Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff. The United States-born…
Obama Foundation Lists Dora Akunyili’s Daughter Among Commissioned Artists for Campus Opening
The U.S President, Barrack Obama, through his Foundation, The Obama Presidential Center, has announced late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s daughter name, Njideka Crosby, as one of the final group of major artist commissioned in advance of its June 19 opening in…
NAF Begins Probe Of Alleged Civilian Casualties In Jilli Air Strike
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has begun an investigation into claims of civilian casualties during airstrikes around Jilli Market near Fuchimiram village in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. In a statement on Sunday, the Director…
Over 50 Feared Dead as Military Airstrike Hits Border Market in Borno–Yobe
A devastating incident has been reported along the border of Borno State and Yobe State, where a military airstrike reportedly hit a local market, leaving over 50 people feared dead. According to emerging reports, the strike occurred during an operation…
FG Orders Withdrawal of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounced Citizenship
The Federal Government has directed the immediate withdrawal and deactivation of Nigerian passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship.Nigeria political news The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who instructed the Nigeria Immigration…
Panic in Katsina as bandits demand 700 cattle, 1,000 sheep from communities, give six-day ultimatum
Residents of communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into panic after suspected bandits issued a six-day ultimatum, demanding 700 cattle and 1,000 sheep to avoid an attack. The demand was conveyed in a letter…
Kano federal lawmaker, Danjuma is dead
A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, has died at the age of 66 following a prolonged illness. His death, which reportedly occurred on Friday evening was confirmed…
Immigration suspends Lagos-Seme border comptrollers over extortion claims
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers overseeing the Lagos-Seme border commands over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS spokesperson, said the move comes after online reports accused some immigration officers along…
You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned…
Until Nigerians unite, no one will fix the country for us — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the nation’s future, warning that meaningful progress will remain difficult unless citizens come together to tackle the country’s challenges. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday at the 6th Annual Colloquium…