President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026 , accompanied by his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The visit comes following an official invitation extended by King Charles III, marking the first formal state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in nearly four decades. The announcement of the visit was confirmed by the British Royal Household, which indicated that the King and Queen Camilla will host Pr

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with a high-level United States military delegation at the Presidential Villa on Sunday, reinforcing ongoing security collaboration between Nigeria and the U.S. The visiting team was led by General Dagvin R. Anderson, Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and included Mr. Keith Heffern, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria. President Tinubu received them alongside National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed concern over what she described as the stark contrast between the respect Nigerian leaders receive internationally and the hostility they often face at home. According to her, many leaders are honoured and valued on the global stage but are routinely criticised, abused and undervalued by citizens within the country due to hate-driven narratives and political manipulation. Mrs Tinubu made the remarks in a post shared

An Enugu High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £420 million in compensation to families of Nigerian coal miners killed during a colonial-era massacre in 1949 at the Iva Valley coal mine. The judgment, delivered by Justice Anthony Onovo, awarded £20 million each to the families of 21 miners who were shot dead by colonial police while protesting poor working conditions and wage disparities. The court held that the miners posed no violent threat at the time of the

Sand miners and tipper drivers in Anambra State have staged a protest against alleged extortion, intimidation and multiple taxation by state government agencies, particularly the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade. The protesters gathered at the premises of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Onitsha, claiming that despite holding valid federal licences, they were subjected to daily levies by several local government authorities. They argued that

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has intensified efforts to reduce operating costs in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by harmonising regulatory fees and rents. This followed a management meeting between the NUPRC and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, NUPRC Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said the reforms were aimed at addressing the long-standing issu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s sports funding framework, directing that funds for sporting activities and infrastructure be released promptly beginning from the 2026 fiscal year. The President announced the decision via a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing years of delayed funding, bureaucratic bottlenecks and poor infrastructure as major obstacles to athletes’ performance. Tinubu praised Nigerian athl

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately reinstate the operations of the Amotekun Corps in the state, warning that continued suspension exposes residents to growing security threats. The governor raised concerns over the increasing cases of banditry and kidnapping in neighbouring Kwara State, cautioning that criminal activities could easily spill into Osun if proactive security measures are n

United States President Donald Trump has acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a “very respected woman” during the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Trump drew attention to her presence at the event, noting her role as a Christian pastor in one of Nigeria’s largest churches.. While addressing attendees, the US President publicly recognised the Nigerian First Lady, describing her as a respected figure and welco

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has received the newly appointed Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Dr. Gbemisola Titilayo Odusote, alongside members of the institution’s management team, at his office in Ado-Ekiti. Dr. Odusote, an indigene of Ekiti State, was appointed Director General of the Nigerian Law School two weeks ago, making history as the first female to head the prestigious institution since its establishment. Her appointment has been widely c

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, has transferred a container of expired raw materials valued at N36.5 million to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The handover involved a 20-foot container carrying 440 bags of expired triple-pressed stearic acid imported from Indonesia, following interception during routine cargo examination. Speaking on the development, the Acting Customs Area Comptroller, Bolaji A

Workers of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene to prevent the institution from collapsing, citing funding withdrawal, governance challenges, and unresolved staff welfare issues. The appeal was contained in a statement dated January 27, 2026, titled “Save Our Soul: An Appeal from Workers of Nigeria Commodity Exchange to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” issued by the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported measurable improvements in telecom network quality and service delivery across the country in its Q4 2025 Industry Performance Report. The findings were presented during a virtual media engagement where the Commission shared key performance indicators, sector trends, and operational insights, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability in telecom regulation. Speaking at the session, the Head of the Pu

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has named three Nigerians as Global Peace Ambassadors in recognition of their contributions to peacebuilding and societal development. The awardees include former Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command, Muhammed Akadri; author and education advocate, Dr Lilian Ajayi-Ore; and Administrator of Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Rev. Christiana Olagunji. According to IAWPA spokesman, Emmanuel Nkw

Nigeria has unveiled plans to position itself as a major gateway to Africa’s estimated $1 trillion commodities market, targeting at least $400 billion in opportunities through a strategic partnership between the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) and the United Arab Emirates. The initiative was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al Jaberi, where LCFE Managing Director, Akin Akeredolu-Ale, outlined the scope of the collaboratio

The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s food and nutrition framework with the validation of the revised National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN). The validation took place during a National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, where the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) urged the government to prioritise evidence-based policymaking in addressing Nigeria’s persistent malnutrition challenges. Speaking at the event, UNICEF Nigeria’

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd.), has revealed that about 15 million Nigerians aged between 15 and 64 currently use illicit drugs. Marwa described the figure as alarming, noting that it represents nearly three times the global average, with one in every seven Nigerians within the age bracket involved in drug consumption. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Ondo State Governor Luck

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has firmly opposed the elongation of tenure for local government chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as unconstitutional. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke stated that Nigerian law and Supreme Court precedents clearly prohibit the extension of tenure for elected officials beyond their legally approved term. The governor maintained that the APC ch

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to launch a new learning and empowerment fund targeting Nigerian children, women and youth at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 in Abuja. The launch will take place on January 28, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre as part of the ASIS High-Level Policy Engagement co-hosted by Nigeria and key international partners. The initiative, convened by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation

Nigeria and Türkiye have intensified efforts to strengthen defence, military and economic cooperation following high-level diplomatic talks held in Ankara ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s planned state visit to the country. The discussions took place between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, focusing on expanding political, security, economic and multilateral relations between both nations.