Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

October 29, 2026

Nigeria, Japan agree to deepen economic ties

Nigeria and Japan have agreed to deepen economic ties through increased investment, industrial development, technology transfer and energy cooperation.

October 29, 2026

Sokoto assembly okays establishment of state police

The Sokoto assembly has unanimously adopted the Sixth Alteration Bill, which seeks to provide a constitutional framework for establishing state police.

Armed cops in Kaduna
October 29, 2026

Why Enugu is backing Tinubu’s re-election: Gov Mbah

Governor Peter Mbah and Osita Ngwu attributed Enugu’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election to his major infrastructure investments in the South-East.

President Bola Tinubu
October 29, 2026

Russia not behind waving of flags during Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance protests: Lavrov

Mr Lavrov said Russia had no hand in the action and distanced Moscow from any attempt to undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Nigerians protesting with Russian flag
October 29, 2026

Church leaders seek end to mass killing of Christians, Muslims in Nigeria

The clerics urged Christians and Muslims to reject killings, describing the violence as a war between brothers.

October 29, 2026

NUSA pledges closer collaboration with Nigeria’s envoy in South Africa

NUSA pledged to work more closely with Nigeria’s high commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, to promote the welfare of Nigerians living there.

October 28, 2026

FCT court jails FCDA employee Kingsley Eselebor for defrauding neighbour in failed land deal

The judge ordered that the prison terms should run concurrently, without an option of a fine.

Kingsley Eselebor
October 28, 2026

FG pays N1.2 trillion power debt, targets 19,000MW transmission capacity

Mr Tegbe said the payment formed part of broader efforts to address liquidity challenges.

Joseph Tegbe
October 28, 2026

Tinubu to present 2027 budget in December: Minister

The presentation will allow the National Assembly to begin reviewing the 2027 budget ahead of the fiscal year.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
October 28, 2026

Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Sokoto, rescue two abducted herders in Zamfara

The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the Sabon Birni Local Government authorities.

Troops