News as it breaks
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly refuted claims by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz alleging widespread Christian persecution in Nigeria, describing them as “ignorant, false, and baseless.” The reaction follows the introduction of the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act by Senator Cruz in the U.S. Senate, a bill that seeks…
In a bid to restore Nigeria’s global reputation and improve the standing of the Nigerian passport, the Senate has advanced a bill proposing that Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad be denied access to international passports for at least 10 years. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), seeks…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to regional equity and leadership as it hosts the ECOWAS Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee Meeting on the Rotation of Statutory Appointments in Abuja. The high-level gathering is a key step toward ensuring fair representation across the sub-region in leadership roles within ECOWAS institutions. The…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women across the country to take proactive steps in safeguarding their health through regular self-examinations and timely medical screenings. In a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi following the peaceful inauguration of President Peter Mutharika, who was sworn in as the country’s seventh president on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital. In an official statement…
Young leaders from across West Africa have converged at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja for the Youth Creative Conference 2025, a two-day engagement focused on the African Union’s flagship initiative, Silencing the Guns by 2030. The event, was organized by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with the African Union…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to African solidarity, diplomatic cooperation, and mutual development. In an official statement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria praised the…
Only 1 of 23 EU Recommendations Fully Implemented Since 2023, Mission Says The European Union Election Follow-Up Mission to Nigeria has issued a stark warning, stating that Nigeria risks repeating the serious flaws of the 2023 general elections unless urgent and coordinated reforms are implemented ahead of the 2027 polls.…
Akor Adams earns first call-up as Nigeria look to revive World Cup hopes after FIFA sanctions shake up Group C standings Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic scheduled for October. The…
FIFA has officially unveiled Trionda, the high-tech match ball designed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The launch took place at a special event in New York on Thursday. Designed once again by Adidas, FIFA’s official match ball supplier…
