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Nigeria’s Commitment To Religious Freedom and Security Must Not Be Ignored
By Olufemi Soneye
The recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” has stirred global attention, but it also risks overlooking significant reforms...
Nigeria Dismisses US Claims Of Christian Genocide, Reaffirms Commitment To Religious Freedom
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims by former US President Donald Trump and the United States government alleging a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing them...
ECOWAS Deepens Regional Trade Integration With SIGMAT Rollout In West Africa
In a major stride toward digitalising cross-border trade, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has brought together customs ICT and transit experts from Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and...
ECOWAS Vice-President Calls For Stronger Support To Gender Centre During Dakar Visit
Efforts to strengthen gender equality within the ECOWAS region received a boost as the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, paid a working visit to...
FG Moves To End Doctors’ Agitations, Releases Over ₦43bn For Welfare, Reforms
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring harmony in Nigeria’s health sector with the release of over ₦43 billion for arrears, allowances, and medical training funds...
Anambra CP Honours 14 Promoted Officers, Commissions Renovated Hall Donated By Bayelsa Monarch
By Sunny A. David, Awka
In a rare blend of celebration and service, the Anambra State Police Command on Friday honoured 14 newly promoted officers while unveiling a...
Soludo Celebrates Igwe Orizu III Of Nnewi at 100 Describes Monarch As Pillar Of Peace And Wisdom
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Turning 100 is a rare blessing, but ruling for over six decades with dignity and influence is even rarer.
Such is...
Senate President, APC Leaders Seek Royal Blessings From Obi Of Onitsha Ahead Of Anambra Poll
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
In a powerful show of respect for tradition and strategy for political goodwill, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, led...
Tinubu Assures Anambra APC Supporters: “You Will Never Walk Alone”
By Sunny A. David, Awka
In a rare show of solidarity and political resurgence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a resounding message of hope to members of the All Progressives...
NAF Graduates 483 Regiment Personnel, Moves To Strengthen Defence Against Emerging Threats
As Nigeria continues to battle complex security challenges, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is stepping up efforts to fortify its defence architecture through enhanced training and...
Trump Redesignates Nigeria As A Country Of Particular Concern Over Christian Persecution
In a move stirring global debate on religious freedom, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing what he...
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
With just a week to the Anambra governorship election, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) for launching its campaign barely days before the polls, calling it proof of...
Awogu Slams Fundraising By Ogbaru Leaders Ahead Of Soludo’s Visit
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
As Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s visit to Ogbaru Local Government Area draws near, controversy has erupted over reports that some community leaders are collecting money to “impress”...
Court Arraigns Activist Over Facebook Post Against Awka Catholic Diocese
By Sunny A. David, Awka
In a case highlighting the growing tension between free speech and defamation laws in Nigeria’s digital age, human rights activist Comrade Osita Obi has been arraigned...
Tension Heightens as NSCDC Deploys 10,000 Operatives For Anambra Governorship Election
By Sunny A. David, Awka
As Anambra prepares for a fiercely contested governorship election on November 8, 2025, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the deployment...
Nigeria Police Celebrates 70 Years Of Women In Policing With Renewed Commitment To Inclusion
When Nigeria’s first set of policewomen were enlisted in 1955, they broke barriers in a male-dominated institution, laying the foundation for generations of women who would...
Pump Price Of Petrol May Exceed ₦1,000, Marketers Warn After New Import Duty Approval
When the cost of living already feels like a tightening noose, any mention of a fuel price hike sends a ripple of anxiety across Nigeria.
That fear...
Runsewe Urges Media To Drive Sports Governance, Partnership and Investment In Nigeria
When the media wields its power responsibly it does not just report stories, it shapes the future.
That was the central message from the president of the golf federation,...
Global Experts Expose How Tobacco Retail Tactics Target The Vulnerable, Urge Stronger Point-of-Sale Controls
Despite decades of tobacco‐control efforts, the retail environment remains a pivotal battleground in the fight against smoking and vaping, particularly for young people and in marginalised...
Promote Sports To Foster National Unity, Build Youth Capacity Stakeholders At SWAN @60 Urges
Sports stakeholders have renewed calls for Nigeria to harness the power of sports as a unifying force and a vital tool for youth development.
The appeal came...
How NCDMB Under Engr. Felix Ogbe is Reinforcing Nigeria’s Local Content Drive
James Okonkwo
At a time when global energy markets are shifting and Nigeria faces mounting pressure to cut costs and attract investment, one agency has quietly become the anchor...
President Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel
When fuel prices rise in Nigeria, the ripple effects hit everything, from the cost of food to transport fares and factory production.
With President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent...
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Abuja’s skyline is set to echo with the rhythmic pounding of thousands of determined feet as the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon returns for its second edition...
Nigeria Not A Violator Of Religious Freedom - Minister Defends Country On CNN
In a world where perception often rivals reality, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has moved to set the record straight on global platforms...
Governor Sule To Receive SWAN National Merit Sports Award, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Investment
As sports continue to bridge divides and drive economic potentials in Nigeria, Nasarawa State is quietly setting the pace under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
Governor...
FIRS Moves To Boost Revenue As 10% Withholding Tax Takes Effect On Short-Term Securities
In an effort to enhance tax compliance and increase national revenue, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has instructed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions to...
Steer Clear Of The Anambra Election ICCES Warns Vigilant Groups
With barely two weeks to the Anambra State governorship election, authorities have rolled out one of the most comprehensive security operations in Nigeria’s recent democratic history, a move aimed at...
Hidden Cost Of Heatwaves: How Rising Temperatures Are Eroding Our Mental Health
When the thermometer soars and the heatwave grips a city, most of us think of risks like dehydration or sunstroke. But the story doesn’t end there.
The “invisible” cost...
Police Arrest UNIJOS Student For Allegedly Killing, Burying Colleague Inside His Room
What began as a regular day at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has turned into a horrifying tale of betrayal and cold-blooded murder, one that has left students...
Nigeria Deepens EU Ties, Becomes 77th Shareholder Of European Bank For Reconstruction and Development
In a major stride towards strengthening its global partnerships, Nigeria has formally joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as its 77th shareholder, a...
