Nigeria

China has rejected the United States’ threat to take military action against Nigeria. The Chinese government recently said that it will not support any external interference in the country’s internal affairs. Recall that US President Donald Trump had last weekend threatened to take military action against Nigeria, after allegations of ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. He recently revealed that the matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking following a routine meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa ...

Former Senator Shehu Sani has rebuked the threat by United States President Donald Trump to take military action against Nigeria. He recently described Trump’s remarks as unacceptable interference and reiterated Nigeria’s right to sovereignty and dignity. In a statement shared on X, Sani shared that Nigeria is not a disgraced ...

US President Donald Trump has repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the killings of Christians. He recently had his say after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue. Speaking during an interview with AFP aboard Air Force One, Trump revealed that he cannot ...

2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria can earn more revenue from agriculture than from crude oil. He recently revealed that it is very much possible if Nigeria commits to purposeful leadership, investment and value-chain development. The conference brought together leaders in development, agribusiness, and ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blasted the recurring trend among governors who neglect or discontinue projects initiated by their predecessors. He recently described it as a major source of waste in governance across Nigeria. Speaking during the commissioning of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, GEJ said ...

The Presidency has disputed the latest economic report by the World Bank, which estimated that 139 million citizens are living in poverty. FG recently described the figure as unrealistic, saying that it is completely detached from the country’s economic realities. In a post shared on his official X handle, President ...

As Nigerians keep lamenting about the recent hike in the price of cooking gas, marketers have come out to explain the reason for the increase. Gas marketers have said that cooking gas costing as high as ₦2,000 in some parts of Nigeria has little to do with any official price ...

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said that the party will focus on merit and accountability ahead of the 2027 elections. He recently revealed that the ADC will place integrity at the centre of its agenda as it fights to dethrone the ruling ...

Bosede Idehen International Academy, in collaboration with Springfield Private School, joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. They marked the milestone with a memorable and colourful celebration themed “Unity in Cultural Diversity.” The gathering was a stunning showcase of the country’s rich cultural heritage, as kids ...

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Nigerians as the country marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary. He recently urged citizens to remember the sacrifices of our heroes past who dreamt of a strong and prosperous Nigeria that would lead Africa and be a good example to the rest of the ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged citizens and Nigerian leaders to see today’s 65th Independence Anniversary as a moment for sober reflection on the quality of life in the country. The group recently revealed that the anniversary should not be seen as yet another surface celebration of the country’s new age. In ...

As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, leading lifestyle and culture publication Apples Bite Magazine, publisher Seunmanuel Faleye, has spotlighted the nation’s diversity as its most enduring strength, arguing that the country’s multiplicity of cultures, languages, and traditions continues to drive innovation and resilience in the face of contemporary challenges. ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. He recently revealed that the theme of the anniversary celebration would be “All Hands on Deck.” Speaking at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday in ...

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering increased crude oil production via supportive policies, incentives, and strategic partnerships with international oil companies (IOCs). The reassurance came amid a courtesy visit by Mr. Nicolas Terraz, President, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies SE, to the Minister of State for Petroleum ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said that Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on food imports. He recently revealed that the nation spends a lot of money on agro-imports, including wheat and fish, every year. Speaking at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., 2025 Agric ...

The Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Justice Sidi Bage I (rtd), has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the forthcoming elections. He recently had his say ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to adopt a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is coming following the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has urged politicians from the Northern Region to wait until 2031 to contest for president. He recently hailed the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation for providing a platform where Nigerians and the government can rub minds to improve governance, ...

The European Union (EU) has denied reports saying that it has decreased its humanitarian assistance to Nigeria. Reports have claimed that the EU has reduced its efforts to tackle the country’s growing challenge of food and nutrition insecurity. According to a press release issued on 25 July by Médecins Sans ...