A political movement in Nigeria has reacted with surprise to a proposed United States bill that calls for sanctions against individuals and organisations accused of religious freedom violations. The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced by Congressman Riley Moore and co-sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith, proposes visa bans and asset freezes for…
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff has reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to constitutional order, warning that any personnel involved in attempts to overthrow the democratic government will be prosecuted. Air Marshal Sunday Aneke delivered the warning on Wednesday at a high-level strategy session with commanders at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja. His remarks…
The eight prosecution witness (PW-8), on Wednesday, gave details of efforts made to apprehend the suspected terrorists who allegedly attacked St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State on June 5, 2022. The PW-8, who was a member of the Amotekun Security Network, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja while…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) are partnering to mobilise a long-term, development-oriented financing for the transformation of Nigeria’s sugar industry. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said thisbwhen he led a delegation to visit the Managing Director of NEXIM in Abuja. Bakrin proposed…
The number of British troops deployed to Norway would double over the next three years as part of efforts to strengthen defences in the Arctic and High North against Russia. Defence Secretary, John Healey, has announced this on Wednesday. During a visit to Royal Marines at Camp Viking in Northern Norway, Healey pledged to increase…
Some agriculture experts have urged local farmers to adopt irrigation farming due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. The experts made the recommendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. NAN reports that the recommendation was made in line with the recent Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) forecast on the…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Office, says lack of economic opportunities, poor access to education and ignorance of associated risks are major drivers of human trafficking in Nigeria. The Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, said this on Wednesday in Kano, while presenting a paper at a two-day…
The Zimbabwean community in South Africa has condemned the brutal killing of a Nigerian, Mr Emeka Uzor, in Windsor, Randburg, Johannesburg. The community, known as the Union of Zimbabweans in South Africa (UZISA), condemned the killing in a joint statement with the Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA) issued on Wednesday. Similarly, the Economic Freedom…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday inaugurated 20 Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 20 buses were distributed to the coordinators. Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a grassroots-driven platform aimed at deepening public awareness of national development programmes and fostering civic participation. The…
