At least six people were reportedly killed by gunmen, believed to be armed herders, in recent attacks on two communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The assaults occurred on Friday in the Iwari and Olegagbane communities…
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to move past its history of political conflicts and erratic policies that have hampered the nation’s development since independence. She stressed that focusing on…
The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has requested that the local executive committee in Ijumu begin immediate suspension proceedings against Senator Dino Melaye. This action follows Melaye’s recent declaration that the party is effectively dead. The…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has refuted claims that over 600 Nigerian pilgrims stayed in Saudi Arabia beyond their scheduled return after performing the lesser Hajj. This denial comes in response to allegations made by former Kaduna Central…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly address the nation’s current economic issues to prevent further suffering among Nigerians. Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, CBCN President and Archbishop of Owerri Diocese, made this appeal…
Troops from the I Division of the Nigerian Army have neutralized one terrorist and recovered four AK-47 magazines in Kaduna State. This information was provided in a statement by Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for…
The Cross River Government has confirmed a case of Mpox in the Okoshe community, Obudu Local Government Area. This confirmation follows a recent report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) regarding a case in the state. Initially, State…
Nigeria has witnessed a significant increase in capital outflows, totalling $1 billion in April 2024, an increase of 35.14 percent from $740 million recorded in the previous month. This increase was largely driven by capital reversals, which accounted for 78%…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State government has intensified its efforts to eradicate open defecation, arresting 20 individuals caught in the act. This move is part of the government’s broader efforts to maintain a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment…
By Dakuku Peterside Nigerians’ profound interest in US elections is no mere coincidence. The roots of this fascination lie deep in the historical and structural connections between the two countries’ political systems. Nigeria’s democracy, modelled closely after the US presidential-style…
