Former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment ProgrammeAgency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has strongly denied allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisting nopublic funds were transferred to her personal account or those of her family members.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, July 27, 2026, Shehu said she alerted…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obifor his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, insisting that Nigeria requires policycontinuity rather than a fresh reset ahead of the 2027 general elections.APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, made the remarks on Monday, July 27,2026, while reacting to…
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine onMonday in protest against comments by France’s ambassador.The dramatic move came after French officials compared the US to authoritarian states like North Koreaover a recent human rights vote.US alternate representative Dan Negrea criticised France’s remarks as “disingenuous grandstanding”and “politicized drivel.”…
President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special delegation from South African President CyrilRamaphosa amid ongoing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa.The South African team, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola,arrived in Abuja on Friday, July 24, 2026, seeking an audience with the Nigerian leader.Instead, Tinubu directed…
US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praising hisleadership in addressing terrorism and insecurity, with specific reference to protecting Christiancommunities.In the letter, Trump thanked Tinubu for a prior communication and expressed appreciation for his“decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people.” He stated: “I applaud your resolve to tackle…
President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “not finished at all with Iran,” indicatingcontinued pressure on the Islamic Republic amid ongoing regional tensions.Trump made the comment on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a press interaction at the White House. Hewas responding to questions about recent developments in the Middle East, including reported…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts and adoptstronger, coordinated measures to combat illicit funding of terrorism across the continent.Nigeria’s representative made the appeal on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a high-level AU session onpeace and security held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The delegation stressed that terrorist…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom andreaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.The message was conveyed in an official statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, by the NigerianPresidency. Tinubu extended warm felicitations to the UK leader following their assumption of office and…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he personally risked his life to restore peace to theNiger Delta region during his administration.Jonathan made the remark on Monday, July 20, 2026, while speaking at a high-level stakeholders’meeting on regional development and security in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.He recalled the intense challenges his government faced in addressing…
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative MP and former leadership contender, has sharply criticised the current UKPrime Minister, stating that he is “not the leader Britain needs at this critical time.”Badenoch made the remarks on Monday, July 20, 2026, during a speech at a Conservative Party event inLondon. She argued that the government’s approach to the economy, immigration,…
