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Thousands of people in northeastern Nigeria are facing the risk of extreme hunger for the first time in nearly a decade, as cuts to humanitarian funding worsen food shortages and malnutrition, the U.N. World Food Programme warned on Friday.
The agency said about 15,000 people in Borno state could soon face catastrophic food insecurity, a stark escalation in a region already weakened by years of insurgency and displacement.
The warning comes amid a broader food emergency across West and Central Africa. According to the World Food Programme, around 55 million people in the region are struggling to find enough food, …
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a major financial incentive for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their upcoming semi-final match. In a message directed to the team, Rabiu praised the players for lifting the nation’s spirit and pledged substantial rewards tied directly to their performance in the remaining stages of the competition.
“You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals,” Rabiu said. To motivate the players further, he promised $500,000 to the team if they win the semi-final. In addition to that base …
Nigerian Police say up to 30 armed attackers used rifles and explosives to torch a Divisional Headquarters in Ondo State, triggering a joint response.
Nigerian security authorities say as many as 30 armed men attacked and set fire to a Police station in southwestern Ondo State late Tuesday, underscoring persistent security challenges facing the country as the new year approached.
The assault targeted the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in the Ose local government area, according to a statement released by the Ondo State Police Command. The attackers struck at about 9:41 p.m. local time, launching what police described as a
Tinubu says U.S.-built helicopters will boost Nigeria’s airpower as the government steps up the fight against insurgency and terrorism nationwide efforts fast.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that four attack helicopters purchased from the United States will arrive in the country soon, signaling a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s security capabilities amid persistent violence and instability.
Tinubu disclosed the development during a meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on December 26, 2025, according to officials familiar with the discussions. He said the aircraft are part of broader efforts to reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture and
Governor Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House after a fire, hospitalizing victims and causing partial collapses on Lagos Island.
Lagos State authorities have ordered the demolition of a 22-storey commercial building in the heart of Lagos Island after a major fire left the structure severely damaged and raised fears of further collapse.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the decision on Thursday after visiting the site of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, where flames tore through the high-rise a day earlier. The blaze injured several people and caused sections of the building to partially cave in, …
Nigeria’s NNPC says a long delayed gas pipeline is finally nearing completion, a step it believes could unlock large scale manufacturing and power generation across the country’s northern region.
After briefing President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, NNPC Ltd Group Chief Executive Bashir Ojulari told reporters that welding work on the main line of the Ajaokuta Kaduna Kano gas pipeline has been completed, including the technically difficult crossing of the River Niger. That section had stalled progress on the project for years.
The milestone brings the 614 kilometer pipeline closer to delivery, with connections expected to begin early next year. Ojulari …
United States restarts ISR operations in northeast Nigeria, targeting ISWAP terrorists after recent air strikes in Sokoto State, officials confirm.
United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over northeast Nigeria, focusing on terrorists in the Sambisa Forest, following air strikes in Sokoto State, on the night of Thursday December 25, 2025.
The development was disclosed Saturday December 27, 2025, by Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism analyst, who shared flight-tracking data showing a U.S. Gulfstream V aircraft operating over Borno State. The long-range business jet is often modified for ISR missions, providing real-time intelligence on militant activity.
Philip …
New stamp duty shifts costs to senders as banks update systems, squeezing Nigerians already coping with inflation, fees, and rising prices nationally.
Nigeria will begin charging a new government levy of ₦50 on electronic bank transfers exceeding ₦10,000 starting January 1, 2026, adding another layer of cost to everyday financial transactions in Africa’s most populous nation.
The fee, known as a stamp duty, applies to each qualifying transfer and will be deducted directly from the sender’s account. It is separate from existing bank charges and applies regardless of the bank or digital platform used, according to changes already reflected on
