Nigerian, South African Armies Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Counter-Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
The Nigerian and South African Armies are exploring collaboration in electronic warfare, cyber security, and medical personnel training, as part of efforts to strengthen their military ties. The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, speaking during a visit by South African Army Chief, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha to the Army headquarters today […]
Nigeria Backs UN Resolution for Ukraine Ceasefire
Nigeria joined 106 countries at the UN General Assembly to back a resolution supporting Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The Assembly adopted the resolution, “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine,” with 107 votes in favour, 12 against and 51 abstentions. The measure demands an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, prisoner exchanges and the […]
President Tinubu Arrives in Türkiye to Strengthen Economic and Strategic Cooperation
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, on a State Visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing Nigeria’s economic and security interests. The President was received at Ankara Esenboğa Airport by a Turkish government delegation led by the Minister of National Education, Yusuf […]
Nigeria Crash Out as Morocco, Senegal Reach AFCON Final
Nigeria bowed out of AFCON 2025 on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. Morocco dictated the tempo and limited the Super Eagles’ attacking threat, despite Nigeria arriving as one of the tournament’s highest scorers. Stanley Nwabali saved one spot kick, but misses from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi […]
Nigerian Car Dealers Turn to Electric Vehicles as Demand Slumps
Car dealers across Nigeria are moving toward electric vehicles as demand for petrol-powered cars continues to fall. Motor dealers say buyers now refurbish old cars instead of purchasing new ones, forcing sellers to rethink their strategy. The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria plans to push made-in-Nigeria, gas-powered and electric vehicles. Dealers admit electric cars […]
Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Security Tight as Rival PDP Factions Plan Parallel Meetings
Security was reinforced at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday as rival factions prepared to hold separate meetings at the same venue. Armed police and patrol vehicles were stationed outside the secretariat, where factional national secretary Samuel Anyanwu — aligned with Nyesom Wike — arrived early and took control of his office. Anyanwu […]
Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
Aliyu Says Azikiwe’s Compromises Helped Keep Nigeria United
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, made critical political compromises that helped keep the young nation together. Speaking at the 2025 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture in Abuja, Aliyu noted that Zik partnered across party lines in both the First and Second Republics to protect Nigeria’s fragile […]
