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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has issued a strong advisory urging Nigerians residing in South Africa to exercise caution following a surge in violent anti-foreigner protests across parts of the country. The warning follows an official communication from the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg, which reported that demonstrations in East London, Cape Town, Durban,…
Concern groups in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to urgently roll out innovative support measures for domestic airlines amid growing concerns over a possible increase in airfares. This follows comments by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who hinted at a potential hike in ticket prices to keep airlines operational,…
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has uncovered an alleged adoption scam following the shutdown of an illegal orphanage, Uwadia Children Home, in Afuze, Owan East Local Government Area. The operation led to the arrest of the proprietress, Mrs. Grace Efe Uwadia, who has been handed over to…
The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both countries. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade and delivered by DMA Invest in partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion…
The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian aid package aimed at addressing the deepening crises across West and Central Africa, where conflict, hunger, displacement, and climate shocks continue to devastate millions of lives. The funding will target the region’s most vulnerable populations, including those affected by armed conflicts, food insecurity, forced displacement, and…
Diaspora groups, The International Watchers and Global Peace Movement International, have praised the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, following his conferment with an honorary Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by Abia State University. The groups, in a joint statement signed by their Chairman and President, Dr Olusegun…
By Choice Ebuwa Gunmen decked in military camouflage, suspected to be kidnappers have gun down a resident of Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, throwing locals into anguish. The victim’s wife, was taken into captivity by the hoodlums in the incident that occurred near Igbira Camp, near a fertiliser depot and close…
By Choice Ebuwa No fewer than 12 persons have been confirmed dead in a tragic road accident that occurred on Wednesday at Egono, near Ewu, along the Benin–Auchi–Lokoja highway. Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed that the crash also left 14 others with varying degrees of injuries, while the bodies of the…
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, on Wednesday told a Federal Capital Territory High Court that statements made by the defendants were given voluntarily and under caution. The witness, Salihu Kadiri, who appeared as the third prosecution witness, made the assertion during a trial-within-trial before Justice Charles…
A coalition of over 30 African civil society organisations has called on governments across the continent to take urgent steps to protect ecosystems and hold major polluters accountable as the world marks Earth Day 2026. The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition, in a statement issued on Wednesday, warned that the climate crisis is…