Akume Dajoh family has announced the marriage of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, who was previously married to the Ooni of Ife. See photos below:
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Nigeria’s fight against terrorism received a fresh boost on Friday as the Federal Government confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally approved the recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against terrorist targets in the North-West. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this while speaking on...
1. The reported American airstrikes conducted within Nigerian territory in Sokoto State targeted at ISIS fighters raise serious constitutional, legal, strategic and political questions that go to the core of Nigeria’s sovereignty and democratic governance. These questions are not matters of sentiment or politics; they are fundamental matters of...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a strong call for an immediate halt to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, urging global leaders to confront what he described as unacceptable religious persecution. Netanyahu made the remarks in a Christmas message shared on his official X handle, where he addressed...
Nigeria has confirmed that its ongoing security and intelligence partnership with the United States played a key role in recent precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in the North West, as authorities intensify efforts to curb violent extremism across the country. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that US President Donald J. Trump,...
United States (US) President, Donald J. Trump, has announced that the United States military carried out airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated terrorists operating in northwest Nigeria, describing the operation as a decisive blow against violent extremism in the region. In a statement posted late on Sunday via his Truth Social account,...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has conveyed heartfelt Christmas goodwill message to Christians across the State, describing the sacred feast of the Nativity as a solemn reminder of selfless love, meekness and devotion to the service of mankind. In his message through his Special Adviser on Media, Hon....
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has challenged his players to raise their game despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While pleased with the winning start, Chelle admitted the performance exposed areas that must be fixed quickly...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note, digging deep to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a determined Tanzanian side on Tuesday night. It was not a stroll in the park at the Fez Stadium, but Nigeria showed character and...
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on the lingering pain of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the national team owes Nigerians an apology — and sees the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the perfect stage to make amends. Speaking...
Nigeria has been placed at the centre of a major visa policy update announced by the United States Mission in Nigeria, as Washington outlines changes that will take effect in the new year. In an update shared on Monday via its official X handle, @USinNigeria, the mission disclosed that...
Ahead of their first match in the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun to reap the full rewards of their historic run at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The players, fondly known as the Super Eagles Class of 2024, have...
Federal Government has approved a new policy making drug testing compulsory for all prospective applicants seeking employment into the Public Service, a move aimed at strengthening workplace integrity and tackling the growing challenge of illicit drug use in the country. The directive was announced in Abuja on Monday through...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that Nigeria is fully prepared to protect its citizens from terrorists and other criminal elements, in strict compliance with globally accepted Rules of Engagement. Idris, who stated this at the End-of-Year Press Briefing at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on...
Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, as public holidays to allow Nigerians celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement signed by the...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will round off 2025 ranked 38th in the world, holding firm in the latest FIFA rankings released on Monday — a steady finish that reflects a year of progress and resilience. The position is unchanged from the November 19 update, when the Eagles climbed three places...
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has declared that no Nigerian deserves to be killed on account of religion, warning that faith-based violence poses a grave threat to national unity and peaceful coexistence....
United States (U.S) and Nigeria have entered a major health partnership following the signing of a $5.1 billion, five-year bilateral healthcare cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health system and expanding access to lifesaving services. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the U.S. Mission...
A wave of relief swept across Nigeria on Sunday as the Federal Government confirmed the rescue of the remaining pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, bringing a painful chapter to a hopeful close. In a statement signed by the Minister of Information...
Renowned cleric and spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has unveiled his prophetic outlook for 2026, painting a picture of a year he said will test Nigeria’s political stability, security framework and economic resolve. Speaking during a press briefing at his Lagos church on...