Health news

Young women at highest risk as Lagos, Benue top Nigeria’s HIV infection chart

Abdullahi Mustapha April 1, 2026 0

Lagos and Benue states have emerged as the leading centres of HIV infections in Nigeria, with young women identified as the most vulnerable group, according to a new report. The latest data, released by the National Data Repository on Wednesday, highlights trends in HIV detection, treatment,

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Nigeria draws 2–2 with Jordan in International friendly

Abdullahi Mustapha April 1, 2026 0

Nigeria national football team played out an entertaining 2–2 draw against Jordan national football team in an international friendly on Tuesday at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Jordan struck first in the 17th minute through Mousa Al-Tamari, who converted a well-taken free kick to hand his side an early lead. Nigeria responded quickly, […]

INTERNATIONAL news

Nigeria secures diplomatic clearance from 10 Countries for Ambassadorial appointments

Abdullahi Mustapha March 31, 2026 0

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries have granted approval for the country’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate as diplomatic processes continue. According to a statement by ministry spokesperson Kimibie Ebienfa, the countries that have issued agreements include the United Kingdom, France, United States, Ireland, Qatar, Benin, Ethiopia,

Salute to Service

William Godang Walbe: A soldier’s defining role in Nigeria’s military and political landscape

Abdullahi Mustapha March 26, 2026 0

William Godang Walbe was a Nigerian Army colonel who became widely known for serving as the military aide de camp to General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s third Head of State. He was born on 13 July 1943 in Kabwir District, Kanke, in present-day Plateau State, Nigeria. He was the son of Tokmuwa and Ngot. Walbe received […]

Opinion

Nigeria’s terror ranking and ‘Docile’ South West Governors, by Kazeem Akintunde

Abdullahi Mustapha March 23, 2026 0

The 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, released last week by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), shows that Nigeria experienced the largest year-on-year increase in terrorism-related deaths globally. The surge propelled Nigeria to fourth place on the index, trailing only Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In 2025, Nigeria was ranked sixth, while in […]

news Security

CDS blames local collaboration for prolonged terrorism in Northeast

Abdullahi Mustapha March 19, 2026 0

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has warned that support from local residents is fueling terrorist activities in Nigeria’s Northeast, particularly in Borno State and Yobe State. Speaking in Maiduguri after a closed-door meeting with military commanders at the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Oluyede urged residents to take ownership of the security crisis.

INTERNATIONAL news

Nigeria, UK sign deportation deal targeting failed asylum seekers, offenders

Abdullahi Mustapha March 19, 2026 0

Nigeria has entered into a new agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow British authorities to deport failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted criminals to the West African nation. The deal was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, during the official visit of President Bola […]

Security

Inside the rich heritage of the Yandang people of North-East Nigeria, by Tawheed Yakub

Tawheed Yakub March 18, 2026 0

Inside the rich heritage of the Yandang people of North-East Nigeria, by Tawheed Yakub The Yandang people of Nigeria are a culturally rich and historically rooted ethnic group known for their resilience, agricultural heritage, and strong communal values preserved across generations. Recognised for their bravery, industrious nature, and deep attachment to their ancestral

Opinion

GAMCO: Bypassing the Bottleneck – A Sustainable Path to Powering Nigeria, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

Vivian Nkiruka March 17, 2026 0

Few issues illustrate Nigeria’s development paradox more clearly than electricity. Africa’s largest economy continues to generate less power than many smaller countries, leaving industries underpowered, businesses dependent on costly generators, and millions of citizens without reliable electricity. For a nation with vast energy resources and a growing population, the gap

Opinion

The Fortress of Fuel, PMS: How the Dangote Refinery Shielded Nigeria from Global Collapse with Prices Below the World Average Despite Full Deregulation, by Abubakar M. Kareto

Abdullahi Mustapha March 17, 2026 0

Global energy markets have been disrupted by the 2026 U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran, especially with the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally handles 20% of the world’s oil supply, pushing many industrialised nations to the brink of a total shutdown, a surprising story of resilience emerged from West Africa. For the first time […]