Chad Shuts Border With Sudan After Deadly Cross-Border Clashes
The government of Chad today announced the immediate closure of its border with Sudan following a series of clashes between Chadian troops and armed groups linked to the ongoing conflict across the frontier. Communications Minister Mahamat Gassim Cherif…
National stability rests on lifting the poorest, Tinubu tells NEC
For President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s path to stability runs through its most vulnerable homes. Speaking at the National Economic Council Conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development in Abuja, the President returned to a familiar…
“We Will Prevail”: Tinubu’s Pledge to Defeat Terrorism and Banditry and Rebuild Hope
President Bola Tinubu has delivered a firm message to Nigerians: the twin scourges of terrorism and banditry that have darkened many lives across the country must — and will — be defeated. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the second National Economic…
FCT Mock Council Polls: A Quiet Rehearsal for Democracy Raises Loud Questions
In Abuja’s usually bustling political atmosphere, the silence at many polling units during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) mock council elections spoke volumes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is worried—deeply…
NIS Refutes Rumours of Passport Ban in Southeast, Reassures Citizens
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has moved swiftly to quash circulating reports that the South East has been barred from obtaining passports. In a statement signed by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service described the…
Oil and Gas Recovery: Rig Counts Surge as Nigeria Courts Billions in Fresh Investment
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, long weighed down by uncertainty and underinvestment, is showing signs of a determined rebound. From a modest eight active rigs in 2021 to about 69 by late 2025, the sharp rise has become a potent symbol of renewed…