The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 15 federal and state Colleges of Education across Nigeria as part of a major education intervention supported by the Government of Japan. The handover ceremony, scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Abuja, is being implemented under “The Project for Capacity-building... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Welcoming guests and members to the NCL 2026 GALA NIGHT THE CHAIRMAN Nigerian Community Leeds (NCL), Ben Izuagie noted that Events like this are only possible because of the generosity, commitment, and unity of people of like minds. He posited that the night is not only a... Read More
President Bola Tinubu on Friday defended the economic reforms introduced by his administration, insisting that the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms were necessary to prevent Nigeria from sliding into deeper economic crisis. Speaking in a nationwide address to mark the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu acknowledged the hardship caused by the... Read More
Nigerian community organisations in South Africa say at least 105 Nigerians have died in violent incidents over the past seven years amid ongoing concerns about xenophobia, mob attacks, and alleged police brutality. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) and the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) issued a joint statement disputing reports suggesting migrants were... Read More
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent appeal for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, warning that ongoing armed conflict is severely hampering efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak that has already recorded nearly 1,000 suspected cases. In a direct public message released Thursday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus... Read More
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence, a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. Atiku, accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party... Read More
Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced they had targeted a U.S. airbase in retaliation for recent American strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose by $1.75, or 1.86%, to trade at $96.04 per barrel, while the more actively traded August contract gained about 2% to... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as baseless and ridiculous the claim by the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation (LADO) challenging the indigeneship of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola in Ogun State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ogun State APC... Read More
The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has called on Nigerian children and youths to cultivate the habit of reading as a pathway to self-development, leadership, and national progress. Prof. Anunobi made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, where... Read More
Abuja, Nigeria — With Nigeria’s electoral commission deadline just days away, several political parties have formally concluded their presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, producing a fragmented and increasingly competitive political field. The emerging lineup reflects both continuity and political realignment: incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured the ticket of the ruling All... Read More
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