Nigeria Mobilises New Envoys to Rescue ECOWAS Unity, Confront Rising Regional Crises
The Federal Government has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to West African countries to take the lead in rebuilding regional unity, defending democratic governance and strengthening collective…
Jubilation in Ethiopian Prisons as Nigeria Secures Repatriation Deal for Nearly 100 Inmates
Scores of Nigerian inmates serving prison sentences in Ethiopia erupted in celebration after the Federal Government announced a landmark prisoner transfer agreement that will allow them to return home to…
Russia Defends Ukraine Operation, Deepens Strategic Partnership With Nigeria and Africa
Russia has defended its ongoing military operation in Ukraine, rejected Western efforts to isolate it internationally, and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding strategic cooperation with Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at…
Katsina confirms death of ex-general Rabe in bandits’ captivity
Katsina: The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, while in the custody of bandits, describing the development as a tragic loss to the state…
Democracy Day: Ikpea Pays Tribute To Pro-Democracy Activists, Calls For Unity
The senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Joseph Ikpea, has called for peace, unity and patriotism as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. The federal lawmaker said…
Victor Osimhen to Manchester United: Dream Move or Dead End?
For what feels like a good few seasons, Victor Osimhen’s name has been inescapable during summer transfers. Every year there’s a new wave of rumours. And every window, there’s a…
Residents Applaud Governor Okpebholo Over Completion of Evbuotubu Road as Okhunmwun, Mechanic Roads Near Completion
Residents of Evbuotubu in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for completing the 6.5-kilometre road linking Ekhenwan to Siluko, describing the project as a…
President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day address
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since…
Local governance failure fuels insecurity— Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu says the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria’s insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains critical to national development. Tinubu stated this on…
Democracy Day: Edo Speaker urges Nigerians to embrace unity cultural heritage
Benin: The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has urged residents of the state and Nigerians at large to uphold national values, promote cultural heritage, and…