Category: Politics

Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level diplomatic engagement between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries, Yusuf Tuggar (Nigeria), and Ahmed Attaf (Algeria). According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim AbdulKadir, during the meeting, both Ministers exchanged…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with not less than three suspects linked to the cargo already arrested in follow-up operations. The…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized the seemingly lukewarm attitude of civilized world to the genocide perpetuated on its soil by neighbouring countries pillaging Congolese natural resources. Speaking during the Commemoration of GENOCOST at the Triumphant Church, Gishiri, Abuja, the DRC Ambassador to Nigeria, Pascaline Gerengbo Yakivu explained that: “The Congolese Government, referring…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, arraigned one Olabode Rasheed Wale on a two-count charge bordering on stealing before Justice Mojisola Dada of Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. He was arrested, following an intelligence report received by the Commission linking…

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA) has joined the global community to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) with the theme; “Human Trafficking is organized crime – End the exploitation”. According to a statement, ECOWAS has placed the fight against trafficking in persons at the heart…

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has advocated for a two-pronged approach of prevention and prosecution for the eradication of human trafficking. The Deputy Head of Mission, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Ms Paola Pace gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja at the award ceremony of the third edition of the short film contest…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has relieved two commissioners of their appointments to revitalise governance and enhance service delivery. The reshufflement is contained in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Thursday. The officials affected are the commissioners for Environment and. Intergovernmental and Special Duties. The statement noted that Zulum expressed appreciation…

…Assures Nigerians, No Cause for Alarm Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as part of her visit to Ghana to douse the tension brought about by the demand by Ghanaians for expulsion of Nigerians from their country, has appealed for calm. The minister, who spoke at a joint press briefing with Ghana’s…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed grave concern over the Federal Government’s planned implementation of a 5% surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the recently gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. A statement on Thursday by AAN Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, read: “While we acknowledge the need for innovative revenue generation strategies…

By Barikui Felix President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement from the office of the Special Adviser, Information And Strategy, to the President, Bayo Ononuga stated that Professor Don…