Popular American YouTuber and Twitch streamer, IShowSpeed, has reached a major milestone, hitting 50 million subscribers while visiting Nigeria as part of his ongoing African tour. The 21-year-old content creator arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, exploring the city widely regarded as Nigeria’s cultural and economic hub. His visit coincided...
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Egyptian Ambassador to the Republic of Chad alongside the Defence Adviser covering Chad and Sudan have pledged the support and cooperation of the Republic of Egypt to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The pledge was made when the Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt to the Republic of...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed marked his 21st birthday in Lagos State, Nigeria, drawing cheers from fans as moments from the celebration lit up social media. The YouTube star was seen soaking in the local culture, posing for photos and enjoying the warm reception that greeted him during his stay....
Outrage has gripped parts of Southern Kaduna following the abduction of no fewer than 166 worshippers during church services in Kurmin Wali village, Afogo Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, an incident the Adara community has described as one of the most brazen mass kidnappings in recent times. The...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, describing the incident as another painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and leadership failure. In a post shared on X, Obi questioned the credibility and accountability of...
As the NSITF-NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project kicks off in Lagos, Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has enjoined employers of labour in Nigeria to be intentional about compliance with workplace safety and health regulations as he said that the future is...
Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident occurred in Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports about the situation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, acknowledged...
New Horizons Nigeria has launched the Almajiri-to-Tech initiative, a skills-driven programme designed to transform Almajiri children into productive computer technicians and unlock significant economic value for the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiris within 90 days, equipping them with hands-on technical skills in computer maintenance,...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions, and the private sector to take shared responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and visible progress. The minister made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held at...
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026/2027 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian students another opportunity to pursue advanced studies abroad in oil, gas and related fields. In a public notice shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialPTDF, the Fund...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to leverage satellite technology to expand mobile coverage to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians who currently remain underserved by terrestrial networks, Channel TV has reported. According to a consultation paper published on the NCC’s website, the initiative aims to address persistent connectivity...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pocketed $2.5 million in prize money following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The West African giants secured the bronze medal after an impressive campaign that saw them finish among the continent’s top three teams, reaffirming Nigeria’s status...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future by promoting transparency and predictable spectrum regulation. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known on Monday at a stakeholders’ consultation forum on...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), a forum of ministers in charge of mining and solid minerals on the continent. AMSG aims to maximise the benefits for Africans from...
Third prosecuting witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye on Monday, January 19, 2026 told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that he has not seen any record of agreement involving China’s financial...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the alpine town of Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to be held from January 19 to 23, 2026. The Vice President arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented...
Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), says over 4, 600 tricycles and 100,000 vehicles in Nigeria now use CNG as an alternative or complement fuel. The Chief Compliance Officer, PiCNG, Mr Zayyanu Tambari, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of dust haze and sunshine across the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected moderate dust haze over parts of Kebbi and Kano States in the northern region on Monday. It stated...