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Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers
The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe authorities over what they described as violations of their airspace. Their release Wednesday night comes about nine days after their arrest. The Nigeria Ministry of Foreign […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Seal Five-Year Defence Partnership
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a five-year defence partnership aimed at strengthening military cooperation and addressing shared security concerns. According to a statement by Ahmed Dan Wudil, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, the agreement covers strategic collaboration in security operations, military training, intelligence sharing, defence production, and joint […]
Nigeria, India Reaffirm Military Partnership
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and India’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, have reaffirmed the strategic military partnership between both countries during a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the Army chief underscored the importance of […]
Asamoah Gyan Tips Nigeria as AFCON 2025 Contender
Despite Ghana’s failure to qualify for the tournament, Gyan believes Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be strong contenders, alongside hosts Morocco and defending champions Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles, fresh off their heartbreak of missing out on the 2026 World Cup, are expected to channel their disappointment into a fierce push for their fourth AFCON title. […]
U.S. Congress to Probe Alleged Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The session will be led by Rep. Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, who has long pushed for action on the issue. Smith previously introduced a resolution identifying the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as groups of concern, recommending visa bans and […]
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Restores Full Services as Government Reopens
When the US government entered a shutdown, embassies and consulates worldwide, including those in Nigeria, announced reductions in public communication, saying routine updates would be suspended, except for urgent safety and security information. After a prolonged budget impasse, the US government was reopened through a newly signed spending bill, ending what became the longest shutdown […]
Osimhen Leads Nigeria’s Charge in Crucial World Cup Play-Off
The winner progresses to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico, keeping hopes alive of reaching an expanded 48-team World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nigeria and DR Congo earned second chances after finishing as the best runners-up in African qualifying. In the semi-finals, Osimhen struck twice in extra time to seal […]
Osimhen on Handling Pressure: “I Stay Calm and Focused”
The Super Eagles forward, who scored twice in Thursday’s 4-1 victory over Gabon, acknowledged the pressure of representing both his country and his club, Galatasaray. However, he stressed that maintaining composure and correcting mistakes is key to his success. According to a video shared on Instagram by journalists, Osimhen discussed the mental resilience required for […]
Nigeria, Gabon Set for Crucial World Cup Playoff Clash
Nigeria earned their playoff spot as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, boosted by a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon secured their place after finishing second in Group F behind Ivory Coast. The winner of the encounter will go on to face either Cameroon […]
UN Highlights Nigeria, Mali Among 16 Hunger Crisis Hotspots
The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, and the World Food Programme, WFP, released on Wednesday, highlights how funding shortfalls are exacerbating already dire conditions in several countries. The report outlines the critical need for humanitarian aid in regions affected by conflict and violence, with these factors driving acute food insecurity in […]