Nigeria

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 ...

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 ...