China backs Nigeria, warns against US interference in internal affairs
China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in…
Report: Trump placed Nigeria on watchlist after watching TV show
United States President Donald Trump placed Nigeria on a watchlist after watching a Fox News segment on how Christians were being persecuted in the West African country, CNN reports.…
Drama as Immigration withholds, releases Natasha Akpoti’s passport at Abuja airport
A mild drama unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday morning after immigration officials held on to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s passport — for perhaps a little longer…
There’s no Christian persecution in Nigeria, says CDS
The chief of defence staff, General Olufemi Oluyede says there is no targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria. He added that the country is open to collaboration with other countries…
Tinubu to Trump: Religious intolerance is not our identity
President Bola Tinubu has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. In a statement on Saturday,…
Trump orders war department to prepare for action against Islamic terrorists in Nigeria
United States President, Donald Trump, has warned that his administration will suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria if President Bola Tinubu’s government fails to address the growing attacks on…
Q3 2025: UBA delivers N538bn PAT, strengthens balance sheet
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, showcasing strong and broad-based growth across all key…
Police probe Owerri hotel owner over organ harvesting claims
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a thorough investigation into a viral video alleging that a privately owned hotel in Irete, Owerri West Local Government…
Resident doctors begin indefinite strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has commenced an indefinite strike to press home their demands for better working conditions. The president of NARD, Dr Mohammad Suleiman disclosed this…
Access Holdings reports ₦3.9trn gross earnings in nine months
Access Holdings Plc has announced a strong nine-month financial performance for the period ended September 30, 2025, recording gross earnings of ₦3.9 trillion — a 14.1% year-on-year increase from ₦3.4…
