Nigerian Lawmakers Pass State Police Constitution Alteration, Human Rights Reform, 17 Other Bills
The Nigerian House of Representatives on Thursday passed 19 Bills at Third Reading, including a landmark Constitution Alteration Bill to establish State Police Services in the country.
U.S. strongly condemns gruesome killing of Plateau pastor’s family, urges justice
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has condemned the horrific killing of the family members of Nigeria’s fiery cleric, Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo, demanding justice.
Nigeria’s $100 Billion Credit Expansion Must Deliver More Than Economic Statistics
Nigeria’s latest economic reform agenda is increasingly centred on expanding access to credit as a catalyst for growth. The Federal Government believes that strengthening the country’s credit ecosystem could unlock more than $100 billion in additional economic value, stimulate investment, create jobs, and accelerate its ambition of building a $1 trillion economy.
CAN Rejects Huge Allocation for Mosques over Churches in 2026 Nigeria’s Budget
The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on the Federal Government to clarify why N1.91bn was allocated for seven church-related projects, compared to N6.14bn for 52 mosque-related projects in the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
ECOWAS elects Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye as new Chair
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has elected Senegalese President His Excellency Bassirou Faye as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, replacing Dr. Julius Bio, President of Sierra Leone.
Nigeria’s ₦3.78 Trillion VAT Windfall Means Little If 79% of Citizens Remain Poor, Vulnerable
Following the removal of petrol subsidies, exchange-rate reforms and persistent inflation, Nigerians have faced significantly higher prices for food, transportation, electricity and essential goods.
Nigeria’s Most Notorious Forceful Islamic Conversion Ground Dragged to Court Over Christian-Minor
Bauchi State, Nigeria’s most notorious ground for forced Islamic conversions, is now facing legal action regarding the unlawful conversion and custody of a 17-year-old Christian minor, Miss Faith Barnabas.
SKLF demands probe into the mysterious death of Mary Habila in Nigeria’s minister’s country-home, as father withdraws case
The Southern Kaduna Lawyers’ Forum (SKLF) an umbrella body of legal practitioners in the Southern part of the Kaduna State North West Region of Nigeria has called for a full, transparent and impartial investigation into the mysterious death of Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State South Eastern region of the country on 27th June, 2026.
Congressman Riley Moore Applauds U.S. Bill for Protecting Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has applauded the passage of the FY2027 National Security and State Department Appropriations Bill, securing key wins to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria and advance America First priorities.
University of Jos clinches N70 million at maiden Nigeria Engineering Olympiad
Team Fortizo, made up of Civil Engineering students from the University of Jos, has emerged in third place at the first Nigerian Engineering Olympiad, held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
