IPOB rebuts US lawmaker, says Nigeria’s unity has failed to protect Christians
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has faulted comments attributed to United States Congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, on Nigeria, religious persecution and self-determination, describing them as based on flawed assumptions and a misreading of history.
Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators of Kwara massacre
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, […]
PAGMI gains momentum as Mining Marshals flush out thousands of illegal miners in Kebbi
Officials said the operation led to the complete displacement of thousands of illegal miners who had taken control of PAGMI sites.
Nigeria among hungriest, insecure country globally — Peter Obi
By Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, Saturday, lamented that Nigeria had become one of the hungriest and most insecure countries in the world. Obi stated this at Asaba, Delta State during the official declaration and integration of the State Obidient Movement into the African Democratic Congress, ADC. […]
Enugu Govt generated N406.8bn IGR in 2025 says ESIRS
According to him, in 2024 the governor set a target revenue of N509 billion for 2025, and people shouted, ‘Where is this money going to come from?’
Suspected kidnappers, drug peddlers arrested in Edo by Joint Security Forces
By Ozioruva Aliu A joint security operation in Edo forests consisting of troops by the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Edo State Security Corps have resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and arms recovered. A statement yesterday by the Assistant Director Army […]
China-Africa trade relations hits 348bn as people-to-people exchanges flourish
By Nkiruka Nnorom In a significant milestone for China-Africa relations, the trade volume between the two regions has hit a record high, reaching $348 billion as at the end of December 2025.This represents a 17.7 percent year-on-year growth compared to the previous year. The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Yan Yuqing, […]
Snake Bite: We couldn’t save Nwangene due to over two hours gap — FMC Jabi CMD
By Henry Umoru Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Professor Saad Ahmed has told the Senate that the hospital could not save the Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, had died after suffering a snake bite at her residence due to her late arrival for urgent medication. This is coming roughly […]
Senate Committee hails Tinubu on launch of National Halal Economy Strategy to tap $7.7trn global market
The committee highlighted Nigeria’s strong advantages for success in this space, including its vast agricultural resources, large domestic market and others.
Electoral Act: Real-time result transmission may endanger rural voting — CSO
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), has warned that making real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory could disenfranchise millions of voters in rural and insecure parts of the country. The warning follows last week’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026 by the Senate after its […]
Entries for Nigeria Prizes 2026 open with focus on AI, poetry, documentary filmmaking
By Prisca Sam-DuruThe Nigeria Prizes competition officially kicked off on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Call for Entries for the 2026 cycle.This year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation; Poetry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature; and Documentary Filmmaking for the newly […]
