Thousands of Tijjaniyya followers have thronged Kano for Sheikh Ibrahim Niass’ Maulud, defying police attempts to halt the religious celebration.

Trade volume between Nigeria and China has exceeded $20 billion, making Nigeria China’s third-largest African trade partner, says Ambassador Yu.

Hamas has released four Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

NNPC is set to launch five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State to boost Nigeria’s energy sector.

Businesses anticipate Naira appreciation, projecting a 29% rise by mid-2025, driven by CBN forex reforms and market confidence.

Nigeria have sought WEF collaboration on African Atlantic Gas Pipeline to boost energy security, connect Nigeria to Morocco and Europe.

Thisday/Arise Media Group founder Obaigbena has presented WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala with the 2024 ThisDay Woman of the Year Award in Davos.

VP Shettima has returned to Nigeria after his engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Dozens of passengers sustained injuries after a Washington-bound United Airlines flight made an emergency return to Lagos for “technical” reasons.

PDP has declared readiness to regain governance in Nigeria, targeting federal and state leadership in the 2027 elections.

NAF airstrikes has dismantled bandits’ logistics base, neutralising scores of combatants in Alawa Forest, Niger State, on January 21.

Nigeria’s youth, education, and smart agriculture are pivotal to addressing domestic and global challenges, VP Shettima has emphasised.

President Tinubu has pledged enhanced welfare and modernisation of Nigeria’s armed forces, inaugurating a defence complex and army barracks.

Finance Minister Edun has ruled out IMF loans, citing Nigeria’s positive trade balance, growing reserves, and cheaper borrowing alternatives.

CNN is set to lay off 6% of its workforce as it shifts focus to digital platforms amid industry changes.

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law, enabling land acquisition in the public interest.

A federal judge has blocked Trump’s order denying birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” and violating the 14th Amendment.

A Russian man has been sentenced to 17 years for high treason after passing classified information to US intelligence.

Trump has warned Russia of high tariffs and sanctions if Putin fails to negotiate peace to end the war in Ukraine.

Peter Obi has condemned the Niger State petrol tanker explosion, calling for stricter safety measures to prevent recurrent accidents.