Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian soldiers and a Nigerian Air Force aircraft, 10 days after they were detained following an emergency landing in the […]
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EU, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence and Security Cooperation
The European Union and Nigeria are strengthening their long-standing relationship with plans to deepen defence and security cooperation, as part of efforts to tackle the […]
Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive as DR Congo face player eligibility probe
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 FIFA […]
Falana: Nigeria Must Fix Internal Problems Before Leading Anti-Coup Efforts
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, says Nigeria cannot effectively champion democracy in West Africa without first addressing the problems that […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Seal Five-Year Defence Partnership to Boost Security Cooperation
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a new five-year defence cooperation agreement designed to strengthen military ties and enhance security operations between both nations. The […]
Nigeria Strengthens Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence, Expand Survivor Support
Nigeria’s justice and social sectors have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) and improving access to survivor support services, with growing attention to […]
US Congress Raises Alarm Over Kidnappings, Christian Persecution in Nigeria as Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs
United States lawmakers on Tuesday held a joint briefing in Washington DC to address the rising cases of kidnappings and the alleged persecution of Christians […]
US Congress to Hold Briefing on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
The United States House Appropriations Committee is set to lead a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine what officials describe as the rising persecution […]
Nigeria Declares National Security Emergency Amid Rising Kidnappings and Lawmakers’ Backlash
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the military, police, and intelligence agencies to immediately expand recruitment and deploy thousands of […]
Nigeria and United States Strengthen Security Ties, Agree on New Joint Measures
The Nigerian government and the United States have agreed on new areas of collaboration aimed at tackling Nigeria’s deteriorating security challenges, according to the Presidency. […]