Nigeria: Protests Sweep Cities on Democracy Day Amid Economic Strain
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on 12 June, large-scale protests have erupted across the country, with citizens taking to the streets to express growing frustration over the state of the economy and governance. In Lagos, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in areas such as Ikeja Underbridge and Awolowo Road. Protesters held placards and chanted songs, calling […]
EU Flags Nigeria Over Intellectual Property Violations
The European Union has placed Nigeria on its latest watchlist of countries with major concerns over intellectual property rights (IPR) violations. The biennial report, published Thursday by the EU’s Trade and Economic Security Commission, categorises Nigeria among the third-tier group of priority countries alongside Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Thailand. China, India, and Türkiye top […]
PHOTOS: FG Repatriates 78 Stranded Nigerians In Cote D’Ivoire
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Federal Government has repatriated 78 Nigerians stranded in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in Abuja. He said that the stranded Nigerians were victims of human trafficking. Ebienfa also said the […]
NDLEA Recovers Illicit Drugs Worth ₦1.042 Billion After Lagos Hotel Raid
Toba Owojaiye reporting Abuja, Nigeria In a sweeping offensive against Nigeria’s drug underworld, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized illicit substances valued at over ₦1.042 billion during a major raid on an 80-room hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, allegedly operating as a drug distribution hub. According to […]
WHO Mpox Response Faces Funding Challenges As Nigeria Updates On Vaccination Efforts
NIGERIA, WHO – Financial constraints are threatening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts to combat mpox, with funding shortages impacting response strategies across multiple African nations, including Nigeria. On February 25, 2025, the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee convened via teleconference to assess the ongoing outbreak and discuss mitigation strategies. READ ALSO: ‘Come […]
Nigeria, Jamaica Eye Direct Flight Deal as Travel Demand Grows
Nigeria and Jamaica are considering the establishment of a direct flight route to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. The discussions took place during a diplomatic meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, involving Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, Jamaican Ambassador to Nigeria, Lincoln Downer, and his consular, Andre Hibbert. According to Tunde […]
FirstBank To Build Nigeria’s Tallest Skyscraper At Eko Atlantic City
Ismail Abdullazeez Mantu Reporting LAGOS, NIGERIA – FirstBank, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious financial institutions, is set to redefine the country’s skyline with the construction of its Iconic Headquarters building at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 40-storey edifice, which will become the tallest building in Nigeria and West […]
8.2 Million Votes, One Stolen Mandate: The Real Story of June 12
…A Deep Dive into the 1993 Presidential Election Results By Toba Owojaiye History often remembers moments, but numbers tell the true story. The presidential election of June 12, 1993, was more than a vote; it was a national reckoning, a collective yearning for democracy. Yet, despite its credibility and historic significance, it was annulled—leaving behind […]
Pressure Mounts on Tinubu as Bakassi Leaders Demand Urgent Action
CROSS RIVER, BAKASSI – On February 21, 2025, in Calabar, Right Hon. Chief Iyadim Ambion Iyadim and other leaders of the Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi held a meeting with social media influencers to counter misinformation, reaffirm their rights, and urge the Nigerian government to honor past commitments regarding their resettlement. Key Issues Addressed Rebuttal […]
United States To Probe Funds Sent To Nigeria
NIGERIA: Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States Mission to Nigeria has disclosed that a probe into how past aid to Nigeria and other countries was utilized will be thoroughly conducted by its government. Speaking in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, the mission revealed that monitoring systems are already in place to verify the […]