Nigeria
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Backs Ambassador Ismail Yusuf for NAHCON Chairmanship
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has thrown her support behind President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for the position of Chairman of the National...
Nigeria Confirms Arrival of Additional US Military Personnel to Counter Insurgents
Nigeria has confirmed the arrival of additional United States military personnel to support efforts aimed at countering insurgent groups operating in parts of...
NARTO Hails Dangote Refinery for Boosting Petroleum Distribution and Road Transport
Abuja — The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has applauded the Dangote Group’s local refining investment, describing it as a transformative...
Kano Hisbah Bans Tricycle Riders from Wearing Three Quarter Trousers During Ramadan
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned commercial tricycle operators in Kano, popularly known as Yanzu Adaidaita Sahu, from wearing three quarter trousers...
Nigeria Reports Arrival of Additional U.S. Military Personnel to Expand Counter Islamist Mission
Nigeria has confirmed the arrival of additional United States military personnel to support expanded counter insurgency operations against armed Islamist groups operating in...
Bauchi Pilgrims Board Seeks Increase in 2026 Hajj Allocation
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has appealed to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to review and increase the...
Fatal Bus and Truck Collision in Southeastern Nigeria Claims More Than Ten Lives
Authorities in southeastern Nigeria confirmed that more than ten passengers were killed in a collision involving a commercial bus and a heavy duty...
Nigeria Endorses AU Institutional Reforms, Pledges Support for Peace, Security, and Development Initiatives
ADDIS ABABA — Nigeria has formally endorsed the African Union’s proposed institutional reforms, focusing on peace and security governance, democratic consolidation, and enhanced...
SERAP Sues CBN Over Missing N3 Trillion in Public Funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), demanding accountability for over N3...
US Embassy and Lagos Consulate to Close for Presidents’ Day
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of...
