Fresh allegations of coercion, political interference and foreign bribery have emerged around one of Nigeria’s most promising lithium deposits, after community leaders in Kaduna State referred an Australian mining executive to the Australian Federal Police for investigation. The case centres on Colin Ikin, an Australian national linked to a...
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Nigeria has finalised plans to host the 8th Nigeria–European Union Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja today, with discussions expected to focus on trade, security, and broader strategic ties between both partners. The high-level meeting brings together senior officials from Nigeria and the European Union to review existing relations and deepen...
Residents of Takum and Donga Local Government Areas in Taraba State are gripped by fear following a viral video circulating on social media, warning of a looming coordinated attack by suspected militias in the coming days. The warning was issued by Mr. Judd Saul, the Founder and Executive Director...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Maiduguri, Borno State, en route to Lagos, after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in paying the Federal Government’s condolences to victims of the tragic incidents that happened in the state. Senator Shettima also observed the Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the £746 million agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria, describing it as lopsided and tilted in favour of British economic interests. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that the...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated the need for purposeful leadership and national unity following a strategic visit to Kaduna State as part of his ongoing nationwide consultations. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Obi disclosed that he met with key party stakeholders, including...
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice President...
It is said that no one does ceremonies quite like the British. This much was obvious last week when Nigeria literally strutted the red carpet rolled out in her honour on the ancient and hallowed grounds of Windsor and 10 Downing Street. By the time the curtains were drawn...
The reported migration arrangement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom is said to have emerged during the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Britain—a trip framed around deepening bilateral cooperation, investment, and strategic engagement. Yet, beyond the formal diplomatic optics, the agreement has quickly drawn attention for its...
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai says Nigerian authorities know those financing terrorism, sparking renewed calls for action against Boko Haram sponsors Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has revealed that the Nigerian government is aware of individuals and groups backing terrorist activities in the...
What is popularly referred to as the “turn by turn” syndrome is a very Nigerian political affliction. It just requires that the political baton of leadership and pre-eminence be periodically passed from region to region, ethnicity to ethnicity and perhaps faith to faith. Perhaps it is now time to...
Federal Government of Nigeria has moved to dispel growing concerns over its recent agreement with the United Kingdom, clarifying that the deal strictly applies to Nigerians who do not have legal rights to reside in the UK. According to the government, the arrangement does not in any way require...
The current state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is, by every ceremonial standard, a spectacle of prestige. From the stately reception to the banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, from the polished motorcade to the guard of honour, the pageantry was...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has witnessed the signing of a £746 million (about $990 million) export finance agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to overhaul two of the country’s busiest seaports in Lagos. The deal, signed between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance led by Wale Edun and Citibank, will...
Nigeria has again come under scrutiny following its ranking among the world’s most terrorised countries in the latest Global Terrorism Index, with former presidential candidate Peter Obi describing the development as a troubling reflection of leadership failure. Reacting to the report, Obi said the country’s position highlights a dangerous...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom will continue to flourish, as he delivered a landmark speech at a state banquet held in his honour at Windsor Castle. Speaking on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Nigerian leader described the...
Text of the Speech By President Bola Tinubu at the State Banquet in His Honour at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies...
STATE VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND MRS. TINUBU Your Excellency, Mr President, and Distinguished First Lady, Ekabo. Se Daaa Daa Ni. (Greetings! I hope you are well.) My wife and I are delighted to welcome you to Windsor Castle here on this occasion. We...