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The United States and Nigeria are nearing an agreement on a strategic security framework to confront Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), U.S. Representative Riley Moore has said. Moore disclosed this after returning to the United States from a fact-finding visit to Nigeria, where he held meetings with senior security and […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to strengthen regional unity and collective action in addressing terrorism, violent extremism, and the rising wave of unconstitutional changes of government across the subregion. The call was made during the 68th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of […]
In a significant shift in diplomatic strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Kyiv is willing to abandon its long-standing bid to join NATO if Western allies provide legally binding security guarantees. The announcement comes ahead of peace talks scheduled in Berlin, hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with participation from U.S. and […]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for every civil servant in the state, a gesture aimed at rewarding workers for their dedication and boosting morale ahead of the festive season. The announcement was made on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, […]
Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested Chabi Yayi, son of former president Thomas Boni Yayi, in the aftermath of last week’s foiled coup attempt that briefly destabilized the West African nation. The arrest, which took place early Sunday, December 14, 2025, comes amid ongoing investigations into the failed mutiny. Family sources and media reports […]
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has formally requested a 10-year tax exemption for companies operating within Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones, arguing that such a measure is crucial for sustaining investment and economic growth under the country’s new tax framework. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OGFZA, Bamanga […]
Renowned Nigerian public policy expert and anti-corruption advocate, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with an International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance. Ezekwesili received the award at a high-level international ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, bringing together global leaders, diplomats, civil society actors and […]
A civic advocacy organisation has faulted the recently submitted list of ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate, calling for its immediate withdrawal and a comprehensive review. The group, #FixPolitics Initiative, expressed concern over what it described as serious flaws in the nominations, arguing that the list falls short […]
