Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has announced the release of journalist Zainab Sodiq, who was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over her possession of a drone. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary of IPI Nigeria, Ahmed Shekarau, said Ms...
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, five months after leaving the club by mutual agreement. The club confirmed his return on Sunday in a post on its official X account ahead of the 2026/2027 season. “Chippa United Football Club is...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged continued technical support to The Gambia’s Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) under the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), reaffirming its commitment to deeper collaboration aimed at strengthening social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appointed renowned basketball coach and administrator, Scott Nnaji, as the Head Coach of its basketball team and General Manager of the university’s proposed Basketball Academy. The dual appointment, contained in a contract letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, is aimed at...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed gratitude over the successful rescue of the schoolchildren who were recently abducted, describing their safe return as a development worthy of national thanksgiving. In a post shared on his X account on Saturday, Obi said he was deeply relieved...
Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to broaden participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition as part of efforts to accelerate the commercialisation of research findings and strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and investors. Speaking on Friday in...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday convened a high-level security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he received updates from the nation’s security leadership on efforts to combat insecurity across the country. The closed-door meeting brought together the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu...
The University of Jos has appointed renowned Nigerian historian and Africanist, Prof. Toyin Falola, as Honorary Elizabeth Isichei Professor of African History, describing the appointment as a recognition of his exceptional contributions to African scholarship and a step towards strengthening the institution’s global academic partnerships. Vice-Chancellor of the university,...
Federal Government is set to deepen engagement with governors and emergency responders on the adoption of 112 as the national emergency number across Nigeria. This was the outcome of a meeting between a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by the Chairman of its Governing Board, Chief...
Thousands of Nigerian investors have been left counting their losses following the collapse of the National Reading Culture (NRC), an online earning platform that abruptly shut down, trapping billions of naira in user deposits. The platform ceased operations on Tuesday July 7 after its mobile application and website became...
More than 140 stakeholders drawn from government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, academia and state nutrition offices have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing nutrition outcomes across Nigeria through stronger collaboration and improved data-driven decision-making. The commitment was made during the Second Quarter 2026 National Nutrition Technical Working Group...
In many parts of Nigeria, it is not unusual to see vast stretches of land that look as if they are waiting for something to happen. The soil is rich in many of these areas, and the land itself appears ready for cultivation. Yet much of it remains overgrown,...
Senate has decided to hold off on any action over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) until the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) concludes its investigation. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu, who raised concerns over the...
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, sits down with the leading presidential contender in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in a far-reaching conversation on Nigeria’s political future, the state of the nation and his personal journey ahead of the 2027 elections....
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said there is a need for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the beauty and diversity that defines the country and explore the nation’s rich tourism potential. She stated this when she received the Ambassador, State of Qatar to...
Nigeria has expressed sympathy to the government and people of China following the deadly landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday, “Nigeria mourns the loss of lives in this disaster, which has...
President Bola Tinubu has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) across the country to align more closely with his administration’s development agenda, urging them to prioritise national interests and reject foreign funding that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and development objectives. Speaking at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit in...
Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has increasingly become more than a law enforcement challenge; it has evolved into a defining test of the country’s federal structure and its capacity to protect lives, property and public confidence. From relentless attacks by armed bandits and terrorists to the growing menace of kidnappers...
Senate has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former Boko Haram members, while urging security agencies to intensify efforts to arrest and prosecute terrorists and other violent criminals responsible for attacks across the country. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday tasked the leadership of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise and deploy the continent’s vast human, financial and natural resources for the collective economic advancement of Africans, stressing that Africa’s drive to industrialisation cannot remain a subject of theoretical...