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“Upon making contact with the insurgents, the troops engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to abandon their captives and retreat into the surrounding bushes,” Danja said’. Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Sabuwa Local Government Area…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond sending remittances home and begin investing directly in Nigeria’s economy. Mr Tinubu made the call while declaring open the three-day Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026 at the Apollo Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Represented by his Chief…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a dramatic play-off in Casablanca. The defeat means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began. South Africa took the lead in the 56th minute…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared today the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH after the sighting of the new crescent in several parts of Nigeria. The declaration marks the end of Safar 1448…
Ambassador Yu said the grant was part of China’s continued support for Nigeria’s development and economic growth. ABUJA, August 13, 2026 — China is to provide Nigeria with RMB 200 million in grant assistance to support the implementation of projects agreed by both governments. The announcement was…
“We need a permanent solution to this problem so that our people can return to their normal economic activities,” ABUJA, Nigeria: The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and an oil spill…
The Tinubu Light Initiative, launched under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, aims to support homegrown innovation, strengthen local manufacturing and connect young innovators with investors and industry partners. Nigeria has intensified its push for indigenous innovation and clean energy development, with the National Board for…
“Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the Ambassadors appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have successfully received the Agreement (Agrèment) of their respective host countries,” the statement said. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 65 of the 69 ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received diplomatic…
The Nigeria Police Force says it is strengthening its internal accountability system by upgrading its Complaint Response Unit (CRU), a digital platform designed to receive, track and resolve complaints from members of the public. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, the newly…
Nigeria has congratulated Malawi on its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries. In a statement the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed Nigeria’s congratulations to Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nancy Tembo, describing the anniversary as a celebration of…
