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s impressive campaign at the 2026 CAVB African U-18 Boys Volleyball Championship continued on Saturday with a dominant straight-sets victory over Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt. The West Africans produced another commanding display to defeat Burundi 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-16), extending their unbeaten run to three matches at the continental tournament. Nigeria controlled […]
Senate Gains Support On Social Media Offices Bill
By Anayo Akwitti A proposal to compel global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country has received strong backing from stakeholders at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. The hearing focused on a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) seeking […]