The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has warned of the fraudulent activities of scammers using the Commission’s Youth Internship Scheme as bait to defraud unsuspecting people. A statement by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director, Corporate Affairs, NDDC, said that in a message circulating on various social media platforms, the fraudsters are requesting that “all Nigerian youths” should […]
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says the state government is willing to offer Afro Beverages to Nepal Group under a partnership arrangement. Otti said this on Tuesday during a meeting with the Management Team of Nepal Group, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa Local Government Area. The governor said that the partnership would entail that the state […]
A nation should never become accustomed to burying its people. Yet in Nigeria, grief now follows a rhythm that feels disturbingly familiar. The Palm Sunday [March 29, 2026] killings in Jos are not just another tragedy; they also serve as a warning. When lives are reduced to numbers and mourning becomes routine, a country begins […]
Abuja, Nigeria: April 1, 2026. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has officially set the stage for the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026, set to hold from August 13 to 15, 2026, at the Apollo Convention Center, Toronto (Mississauga), Canada. The announcement was made at a Press Conference in Abuja by Hon. (Dr) Abike […]
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto In a display of confidence, the Vatican has announced the appointment of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Diocese of Sokoto as a Member of the Council of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, Vatican City. The appointment, contained in a letter addressed to Bishop Kukah by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, April 1, 2026 President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday visit Jos, Plateau, ahead of a scheduled four-state tour across the country. The president is expected to commiserate with the government and people of Plateau over recent gun attacks that claimed the lives of innocent citizens. The visit follows the postponement of […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, April 1, 2026 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on Nigeria to champion the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative. Okonjo-Iweala made the call virtually at the maiden Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit (NAAIS) 2026, on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency […]
Cairo/Amsterdam, 31 March 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as essential catalysts for bridging the trade finance gap, particularly for small and […]
In every functional democracy, the rule of law is the invisible architecture that holds the nation together. It is the quiet agreement that no one is above the law and that institutions, not individuals, define the conduct of society. Where laws are respected, order thrives. Where they are ignored, chaos and insecurity prevail. Nigeria today […]
Nigeria played a 2-2 draw against Jordan in an international friendly match in Antalya, Turkey, with several Super Eagles players delivering mixed performances. Despite controlling large parts of the game, Nigeria failed to secure victory and remain without a win against the Middle Eastern side. The match showed both the team’s attacking strength and its […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to protect lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting peace in the Plateau. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday, during a press briefing […]
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. March 31, 2026: Noble Energy EG Ltd. (a Chevron company) confirms that Chevron has taken Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project in Equatorial Guinea. The FID follows the execution of relevant agreements and is pending final regulatory approvals. Speaking on the FID, Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron […]
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has resigned from his position in the federal cabinet. His resignation was made public on Tuesday evening, just hours before the March 31, 2026 deadline set for political appointees seeking elective offices to step down. Alkali, who is from Gombe State, announced his decision after meeting with the President […]
This Easter, millions of believers from across Nigeria and around the world are set to experience a life-changing encounter at the Global Easter Retreat of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, themed “The Glory of Christ’s Resurrection.” At a time when people all over the world are in dire need of hope, renewal, and divine intervention, […]
The Senate has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to secure external loans totalling six billion dollars. The approval was granted within a few hours after the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the president’s request during plenary on Tuesday. The decision followed the presentation of a report by Aliyu Wamakko, Chairman of […]
Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity company (DisCo), has assured the people of Umuomainta in Mbawsi-Nsulu of Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State that they will celebrate Easter this weekend with light. The assurance is contained in a statement by the Aba Power Senior Brand and Communications Manager, Edise Ekong, Tuesday. The community has […]
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of ₦20 million to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu initiative in support of its campaign to raise awareness about autism across the country. The governor, who received the team at his office in Oke-Mosan on Tuesday, noted that autism is not a disease […]
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, March 31, 2026 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has urged heads of tertiary health institutions to sustain collaborations that ensure efficient healthcare services across Nigeria. Pate made the call on Tuesday at the 113th regular meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical […]
Cairo, Egypt, 31 March 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it has underwritten US$2.5 billion in the US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP). Afreximbank and Access Bank were appointed co-Mandated Lead Arrangers for the five-year facility to consolidate existing financing, optimise its capital structure […]
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing them as barbaric and unacceptable. The attacks took place in Angwan Rukuba area of Jos and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, where several people were reportedly killed. Some victims, including wedding guests, were also abducted during […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to expanding interventions in the Niger Delta region to empower individuals, improve livelihoods, and promote development. Speaking during the presentation of relief materials to the Omuma-Uzor community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, according to […]
Prince Nico Mbarga did not meet one of his greatest fans, Nneoma Violet Iroagalachi Amaechi yet they had something in common. While the musician sang ‘Sweet Mother’, she danced to the track on a daily basis. And when the Methodist Church decided to honour Mama, the title was ‘Nneoma’, which means Good Mother. The lover […]
ABUJA, MARCH. 29, 2026: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, TVC Director of News and Current Affairs as he attained the diamond age on Monday, March 30. In a congratulatory message issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa described Babajide as […]
The Super Eagles are determined to continue their winning run when they face Jordan’s Al-Nashama in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday. Head coach Eric Chelle is confident his team can secure another victory following their 2-1 win over Iran last Friday. Goals from Moses Simon in the first half and Akor Adams […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has praised Nigerian-born boxer Moses Itauma following his impressive knockout victory over American fighter Jermaine Franklin. Itauma delivered a stunning performance at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on Saturday night, stopping the previously unbeaten Franklin in emphatic fashion. Days before the bout, the 21-year-old had spoken warmly about […]
