The United States Mission to Nigeria expanded its military support. It reinforced a long-standing partnership to enhance Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities. The mission shared details in a statement on its X handle. It noted that US troops trained about 200 soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion in 2018. They focused on responding to improvised…
Nigeria declared its candidature for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. Yusuf Tuggar presented the bid in a video statement. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the council’s role in fostering dialogue, prevention and cooperation. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to work with the council’s mechanisms to…
Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League round of 16. They defeated Benfica 2-1 in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on February 25, 2026. This result gave them a 3-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese side. Early Goals Set the Tone Benfica forward Rafa Silva scored first in the 14th minute….
Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, approved the extension of the ban on raw shea nut exports for one year. The ban ran from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The presidency released this information in a statement on February 25, 2026. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, signed…
President Bola Tinubu decorated Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police on February 25, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and drew senior government officials. Appointment Follows Leadership Change Tunji Disu assumed the role after Kayode Egbetokun resigned from the position. Egbetokun cited family issues as the reason for his…
Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, the former general manager in the upstream division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, received an 87-month federal prison sentence yesterday in Los Angeles. The court convicted him after a four-day jury trial in August 2025 on three counts of transactional money laundering, one count of tax evasion, and one count of…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has signed an offtake agreement with 12 major and independent oil marketers to distribute 60–65 million litres of petrol daily across Nigeria. However, this landmark deal in the downstream oil sector is expected to stabilize fuel supply and enhance Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in petrol production. Key Details Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote…
Tyra Banks is caught in a heat legal battle over her ice cream brand. Accusing a Washington, D.C. landlord of trying to exploit her fame in what she describes as a “celebrity shakedown.” Tyra Seeks Over $50,000 in Penalties Court documents reveal that Tyra is seeking over $50,000 in penalties. After the landlord sued her…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is working on new ways. To make foreign-currency savings and investments easier for everyday Nigerians, including those living abroad. This effort is part of a larger plan to boost financial inclusion and strengthen the country’s capital markets. Mr. Wale Edun, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…
Beauty entrepreneur Laura Ikeji Kanu has once again raised concerns. About the rising cost of renting business spaces in Lagos State and its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In a video shared on her Instagram page, Laura urged the government to take action. She suggested that if authorities cannot regulate the soaring shop…
