Billy gas leak: Reps condemn NUPRC, NOSDRA inaction
Lawmakers have slammed regulatory bodies NUPRC and NOSDRA for inaction over the prolonged gas seepage in Billy Community, Rivers State. […]
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US State Department Mislabels Nigeria, Other African Countries at Global AIDS Conference
US Map Blunder at AIDS Conference The U.S. State Department showcased an AI-generated map at the 26th International AIDS Conference
Obi ‘lied like fish’ over airport harassment claim, says Keyamo
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo claims NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi “lied like a fish drinking water” about an airport harassment
FCCPC Warns Against Fragmented State Electricity Market Regulations
FCCPC: Fragmented Power Rules Threaten Investment Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) warns that disparate regulatory standards in
Tinubu Tackles Governors Over Needless Flyover Construction
Tinubu Slams Governors: Needless Flyovers! President Bola Tinubu criticized state governors for building “needless flyovers” despite increased federal allocations. Speaking
Economy, security situation improving – Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has told his National Communications Team that Nigeria’s economy has recovered and security coordination has improved, while reaffirming his commitment to press freedom and urging responsible journalism amid rising misinformation concerns.
How FG is undermining Nigeria’s internal security – Ex-IGP Okiro
Former Inspector-General of Police Mike Okiro has accused the Federal Government of deliberately disarming and underfunding the Nigeria Police Force, blaming years of neglect for the country’s worsening insecurity, while former Chief of Defence Staff Lucky Irabor raised similar concerns over military budget allocation.
Army names new GOCs as divisions expand to 12
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has appointed General Officers Commanding for four newly established Army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, following President Tinubu’s approval to expand the Army from eight to 12 divisions.
Migrants recount challenges of starting over in Ghana, Nigeria after fleeing South African xenophobia
VIA BBC AFRICA ON X: As African migrants return home from South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant protests and
US ends routine visa services at Abuja Embassy, 24 other African posts
The United States has announced it will discontinue routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other African diplomatic posts effective August 1, 2026, as part of a realignment to regional hubs, though Lagos and 19 other posts will continue offering the services.