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ICC, others react as US sanctions International Criminal Court

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has described President Donald Trump's sanction on its staff as an attempt to harm its independence and impartiality. In a statement issued o... Read More


UK, Nigeria bilateral trade surpasses £7.5bn - British Envoy

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, has revealed that the bilateral trade between the UK and Nigeria has surpassed £7.5 billion "and continues... Read More


Senate probes Niger military junta's allegations on Lakurawa militia

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Senate has directed its Committees on Intelligence and National Security, as well as Foreign Affairs, to probe claims by the Niger Republic military leader, Abdourahmane Tchiani... Read More


Expert calls for abolition of '9-to-5' work culture to boost economy

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- A Special Adviser on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, Tope Fasua, has called for the abolition of the traditional 9-to-5 work structure, arguing that shorter wo... Read More


ICPC arrests former naval chief, NSCDC commandant over alleged N3bn fraud

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested former Chief of Naval Staff, Usman Jibrin, a retired vice admiral, and a Deputy Commandan... Read More


UPDATED: ICPC arrests former naval chief, NSCDC commandant over alleged N3bn fraud

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested former Chief of Naval Staff, Usman Jibrin, a retired vice admiral, and a Deputy Commandan... Read More


NMA, MDCAN speak on health workers' retirement age increase

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) have described the recent approval of a retirement age increase for doct... Read More


Kemi Badenoch proposes 15 years wait for immigrants seeking UK citizenship

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has proposed a policy shift that would extend the time immigrants in the UK must spend before being eligible for citizenship to ... Read More


Kano governor orders probe of killing of protesters by security agents

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has ordered an investigation into the killing of protesters by security agents during a demolition exercise in the state. The governor's spokesperson... Read More


Key developments in women's rights and equality in Nigeria (January 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- In January, Nigeria witnessed significant developments in gender-related issues, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges. Here's a comprehensive overview of the month's mo... Read More