Nigeria

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. The embassy recently had its say via a security notice issued on its website, and Nigerians have been reacting. Declaring that the alert was intended to inform American ...

FIFA has confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament. The football association formally named DR Congo as Africa’s representative, effectively ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice issued to journalists ahead of the competition, the world football governing body outlined ...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has pledged that the 2027 general elections will be the best in Nigeria’s history. He recently had his say while speaking at a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting themed “What It Means for Your Vote and the 2027 Elections,” ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that it would mobilise Nigerians nationwide to protect the integrity of future elections. The party recently accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of weakening democratic credibility by signing the amended Electoral Act into law. According to ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the undue ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Kebbi State governor for project execution and naming the ultramodern secretariat. He recently lauded the emir of Argungu and the sultan of Sokoto for their patience to honour him at the grand final of the Argungu International Fishing Festival. Commending the organisers of the ...

The Senate has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission does not currently possess the capacity to conduct electronic voting. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee reviewing the 2026 Electoral Bill, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, recently had his say during an interview on Arise News amid lingering controversy over the National ...

The Federal Government earned over $500m from exports in 2025, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. She recently had her say while appearing before the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment to defend the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal. According to her, the revenue was ...

The United States has urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities across Nigeria. This comes after over 170 worshippers were abducted in Kaduna State, an incident that has reignited concerns over religiously motivated violence in the country. According to the US Secretary of Political Affairs, Allison ...

The World Bank has announced that Nigeria’s economy is on track to record its fastest growth in more than a decade. It recently upgraded its forecast for the country’s economic growth to 4.4 per cent for 2026 and 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the bank, via its ...

The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria. This is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the two countries, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the continent, the supplies were recently ...

United States President Donald Trump has shared a list showing welfare rates among immigrants. He recently revealed that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households received some form of public assistance in the United States. The top 10 countries with the highest reported welfare rates include Bhutan – 81.4 ...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said that Nigeria’s failure to respond to the reported action by the United States against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro exposes a crisis of legitimacy and moral authority under the Bola Tinubu government. The party recently had its say via a press statement by the ...

President Bola Tinubu has said his government will prioritise consolidating recent economic gains in 2026. He recently reaffirmed his focus on building a resilient, inclusive and growth-oriented economy that delivers tangible benefits to Nigerians. According to him, Nigeria ended 2025 on a strong footing by recording robust quarterly economic growth, ...

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that he is better prepared to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges if given the chance. He recently had his say while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during an interactive X Space engagement. According to him, ...

The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said that the recent visa restrictions announced by the U.S. government are designed to strengthen security procedures. Speaking at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja during the visit of a U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Nigeria, he revealed that the ...

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have started gathering at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja for a nationwide protest over worsening insecurity across the country. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, was among those already present at the secretariat, alongside leaders of labour unions and civil society organisations. Also in ...

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Its spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, with Tinubu in charge, the country ...

Popular media personality Daddy Freeze has expressed worry for this generation. He recently expressed concern about the drug epidemic following his controversial live interviews with singers Tuface Idibia and Jessie Jagz. Recall that during the interview with Tuface’s former manager, Kaka told Freeze that both 2baba and his wife, Natasha, ...

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has said that China remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism. China recently reaffirmed its dedication to expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and manufacturing, as well as strengthening strategic ties. A press statement released hours ago confirmed that Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu ...

Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), has said that some Nigerian politicians are exploiting insecurity in Nigeria. He recently revealed that the politicians are constantly fuelling insecurity across the country to gain political advantage. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Irabor broke down the layers ...