International

27 October, 2026
Voting Under Way in Israel as High Turnout Marks First Election Since October Attacks

Israelis are casting ballots today in a closely contested parliamentary election that will determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power or yields to...

27 October, 2026
Adetunji Abudu Arrested at Boston Airport and Ordered Detained on Money Laundering Conspiracy Charges

United States federal authorities have arrested Adetunji Abudu and ordered him detained pending trial on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The 34 year...

26 October, 2026
Two Cousins from Côte d’Ivoire Receive Russian Citizenship After Service in Ukraine

Two cousins from Côte d’Ivoire have been granted Russian citizenship after serving with Russian forces in Ukraine. The men received their Russian passports on 23...

26 October, 2026
Nigerian Man Jailed for Eight Years Over US Hacking and Fraud Schemes

A Nigerian man has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a United States federal court for his involvement in computer hacking, identity theft...

26 October, 2026
Ebola Index Patient Evacuated from Nigeria by Air Ambulance

The index patient diagnosed with Ebola virus disease in Nigeria was evacuated from the country early this morning by air ambulance from the private jet...

26 October, 2026
FBI Operation Blackout Leads to Nine Arrests in Nigeria

FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the outcome of the latest phase of Operation Blackout, which targeted international cyber criminal networks operating in Nigeria. The...

25 October, 2026
Nigerian Snapchat Predator from Bedfordshire Jailed for Raping Teenage Girls

A Nigerian man who used Snapchat to groom and rape teenage girls has been jailed for 21 years. Goodness Sokoh, from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire,...

23 October, 2026
Trump Calls for Ilhan Omar’s Immediate Resignation Over Name Claims in Court Filing

President Donald Trump has demanded that Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar resign from Congress at once. In a post on Truth Social, he asserted that her...

22 October, 2026
Investigation Links Nearly 271 Million US Dollars of American Property to Nigerian Officials

Abuja, 22 September 2026 An investigation by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) has identified 284 properties in the United States, valued at...

21 October, 2026
Daniel Olowookere of Blackley jailed for six years after admitting rape of two young girls

A man who moved to the United Kingdom from Nigeria has been sentenced to six years in prison at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty...

20 October, 2026
Did Ilhan Omar Derive U.S. Citizenship Through Her Father, and Did She Marry Her Brother? A Clear Breakdown

Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota, arrived in the United States in 1995 as a child refugee from...

19 October, 2026
Former Rwandan army sergeant major and Kagame critic found beheaded in Uganda

A former Rwanda Defence Forces sergeant major who became an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda, police have...

19 October, 2026
Nigerian man faces federal trial in Mississippi over alleged sextortion linked to teen’s death

Adebola Festus Adekunle, a 26 year old man from Lagos, Nigeria, is due to stand trial today in Aberdeen, Mississippi, on federal charges arising from...

19 October, 2026
Nigerian second hand dealer appears in Kempton Park court over late runner’s Garmin watch

Kempton Park, South Africa: A Nigerian national who operates a second hand goods shop in Kempton Park has appeared in a South African court accused...

18 October, 2026
Ukrainian President Holds Talks with American Envoys on Efforts to Secure Peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held discussions with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of the American President, as Ukraine continues to press for a settlement...

18 October, 2026
Peter Obi Calls Building a New Nigeria a Collective Duty After Manchester Meeting

Peter Obi has said that the task of building a new Nigeria is the collective responsibility of all citizens and that there is no better...

17 October, 2026
Fraudsters sentenced after spending PPE money on luxury cars and home renovations

Fraudsters who secured millions of pounds in contracts to supply personal protective equipment to healthcare staff during the coronavirus pandemic but spent the funds on...

17 October, 2026
Indian Police Arrest Nigerian National Ezeaputa Chijioke with 70.5 Grammes of Cocaine

Indian police arrested Nigerian national Ezeaputa Chijioke on 6 October with about 70.5 grammes of cocaine. He is accused of supplying the drug to club...

16 October, 2026
US Supreme Court to Consider Whether Cooking for Nigerian Separatists Counts as Material Support for Terrorism

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that may set an important precedent for how American immigration law treats people who...

16 October, 2026
US Sanctions Cuban State Bank Over Links to Iran

The United States has imposed sanctions on Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (BICSA), a bank owned by the Cuban state, accusing it of providing services...

13 October, 2026
ARISE News Bars Anthony Kila from Future Appearances over Falsified Academic Credentials Claims

ARISE News has barred political analyst Anthony Kila from appearing on its channel and platforms with immediate effect. The decision follows a Premium Times investigation...

12 October, 2026
Allies Issue Joint Statement Condemning Iran Following UK Attribution of RAF Fairford Incident

LONDON, 12 October 2026. The governments of the United States, the United Kingdom and 26 other countries have released a joint statement condemning Iran’s use...

12 October, 2026
Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s Fundamental Rights Suit Against EFCC

Justice M.S. Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman based in...

12 October, 2026
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home amid criminal investigation linked to immigration claims

Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched the Washington, D.C.-area home of US Representative Ilhan Omar early on Monday morning as part of an ongoing...

11 October, 2026
US Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Breach Iranian Blockade

United States Central Command forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on 10 October after its crew ignored repeated warnings and...

10 October, 2026
Israeli President Herzog Calls Captain Smit Machchhar a Hero of Israel, and Pledges Top Civilian Award

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has described Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero of Israel, India and all of humanity. He confirmed that he...

9 October, 2026
USA:Two foreign nationals charged with illegal voting in Alabama elections

Mobile, Alabama, 8 October 2026 Two people who are not citizens of the United States were arrested and charged on Thursday with unlawfully voting in...

8 October, 2026
Nigerian Edikan Adiakpan jailed for 30 months over email fraud proceeds

A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian, Edikan Adiakpan, to 30 months in federal prison for illegally transmitting proceeds of a business email fraud....

8 October, 2026
FBI detains more than 130 in Ghana scam raid under Operation Blackout

The FBI says it has disrupted a scam compound in Ghana, with more than 130 people arrested or detained and nearly 10 million US dollars...

8 October, 2026
Microsoft suspended from green card programme over fraud claims, Vance says

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a federal programme that lets employers seek permanent residence, commonly called a green card, for staff who enter...

8 October, 2026
US: Nigerian canvasser arrested in Pennsylvania after indecent exposure allegation

A Nigerian man has been taken into immigration custody in the United States after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct, following an allegation that he exposed...

7 October, 2026
Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa for Nigeria–Ethiopia nutrition leadership exchange

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as head of the Nigerian delegation to the Nigeria Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum, which...

7 October, 2026
US Army sets 3 December firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

The acting secretary of the US Army has fixed the date and place for the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, ordering that the former Army...

6 October, 2026
Twenty five inflatable boats seized at East Midlands Airport before they could reach Channel smugglers

National Crime Agency and Border Force officers have seized 25 inflatable boats that were due to be shipped to gangs involved in people smuggling across...

6 October, 2026
US court jails Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu for unlicensed five million dollar money transfers

A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu, to one year in prison for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that moved...

6 October, 2026
US Justice Department seeks to strip citizenship from Nigerians Beatrice Ashamole and Semiu Ijelu

The United States Department of Justice has filed denaturalization actions in multiple federal district courts against 40 naturalised citizens, including two Nigerians, in what officials...

5 October, 2026
Washington firm files suit against Tinubu, Fani Kayode and Nigerian government

A United States lobbying firm has confirmed that it filed a civil action on 28 September 2026 in the United States District Court for the...

5 October, 2026
US Air Force Withdraws All Bombers From RAF Fairford After Suspected Terror Attack

The United States Air Force has withdrawn all bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford following a suspected terror attack at the base last month, the Pentagon...

4 October, 2026
Mike Arnold submits briefing warning of crisis if Tinubu dies before the Nigerian election

Mike Arnold has submitted a further briefing to a man who advises President Trump on international security. The adviser circulates these briefings to the White...

3 October, 2026
Houston police arrest two Nigerians, Sunday Okorie and Januarius Ezeike, over alleged prostitution offences

Houston police arrest three men over alleged prostitution offences in the southwest of the city Houston police have arrested three men, named as Sunday Okorie,...

3 October, 2026
US and French authorities dismantle alleged Hamas fundraising network collecting money from America

The United States Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging Saleem Alzaq and announced the arrests of Omar Adhami, Abdel Adhami and Raed Yousef...

3 October, 2026
Nigerian former professor jailed for 78 months over 921,000 dollar student aid fraud in Texas

A Richmond, Texas man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for a student financial aid fraud that ran for about five years...

3 October, 2026
Cameroon national convicted of rape deported from the United States

Cameroon national convicted of rape deported from the United States The United States Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the deportation of Pekings Aziwung, a...

2 October, 2026
Captain Smit Machchhar tells PM Modi he recited the Hanuman Chalisa as he fought to save lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken by video call to Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot who was stabbed in the cockpit of a...

1 October, 2026
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker jailed for eight years over Channel boat deaths

A man arrested by the National Crime Agency has been convicted in France over the deaths of at least 27 people who drowned while attempting...

1 October, 2026
Federal High Court Adjourns Suit Challenging Chinda’s Rivers APC Candidacy

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has adjourned until 4 November 2026 the hearing of a suit seeking to disqualify the All Progressives Congress...

30 September, 2026
US War Secretary names Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich and Palmer Luckey to lead Project Meridian

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has named Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich as co-leaders...

30 September, 2026
Seventeen charged in US Social Security fraud surge after alleged $1.3m loss

Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged 17 people with defrauding Social Security benefit programmes of more than $1.3 million, after a month-long enforcement...

30 September, 2026
Connecticut man jailed for more than seven years after bid to join Isis

A 29 year old man from West Haven, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 92 months in prison and lifetime supervised release after attempting to travel...

30 September, 2026
Nigerians Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji jailed over Iowa cyber fraud

Two Nigerians who served in the United States Air Force have been sentenced for their part in an international cyber fraud scheme that targeted victims...

29 September, 2026
President Tinubu Ends Working Vacation and Flies First to Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe and departed Paris for Nigeria on Tuesday. His aircraft is expected to land at...

29 September, 2026
Nigerian national charged in Kansas over alleged illegal vote in 2024 United States election

A Nigerian national who lived in Olathe, Kansas, has been arrested and charged after federal investigators alleged that he falsely claimed to be a United...

27 September, 2026
Nigeria and the Philippines seek closer trade education and labour ties at UN meeting

NEW YORK, 27 September 2026 Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, has met the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Maria Theresa P Lazaro,...

