Why Tinubu holds traditional institutions in high esteem — Shettima
–Says royal fathers ‘re indispensable for progress and ultimate develolment By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to fostering unity among Nigerians and driving economic development through partnership with the traditional institution. “Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]
Updated list of 44 visa-free countries Nigerians can travel to
For Nigerian passport holders looking to explore the world without the hassle of extensive visa fees or long application processes, there’s good news.
‘I’ll take you down without a second thought’ – Burkina Faso’s Traore warns challengers
“If anyone screws up, I’ll take you down without a second thought. There are no strongmen around me,” he threatened.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 22, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,381.68 against the United States dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, according to official market data.
Xenophobia: Reps seek compensation as S-African businesses shut down
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo ABUJA — The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, just as the President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, NICASA, Mr Frank Onyekwelu, disclosed that South Africans are […]
Abacha’s regime marked by brutal repression, rights abuses, says ex-DSS operative
Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has described the regime of late military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha, as one of “extreme authoritarianism and brutal repression.” The retired intelligence officer added that Abacha’s regime was marked by widespread human rights violations and political persecution. Amachree made the remarks […]
