US Congressman Says White House To Be Briefed On Protection Of Christians In Nigeria
A senior US lawmaker says he will soon brief the White House on the situation of Christians in Nigeria, amid growing concern over attacks on religious communities in parts of the country. Republican Congressman Riley Moore said he plans to present options to the US government on how Christians in Nigeria can be better protected. […]
Nigeria to Revise Inflation Reporting Method for First Time in 15 years
Nigeria’s statistics agency has announced plans to revise how it reports inflation, following concerns that December’s year-on-year figure may be artificially high due to changes in how prices are measured. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the expected surge in December inflation does not reflect real price movements in the economy, but is largely […]
Turkey Seeks Inclusion in Nigeria’s E-visa System to Boost Business Travel
Turkey has asked Nigeria to include Turkish citizens in its electronic visa (e-visa) system in a move aimed at simplifying visa procedures and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The request was made by Turkey’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
AFCON 2025: Ghanaian Referee Appointed for Nigeria–Morocco Semi-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF announced the list of match officials on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, which will take place on Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium […]
Just In: Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua Survives Auto Crash
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a serious road accident on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, Nigeria. The vehicle carrying Joshua (a Lexus Jeep) reportedly collided with a stationary truck near Danco Filling Station before the Sagamu Interchange. Two people died at the scene (eyewitness accounts vary […]
Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians For Alleged Prostitution
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting About 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti Region to Nigeria following decisive rulings by various courts over alleged fraud, prostitution and other related offences. The development was disclosed in a Facebook post by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene. According to him, other foreign nationals deported include 13 Cameroonians, three […]
Chad Seeks Nigeria’s Support to Build 65km Lake Chad Bridge
The Chadian government has requested Nigeria’s support to build a 65-kilometre bridge across Lake Chad, aiming to establish a direct transportation link between the two countries. Speaking during a bilateral meeting in Abuja, Chad’s Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Amir Idriss Kourda, said the project forms part of a broader Fluvio-Lacustrine Connectivity Programme designed […]
France Pledges Stronger Support for Nigeria Amid Rising Terror Attacks
France has announced plans to strengthen its security partnership with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with persistent terrorist violence, particularly across its northern regions. The commitment was disclosed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on X on Sunday that he had held direct discussions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening […]
Pope Leo XIV Raises Alarm Over Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Other Countries
Pope Leo XIV has expressed alarm over what he described as a growing wave of attacks, discrimination and persecution faced by Christian communities in several countries, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a statement shared on his official X account, the Pope said Christians in these regions continue […]
Nigeria Police Arrest Woman Over Attempted Child Trafficking in Niger State
Police in Niger State say they have arrested a 40-year-old woman for allegedly attempting to traffic three young children from the town of Lambata to Abuja. The suspect, identified as Victoria Chukwumezie, was intercepted by officers at Diko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area after a tip-off. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said officers from the […]