Michael Olugbode

Nigeria Condoles with Germany Over Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

Nigeria has extended heartfelt condolences to Germany following the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed five and injured over 200

3 days ago

Nigeria Debunks Alleged Plot to Destabilise Niger Republic

Nigeria has refuted Niger’s allegations of supporting terrorism, denying involvement in the December pipeline attack and destabilisation claims.

3 days ago

Afenifere Official Blames Shettima for Diplomatic Misstep in Badenoch Row

Afenifere’s Omololu has criticised Vice President Shettima’s “undiplomatic” remarks on Kemi Badenoch, urging respect for her office.

1 week ago

NDLEA Intercepts Multi-Billion Naira Drug Shipments at Lagos Ports, Arrests Key Suspects

NDLEA seized meth and cannabis worth over ₦2.3 billion at Lagos ports, thwarting drug barons’ Yuletide plans.

1 week ago

ECOWAS Finalises $75m Renewable Energy Facility, Eyes $19bn Rice Production Investment

ECOWAS unveiled a $75m renewable energy facility, $19bn rice initiative, and regional integration plans at Thursday’s Abuja summit.

2 weeks ago

US Provides $400,000 to Preserve Ancient Nigerian Earthworks at Sungbo’s Eredo

U.S. has provided $400,000 to preserve Sungbo’s Eredo, a 100-mile ancient earthwork system in Southwest Nigeria.

2 weeks ago

NDLEA Arrests Engineer Over Illicit Drugs Concealed in Pressure Machines

NDLEA has apprehended an engineer in Enugu attempting to claim 7.4kg of cannabis hidden in machines from South Africa.

2 weeks ago

German President Steinmeier To Visit Nigeria for Strategic Talks, Cultural Engagement

President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Nigeria on the 10th-12th of December to strengthen relations

3 weeks ago

NDLEA Arrests Brazil-Based Businessman with 700g Cocaine In His Stomach at Lagos Airport

59-year-old Ezeokoli Sylva, returning from Brazil, excreted 29 wraps of cocaine hidden in his stomach upon arrest.

3 weeks ago

Indian Firm Commits $100 Million to Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector

Indian firm has committed $100 million to boost Nigeria’s healthcare sector, focusing on advanced diagnostics and affordable treatment options.

4 weeks ago

Nigerian Government Confirms Arrest Of Simon Ekpa, Promises To Monitor Legal Proceedings

The Nigerian government has confirmed Simon Ekpa’s arrest in Finland, promising to provide updates as the case progresses

1 month ago

NSCDC Team Attacked by Boko Haram While Monitoring National Grid Installation in Niger State

Boko Haram reportedly ambushed an NSCDC convoy monitoring National Grid installations, but the team killed over 50 terrorists in retaliation. 

1 month ago

NDLEA Intercepts Large Cocaine, Meth Consignments Bound For UK, Italy, Turkey, Qatar At Lagos, Abuja Airports

Cocaine, meth, opioids bound for the UK, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar were intercepted by NDLEA operatives at Lagos, Abuja airports

1 month ago

Tunji-Ojo Assures Nigerians of Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, Economic Recovery

Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has assured Nigerians of national asset security, highlighting the importance of mining marshals in economic recovery

1 month ago

Angola Plans to Strengthen Trade, Bilateral Relations with Nigeria, Announces 2025 Joint Commission Meeting.

Angola is set to hold a 2025 Bilateral Joint Commission meeting with Nigeria to update cooperation in politics, economics, and…

1 month ago

Israeli Envoy Alleges Iran Behind Terrorism Globally, Including in Nigeria and Rest of the Sahel

Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman has claimed that Iran is behind global terrorism, political unrest 

2 months ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Begins Landmark Visit To Nigeria, First Visit To Africa

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Nigeria, launching a five-month Africa consultation to deepen UK-Africa relations.

2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Alliance Meeting To Champion Two-State Solution For Israel-Palestine Conflict

Saudi Arabia has gathered international coalitions to support two-state solution amidst escalating regional tensions between Israel and Palestine

2 months ago

Germany To Back Nigeria’s Sustainable Energy Goals With $160 Million Power Sector Investment

Germany’s Deputy Ambassador to Nigeria has announced Germany’s commitment to stabilise Nigeria’s grid and aid energy transition with $160m investment

2 months ago

Maiduguri Flood: WFP, Borno Government Provide Hot Meals to Displaced Persons

The United Nations World Food Programme is providing emergency food assistance to communities affected by massive flooding in Maiduguri.

3 months ago