Nigeria and China Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In a notable diplomatic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping have announced the upgrade of Nigeria-China relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development was revealed during President Tinubu’s official visit to Beijing, ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit scheduled for September 4-6. The new partnership is […]
NDLEA Chief Called For Increased Support for Nigerian Armed Forces Amid Security Threats
Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has called for enhanced support for Nigeria’s security forces amid ongoing struggles with banditry and other security issues. Marwa’s appeal was made during a visit by Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre […]
President Tinubu Confirms IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s Four-Year Term Until 2027
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will serve his full four-year term, remaining in office until 2027. This confirmation aligns with the original terms of Egbetokun’s appointment and is not an extension, as clarified by a senior police source. The source emphasized that Egbetokun’s tenure was specified in […]
NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike, Criticizes Government Policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong demand for the “immediate reversal” of the recently increased petrol pump price across the nation. In a post shared on its X (formerly Twitter) page late Tuesday, the NLC stated: “We demand the immediate reversal of the latest increase in the pump of PMS across the […]
Pope Francis Begins Historic Asia Pacific Tour, Highlighting Environmental and Interfaith Efforts
Pope Francis has landed in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the start of his longest and most distant trip to the Asia Pacific region. During the 12-day visit, he plans to emphasize environmental concerns and promote interfaith dialogue. His journey will also include stops in Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and Timor-Leste—the latter being the only predominantly Catholic […]
Putin Visits Mongolia Despite ICC Arrest Warrant; Protests Erupt in Ulaanbaatar
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the court issued a warrant for his arrest last year, arriving in Mongolia on Tuesday. He was greeted by Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh with a grand ceremony in Ulaanbaatar’s Genghis Khan Square, where soldiers on horseback and […]
CSOs Demand Immediate Removal of NNPCL GMD Mele Kyari Over Fuel Scarcity
A coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria has called for the immediate removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), amid the ongoing fuel scarcity crisis. The demonstration, held at Abuja’s Unity Fountain, saw protesters accusing Kyari of severe incompetence and mismanagement. Comrade Aminu […]
Shettima Champions Tinubu’s Security Initiatives, Urges Regional Collaboration in Sahel
Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to addressing Nigeria’s security issues, with a particular focus on the Sahel region. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Presidential Villa on Monday, Shettima emphasized the critical need for regional cooperation and joint […]
Kaduna State Launches Health Insurance Scheme for Pensioners
The Kaduna State Government has launched an affordable health insurance scheme for pensioners in partnership with the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners. The initiative, introduced on Monday, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for retired workers in the state. Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmed, stated […]
Nigeria and Somalia Collaborate on Data Protection as Privacy Becomes a Universal Right
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), highlighted the global imperative of protecting citizen privacy during a recent meeting with international data protection experts from Somalia. Olatunji emphasized that safeguarding privacy is a fundamental right and a critical aspect of modern governance, reflecting the principles enshrined […]
