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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the leadership of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that his administration is making steady progress in stabilising the economy, improving security and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. The President made the remarks during a meeting with Catholic bishops at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The family of Hausa activist and social media commentator Ibrahim Bichi has renewed calls for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), alleging that he has been held without being formally charged in court. The DSS has not publicly responded to the family's latest claims.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, ruling that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to make the order.
Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen diplomatic cooperation following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. The two countries pledged to bring perpetrators to justice, improve protection for migrants and preserve their long-standing bilateral relationship.
The Federal Government has dispatched a high-level delegation to Benin Republic to study the country's customs, port and border management systems as Nigeria seeks to strengthen trade facilitation, improve border operations and deepen economic cooperation with its West African neighbour.
A Nigerian national, Chika Ibe, has died during a South African police operation in Bellville, Cape Town, triggering outrage within the Nigerian community after videos from the scene surfaced online. While police say the man collapsed during the operation, eyewitnesses allege he was assaulted and suffocated, prompting an investigation by South Africa's Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
Residents and community leaders in Naridon Village, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State, said more than 30 people were killed in an overnight attack. Local accounts also reported injuries and homes set ablaze, while full official casualty confirmation was pending at publication time.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one four-year term if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi said four years would be enough to lay the foundation for Nigeria's recovery if his administration remains focused on good governance and accountability.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a $516.3 million foreign loan to help finance sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The facility is to be arranged through Deutsche Bank AG, one of Germany's largest financial institutions, and would become part of the Federal Government's external borrowing plan if approved.
Nigeria's Super Falcons have declared their readiness to begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, with head coach Justin Madugu and captain Rasheedat Ajibade expressing confidence ahead of the team's opening fixture. The nine-time African champions say they are fully focused on retaining their continental crown.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that the escalating security crisis in the Red Sea could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, disrupting international trade, increasing shipping costs and putting additional pressure on energy prices. Nigeria called on all parties involved to pursue dialogue and restore stability to one of the world's busiest maritime routes.
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended his past offshore business interests, insisting that his financial dealings were lawful, transparent and fully declared. He said attempts to portray his offshore assets as evidence of wrongdoing were politically motivated and ignored the facts.