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MFA, Bangladesh High Commission, NBBTF Meet On Youth Boot Camp Programme
Following an earlier meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the High Commissioner-Designate of Bangladesh to Nigeria on Friday, 19th September 2025, a follow-up session was held...
Rethinking Agricultural Trade: Nigeria and U.S. Partners, Explore Fresh Pathways To Food Security
With food inflation hitting 30.6% in 2023 and staples like rice and beef more than doubling in price, Nigeria’s quest for food security has never been more...
Nigeria Pushes For U.S. Partnerships with Anchor States, Showcases Strategic Role At UNGA
At a time when global competition for Africa’s markets is intensifying, Nigeria is making a renewed pitch to the United States: work with the continent’s anchor states...
ECOWAS Trains Gambian Journalists To Tackle Fake News and Safeguard Democracy
In an era where misinformation and fake news are fuelling distrust and threatening democratic stability, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen...
World Lung Day: Nigeria Must Reject Big Tobacco’s Harm Reduction Scam
By Robert Egbe
In May this year, I received an unusual email, an invitation from a South African PR agency I had never heard of.
They offered to cover logistics for...
CDS Reassures On National Security As Northern Bridge Builders Forum Visits Defence Headquarters
In a climate where public confidence in security institutions is often tested, gestures of solidarity can carry powerful weight.
That was the atmosphere at the Defence Headquarters in...
FG, NUJ FCT Move To End Workplace Discrimination Against Journalists With Disabilities
Journalists living with disabilities in Nigeria often face a double burden, the professional risks of practising in a challenging media landscape and the subtle or outright discrimination that...
Four Soldiers Jailed For Life In Maiduguri Over Arms Racketeering
In a stark reminder of the dangers posed by internal sabotage, the Nigerian Army has handed down life sentences to four soldiers found guilty of selling arms and ammunition to...
Anambra Police Takes Custody Of Man Who Faked Own Kidnap
The Anambra State Police Command has taken custody of a 38-year-old man, Samuel Ekezie, who allegedly staged his own abduction in a bid to extort money from his family.
According to...
Information Minister Applauds NBTE For Boosting Creative Media Skills
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its commitment to advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly...
Morale and Leadership Drive Police Gains, Says IGP Egbetokun
Strong leadership and renewed morale among officers are proving decisive in Nigeria’s fight against crime, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has said.
Speaking at s Strategic Police Officers Conference...
ECOWAS Steps Up Efforts To Boost Trade Efficiency At Seme-Krake Border Post
Smooth borders drive stronger economies, and for West Africa, the Seme-Krake crossing between Nigeria and Benin is one of the busiest arteries of trade and travel.
Recognising its strategic...
ECOWAS, Spain Strengthen Regional Integration Through ISE II Project
In a bid to deepen regional integration and improve coordination across its directorates, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has teamed up with the Spanish Cooperation under the ISE...
West Africa Deepens Commitments To Clean Energy At ESEF 2025 In The Gambia
As the world races to achieve a just and sustainable energy transition, West Africa has stepped up its resolve with bold commitments at the 10th ECOWAS Sustainable...
Grace Ike-led NUJ FCT Exco Makes History With Free Eye Surgery For Former Chairman
For many journalists, the pen is their sharpest tool.
But for veteran newsman Comrade Ndamadu Sule, years of impaired vision made even the simplest task a daily...
Fubara Declares Rivers Political Crisis Over After Meeting Tinubu
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the political crisis in the state is over following a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
Fubara,...
ECOWAS Parliamentarians Urged To Harness AI For Democracy and Development
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes governance and economies around the world, West African lawmakers have been urged to seize its potential to strengthen democracy, boost accountability, and drive development across...
Tinubu, Rivers Governor Fubara Hold Closed-Door Meeting At Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Although details of the agenda remain undisclosed,...
Court Adjourns Suspended Senator Natasha’s Cybercrime Trial To October 20
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the cybercrime trial of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until 20 October 2025.
Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central, is standing trial over alleged...
IGP Egbetokun Flags Off Capacity Building Workshop For Police Leadership
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has declared open an executive capacity building workshop for the top leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), stressing the urgent need...
Why Nigerians Keep Choosing US Universities
For many young Nigerians, studying in the United States offers more than just a degree, it promises world-class education, broader career opportunities, and global exposure often considered out of reach at home.
From cutting-edge research...
Nigeria’s Health Financing: Can Big Tobacco Pay For The Damage?
By Robert Egbe
Nigeria’s decision to earmark “sin taxes” on alcohol, tobacco, and sugary drinks for health financing marks a bold step towards prioritising citizens’ wellbeing. It aligns with long-standing calls...
NAF Reaffirms Commitment To Peace On International Day Of Peace
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has joined the global community in marking the 2025 International Day of Peace, themed “Act Now for a Peaceful World.”
In a statement, the Force emphasised...
WHO Cautions As Nearly 1 Billion Face Mental Health Challenges
Mental health, once a silent crisis, is now a global emergency, with nearly one billion people affected and suicide ranking among the top killers of young people.
The Director-General of the...
Moniepoint Agent Accused Of Fraud As Customer Cries Out For Justice
A Moniepoint customer, Princess Okushi Chioma, has alleged that she was defrauded and left heavily indebted by a company agent, raising fresh concerns about consumer protection and financial security...
Relief For North-East Communities As NAF Strikes Neutralise Over 25 Terrorists
Residents in Bula Yobe and Banki, Borno State, are breathing a sigh of relief after the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) neutralised more than 25 terrorists in a decisive night...
Peace Centre Urges Tolerance, Credible Elections As Nigeria Marks International Day Of Peace
The President of the International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC), Prince Chris Azor, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, justice and tolerance as the world...
REC Commends NYSC INEC Ambassadors As Voter Registration Sensitisation Begins In Gombe
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Gombe State, Dr Sa’ad Umar Idris, has applauded members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving as INEC Ambassadors for their...
Tinubu Visits Late Buhari’s Widow, Vows To Uphold Former President’s Legacies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring her and the family that the legacies of the late leader...
Africans Lead the World In Grassroots Civic Engagement - Afrobarometer
While voter turnout often dominates conversations on democracy, a new Afrobarometer flagship report shows that Africa’s true democratic strength lies in grassroots participation.
From community meetings to collective action, Africans are...