26 September, 2026
Obiageriaku Iheanacho arrested by US immigration officers after Baltimore care home conviction

United States immigration officers have taken a Nigerian woman into custody after she was convicted in Maryland of first degree assault and abuse of a...

25 September, 2026
ICE says Nigerian fraud convict Bashua, has been removed from the US

Temitope Oluwaseun Bashua was sentenced last year over a pandemic relief scheme that netted more than $290,000 US immigration officers say they have removed Temitope...

24 September, 2026
Shettima to address UN General Assembly on 24 September 2026

New York Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima is due to deliver the country’s national statement at the United Nations General Assembly this evening, speaking on...

24 September, 2026
Niger citizen convicted in US of possessing loaded handgun after ignoring deportation order

A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted a 56 year old citizen of Niger republic of unlawfully possessing a firearm after he had already been...

24 September, 2026
Editorial: Tinubu, UNGA and the America he would not enter

It is no longer news that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Vice President Kashim...

24 September, 2026
Judge blocks deportation of Nigerian migrant Tunde Lawal Alao jailed for fraud

Court rules that Nigerian man’s personal conduct since 2023 release from prison does not show a serious threat A judge has rejected the deportation of...

24 September, 2026
ICE Chicago deports former Liberian combatant accused of wartime killings and torture

Amos Sheik Massaquoi, a 55 year old Liberian national described by US officials as a criminal illegal immigrant, has been removed from the United States...

24 September, 2026
“It was our Titanic” says victim as boiler room fraudster jailed

A self confessed fraudster who took a million pounds from investors in a boiler room scam has been jailed for five and a half years....

23 September, 2026
Tinubu linked to more than one US drug investigation, including possible sealed case

President Tinubu linked to more than one United States drug investigation, including possible sealed case, US journalist says Empowered Newswire23 September 2026 Aaron Greenspan, the...

23 September, 2026
Four couriers jailed after £13.8 million cannabis plot at Birmingham Airport

Four members of a drugs smuggling gang have been sentenced for their part in a plot to import cannabis worth £13.8 million into the United...

23 September, 2026
Washington lobbying firm says it will sue Tinubu and Fani-Kayode for $36 million

A Washington lobbying firm says it has been authorised to file a $36 million federal lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s High Commissioner...

23 September, 2026
First UK genocide charges brought over 1994 Tutsi killings in Rwanda

A doctor living in north London has become the first person in the United Kingdom to face criminal charges relating to the genocide against the...

23 September, 2026
Nigerian extradited to the United States admits money laundering over sextortion and romance scams

A 35 year old Nigerian national has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Idaho to conspiracy to commit money laundering after taking part in...

23 September, 2026
Nigeria: Dirty deeds. How top Nigerian officials bought a piece of America

Abuja An investigation published on Tuesday has linked 61 current and former Nigerian officials to 284 properties in the United States worth nearly $271 million,...

22 September, 2026
Trump’s New York programme set out as lobbying firm says Nigeria failed to win a meeting

New York, 22 September 2026 President Donald Trump will spend Tuesday addressing the United Nations General Assembly and holding a tightly packed series of meetings...

21 September, 2026
US lobbyist names Channels Television and Laolu Akande in expanded Washington defamation claim

Washington 21 September 2026 A Washington lobbyist has filed an amended federal complaint that adds a Nigerian television network, a New York news agency and...

21 September, 2026
Shettima arrives in New York to lead Nigeria at 81st UN General Assembly

NEW YORK, 21 September 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent President Bola Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the...

20 September, 2026
Atiku demands explanation for Tinubu third successive absence from UN General Assembly

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded that President Bola Tinubu explain his decision to miss the United Nations General Assembly for the third year...

20 September, 2026
US Lobbying Firm Accuses Nigerian Presidency of Threat Against Its Founder

A Washington lobbying firm has accused the Nigerian Presidency of issuing a direct threat of extrajudicial detention and physical harm against its founder, Dr Karl...

20 September, 2026
Shettima to lead Nigeria at UNGA after Jimoh Ibrahim said Tinubu would sit close to Trump

Vice-President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New...

20 September, 2026
Ukraine says long range strikes hit key oil plant and logistics site near Moscow

Ukraine’s General Staff said its units hit the Gazprom Neft Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district of the capital. It said the AVT 6...

20 September, 2026
Heightened Global Alerts As Middle East Tensions And Diplomatic Rifts Deepen

Sunday 20 September 2026 A cluster of security warnings diplomatic withdrawals and military alerts issued over the past forty eight hours has left governments and...

19 September, 2026
He Gave His Word He Would Sit Close To Trump. Why Is Tinubu Skipping UNGA?

The reported decision by President Bola Tinubu to stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly is becoming harder to dismiss as an ordinary...

19 September, 2026
APC Campaign Council says Atiku Abubakar is unfit for Nigeria presidency after Paris ICC ruling

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has declared Atiku Abubakar unfit to be President of Nigeria after an International Chamber of Commerce arbitration tribunal...

16 September, 2026
Which reparations? As Africa leads a global slavery claim, critics say stolen wealth at home must come first

ADDIS ABABA / ACCRA : African governments are now at the centre of the most organised international campaign for slavery and colonial reparations in a...

15 September, 2026
US lobbyist files $26m defamation suit against Sahara Reporters in Washington

A Washington-based lobbyist working for Nigeria’s former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has filed a $26 million (£19.4 million) federal defamation lawsuit in the United States against...

14 September, 2026
After London acquittal, Diezani Alison-Madueke faces a second legal battlefield in Nigeria

Acquitted of six bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court, the former petroleum minister is now at the centre of a fierce argument over double jeopardy,...

13 September, 2026
Tinubu arrives in Paris for the second leg of his foreign holiday.

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Paris on Sunday for the second stage of his three-week annual holiday in Europe, after spending the first part of...

12 September, 2026
Nigeria condemns killings of two nationals in South Africa and demands urgent investigation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed profound shock at the killings of two Nigerian citizens in South Africa and called on Pretoria to launch...

11 September, 2026
Shettima represents Tinubu at BRICS summit as Nigeria seeks deeper South-South ties

Nigeria is using this weekend’s BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi to press for closer economic and diplomatic ties with major emerging economies, more than...

11 September, 2026
Twelve stranded Nigerians fly home after private group buys tickets

Lagos — Twelve Nigerians who were left behind after the last Federal Government evacuation flight from South Africa have arrived in Lagos, after a Johannesburg-based...

2 September, 2026
US lobbying firm claims $3 million offer linked to Tinubu camp in bid to halt campaign over 1990s drug records

A Washington-based lobbying firm retained by former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar has alleged that its founder received unsolicited offers totalling $3 million and an invitation...

30 August, 2026
FBI search yields 399 pages on Tinubu, Washington lobbying firm claims

A Washington lobbying firm says the FBI has identified 399 pages of records relating to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a long-running United States Freedom...

26 August, 2026
EFCC offers global whistleblowers up to 5 per cent of recovered loot

Cambridge Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief has appealed to whistleblowers around the world to come forward with intelligence on stolen Nigerian assets hidden overseas, offering them between...

23 August, 2026
Ex-Liberian VP’s 2021 Meeting with Nigerian Socialites Resurfaces Amid Drug Trafficking Charges

A 2021 meeting between then-Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and prominent Nigerian businessmen Obi Cubana, E-Money and Ned Okonkwo has resurfaced following the former vice...

19 August, 2026
83 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa as Private Sponsors Step In Amid Ongoing Xenophobia

Lagos, 19 August 2026 – A fresh group of 83 Nigerian nationals is due to leave South Africa today under a privately funded evacuation, bringing...

18 August, 2026
NDLEA dismantles major cocaine cartel using Nigeria as transit hub to UK, Europe and Asia

Lagos — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for shipments...

28 July, 2026
Paul Biya’s prolonged absence from Cameroon fuels power vacuum fears

Yaoundé, 28 July 2026 – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been out of the country for more than seven weeks, prompting opposition parties to question...

24 July, 2026
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed in Historic Vote

New York / The Hague 24 July 2026 The Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court has voted to remove Karim Khan as...

23 July, 2026
US House backs measure targeting Nigeria over Christian persecution as Ted Cruz hails defeat of Abuja’s PR drive

American lawmakers have taken a significant step towards freezing US economic and security assistance to Nigeria unless the country demonstrates measurable progress in tackling violence...

23 July, 2026
President Trump Replies to Tinubu’s Letter

The Nigerian presidency has released a statement presenting US President Donald Trump’s correspondence as high praise for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, while carefully framing...

15 July, 2026
12 Reasons Why Seyi Makinde Is Right to Demand an International Investigation into Terrorism in Nigeria

12 Reasons Why Seyi Makinde Is Right to Demand an International Investigation into Terrorism in Nigeria Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for United Nations involvement in...

6 July, 2026
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces Strike Russia’s Omsk Oil Refinery in Long-Range Attack

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have conducted a successful strike on the Omsk oil refinery in Russia, nearly 2,500 kilometres from Ukraine’s border, according to Ukrainian...

27 May, 2026
Zelenskyy delivers rare joint letter to US President and Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a special letter to both the President of the United States and Congress, calling for swift action to provide...

16 May, 2026
Peter Obi Criticises Tinubu’s UK State Visit, Urges Focus on Economic Results

Lagos, Nigeria – Opposition leader Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom, arguing that diplomacy must deliver...

4 May, 2026
Putin Orders Kremlin Security Clampdown Amid Coup and Assassination Fears

Security measures of unprecedented severity have been introduced in the Kremlin in recent weeks as Russian President Vladimir Putin braces for a possible coup or...

1 May, 2026
25 convicted in $215 million international email scam that targeted over 1,000 victims

A US federal jury has convicted three men in connection with an international fraud operation that used hacked emails to defraud more than 1,000 victims...

29 April, 2026
Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister

Abuja, 29 April 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, the State House announced today....

28 April, 2026
Nigerian man sentenced to nearly two years in US prison for selling fake nursing diplomas and licences

A Nigerian man has been jailed for his part in an international scam that sold fraudulent nursing qualifications to unqualified individuals, enabling them to work...

21 April, 2026
IDF soldiers removed from duty after vandalising Christian statue in Lebanese village

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have promptly completed an inquiry into an “unacceptable incident” in which a soldier vandalised a Christian statue in a Lebanese...

12 April, 2026
US to impose naval blockade on ships entering or leaving Iranian ports

Tampa, Florida — United States Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10am...

9 April, 2026
US State Department authorises non-emergency staff to leave Abuja embassy amid deteriorating security

The United States Department of State has authorised non-emergency US government employees and their family members to leave the US Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. The...

6 April, 2026
Cameroon President Paul Biya Appoints Son as Vice President and Hands Him Military Command

Paul Biya’s son Franck Emmanuel Biya has assumed the roles of Vice President and Head of the Armed Forces, consolidating the family’s grip on power...

4 April, 2026
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Abuja – Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has described her recent engagement with the new Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria as “very...

25 March, 2026
Senegal lodges CAS appeal against CAF ruling on forfeited AFCON 2025 final

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision...

23 March, 2026
Trump announces ‘very good and productive’ talks with Iran and halts planned strikes

US President Donald Trump has said the United States and Iran have held “very good and productive” discussions over the past two days aimed at...

21 March, 2026
Elon Musk offers to pay salaries of TSA staff amid US government funding impasse

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has stepped forward with an extraordinary proposal to cover the wages of thousands of unpaid Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, as...

21 March, 2026
Global Coalition Condemns Iran Over Attacks and Closure of Strait of Hormuz

A major international coalition has issued a strongly worded joint statement condemning Iran’s recent attacks on commercial vessels and its effective closure of the strategically...

17 March, 2026
US forces strike Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with heavy penetrator munitions

U.S. forces have carried out a targeted operation against hardened Iranian missile positions along the country’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S....

28 February, 2026
Israel and United States Launch Coordinated Strikes on Iran

Jerusalem/Tehran, 28 February 2026 Israel, acting in close coordination with the United States, has begun a significant military operation against targets inside Iran. Israeli officials...

23 February, 2026
US Congress presents joint report to White House on ending persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan congressional investigation has culminated in a comprehensive joint report delivered to the White House, commending President Donald Trump for his...

21 February, 2026
Nigerian man jailed for eight years over US tax refund cyber fraud scheme

A Nigerian man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the United States for his role in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that...

10 February, 2026
US Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Address Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Washington, D.C. – Republican congressmen have introduced legislation aimed at tackling the ongoing religious persecution and mass atrocities targeting Christians in Nigeria, calling for greater...

7 February, 2026
Congressman Moore: Partitioning Nigeria Would Make Christians Less Safe – Critics Say He Fails to Grasp Reality

US Congressman Riley Moore has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, while firmly rejecting suggestions that dividing the country would...

15 December, 2025
Historic Absence: Nigerian President Tinubu Misses ECOWAS Summit in Abuja

Abuja, 14 December 2025 – In an unprecedented development in the 50-year history of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu...

9 December, 2025
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force jet of airspace violation as 11 soldiers detained

Ouagadougou, 9 December 2025 – Burkina Faso’s military government has announced that a Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 11 Nigerian soldiers violated the country’s airspace...

7 December, 2025
ECOWAS Orders Immediate Troop Deployment to Benin from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Ghana

Cotonou, Benin – 7 December 2025 – In a swift and decisive response to an attempted military takeover, the Economic Community of West African States...

7 December, 2025
Coup d’État Shakes Benin: President Patrice Talon Missing After Military Takeover

Cotonou, Benin – 7 December 2025 In a dramatic escalation of political turmoil, Benin has been plunged into chaos this morning following an audacious military...

3 December, 2025
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Perpetrators of Religious Persecution, with Nigeria in Focus

US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Perpetrators of Religious Persecution, with Nigeria in Focus Washington, DC – The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting...

29 November, 2025
Tinubu Nominates 32 Additional Ambassadors for Senate Confirmation

Abuja, 29 November 2025 – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, comprising 15...

29 November, 2025
Nuhu Ribadu’s Past Defence of Fulani Herdsmen Resurfaces as He is Appointed to Lead Nigeria’s Negotiation Team with US on Killings

Abuja, 29 November 2025 – The appointment of Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser and a Fulani himself, to head the federal government’s delegation...

28 November, 2025
Trump Vows to Halt Immigration from ‘Third World Countries’ in Fiery Thanksgiving Message

Washington, DC – In a provocative Thanksgiving post on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing critique of America’s...

27 November, 2025
Nigeria Strongly Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau

Abuja, 27 November 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a scathing condemnation of the military coup that has overturned the constitutional government...

26 November, 2025
President Goodluck Jonathan Stranded in Guinea-Bissau Amid Coup

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – 26 November 2025 Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that has halted the presidential election...

26 November, 2025
Guinea-Bissau President Arrested in Apparent Coup After Disputed Election

Bissau, 26 November 2025 Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was detained by armed men on Wednesday in what he described as a military coup attempt,...

21 November, 2025
Giorgia Meloni Condemns Latest Abductions in Nigeria as Violence Against Christians Escalates

21 November 2025 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong condemnation of the latest wave of attacks in Nigeria, highlighting the abduction of...

21 November, 2025
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Urges Calm and Dialogue Following Kanu’s Life Sentence

21 November 2025 Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has called for restraint and constructive engagement among the...

15 November, 2025
US Senators Condemn Tanzanian Elections as ‘Marred by Repression and Violence’

Washington, DC – Two senior US senators have issued a scathing rebuke of Tanzania’s recent elections, accusing the government of orchestrating widespread political repression, abductions,...

6 November, 2025
Detained IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Urges US President Trump to Probe Alleged Genocide in Eastern Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – 6 November 2025 In a poignant letter dated today, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),...

5 November, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz Accuses Biden of Overlooking Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Washington, DC – In a strongly worded statement, Republican Senator Ted Cruz has criticised President Joe Biden for allegedly ignoring the slaughter of Christians by...

3 November, 2025
US Senator Lindsey Graham Urges Trump to Deploy Troops Against ‘Religious Genocide’ in Nigeria

Washington, DC – 3 November 2025 Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly appealed to President Donald Trump to provide military assistance to Nigeria, describing the...

2 November, 2025
US Defence Secretary Issues Ultimatum to Nigeria

Washington, 2 November 2025 – In a bold escalation of US rhetoric towards Nigeria, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has warned that American forces are...

1 November, 2025
Senator Cruz Welcomes Trump’s Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Washington, D.C. – US Senator Ted Cruz has hailed President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to...

31 October, 2025
Trump Re-Designates Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Washington, DC – 31 October 2025 – US President Donald Trump has re-designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing what he described...

28 October, 2025
US Revokes Visa of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka

28 October 2025 Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has revealed that his United States visa has been permanently revoked, a move he attributes to his...

16 October, 2025
Failing to Act Now Will Lead to an Inglorious End to Your Power- US Ex-Mayor Warns Tinubu

Lagos, Nigeria – 16 October 2025 In a pointed open letter posted on social media platform X, former Texas mayor Mike Arnold has called on...

15 October, 2025
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies in India Aged 80

Nairobi, 15 October 2025 – Raila Odinga, the veteran Kenyan politician and former Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 80 while receiving...

13 October, 2025
Hamas Publishes List of 20 Living Hostages Set for Release

Gaza City, 13 October 2025 – Hamas has released the names of 20 living Israeli hostages expected to be handed over to the International Committee...

9 October, 2025
Netanyahu Hails ‘Diplomatic Success’ as First Phase of Hostage Release Plan Approved

Jerusalem, 9 October 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a major breakthrough in efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza,...

8 October, 2025
Two Years Since October 7: Resilience, Remembrance, and Resolve -by Benjamin Netanyahu

Two years have passed since the October 7 attack – the horrific slaughter of our brothers and sisters, residents of the Western Negev, and participants...

7 October, 2025
Kemi Badenoch Condemns Ongoing ‘Hatred’ on Second Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attacks

London, 7 October 2025 – On the second anniversary of the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel, Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Conservative Party and...

22 September, 2025
US Visa Ban Warning for Corrupt Nigerians Amid Wike Petition

Abuja, 22 September 2025 – The United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to combating corruption, stating that even prominent individuals involved in...

15 August, 2025
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Strengthens Nigeria-India Relations

Lagos, Nigeria – 15 August 2025 – Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties during a recent visit by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu,...

8 August, 2025
US Doubles Bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 Million

Washington, DC – 8 August 2025 – The United States has escalated its pursuit of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by doubling the reward for information...

30 July, 2025
Bianca Lands in Ghana to Help to Defuse Tensions

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, touched down at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Tuesday, marking a key diplomatic effort...

21 July, 2025
Nigerian Group Seeks US Visa Ban on Edo Governor

A Nigerian civil society organisation has formally petitioned the United States Embassy in Abuja, urging the imposition of a visa ban on Edo State Governor...

21 July, 2025
US Embassy Nigeria Vows Bans for Visa Fraud

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern warning about visa fraud and illegal immigration, stating that those involved could face permanent exclusion...

18 July, 2025
New US Consul General Rick Swart Arrives in Lagos

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Rick Swart, in Lagos, marking the beginning of a three-year...

14 July, 2025
Diaspora Igbo Group Sounds Alarm on Escalating Insecurity in South-East

Maryland, USA – 14 July 2025 – The Concerned Citizens of Igbo Nation in Diaspora (CCIND), a US-based advocacy group, has issued an urgent open...

13 July, 2025
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Diplomatic Engagements in Saint Lucia and Brazil

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following a two-week official tour to Saint Lucia and Brazil, where he focused on strengthening international ties...

12 July, 2025
Shettima to Represent Tinubu at São Tomé’s 50th Independence Amid President’s Five-Day Absence

Shettima to Represent Tinubu at São Tomé’s 50th Independence Amid President’s Five-Day Absence

11 July, 2025
U.S. Mission Nigeria Clarifies Visa Validity Reduction

The U.S. Mission Nigeria has issued a statement addressing misconceptions surrounding the recent reduction in validity periods for most nonimmigrant U.S. visas for Nigerian citizens...

9 July, 2025
U.S. to Revoke Green Cards of Nigerians, with Criminal Records

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Green Card holders with criminal histories, including Nigerians and other nationals, risk having their lawful...

9 July, 2025
New US Visa Policy, Nigeria Working Hard to Reverse Policy- Bianca

Abuja, 9 July 2025 – The United States has introduced significant changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, effective 8 July 2025. The...

8 July, 2025
US Announces Revised Visa Policy for Nigerian Travellers Amid Claims of Anti-Foreigner Sentiment

Abuja, 8 July 2025 – The United States Department of State has introduced changes to its non-immigrant visa policy, affecting Nigerian citizens among others. As...

7 July, 2025
U.S. Introduces Stricter Visa Vetting, Using Your Social Media Posts

The United States has implemented a significant change in its visa application process, effective immediately, which could have far-reaching implications for individuals worldwide. All applicants...

7 July, 2025
Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs on BRICS as US Postpones Tariff Deadline

7 July 2025, Rio de Janeiro – US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy targeting countries aligned with the BRICS bloc, threatening...

6 July, 2025
Trump Excludes Nigeria from Summit, Sparks Concerns Over U.S.-Africa Relations

Washington, D.C., 6 July 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of five African nations—Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, to the White...

2 July, 2025
Sean Diddy Combs: Wives, Children, and Music

Introduction Sean Combs, known by aliases such as P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, and Diddy, is a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry, renowned for his...

1 July, 2025
Nigeria Welcomes Malawi’s Plan for Diplomatic Mission in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria – 30 June 2025 Nigeria and Malawi are set to strengthen their bilateral ties following a courtesy visit by Malawi’s Minister of Foreign...

29 June, 2025
Obi criticises Tinubu for Caribbean Holiday Amid National Crises

Lagos, 29 June 2025 – Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to embark on a trip to Saint Lucia,...

29 June, 2025
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Visit: A Misstep Amid Nigeria’s Crises

In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, on Saturday for a state visit, as Nigeria...

27 June, 2025
Tinubu Embarks on State Visit to Saint Lucia and Attends BRICS Summit in Brazil

  Abuja, 27 June 2025 – President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a significant diplomatic journey, departing Abuja on Saturday, 28 June 2025,...

27 June, 2025
Breaking: People of Togo Ptotest Defiantly for Freedom

In a chilling attempt to stifle dissent, the Togolese government has plunged its nation into digital darkness, severing internet access to curb a surging tide...

25 June, 2025
Russia is Losing the War Declares Zelenskyy

In a statement today President Zelenskyy wrote: I congratulated President Trump on the successful operation in the Middle East. It is important that the U.S....

24 June, 2025
Muslim World League Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Qatar

Makkah, 24 June 2025 – The Muslim World League (MWL) has issued a strong condemnation of recent Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar. In...

24 June, 2025
Israel Vows Strong Response to Iran’s Ceasefire Violation

Jerusalem, 24 June 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced a robust military response following what they describe as a “severe violation” of...

23 June, 2025
Israeli Air Force Targets IRGC Sites in Tehran

23 June 2025, Jerusalem – The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has conducted extensive military operations targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities across Iran, including...

23 June, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Outlines Bold Vision for ECOWAS Leadership

Freetown, 23 June 2025 – Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has announced his priorities as the newly appointed Chair of the Authority of Heads...

23 June, 2025
Tinubu Laments Slow Pace of ECOWAS Standby Force, But Criticism Rings Hollow

Former ECOWAS Chairman and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced concerns over the sluggish activation of the ECOWAS Standby Force, urging West African leaders...

22 June, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio Takes Helm as ECOWAS Chairman

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been appointed the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President...

22 June, 2025
Trump’s Grave Error – by Femi Fani Kayode

President Donald Trump, I am constrained to ask you the following question. With respect do you really believe there can be peace after you have...

22 June, 2025
The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber: A Marvel of Engineering and Stealth

The B-2 Spirit, a cornerstone of modern aerial warfare, is a stealth bomber designed to penetrate the most advanced anti-aircraft defences undetected. Its ability to...

22 June, 2025
Florida Doctor Performs World’s First Remote Prostate Surgery

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a Florida-based surgeon has successfully performed prostate surgery on a patient 7,000 miles away, marking a global first. Dr. Vipul...

22 June, 2025
US Military Successfully Targets Iranian Nuclear Sites

USA, 22 June 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the United States has announced the completion of a highly successful military operation targeting...

20 June, 2025
African Women Exploited in Russian Alabuga Start Drone Factories

Young African women are lured to Russia with false job promises. The Alabuga Start programme targets women from poorer nations. It offers well-paid careers via...

18 June, 2025
Ghanaian President to Attend West African Economic Summit in Abuja

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has confirmed his participation in the inaugural West African Economic Summit, scheduled for 20th-21st June 2025...

17 June, 2025
Top Iranian Commander Eliminated in Israeli Airstrike

Tehran, 17 June 2025 – In a daring operation, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) eliminated Ali Shadmani, Iran’s War-Time Chief of Staff and de-facto top...

16 June, 2025
Senator Imasuen Admits New York Disbarment, Attributes It to Negligence

Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South, has publicly acknowledged his disbarment by the New York Bar Association, attributing the action to professional negligence rather than...

15 June, 2025
Nigeria Invites Gambia to West Africa Economic Summit

Banjul, Gambia – Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, met with Gambian President Adama Barrow at the Presidential Villa in Banjul on...

15 June, 2025
Trump Administration Proposes Visa Bans for Nigeria and 35 Other Nations

The United States is contemplating imposing travel restrictions on 36 countries, including Nigeria, in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The proposed...

14 June, 2025
Nigeria Condemns Escalation of Hostilities Between Iran and Israel

Abuja, 14 June 2025 – The Federal Republic of Nigeria has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran, which has triggered a...

13 June, 2025
Israel Launches Operation Rising Lion Against Iranian Threat

Jerusalem, 13 June 2025 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military campaign aimed at countering what...

12 June, 2025
Tragedy Strikes as Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad, Claiming 242 Lives

Ahmedabad, Gujarat – A devastating plane crash has claimed the lives of 242 people, including a doctor couple and their three children, aboard an Air...

12 June, 2025
Air India Flight AI171 Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Many

Ahmedabad, India – 12 June 2025 – A catastrophic plane crash involving Air India Flight AI171 has left the city of Ahmedabad reeling, as the...

12 June, 2025
Senator Oshiomhole’s Airport Disruption Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions on Accountability

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 June 2025 – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, caused a significant...

12 June, 2025
Senator Oshiomhole’s Airport Disruption Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions on Accountability

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 June 2025 – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, caused a significant...

10 June, 2025
Frederick Forsyth, Renowned Author and Friend of Ndigbo, Dies at 86

Frederick Forsyth, the celebrated British author, journalist, and former spy, passed away on Monday, 9 June 2025, at his home in Jordans, England, aged 86,...

9 June, 2025
Donald Trump Proposes U.S. Oversight of Gaza Strip in Controversial Statement

Washington, D.C. — In a statement shared on his social media platform on 6 February 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggested that the Gaza...

8 June, 2025
Opposition Coalition Faces Stalemate Over Party Choice Amid Presidential Ambitions

Abuja, 8 June 2025 – The coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is grappling with internal divisions, as conflicting interests among its key figures...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Military’s Repeated ‘Mistaken’ Airstrikes on Civilians Spark Outrage and Doubt

2 June 2025, Zamfara, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has once again come under intense scrutiny following yet another deadly airstrike that killed at least...

3 June, 2025
Surge in Terrorism in Sahel and Nigeria Linked to US Withdrawal, Experts Say

2 June 2025, Abuja – A recent statement from General Michael Langley, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), has attributed the escalating insurgency in...

3 June, 2025
Peter Obi Visits Niger State to Offer Condolences and Support Amid Devastating Floods

Niger State, Nigeria – On Monday, 2 June 2025, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and prominent Nigerian politician, visited Niger State to express...

3 June, 2025
Bianca Leads Nnewi Delegation to Thank Governor Soludo

Nnewi, Anambra State, 2 June 2025 – On Sunday, 1 June, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recently nominated as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, led...

3 June, 2025
African Union Urged to Break Free from Foreign Funding Dependency

Marrakech, Morocco, 2 June 2025 – The African Union (AU) faces a critical challenge in achieving true sovereignty, with 70% of its $650 million annual...

3 June, 2025
Nigeria Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children and Seize Arms in Major Operations

Abuja, 2 June 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 12 trafficked children in Abia State...

3 June, 2025
Ukraine Destroys One-Third of Russia’s Air Force in Long-Range Operation

Kyiv, 1 June 2025 – Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed approximately one-third of Russia’s strategic air force in a meticulously planned operation targeting multiple Russian...

3 June, 2025
Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq Kperogi

Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq KperogiThere is supposed to be a formidable coalition of powerful regional and national political forces working to...

3 June, 2025
World Igbo Congress Honours Biafra Heroes at Memorial Day Event

Houston, 30 May 2025 – The World Igbo Congress (WIC), the leading organisation representing Ndi Igbo in the diaspora, held its annual Heroes and Heroines...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno

Kukawa, Borno State – In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, Special Forces under Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision strike on 30 May...

3 June, 2025
Commemorating Bruce Mayrock: A Hero of Biafra

30 May 2025Today marks the solemn anniversary of the death of Bruce Mayrock, a young American who sacrificed his life in 1969 to draw attention...

3 June, 2025
Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day: Reflecting on the Biafran Struggle and Nigeria’s Path Forward

30 May 2025, Enugu, Nigeria – Today, Igbo communities across Nigeria and the diaspora solemnly mark Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day, a poignant commemoration...

3 June, 2025
Tinubu Aide’s Defence of Reforms Criticised as Tone-Deaf Amid Economic Hardship

30 May 2025Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has drawn sharp criticism for his recent statement defending the Tinubu...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Troops Arrest Soldiers and Police in Arms Trafficking Crackdown

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers accused of selling arms to terrorists and...

3 June, 2025
Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Set to Succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 30 May 2025 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president,...

3 June, 2025
Enugu State Governor Highlights Two Years of Transformative Progress in State Address

Enugu, Nigeria – Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah delivered a compelling address at Okpara Square, outlining the significant strides made by his administration in just two...

3 June, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu Secures Legal Victory as Court Rules Key Exhibits Inadmissible

Abuja, Nigeria – 29 May 2025In a significant development in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...

3 June, 2025
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan as Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens

LONDON, 29 May 2025 – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure over $24 billion (£19 billion)...

3 June, 2025
Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Administration on Second Anniversary

agos 29 May 2025 – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and publisher, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as...

3 June, 2025
A Critical Review of President Tinubu’s Two-Year Anniversary Claims: Progress or Propaganda?

On 29 May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a statement marking the second anniversary of his administration, proclaiming what he described as “undeniable progress”...

21 May, 2025
Unconfirmed Reports of Coup Attempt in Ivory Coast Amid Political Tensions

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – 21 May 2025Unverified posts on X have sparked alarm with claims of a possible coup attempt in Ivory Coast, alleging significant...

8 February, 2025
South Africa’s Sovereignty Over Foreign Aid: A Defiant Stand – Senator Shehu Sani

In response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending foreign aid to South Africa, former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has called for South...

7 February, 2025
President Trump Revokes Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, Declares ‘YOU’RE FIRED!

Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, former President Donald J. Trump announced the immediate revocation of...

7 February, 2025
Complex Conflict in Eastern DRC: Echoes of the Biafran Struggle

Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a region mired in conflict, marked by deep-seated ethnic tensions, political instability, and a fierce battle over...

6 February, 2025
President Tinubu Heads to France Ahead of African Union Summit in Ethiopia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit before heading to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for...