Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport
The Nigerian government has condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which has killed civilians and injured dozens of others. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the…
UK varsities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians
United Kingdom universities have withdrawn the admissions of Nigerian students due to an ongoing visa crackdown by the British government impacting international applicants. The universities revoked admissions given mostly to Nigerian and Pakistani applicants in the first half of 2026,…
Uganda President honoured on 64th Independence Day
Uganda President Museveni leads 20 honourees at 64th independence anniversary Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among 20 distinguished medalists being honoured this Friday, October 9, as the East African nation marks its 64th Independence Day at State House Entebbe….
Nigeria will turn around for better’ – Obasanjo
The wife of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the country will experience a positive turnaround. She spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of…
2027: NDC’s Gwarzo missing on Kano guber list
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is missing from the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, contains 17…
Nigeria Considers Ban On Wooden Boats After Fatal Waterway Accidents
The Federal Government is considering measures to restrict or potentially ban the use of wooden boats on some Nigerian waterways following a series of fatal boat accidents that have raised fresh concerns about passenger safety. The renewed concern follows a…
NDC to unveil Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council October 20
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election on October 20. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, is the presidential candidate of the party, while Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of…
Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady
First Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027. Tinubu said this on Saturday in Lafia at the North-Central Mega Rally organised by the…
Atiku, NDC Fault FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount
Atiku questioned what would happen when the discount ended, arguing that a temporary reduction would not address transport fares and food prices.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have criticised the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol…
FG Announces 30-Day Discount On Petrol Sold By NNPC
According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, the discount is not a subsidy, but an arrangement by the government to sell the petrol at cost. The Federal Government says it is offering a…