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Nigeria Public Debt Rises to N159.28tn Chart showing Nigeria’s public debt rising to N159.28 trillion by December 2025

Nigeria Public Debt Rises to N159.28tn

Agboola Victor April 15, 2026

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N159.28 trillion at the end of December 2025, according to new...

Nigeria Wins Double Gold at IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Nigerian youth handball teams celebrating after winning U-18 and U-20 titles at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament.

Nigerian youth handball teams celebrating after winning U-18 and U-20 titles at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament.

Nigeria Wins Double Gold at IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3

Julian April 13, 2026

Nigeria’s youth handball teams have emerged champions in both categories at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3,...

FG Tasks Dangote on 600,000MT Sugar Production by 2030 John Owan-Enoh inspecting Dangote Sugar Refinery as Federal Government pushes for increased local sugar production in Nigeria.

John Owan-Enoh inspecting Dangote Sugar Refinery as Federal Government pushes for increased local sugar production in Nigeria.

FG Tasks Dangote on 600,000MT Sugar Production by 2030

Julian April 13, 2026

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, directing the Dangote...

Gunmen Kill Woman, Daughter, Abduct Three in Ondo Poultry Farm Residents flee after suspected bandits attacked a church and communities in Kogi State.

Residents flee after suspected bandits attacked a church and communities in Kogi State.

Gunmen Kill Woman, Daughter, Abduct Three in Ondo Poultry Farm

Julian April 10, 2026

Tragedy struck Igunshin community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday as gunmen...

Youth Key to Reviving Nigeria’s Agriculture, Achieving Food Security – Kyari Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari speaks alongside stakeholders on youth inclusion and agricultural development in Abuja.

Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari speaks alongside stakeholders on youth inclusion and agricultural development in Abuja.

Youth Key to Reviving Nigeria’s Agriculture, Achieving Food Security – Kyari

Julian April 10, 2026

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified youth participation as a critical driver in revitalising...

Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour, Targets Peace, Inequality

Julian April 10, 2026

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin an 11-day diplomatic and pastoral tour of Africa, placing key...

Min Aung Hlaing Sworn in as Myanmar President Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing attending his presidential swearing-in ceremony in Naypyidaw, surrounded by officials during a formal parliamentary session.

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing attending his presidential swearing-in ceremony in Naypyidaw, surrounded by officials during a formal parliamentary session.

Min Aung Hlaing Sworn in as Myanmar President

Julian April 10, 2026

Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has been sworn in as president, formally extending his grip on...

Katsina Plans Mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples Katsina State officials announcing plans for a mass wedding programme involving 1,000 couples across the state as part of social welfare initiatives.

Katsina State officials announcing plans for a mass wedding programme involving 1,000 couples across the state as part of social welfare initiatives.

Katsina Plans Mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples

Julian April 10, 2026

The Katsina State Government has concluded plans for its maiden mass wedding targeting at least 1,000 couples...

Nigeria Not on Brink, Govt Confirms Progress on Challenges Nigeria’s Information Minister Mohammed Idris addressing a public event on national security and economic progress in Abuja

Nigeria’s Information Minister Mohammed Idris addressing a public event on national security and economic progress in Abuja

Nigeria Not on Brink, Govt Confirms Progress on Challenges

Agboola Victor April 8, 2026

The Federal Government on Wednesday dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse, insisting the...

Estate Dispute: Son Drags Sen Zainab Kure to Court Over Property Court gavel and legal documents symbolising dispute over property and estate administration

Court gavel and legal documents symbolising dispute over property and estate administration

Estate Dispute: Son Drags Sen Zainab Kure to Court Over Property

Julian April 8, 2026

A legal dispute has emerged within the family of former Niger State Governor, Abdulkadir Kure, over the...

CAF President Visits Senegal Amid Controversial AFCON Decision Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, shaking hands with Senegalese officials in Dakar.

Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, shaking hands with Senegalese officials in Dakar.

CAF President Visits Senegal Amid Controversial AFCON Decision

Agboola Victor April 8, 2026

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, visited Dakar on Wednesday, nearly a...

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs Over Weapons Supply to Iran US President Donald Trump speaking at a press event, gesturing while discussing tariffs on Iran suppliers.