Unidentified assailants have killed a 16-year-old girl, identified as Salomi Ishaya, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The young girl was returning from a river in Luwaran village, Kawam District, Bassa Local Government Area, when she encountered the assailants. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a pos…

…the entire newsroom at a prominent independent news platform is deeply alarming," said Bassam Khawaja, deputy Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch. "Dismantling an entire newsroom in a matter of hours without warning or cause sends a chilling message to all journalists working in Egypt and shows…

A toddler identified as Saida Haruna has died after falling into pit in Aloko Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 5, 2026 when Saida attempted to look into the pit that was allegedly dug by her brother and his playmate. According to one Muhammed Idris, the minor lost her…

…20 traders returning from the Kara Livestock Market in Bukuru to Rafin Bauna Village in Bassa Local Government Area. A security personnel, who confirmed the attack to our correspondent, said the travellers could have been targeted by the gunmen after the vehicle was trailed to the busy roundabout while attempting to be…

…burden of hosting about 70 per cent of US military facilities in Japan. US Ambassador George Glass posted on social media that he had spoken with Japan’s foreign ministry and Okinawa’s governor, offering “our sincere condolences and pledging full cooperation as the investigation continues”. Prime Minister Sanae Takaich…

…will defend ourselves with even more force,” Araghchi said at a gathering of foreign ambassadors. “There is no military solution, nor any solution based on new sanctions,” he continued, adding that “only negotiations based on justice and fairness” could end the conflict. The two sides agreed a Memorandum of Understandi…

…the global stage — visible, engaged, influential and respected,” Ibrahim declared. The ambassador described the diaspora as integral to Nigeria’s global strength, citing its professionals, entrepreneurs, scholars, innovators and community leaders. The post New York Mayor hails Nigeria’s global cultural influence at ind…

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo of the APM called on President Tinubu to resign over what he described as worsening insecurity nationwideAjadi's remarks followed the abduction of 19 prospective NYSC members travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom statesKidnappers reportedly demanded N50 million each…

…It said the dead were two women and their daughters, as well as a man. Mahmoud Bassal, the spokesman for the civil defence agency which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, said two missiles directly hit the apartment, causing a fire and damaging the building. Two of the five victims were Christians, the h…

Nigeria is making progress despite prevailing economic difficulties, the Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said, pledging that the Federal Government will continue to pursue reforms and create investment opportunities to promote national development. Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economi…

…and 15,000 for licensed tour operators.NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration for its continued backing of the Hajj sector, describing the cordial ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia as the foundation for the expanded quota."The…

…in the UAE said on Thursday that Machchhar was "in good health and recovering well." Ambassador Deepak Mittal, who visited him, said he was "proud of Capt Smit for his bravery" and "very reassured" to meet him.Machchhar, whom Netanyahu described as a "true hero," said he was approaching his recovery with a deliberate m…

…with the association through the Executive Secretary of the National Steel Council, Ambassador Abdelkader Fadi. He said the association had presented its grievances in writing and was awaiting further action from the relevant ministry. The NASWDEN leader said members across the country had complied with the directive,…

…of a people. Okey-Uche further charged Nigerians in the three countries to be good ambassadors of the country by respecting and upholding the laws of their host countries and conducting themselves responsibly. “As Nigerians living abroad, we also carry a very important responsibility. Wherever we live, we remain repres…

…Wednesday during a post-EXCO briefing conducted by the Commissioner for Information, Ambassador Moses Kyari, alongside commissioners whose ministries presented memoranda considered by the council. Giving details of the gratuity payments, the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Muhammad Gambo Magaji, said…

…ahead of the unveiling, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PromiseLand, Ambassador Dr. Lawrence Oloche Emmanuel, said the choice of October 1 reflects the company’s belief in Nigerian enterprise, innovation and the capacity of Nigerians to develop homegrown solutions to everyday challenges. According to him, Pr…

Mandy Kiss has disclosed that she has returned to her family home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her time in the Lagos social sceneThe social media personality said people are free to mock her over her past decisions, but urged them to learn from the mistakes she madeMandy also opened up about being welcomed back by h…

Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD, has urged Nigerians to see themselves as ambassadors of the country and recognise that their conduct shapes Nigeria’s reputationSpeaking at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos, he said reputation is built through consistent actions and challenged Nigerians to uphold their…

…within the organisation. Also speaking during the engagement, JHR volunteer and ambassador, Murdoch Davis, said he had worked with the organisation in a training capacity in Ghana and Sierra Leone. He said the organisation’s work was also driven by a desire among experienced journalists to remain active and contribute…

…he said. Mahama said the Health Minister was subsequently directed to inform the US Ambassador that Ghana would manage without the proposed arrangement. “We said ‘no, we don’t want it’ and we’re doing fine,” he added. Ghana had rejected the bilateral health deal earlier in 2026 after negotiations broke down over concer…

…the rules and regulations of their respective schools, and conduct themselves as good ambassadors of Kano State. He wished them a successful academic session and assured them of the ministry’s continued support for their educational development. Also speaking, the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairman of t…

…had established 17 data privacy clubs in universities, created 6,176 student ambassadors and reached more than 250,000 Nigerians through its engagements. Olatunji also said representatives from 17 countries had visited Nigeria in the past two years to learn from the commission, while the NDPC had signed 28 memoranda of…

…Felipe VI. The presentation marks the official assumption of office by Ikpeazu as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Spain. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu, on March 6, approved the posting of ambassadors, including Ikpeazu, to 65 countries. It will be recalled that the Nigeri…

…jet killed seven members of a local vigilante group and injured eight others in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The blast struck a camp occupied by the vigilantes, also known as DSS Hunters, while they were gathered to plan a response to reported bandit movements near the community…

…military bomb dropped from a Nigerian Air Force jet hit a vigilante camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro LGA, Niger State on ThursdaySeven members of the vigilante group, known as DSS Hunters, died in the blast while eight others suffered serious injuriesThe vigilante commander said the aircraft struck their positio…