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The Red Cross has confirmed that at least 162 people were killed in the Kwara massacre, one of the deadliest attacks recorded in Nigeria’s west-central region in recent years. The assault, which took place late Tuesday in Woro village, Kaiama Local Government Area, followed recent military operations targeting what authorities described as terrorist elements in…
United States lawmakers have called on the federal government to take tougher and more decisive action against countries accused of violating religious freedom, with Nigeria singled out as a major concern, amid growing fears of escalating faith-based violence worldwide. The call was made during a hearing of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, where witnesses…
Detailed testimony at London’s Southwark Crown Court has shed fresh light on the scale of luxury property renovations and financial disputes linked to Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, as her bribery trial entered its fifth day. A former building contractor, Tony Mulcahy, told the court that his company, Bear Rock Construction Ltd,…
Nigeria has recorded a major medical milestone with the launch of its first-ever immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The trial marks the first use of immunotherapy for cancer treatment in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative brings together experts from Obafemi Awolowo…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the World Bank that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are irreversible, declaring that his administration remains firmly committed to policies aimed at unlocking the country’s vast economic potential despite initial hardships. Tinubu gave the assurance at the State House while receiving a World Bank delegation led by the Managing Director of…
The National Assembly has rejected claims that it is deliberately stalling the amendment of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that delays surrounding the bill are procedural and not politically motivated. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun, said legislative work on the Electoral Act Amendment…
In a major security crackdown, the Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a government official, two traditional rulers, and other individuals over a deadly attack in the state. The incident, which left four residents dead—three of them reportedly beheaded—has drawn widespread concern. The attack stemmed from a long-standing land dispute between the people of Okporojor…
The Federal Government has launched a free nationwide programme to train 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion, financial literacy and digital skills, following a formal partnership agreement with six leading professional bodies. The initiative is being implemented by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) and…
The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to invest about $10 million in the regeneration of Makoko, the iconic waterfront community in Lagos, as part of efforts to transform the area through environmentally sustainable development. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS, Dr Olajide Babatunde, during a…
