Nigeria

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 ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges. The party recently insisted that the people behind acts of sabotage will fail eventually. In a press statement issued by its Lagos spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, APC urged Nigerians to remain calm and united despite ...

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that Nigeria will overcome its insecurity challenges. She recently revealed that the country will remain indivisible against all odds, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking at the Thanksgiving service for the investiture and presentation of Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha as Archbishop on ...

Popular rapper Nicki Minaj has urged fans to be more understanding and supportive of Nigerian artists. She recently revealed that fans should show more support to the singers who have come under fire for their statements and actions in recent weeks. Recall that Burna Boy, for example, sparked outrage after ...

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa is set to hold an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC designation, if ratified by the Senate, would allow America to impose sanctions ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that his government is taking Nigeria’s power sector reforms seriously. He recently revealed that the reforms are key because enhanced electricity supply directly affects the daily lives, jobs, education, and health of millions of Nigerians. Speaking while receiving a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by ...

The Russian Government has said that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Nigeria. This comes after a press statement by United States President Donald Trump, suggesting possible American military action in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova revealed that ...

The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria, The New York Times has said. This comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. The report, published hours ago, stated that the U.S. Africa ...