The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
A commercial bus caught fire today on the Third Mainland Bridge, causing massive traffic congestion. The incident occurred specifically at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront section of the bridge. This fire broke out on the lane heading toward the Iyana Oworo axis earlier this afternoon. The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s recent international travels. He accused the President of prioritising foreign engagements over the escalating domestic challenges facing the Nigerian people. Speaking in Ibadan during the golden jubilee celebration of Oyo State, Obi described January as a “distressing month.” He highlighted the…
The Nigerian Army has neutralised a high-ranking Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, during a precision night operation in Borno State. Troops launched the raid on Saturday night in the Konduga area, successfully killing the commander along with ten other insurgents. Khalid occupied a critical position within the terrorist hierarchy, specifically coordinating logistics and tactical operations…
A catastrophic humanitarian disaster has unfolded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week. Government officials confirmed on Sunday that at least 200 people likely died in massive landslides. The disaster struck the Rubaya coltan mine located in the volatile North Kivu province. Initial reports indicate a hillside collapsed on Wednesday followed by a…
The Ogun State Government has officially reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island. This strategic coastal territory, located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, recently attracted national attention. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently approved the commencement of drilling activities at a revitalized oil well there. However, conflicting claims from certain quarters in Ondo State have…
The World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, has commenced a high-level visit to Nigeria. Her mission focuses on evaluating the progress of ongoing energy reforms and national job creation initiatives. Arriving today, Sunday February 1, 2026, this visit signals a critical juncture in the relationship between the global lender and Abuja. The strategic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to the nation’s capital on Saturday night following a high-stakes state visit to Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:55 p.m. Several senior government officials, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Finance Minister Wale Edun, received the President…
Armed bandits launched a violent assault on Agwara town in Niger State during the early hours of Sunday, 1st February 2026. The assailants stormed the community in large numbers and overwhelmed local defenses with superior firepower. During the siege, the gunmen set fire to the divisional police station and a prominent church building. Residents…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a blistering critique against the Nigerian Senate regarding the Electoral Act 2022. The party officially accused the upper chamber of employing “subtle delay tactics” to frustrate ongoing reform efforts. This allegation follows the Senate’s recent decision to defer the report of its Committee on Electoral Matters. Consequently, opposition…
The Nigerian Senate has officially fixed March 17 for the passage of the 2026 budget. This announcement targets the swift approval of the ₦58 trillion “Budget of Sustainable Growth.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this timeline during a plenary session held earlier this week. The upper chamber aims to return the nation to a…
