Nigeria, China Deepen Trade, Tech Cooperation
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement […]
Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President-elect of Colombia ahead of his inauguration on August 7. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it welcomed the democratic expression of the will of the Colombian people. The […]
Deadly Earthquake: Nigeria Condoles Japan
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has expressed concern over the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on July 28, 2026. In a statement by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the Japanese government and people. Nigeria […]
Nigeria Demands Justice, Compensation for Xenophobia Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, while seeking compensation for citizens whose businesses and properties were destroyed. The government said at least 98 Nigerians had been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022. Minister of State for […]
State Police: Leaders Want Governors to Appoint CPs
By Chinedu Echianu The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that governors must have constitutional powers to appoint and remove state Commissioners of Police. The forum said granting governors such powers would ensure that state policing reflects the principles of true federalism, arguing that […]
Presidency, Oshiomhole Respond to Obi’s Comments on Tinubu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Presidency and Senator Adams Oshiomhole have criticised Peter Obi over comments he made about President Bola Tinubu during a television interview. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Obi wrongly compared his political journey with Tinubu’s, insisting the President has remained loyal to the progressive political movement throughout his career. Onanuga said Tinubu […]
FG Urges South Africa to End Attacks on Nigerians
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has urged South Africa to end the recurring attacks on Nigerians, revealing that 98 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past four years. Nigeria delivered the message in Abuja during a meeting with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who visited as […]
Halima Shehu Denies ₦44bn Diversion, Demands Probe Report
By Zainab Bakare Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has dismissed allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisting that no public funds were traced to her or anyone connected to her. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday, Shehu said she uncovered financial irregularities shortly after assuming […]
US lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Release Nnamdi Kanu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US Congressman John James has urged the Nigerian government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts to US financial assistance. James, who represents Michigan in the US House of Representatives, made the call during plenary on Thursday while seeking support for […]
Marwa Urges Monarchs, Parents to Fight Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has urged traditional rulers, parents and community leaders to take greater responsibility in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Marwa said the NDLEA cannot win the war against drugs without the active […]