Nigeria Fighting a Tribal War, Islamic Cleric Gumi Says
Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says acts of terrorism by armed herdsmen and bandits in Nigeria are a result of the ongoing tribal war in the country. Mr Gumi
South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda to House Vaccine Production Hubs, Nigeria Considered
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has listed Nigeria and South Africa among nations being considered by Africa, in conjunction with the European Union (EU)
Nigeria Court Orders FG to Pay Bayelsa State $951 Million Derivative Arrears
A Federal High Court in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay $951 million to the Bayelsa State Government. The amount is the 13 per
Failure of Economic Leadership Reason Why Nigeria Can’t Become $1tn Economy: Tilewa Adebajo
Economist and chief executive officer of CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo says a failure of economic leadership in Nigeria has resulted in the country not attaining its full potential of a
Despite Widespread Outcry, Nigeria to Borrow More for Railways Expansion
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday unfolded plans by the federal government to take more Chinese loans to expand rail services to more states. Amaechi, who featured
Democracy Day: 10.5m Brought Out of Poverty, Buhari Says
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration’s has ensured 10.5 million citizens have been brought out of poverty since 2019. The Nigerian leader stated this during a live broadcast to
Twitter Says it’s Ready For Open Discussions With Nigeria
Twitter says it’s informed the Nigerian government that it’s ready for an open discussion to address mutual concerns and see the microblogging service restored. The comments of the American company
Nigeria: Governors Can’t Sit Back After Winning Elections and Expect People do Their Jobs For Them, Buhari Says
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has hit out at some state governors demanding they sit up and handle the worsening insecurity in their respective states. The Nigerian leader stated this on
Obasanjo Opposes Secession, Says Nigeria Better Together
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday called on secessionist agitators to shelve the idea and work for the unity and oneness of the country. He said it is better for
Nigeria Says Twitter Ban to Remain Indefinitely Until Tech Giant Shows Remorse
The suspension of the operation of American microblogging company, Twitter in Nigeria by the federal government is to remain indefinitely until the company shows remorse, a top federal government official
Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Telecoms Growth: Moody’s
A report by Moody’s Investors Service has said that Nigeria holds the key to the growth of telecom’s sector in in the Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Moody’s, in the report
Nigeria v Cameroon Ends Goalless in Vienna
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were in action again on Tuesday against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the second friendly encounter in three days. It was a goalless encounter with three shots
Nigeria to Prosecute Citizens Who Disregard Twitter Ban
The Nigerian government has ordered the prosecution of citizens who bypass the country’s firewall and continue the use of Twitter despite the ban in the country. The West African country’s
Nigeria Suspends Twitter Indefinitely
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Buhari Meets Libya’s Menfi, Says Instability in Libya Affects Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mr. Mohammed Younis Menfi, in Abuja and emphasised the primacy of security in the stability of
Nigeria at War, More Air Force Accidents Likely to Happen – Air Commodore Balogun (rtd)
With an astronomical increase in military flights relative to previous years, due to the war being waged against insurgency, there may be more air accidents involving the Nigerian military, according
Buhari Calls For Cooperation Between Nigeria and France on Terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for Nigeria and France to deepen their anti-terror cooperation. This, he said, became necessary to check and overcome the activities of terrorists and
Amid Worsening Insecurity, Police IG Redeploys Senior Officers in Nigeria’s Southeast
Nigeria’s Police boss Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the redeployment of senior police officers in the country’s southeastern region, a step aimed at tackling the worsening insecurity in the region.
Terrorism in Nigeria Complex, Says UK Minister
British Minister for Africa, Mr. James Duddridge, at a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyema, said the disturbing trend of violence unleashed on Nigerians by Boko
Nigeria: Hours After Launch of Southeast ‘Regional Police’, Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Community, Burn Houses
Reports suggest more than twenty houses have were torched when gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked Umuogodo-Akpu Ngbo community, in southeastern Ebonyi State on Sunday. There are also reported cases of
