Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa's Most Powerful Militaries

Nigeria has been ranked as the third most powerful military force in Africa, according to the 2025 Global Military Strength Index by Global Firepower (GFP).  The index evaluates military capabilities based on over 60 indicators. including manpower levels, …

Tinubu Launches 2,000 Tractors to Kickstart Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution

President Bola Tinubu on Monday flagged off the deployment of 2,000 tractors nationwide, marking the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme aimed at boosting food production and modernising Nigeria’s farming sector. Speaking at the …

Prestige at stake as Portugal, Nigeria clash in Amadora

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Bragging rights will be at stake this evening when Portugal’s senior women’s football team “A Seleção das Quinas” or “The Team of the Escutcheons” take on the Super Falcons of Nigeria in a pre-tournament …

World Refugee Day: Experts spotlight Nigeria’s growing humanitarian crisis

Top Ten Resorts to Visit in Nigeria

Are you looking for a vacation this weekend? These top ten resorts in Nigeria are a must-visit. In times when you feel the need to relax, have exclusive spaces for business meetings, etc, here are the top ten locations to visit in Nigeria to have an …

No security threat in Abuja, Nigeria replies US

The federal government of Nigeria has said that there is no security threat within its capital city, Abuja. The Nigerian government stated this on Monday in response to an advisory by the United States’ Mission in Nigeria warning all Americans to stay away …

Criminologist urges Nigeria to address 53,811 inmates awaiting trial

The Nigerian Society for Criminology (NSC) has stated that Nigeria must investigate the case of 53,811 inmates awaiting trial across Nigerian Correctional Centres. The President, NSC, Professor Oludayo Tade, made the appeal in a statement made available to …

Shell can be held liable for Nigeria oil spills, UK High Court rules 

Delta State, Nigeria (Credit: Shutterstock/Oni Abimbola) A judge rejected the British oil company’s assertion that Nigerian communities could not bring a claim against it for spills that occurred more than five years ago.  Register for limited access …

Nigeria can challenge China in weightlifting, dominate globally – Salama

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA  Globally sought-after weightlifting coach, Maged Salama has disclosed that Nigeria has the potential to challenge China in weightlifting. Mr Salama who stated this in Abuja on Monday while addressing Nigeria weightlifting athletes and …

Group raises concerns over surge in domestic violence in Nigeria

The Society Safety Network (SSN), on Monday, raised concerns over the rise in domestic violence cases in Nigeria. The organisation called on governments at all levels, traditional and religious institutions, civil society groups, and the general public to …