Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has urged the United States to comply with international protocols in the deportation of Nigerian immigrants. The appeal was made by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during a meeting with US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., at her office in Abuja. Addressing concerns over…
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has made significant progress in debt management, reducing its debt servicing burden from 96% of its 2023 revenue to 67% under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The announcement was made by Mr. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the 2025 Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and United Nations General Assembly…
New Delhi, India — A tragic stampede at a railway station in New Delhi on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead, including 14 women, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims rushed to board a train bound for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj. The chaos erupted when several passengers lost their footing while descending…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Christian community by fostering closer collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) to address pressing national challenges. This resolution was emphasized by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, in a congratulatory statement to Bishop Wale Oke on his…
Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has dismissed allegations that he verbally abused referee José Luis Munuera Montero during the team’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna. The England international was shown a red card in the first half for alleged misconduct, but he maintains that the decision stemmed from a misunderstanding. “I remember everything…
Lagos, Nigeria — As love filled the air on Valentine’s Day, so did heartbreak, with Spotify recording a staggering rise in the streaming of heartbreak songs across Nigeria. According to a statement released by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, there has been an unprecedented 626 percent increase in heartbreak song streams…
Paris, France — In response to growing concerns over U.S.-led peace talks with Russia that may sideline European nations, leaders across the continent are set to hold an emergency summit next week to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The high-level meeting, scheduled to take place in Paris, is expected to feature the participation of…
Lagos, Nigeria— Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes extended their dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, clinching top honors in both the men’s and women’s categories. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet emerged victorious in the men’s 42km race, completing the marathon in 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 6 seconds to claim the prestigious $50,000 prize. This…
Leicester, England — Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions remain intact following a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Saturday. The win, secured by two late goals from substitute Mikel Merino, moves the Gunners within four points of league leaders Liverpool. Merino, introduced as a replacement for the struggling Raheem Sterling, made an immediate impact,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd dismisses allegations in a viral video questioning the quality of its fuel. In a statement issued today by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the company described the claims as baseless, emphasizing that its fuel is produced to meet the highest industry standards. Soneye…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly advocated for student representation in the upcoming Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board meeting, warning that failure to grant this request will result in mass action. In a letter addressed to Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, and Jim Ovia, Chairman of the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has vowed to investigate the Canadian Embassy’s refusal to grant visas to Nigeria’s top military officers. The call was made by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in a statement issued today by Iyogun Sunday, Director of Information and Public Relations at the ministry. Expressing deep disappointment, Matawalle…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the indefinite postponement of the highly anticipated Qur’an Convention due to an unprecedented surge in participation requests. The decision was conveyed in a statement released on Friday night by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and signed by its…
Lagos, Nigeria — MTN Nigeria has significantly raised its Pulse call bundle rates, following regulatory approval for industry-wide tariff adjustments. The telecom giant announced the increase in a message to Pulse subscribers, confirming a sharp rise in call charges from N7.8 per minute (13 kobo per second) to N13.8 per minute (23 kobo per second)…
Column, DNEWSINFO The mysterious disappearance of the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, has sparked widespread concern within his community. Residents and indigenes are urging Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to intervene and clarify the circumstances surrounding the king’s absence. Oba Oloyede, a U.S.-based accountant and information systems expert, ascended the throne in July…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government, in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), is intensifying efforts to enhance rice production through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), aiming to increase yields, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and boost smallholder farmer incomes. Key agricultural stakeholders gathered at a Propcom+ knowledge-sharing event to assess…
Minna, Nigeria — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 57,114 candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate stood at 67.35%. The exam,…
Lagos, Nigeria — Ousted Lagos lawmaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Lagos State House of Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, contesting his removal from office. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country, argues that his dismissal was…
Manchester, England — Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks after sustaining an abductor muscle tear, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Premier League champions, already dealing with the absence of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri due to injury, suffered another setback as Akanji picked up the injury during…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has dismissed allegations leveled against its officials by Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, an American Binance executive recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. In an official statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described Mr. Gambaryan’s claims as baseless and misleading, asserting that they were…
Aba, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a major illegal drug operation in Abia State, exposing a depot engaged in the repackaging and resale of expired and counterfeit medications. In a statement shared via its X handle, NAFDAC revealed that the illicit business was operating from…
Lagos, Nigeria — The family of Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over his sudden disappearance. In a statement signed by their solicitor, Wilson Anuge, the family disclosed that 2Baba went missing on February 10, 2025, after leaving his residence for a routine walk…
London, England — The English Football Association (FA) has charged Liverpool, Everton, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot over alleged misconduct following their heated encounter at Goodison Park on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the FA, both clubs failed to manage their players appropriately, allowing conduct deemed provocative and unsportsmanlike after the final whistle….
Lagos, Nigeria. — Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined other regional leaders in mourning the passing of elder statesman and nationalist, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo, a prominent chieftain of Afenifere and former National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), passed away at his Lekki residence…
Column, DNEWSINFO Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, an opportunity to show your partner how much they mean to you. While gifts and grand gestures are often associated with this special day, the best way to make it memorable is through thoughtful and meaningful actions that reflect the depth of your…
Abuja, Nigeria – The mother of music icon Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia has made a public appeal, urging Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to release her son. In an emotional video that surfaced online Thursday evening, Mrs. Rose Idibia expressed concern over her son’s well-being, stating that he is not in the right frame of mind due…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released its official screening report, confirming 15 candidates for the presidential race ahead of the upcoming national convention. The convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, will…
London, England — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that striker Nicolas Jackson will be out of action for up to eight weeks due to a muscular injury. Jackson sustained the injury during Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over West Ham in early February, forcing him off early in the second half. Speaking on Thursday, Maresca provided…
Madrid, Spain — Kylian Mbappe has expressed his satisfaction with his ability to manage the intense pressure that comes with playing for Real Madrid. There had been widespread speculation in the first half of the season that the French forward was struggling to cope with the weight of expectations at the club. However, in an…
Abuja, Nigeria — Health professionals and cancer advocates have called for urgent measures to enhance early detection, treatment, and access to care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at a symposium in Abuja ahead of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed annually on February 15, stakeholders underscored the pressing challenges in paediatric oncology and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to extend the ongoing Super Highway project to the North-East region, citing the need for equitable infrastructural development. This appeal came following a motion sponsored by Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central), who lamented the minimal allocation of funds to road projects…
