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
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
FIFA has picked a global cast to launch the 2026 World Cup. Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, leads a group of stars set to perform at the Los Angeles Stadium on 12 June. He joins South African singer Tyla and American rapper Future in a lineup designed to capture a broad, young audience. Pop mainstays…
The World Health Organization expects more cases of a rare, human-to-human hantavirus strain to emerge following three deaths on a cruise ship. The MV Hondius became a floating laboratory for the Andes virus after passengers fell ill while crossing the Atlantic. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO chief, confirmed five cases and three deaths so far….
The United Nations warns that nearly nine out of ten crimes against journalists remain uninvestigated and unpunished. Secretary-General António Guterres described this 85 per cent impunity rate as an unacceptable assault on global democracy. Media workers now face a world where the price of scrutiny is often death or disappearance. These figures reflect a global…
Two Nigerian internationals have made history by leading AS Roma Femminile to the Serie A title. Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo are the first pair from the country to win the Italian top flight together. Roma sealed the trophy on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Ternana at the Stadio Tre Fontane. Manuela Giugliano scored…
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting high commissioner to Abuja following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the order on Saturday after reports confirmed that Nigerian citizens and their businesses were targeted in several South African cities. This diplomatic escalation aims to halt a cycle of mid-level thuggery that…
The collapse of the Mooro bridge in Kwara state has severed a primary artery for Nigeria’s internal food trade. A heavy truck triggered the structural failure on Wednesday night, effectively cutting off the state capital from its northern agricultural hubs. This corridor serves as the main transit point for grains, tubers, and perishables moving from…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tapped Joseph Tegbe, a former KPMG partner, to lead the Ministry of Power. This choice signals a shift from political patronage to technocratic management in a sector that remains Nigeria’s most stubborn economic bottleneck. Tegbe replaces Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to revive his quest for the governorship of Oyo State….
Nigeria now leads African aviation safety after achieving a record 91.4 percent score in the latest International Civil Aviation Organisation audit. This result marks a historic high for the nation. Global aviation bodies see this success as a vital catalyst for reform across the continent. Safety remains the bedrock of trust and growth for air…
The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has debuted at number one at the North American box office. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, earned $97 million in its opening weekend. While commercial performance remains strong, critical reception appears split. Many reviewers describe the film as a polished but superficial portrait that carefully…
The Nigerian government faces stinging domestic rebuke following its latest response to recurring xenophobic violence in South Africa. As Nigerian citizens endure looting and physical assault, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission issued a tepid advisory urging victims to stay indoors and shutter their businesses. This reactive posture stands in stark contrast to the swift, decisive…