Benin Republic’s armed forces have thwarted a coup attempt led by Lt.-Col. Pascal Tigri, who had briefly declared himself leader on national television, local media reported on Sunday. ECOWAS reacted by pledging support for Benin, including the potential deployment of its regional standby force to safeguard the country’s constitutional order. The commission also condemned the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara in Côte d’Ivoire, accompanied by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Sen. Abubakar Bello, and Rep. Usman Zanna. Mr Stanley Nkwocha said the visit underscores the bilateral ties between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, strengthened through a…
The Synagogue Church of All Nations’ annual thanksgiving service drew worshippers from around the world on Sunday, including Dr Patrick Kpashagsi from Uganda and Mr Stephen Nbasi from Tanzania. Kpashagsi said the service was a time to express gratitude for God’s grace and for the gift of Jesus Christ, noting the church’s transformation over the…
NDLEA operatives have arrested several suspects in connection with major drug seizures across Nigeria. The agency’s Media Director, Mr Femi Babafemi, said that among those detained was a 27-year-old in Kano State found with 197,000 exol-5 tablets, while two others were arrested in Adamawa State with over 1.5 million tramadol capsules concealed in jumbo bags…
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar says Nigeria’s engagement with blocs such as BRICS and the G20 is guided strictly by national interest rather than ideological alignment. Speaking at the Doha Forum 2025, Tuggar stressed that with a population of over 230 million—predominantly young—Nigeria must expand employment opportunities, grow its middle class and draw long-term investment….
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has highlighted its digital platform, NGX Invest, as a key innovation that aligns with the objectives of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. Speaking at the CAMCAN 2025 Workshop, NGX Chairman Dr Umaru Kwairanga said NGX Invest had simplified public offers and rights issues, enabling millions of investors to…
The Lagos State APC says improvements in security, transport and event infrastructure have made Lagos the preferred destination for major concerts and festivals, promising even greater support for the creative industry in 2026. APC spokesman Seye Oladejo praised the state’s model, which integrates entertainment, technology, tourism and entrepreneurship under the THEMES development agenda. He added…
Professor Pat Utomi has said that traditional checkpoints are ineffective and unnecessary in tackling security threats on Nigeria’s highways. Instead, he advocated mobile policing strategies designed to keep security operatives constantly on the move. Utomi told NAN that police forces were originally set up to operate as mobile units. He suggested deploying rolling roadblocks—teams of…
Senator Rufai Hanga has called on Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in defending the country’s democracy and resist policies that could undermine the rule of law. Addressing reporters in Kano, Hanga said proposals to establish state police could open “a Pandora’s box of political repression,” enabling elected officials to deploy armed units against…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Abiodun Salami, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing retired General Chris Musa as Minister of Defence, describing it as a move in the right direction. Speaking with NAN, Salami urged the minister to justify the confidence placed in him by taking bold steps to tackle…
