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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an official invitation from King Charles III, marking the first such visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The announcement was made on Sunday via a post on the official X handle…
Telecommunications giant Globacom has donated ₦1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) in a major boost to ongoing efforts to strengthen security infrastructure across Nigeria’s commercial capital. The donation stands as one of the largest single private-sector contributions from the telecommunications industry in recent years, underscoring Globacom’s strong commitment to public safety,…
Renowned entrepreneur and social influencer Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has officially announced his entry into Nigerian politics, calling for a new era of clean, disciplined and issue-driven political engagement, spearheaded by young Nigerians. Cubana made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja during the official presentation of the City Boy Movement (CBM) Guideline…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the killing of about 170 people in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the attack as clear evidence of a collapse of national security under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition…
The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have strongly condemned the deadly Kwara attack, describing it as a heinous act that underscores Nigeria’s deepening security challenges, as global attention turns to the country’s counter-terrorism response. Authorities confirmed that at least 75 people were killed when gunmen attacked Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in Kaiama…
Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed at least 13 people in a fresh Benue attack, deepening fears over the worsening security situation in the state. The attack occurred at Anwase Market in Mbaikyor community, Kwande Local Government Area, where traders were carrying out their daily activities. According to local sources, the assailants stormed…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, attracted global attention after meeting United States President Donald Trump at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill. The encounter placed Nigeria firmly within international diplomatic discourse, highlighting soft power, faith diplomacy, and leadership visibility at a time of shifting global economic and political alliances. During the event,…
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has said that Nigeria’s political leadership at independence largely failed to break from colonial patterns of governance, accusing early leaders of eagerly stepping into the roles vacated by departing British rulers. Soyinka made the remarks on Thursday in Lagos while speaking at “A Conversation with the Nobel Laureate”, held at…
The Senate on Thursday moved to calm political and market anxieties by reaffirming that it approved electronic transmission of election results, not their transfer, under the ongoing review of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Speaking at a media briefing at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said the distinction between transmission and transfer is deliberate, important, and…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the arrest and a comprehensive probe of an officer linked to the alleged sexual assault and unlawful detention of a 21-year-old woman, following widespread public concern over the incident. In a statement released on its official X handle on Thursday, the NIS said it had taken note of…
