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Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Re-evaluation of Ties With South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
Nigerian representatives are pushing for a review of diplomatic ties with South Africa following a series of deadly xenophobic attacks against their citizens.
President Tinubu Submits Proposal to Amend Senior Secondary Education Commission Law
President Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to help improve the management of secondary schooling in Nigeria.
Abia State University Governing Council Begins Search for Next Vice-Chancellor
Abia State University has established a search committee to identify candidates for its next Vice-Chancellor, aiming to find a leader for the institution's digital-age future.
Security Forces Rescue Abducted INEC Official in Zamfara
A combined police and military operation in Zamfara successfully rescued a kidnapped INEC staff member and recovered stolen livestock following violent bandit raids.
Nnenna Ukeje Warns Against Establishing State Police Without Strengthening National Infrastructure
Former Rep. Nnenna Ukeje warns that Nigeria lacks the institutional foundation to effectively implement state police forces without first fixing the existing national security apparatus.
Kogi Police Apprehend Trio for Educator’s Murder
Kogi police have arrested three suspects accused of the murder of a primary school teacher following a series of assaults.
Scholar Urges Nigerian Government to Finance Study of Overlooked Medicinal Plants
Professor Folake Lucy Oyetayo of Ekiti State University is urging the federal government to fund research into Nigeria's underutilized medicinal plants to improve public health and lower healthcare costs.
Liberia Affirms Deep Gratitude for Nigeria’s Enduring Friendship
Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ethel Davis, reaffirms her country's lasting appreciation for Nigeria's historical support while both nations seek to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
US Officials Identify 124 Nigerians Facing Deportation Over Criminal Records
The US Department of Homeland Security has publicly identified 124 Nigerian nationals targeted for deportation as part of a renewed effort to remove foreign citizens with criminal convictions.
Military operations in North-East lead to rescues, insurgent repels, and arrests
Operation HADIN KAI forces secured the release of two hostages, thwarted an ISWAP base attack, and captured several logistics suppliers across the North-East.