DHQ Confirms Joint Nigeria–U.S. Precision Strikes on ISIS-Linked Fighters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, working alongside the United States, carried out precision air strikes against identified foreign fighters linked to ISIS in parts of Northwest Nigeria. The Director of…
Trump Imposes Partial Travel Restriction on Nigeria, Citing Security and Visa Overstay Concerns
United States President Donald Trump has announced a partial travel restriction on Nigeria, citing security concerns and challenges in vetting travellers. The decision is part of a broader immigration action outlined in a statement titled “Restricting…
Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate indictment on leadership —Peter Obi
Abuja—Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Nigeria’s reported 80 per cent youth unemployment rate as a damning verdict on the country’s leadership and economic policies. Reacting to a recent…
US Lawmaker Blames Radical Islam for Killings of Christians in Nigeria, Calls for Action
A United States lawmaker, Mary Miller, has accused radical Islam of being responsible for the deaths of thousands of Christians in Nigeria, describing the ideology as dangerous and unacceptable. Miller made the remarks in a post on social media, where…
BREAKING: Akpabio Hospitalised in London After Reported Collapse, Misses Crucial Budget Meeting
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is reportedly receiving medical treatment at a hospital in London after collapsing earlier this month, sources within the National Assembly have told SaharaReporters. According to the sources, Akpabio collapsed on…
Nigeria Deploys Fighter Jets to Benin Republic After Reported Coup Attempt
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup attempt that briefly claimed to remove President Patrice Talon, according to security sources. The jets, which departed Lagos on Sunday, were seen operating…
Falana Urges Nigerian Government to Refund Ransom Payments Made by Families of Kidnapping Victims
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to reimburse families who were forced to pay ransoms to secure the release of abducted loved ones, accusing the authorities of applying double…
Canada Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Nigeria Amid Rising Security Risks
The Canadian government has issued a new travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Nigeria, including the capital, Abuja, due to increasing threats from terrorism, armed attacks, crime, and kidnappings. While the entire…
US Reaffirms Partnership with Nigeria in Fight Against Terrorism
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Nigeria to combat terrorism following a high-level security meeting at the Pentagon on November 20. Hosted by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the meeting included a Nigerian delegation led…
Nigeria Set to Host Miss Africa International 2025 as Delegates Converge on Abuja
Delegates from several African nations are preparing to converge on Abuja as the Federal Capital Territory readies itself for one of the continent’s most anticipated celebrations of beauty, culture, and empowerment. Miss Africa International 2025 will…