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May 12, 2026

ODUN OMO OLOWU IN DIASPORA 2026 CELEBRATED IN GRAND STYLE IN LONDON WITH OBASANJO , HRM OLOWU, AMOSUN AND OTHER ROYAL FATHERS

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe & Gbenga Adeaga in London   Chief Olusegun Obasanjo participated in the 2026 Odun Omo Olowu in Diaspora festival in London, held between May 8 and 9, 2026. Obasanjo, who is the Balogun of Owu Kingdom, attended the event alongside the Olowu of Owu, Oba Saka Matemilola, at the Oasis Banqueting... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Entertainment, Governance, Life Style, Nigeria News, UK News, World News
May 12, 2026

Gov. Ododo Assures Strong Collaboration to Combat Insecurity as Armed Forces College Visits Kogi

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced plans to deepen collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure protection of lives and property in all parts of the state.   Governor Ododo made the declaration while receiving students of Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Politics
May 11, 2026

President Tinubu Appoints Major General Fadewa (Rtd) As Special Adviser Homeland Security 

By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in recognition of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.   In a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Governance, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
May 6, 2026

Gov. Ododo Hails INEC Over Move to Restore More Constituencies in Kogi State 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for initiating the process to restore more state constituencies in Kogi State, describing the move as a bold step toward deepening democracy and correcting historical imbalances.   The Governor gave the commendation at the INEC stakeholders’... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
May 5, 2026

FCSC Unveils Reform Plan to Restore Merit, Efficiency in Civil Service

Olaopa outlines 2026–2030 strategy to reposition commission as government’s human resource engine and drive professionalism across MDAs.   By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Nigeria’s federal civil service is set for a major overhaul as the Federal Civil Service Commission moves to redefine its role in recruitment, promotion, and workforce management through a new medium-term reform agenda.... Read More
Africa News, Nigeria News
May 5, 2026

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Deaths of Citizens in Custody

Abuja demands probe, autopsy reports, and stronger protections as diplomatic tensions rise over alleged abuses by security forces. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria following the deaths of two Nigerians in separate incidents involving South African security agencies, escalating diplomatic concerns between both countries.  ... Read More
Africa News, community, Crime, Life, Nigeria News
May 5, 2026

Stakeholders Call for Coordinated Diaspora Policy Framework at Abuja Summit

NiDCOM leads high-level talks to unlock diaspora investment, remittances, and skills transfer amid calls for stronger inter-agency collaboration. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Stakeholders in migration governance and diaspora engagement have renewed calls for a more coordinated and results-driven policy framework to maximise the contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora.   The push came during a... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria News
May 5, 2026

U.S., Nigeria Deepen Ties on Media Freedom and Counterterrorism Communication

U.S. envoy and Nigeria’s information minister align on promoting press freedom and enhancing strategic communication to support national security. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, Keith Heffern, has held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, aimed at تعزيز media freedom and strengthening bilateral cooperation... Read More
Africa News, Featured, Nigeria News
May 5, 2026

Gov. Ododo Promotes Women’s Football, Donates New Bus To Confluence Queens

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has donated a brand-new 32-seater bus to Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja, in a bid to reposition sports and energise women’s football in the state.   The landmark gesture, designed to boost the mobility, morale, and competitive edge of the state-owned female... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics, Sport
May 4, 2026

Nigeria Leads Continental Push for Unified Data Protection Framework

Abuja hosts high-level talks as nine African nations move to adopt Nigeria’s data governance model, signalling a shift toward digital sovereignty and economic security. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, hosting a landmark high-level peer exchange in Abuja aimed at strengthening data protection systems across the... Read More
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