Thursday, July 2, 2026

Nigerian government

June 17, 2026

FG launches FreeTV on Wednesday

The Nigerian government announced the launch of FreeTV, a national digital television platform.

FreeTV
May 16, 2026

U.S.-Nigerian forces in meticulously planned, complex mission killed ISIS second-in-command: Trump

“He will no longer terrorise the people of Africa or help plan operations to target Americans,” Mr Trump added.

U.S. and Nigerian forces
May 14, 2026

Stakeholders urges Nigeria to focus on private capital to bridge $2 trillion deficit

The consensus was reached at the opening of the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue held in Abuja.

Tinubu signing a document
February 24, 2026

Tinubu govt paid N10 billion to Boko Haram to free abducted schoolchildren, teachers: Agence France-Presse

Citing two sources, AFP stated that “the total ransom at N40 million per head — around $7 million in total”, while “another put the figure lower at N2 billion overall”.

President Bola Tinubu , Boko Haram and National Security Adviser Ribadu
December 27, 2025

Nigeria reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

“We believe Somalia’s stability is integral to peace and security across the Horn of Africa and the wider African continent,” said Mr Tuggar.

Somalis
November 6, 2025

Tinubu won’t be happy about what I’m going to do to Nigeria: Trump

“We are going to do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about,” Mr Trump warned President Bola Tinubu.

Donald Trump official portrait
November 3, 2025

There could be U.S. troops on ground in Nigeria, air strikes, Trump declares

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy troops to Nigeria or launch air strikes to halt what he described as the mass killing of Christians in the country.

CAN leaders and DonaldTrump’s official portrait
September 25, 2025

Nigeria begs for debt relief at UN General Assembly

The Nigerian government has called for urgent action to promote debt relief as a clear path to peace and prosperity, rather than an act of charity.

TINUBU WITH SHETTIMA
September 25, 2025

Israel-Hamas War: Nigeria seeks two-state solution for lasting peace in Palestine

The Nigerian leader said, “A two-state solution remains the most dignified path to lasting peace for the people of Palestine.”

September 11, 2025

Tinubu decries Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar

“Nigeria acknowledges Qatar’s longstanding role in fostering dialogue and mediation in the region,” said the statement.

President Bola Tinubu with Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani