Nigeria

Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has defended his support for a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, saying he has no regret over his recent comments. Jingir, who spoke in an interview…

Sheikh Yahaya Jingir’s reported assertion that Nigeria belongs to Muslims and that those opposed to a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket should leave the country has sparked widespread reactions, with prominent Nigerians describing the…

Abia State-born para powerlifter, Esther Nworgu, has won Nigeria's first gold medal at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after producing a record-breaking performance in the women's para powerlifting lightweight event.…

Nigeria's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain, Ambassador Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has commenced his official diplomatic engagements with a courtesy visit to the Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Dean of the…

Nigeria's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain, Ambassador Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, has presented copies of his credentials to the Spanish Government, marking the commencement of his diplomatic assignment…

Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has arrived in Madrid to officially assume duties as Nigeria's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain. Ikpeazu, who recently received his diplomatic…

The pupils and teachers who were abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in the custody of their captors. The development was confirmed today (Friday, July 10,…

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle over his assault, unlawful arrest, and seizure of personal property by police officers during the…

The United Kingdom's Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff for Military Strategy and Operations, Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to strengthen defence cooperation and support Nigeria's…

The United States Government has designated a Nigerian citizen and three Nigeria-based companies for their alleged involvement in financing activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The action forms part of a…