Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Tinubu pays tribute to fallen heroes, serving personnel
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to fallen heroes and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces as the nation marks the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In…
Tinubu Salutes Rema, Burna Boy, Shallipopi As Nigeria Shines At 9th AFRIMA
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as clear proof that Nigeria’s music…
I don’t know my future as Super Eagles coach – Eric Chelle
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has admitted his future with the Super Eagles is uncertain following their semifinal defeat to host nation Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,…
Anger in Nnewi over alleged exclusion of late Senator Ubah from cathedral commissioning
NNEWI – ANGER, condemnation and threats of leaving the Catholic Church Wednesday trailed the commissioning of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, allegedly single handedly built from foundation to roofing…
CAF hands Eto’o four-game ban over conduct during Cameroon’s AFCON loss
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined about $20,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what it described as “unacceptable…
NIS updates passport tracking system to aid applicants
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS )has introduced a new feature to its passport tracking system to notify applicants when their passports are ready for collection. According to the NIS, the…
Why I brought on Chukwueze for penalties against Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to introduce Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria’s penalty shootout against Morocco, insisting the call was based on training data and performance statistics.…
Legion gets subsidised farm inputs for military veterans
The Nigerian Legion has begun engagement with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure subsidised farm inputs and implements for military veterans engaged in agriculture. This was disclosed on Wednesday in…
FG plans N500bn green bond in 2026 for climate financing
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to raise N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026, as part of efforts to scale up financing for climate-related and environmental…
Musk’s Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
Elon Musk’s platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of…
Davido stakes $50,000 on Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final clash against Morocco
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has placed a $50,000 wager on the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against Morocco on…
Tinubu supporters unveil evidence-based scorecard, rally backing for re-election
Supporters of President Bola Tinubu, under the umbrella of the Tinubu Impact Movement (TIM), have expressed confidence that the president’s 2027 re-election bid is on track, citing measurable successes achieved…
ADC: Tinubu’s $9m lobbying won’t cover up failures at home
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration over reports that the federal government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States.…
US stops visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, other 73 countries [Full List]
The U.S. State Department is halting immigrant visa processing for 75 countries as it reassesses applicants who may become a “public charge.” The pause, set to begin Jan. 21, affects…
Super Eagles vs. Morocco: We stand firmly with you – FG tells players
As the Super Eagles gear up to face Morocco in the AFCON semifinals, the Federal Government has assured the team of the nation’s unwavering support. Honourable Minister of Information and…
Benue automates land titles, unveils online application system
The Benue State Government has rolled out a digital system for the award of land titles and title transfers, in a bid to end bureaucracy and hardship in land administration.…
Nigerian Government Hires US Lobbying Firm For $9m To Counter ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has engaged the services of a Washington-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, in a $9 million contract aimed at communicating its efforts to protect Christians in…
NAF key to regional stability, says Polish envoy
The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in West Africa, citing the role of the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Air…
Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo
Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday as speculation about a snap election in Japan pushed up Tokyo shares, and oil prices dipped after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.…
France to open consulate in Greenland February
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, the foreign minister said Wednesday, calling the move a “political signal” over the strategic Danish territory, which US President Donald…