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Idi Abass takes over as new naval chief, vows to tackle maritime crimes, strengthen fleet capacity

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Idi Abbas, a vice admiral, has formally assumed office as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Emmanuel Ogalla, who retired after 34 years of service to the nation. ... Read More


The Log in America's Eye, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Apart from tariffs, another word that the Trump presidency is fond of is genocide. First, it was South Africa. During South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the White H... Read More


Emefiele admitted bypassing CBN board on Naira redesign - Witness

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- A prosecution witness on Thursday told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele embarked on the controversial redesign of Nai... Read More


Group strengthens vaccine supply chain to reach more children in Northern Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- The All Babies programme, implemented by New Incentives - All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE), has intensified efforts to improve vaccine access and coordination across northern Nigeria... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Coup: Details of some detained officers emerge

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- Details have begun to emerge about the identities of at least 16 of an unknown number of Nigerian military officers currently being detained over an alleged coup plot. According t... Read More


Service chiefs' confirmation, proof of excellent relationship between Executive, NASS- Tinubu's aide

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- A presidential aide on Wednesday said the screening and confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs by the Senate reflected mutual collaboration between the executive and le... Read More


Reps may confirm Service Chiefs Thursday

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- On Wednesday, the House of Representative conducted the screening of the newly appointed service chiefs. Those screened are Olufemi Oluyede, a lieutenant general, as chief of defe... Read More


Countdown to World Cup Playoff: NFF picks camp date for Super Eagles

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- As the countdown continues to the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin camping in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, 9 November, to prepare for their crucia... Read More


Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, a controversial move the government says is aimed at supporting local refining and boosting energ... Read More


Trump, Xi Jinping reach trade deal after meeting in South Korea

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both agreed to de-escalate their trade war and ease tensions that could harm the global economy. Both leaders agree... Read More