130 Nigerians Seek Evacuation From South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says that about 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa following rising tensions due to anti-foreigner protests in the country.
SERAP, NGE Call For Protection Of Journalists, End To Insecurity, Impunity
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to protect journalists and urgently address worsening insecurity and human rights violations across several parts of northern Nigeria, including Benue, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, and Sokoto states.
President Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu As Minister Of Foreign Affairs
Following the resignation of former minister Yusuf Tuggar, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Effurun Shooting: Police Dismiss ASP, 5 Others
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal of ASP Nuhu Usman and five other officers involved in the brutal killing of Mene Ogidi, at Effurin, Delta State.
Enemies Want To Use Insecurity To Oust Me – Tinubu
A day after he obtained his nomination and expression of interest to run for reelection in 2027, President Bola Tinubu has accused some unnamed enemies of plotting to get rid of him through insecurity.
Plateau Attacks: Tinubu Approves ₦2bn Relief For Angwa Rukuban Victims
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, while also urging Plateau State leaders to commit to lasting peace and address the root causes of recurring violence in the state.
NEMA Evacuates 12 Children, 10 Infants, 159 Others From Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency has received 181 Nigerian returnees from Tripoli, Libya, under the Assisted Voluntary Return programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal Government.
Tinubu Charges New Envoys To Reorder Foreign Policy Priorities
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to reposition the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities and pursue foreign investments and strengthen strategic partnerships.
A Government That Can’t Secure Its People Shouldn’t Exist – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government that fails to guarantee the security of life and property has no justification to exist, delivering a stark assessment of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the leadership challenges confronting the country.
NNPC Debunks Reports Of Selling Refinery Scrap Materials
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, has raised an alarm over the circulation of false information claiming that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms.