Over 15,000 Nigerians visited UAE after visa restrictions eased, trade hits $5bn
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eased visa restrictions for Nigerian travellers, leading to a sharp increase in travel between both countries and helping to...
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Armed forces record nationwide gains, rescue 179 kidnap victims, neutralise terrorists across theatres
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded significant operational successes across multiple theatres of operation between May 25 and 28, 2026, including the rescue...
FG, Police move to tackle tensions over alleged xenophobic attacks in South Africa, warn against reprisal violence in Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has appealed for calm nationwide following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa, warning that any form of reprisal...
No Sanctuary for Terrorists as NAF Raises Bar for Special Forces Selection
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to strengthen its frontline combat capability against terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping and other security threats, subjecting Special Forces...
Deregisteration Suit: Court to hear Accord, APP stay of execution applications Friday
Legal proceedings in the ongoing suit challenging the status and possible deregistration of several political parties in Nigeria resumed on Tuesday, with intensified legal arguments...
Court shifts hearing on ADC, others’ deregistration case to April 27
The legal proceedings seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties have been adjourned to Monday, April...
ADC, Accord deregistration suit set for hearing April 17 as court orders accelerated proceedings
The legal battle seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties is scheduled to resume on Friday,...
NCS, PEBEC launch strategic reform agenda to boost port efficiency
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has unveiled a strategic reform initiative aimed at improving port...
China, Pakistan push ceasefre with five point peace plan for Middle East
China and Pakistan have jointly unveiled a five-point diplomatic initiative aimed at de-escalating tensions and restoring stability across the Gulf and the wider Middle East,...
CSO urges states to strengthen security coordination ahead of 2026 Hajj airlift
A civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters, has called on state governments to reinforce and synchronise security arrangements for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026...
Justice may be delayed but never absent, Warm congratulations on adoption of UNGA Resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador On March 25, 2026, the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting to commemorate the International...
Eid-el-Fitr: AWALCO urges journalists to champion peace, unity in West Africa
The President of the Association of West African Legislative Correspondents, Mr. Innocent Odoh, has called on journalists across the sub-region to take a leading role...
Shared Future, Shared Journey: Building an eco-friendly modernization together
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Balancing development with environmental protection is a major common challenge for the world today, and an eternal task...
Building the path to modernization together, composing a new chapter in China-Africa cooperation
By Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador The G20 Summit was held in South Africa from 22 to 23 November, 2025. This marked the first time a...
Zero-Tariff Opportunities: Elevating China–Nigeria cooperation to a new level
By YU Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria President Xi Jinping announced in his congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit that China will, starting...
