Ruto Says English Proficiency Remarks Were Taken Out of Context
By Zainab Bakare Kenyan President William Ruto says his remarks on English proficiency were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi, as aired by NTV Kenya, he explained the comments came from a private conversation later made public. Ruto sent regards to Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, […]
ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Vital for Regional Mobility, Motorist Protection-NAICOM
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, has described the ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme as a critical instrument for regional mobility, financial protection, and compensation for road accident victims across West Africa. Speaking on Tuesday at the 1st ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme Zonal Meeting in Lagos, Omosehin said the […]
NDLEA’s UK Maritime Exposure Highlights Gaps in Nigeria’s Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s efforts to combat drug trafficking through its waterways have come into focus following the participation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a major maritime intelligence conference in the United Kingdom. Chairman of the agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, described the engagement as a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s global […]
Scrap Biometric Fees for African Travellers, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
By Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called on the Nigerian government to adopt more open visa policies for African citizens. It is also asking for the elimination of additional biometric fees imposed on travellers, citing the need to strengthen regional integration and economic cooperation. In an […]
Reps Hails Saudi Founding Day, Calls for Stronger Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, using the moment to highlight the importance of sustained diplomatic and economic cooperation between both countries. In a […]
FG Reaffirms Principled, Forward-Looking Diplomacy
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has restated its commitment to principled, constructive and forward-looking diplomacy at its 2026 New Year Reception with the Diplomatic Community in Abuja. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, stated this when he hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organisations accredited to Nigeria at the Ministry […]
UN Appeals for $1.6bn as Sudan Crisis Displaces Millions
By Zainab Bakare The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, and 123 partners have launched a $1.6 billion appeal to help millions displaced by the war in Sudan. The appeal, issued Tuesday, comes as the conflict nears its fourth year, with rising displacement across the region. UNHCR’s 2026 Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan aims to provide […]
China Rejects Nuclear Talks As US-Russia Treaty Expires
By: Aremu Toyeebaht China has ruled out joining nuclear disarmament negotiations for now, distancing itself from renewed calls for trilateral talks following the expiration of the US-Russia New START treaty, which had placed limits on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. The treaty formally lapsed on Thursday, raising concerns among arms control advocates that the […]
Over 250 Killed in Coordinated Separatist Attacks Across Pakistan’s Balochistan
By Zainab Bakare A senior security official on Wednesday says more than 250 people have been killed in coordinated attacks carried out by separatist militants across Pakistan’s Balochistan province since Saturday. Fighting is ongoing in parts of the province as government forces continue counter-terrorism operations. Pakistan has faced a long-running Baloch separatist insurgency, marked […]
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Trevor Noah Over Grammy Joke
By Toyeebat Aremu President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke at the 68th Grammy Awards. After congratulating Billie Eilish on her Song of the Year win for Wildflower, Noah referenced Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He quipped: “Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants—almost as […]