Lakurawa members good as dead – Defence Chief, Musa
The Nigerian Defence Chief, General Christopher Musa, has declared that members of the Lakurawa group are as good as dead after the group was officially designated as a terrorist organization. This declaration follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice James Omotosho labeled Lakurawa and similar groups as terrorist organizations. The […]
Nigeria makes case for UN Security Council seat at World Economic Forum summit
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, made a compelling argument for Africa to have a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council. Tuggar advocated that Nigeria should be the country to represent the continent, given its leadership role in Africa. Currently, Africa does […]
Telecoms tariff will be reviewed periodically — Edun
The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced that telecom tariffs will be reviewed periodically. This comes after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% increase in telecom tariffs on January 20, 2025. The decision has sparked reactions, with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) calling it an attack on workers’ welfare and threatening a […]
NYSC extends service year for 39 corps members in Osun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has extended the service year for 39 corps members from the 2024 Batch A Stream 1. This announcement was made during the passing-out ceremony held on Thursday in Osogbo. The Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Agbor Ndoma Obim, revealed that 2,252 corps members successfully completed their service […]
Nigerian And Finnish Foreign Ministers Meet At Davos
Nigeria and Finland have a long-standing history of working together diplomatically, with both nations striving to enhance their economic ties. At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister had a productive meeting with Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen. The discussion focused on increasing trade and investment between the two countries. Both leaders […]
Security operatives rescue three pastors, 13 others in Kogi
Security operatives in Kogi State successfully rescued 16 people, including three pastors, who were kidnapped in the Ofu Local Government Area after attending a religious crusade. The victims, who included guest pastors at the event, were ambushed by kidnappers around 11 p.m. on Monday, January 20, while heading to their guest house after the second […]
Trump: Why Nigeria’s balance of trade could worsen – Economist, Oyedokun
President Donald Trump’s second term as the United States’ 47th president has introduced new policies that could greatly impact Nigeria’s economy and health system. From oil production to foreign aid, these changes bring both challenges and opportunities for Nigeria. The US plans to increase oil production, which might affect Nigeria negatively. Since oil makes up […]
BREAKING: Ekweremadu’s wife freed from UK prision, returns to Nigeria
Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from a UK prison and is now back in Nigeria. She arrived on Tuesday, according to credible reports. Her return has brought joy to her home state, Enugu, where many people are celebrating the news. Prayers and support continue for the release of her […]
Lawyers tackle NASS over proposed 5-year term for CJN, others
Recently, a bill introduced by the Nigerian House of Representatives sparked debate among legal professionals. The proposed law seeks to limit the tenure of key judicial officers, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Judges of the 36 states, to five years. After this period, […]
Ekiti cargo airport set for full commercial operations – Nigerian Govt
The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti is now ready for full commercial operations, according to the Federal Government. This was announced by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, after inspecting the airport’s facilities with Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and other top officials. Keyamo revealed that the airport is 99.5% […]