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FG To Receive 268 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
As concerns grow over the safety of Nigerians caught up in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to receive the first batch...
INEC Defends 2027 Election Timetable, Appeals Court Judgments Over Electoral Deadlines
As preparations for the 2027 General Election gather momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has defended its election timetable, warning that conflicting court rulings on electoral deadlines could...
Army Arrests Six Suspected Vandals, Recovers Stolen Transformer In Sokoto
In a renewed push to protect critical infrastructure, troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested six suspected vandals and recovered a stolen electric transformer during an operation in the Tsamaye...
Economic Hardship Persists Across Africa Despite Signs Of Recovery - Afrobarometer
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Most Africans continue to face severe economic hardship despite recent signs of improvement in economic conditions, according to a new Afrobarometer report covering 38 African countries.
The report, based...
Troops Foil Mass Abduction Bid In Zamfara, Neutralise Terrorists
As insecurity continues to threaten rural communities in Nigeria’s North-West, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have thwarted an attempted mass abduction in Zamfara State, killing several terrorists and recovering weapons during...
Democracy Day: Tinubu’s Reforms Delivering Results As Nigeria Records Economic Recovery - FG
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As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Federal Government says early signs of economic recovery are emerging from reforms introduced under President Bola...
India Strengthens Media Ties With Free Eye Care Initiative For Nigerian Journalists
Recognising that journalists are the “eyes and ears” of society, the High Commission of India in Nigeria has organised a free eye care camp for media professionals in...
TCN Says Nigeria Can Transmit More Power Than It Generates, Clears Air On Grid Capacity
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to reform its power sector, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has challenged the widespread perception that the national grid is...
Nigeria At Dangerous Crossroads, Jega, Gambari, Others Warn
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As concerns mount over Nigeria's democratic future and worsening security challenges, a group of prominent Nigerians has warned that the country is drifting towards a national crisis fuelled by insecurity, weakened...
Police Arrest 199 Suspects, Rescue 88 Kidnap Victims As IGP Unveils New Security Measures
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has announced the arrest of 199 criminal suspects and the rescue of 88 kidnapped victims nationwide, underscoring the Nigeria...
Chairperson, Assa North Host Communities Trust Board of Trustees (BOT), Mrs Eugenia Onyiriuka
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The Chairperson, Assa North Host Communities Trust Board of Trustees (BOT), Mrs Eugenia Onyiriuka, has said that the on-going electricity project in the four oil host communities...
NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Honoured With Humanitarian Award For Outstanding Service
In a society where impactful leadership and humanitarian service are increasingly celebrated, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been...
NUJ FCT Urges Child-Sensitive Reporting To Combat Recruitment Of Children In Armed Conflict
As armed conflicts continue to expose children to exploitation and abuse, media professionals are being urged to adopt ethical reporting practices that protect vulnerable children and support...
West Africa Must Unite Against Borderless Crime, IGP Disu Tells INTERPOL Chiefs
As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated and transnational, security experts say no single country can effectively tackle threats such as terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking and arms smuggling alone.
It...
ECOWAS Parliament Launches SME Onboarding Webinar To Boost Africa-Wide Trade Opportunities
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly being recognised as the backbone of Africa’s trade and economic growth.
To help businesses tap into...
CISLAC Demands Probe Of Alleged Diversion Of ₦36.9bn Kogi Security Fund
Questions over the management of security funds in Nigeria have resurfaced as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria call for an urgent investigation into...
TCN, AfDB Advance Battery Storage Plan To Strengthen Nigeria’s Power Grid
Nigeria's quest for a more stable electricity supply received a boost on Monday as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), commenced...
Democracy On Trial: The Enormous Task Before INEC Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Long before the first ballot is cast in 2027, the success or failure of Nigeria's next general election will largely depend on decisions being made today.
Across the...
SECSONet Urges Senate, SEDC To Avoid Tension, Focus On Southeast Development
As expectations grow over the role of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in addressing decades of infrastructure and economic challenges in the region, civil society groups are calling...
NUJ FCT Congress Calls For Stronger Security Measures, Safer Schools and Improved Media Engagement
Journalists have been urged to remain steadfast in holding public institutions accountable while prioritising their personal safety amid growing security concerns across Nigeria.
The Nigeria Union of...
FG Approves Five Air Peace Flights To Evacuate Nigerians from South Africa
A potential lifeline is underway for hundreds of Nigerians stranded in South Africa, as the Federal Government moves closer to launching a major evacuation operation following recent unrest...
NAF Intensifies Aerial Surveillance As Search For Abducted Oyo Pupils Continues
As insecurity continues to challenge communities across Nigeria, the deployment of advanced surveillance technology is proving crucial in efforts to rescue victims and combat criminal activities.
The Nigerian Air Force...
NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Haul In Taraba, Arrests 75-Year-Old Drug Dealer In Ebonyi
As Nigeria's battle against illicit drugs intensifies, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded major breakthroughs across several states, intercepting large consignments of...
Kainji Power Expansion Gains Momentum As TCN Approves Construction Of New 220MW Transmission Bays
Nigeria's efforts to strengthen electricity generation and improve power supply received a significant boost as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has granted Mainstream Energy Solutions...
World Food Safety Day: CAPPA Pushes For Tougher Food Policies As Diet-Related Diseases Rise
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other non-communicable diseases, health advocates are calling for urgent reforms to make the...
Child Trafficking, Kidnapping Now A National Emergency, SWS Cautions
The rising wave of child trafficking and kidnapping across Nigeria is fast becoming a major threat to the nation's future, with child rights advocates warning that urgent and coordinated action is...
Irabor Urges Nigerians To Tell Their Own Stories, Says Truth Must Be Documented
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A retired Nigerian military chief has made a compelling case for writers to take ownership of the nation's narrative, warning that untold stories risk being distorted...
Pan-African Parliament Mourns Death Of Angola Delegation Head Manuel Augusto
Africa’s parliamentary community is mourning the loss of a respected diplomat and advocate of continental unity, whose influence extended far beyond his home country of Angola.
The President of the Pan-African...
Police Rescue Abducted Mother, Twin Sons Unharmed In Ibadan Operation
Swift intelligence-led policing has once again demonstrated its value as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued an abducted woman and her twin sons without harm, three days after...
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Targets Historic 20 Gold Medals At Commonwealth Games
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria is setting its sights on a record-breaking outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiling an ambitious target of 20...
