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Dedicated reporting on daily occurrences, governance, business, culture, and major breaking stories across all regions of Nigeria.

U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Nigeria to Fight ISIS

U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Nigeria to Fight ISIS

U.S. officials have confirmed that a military team has been deployed to Nigeria, marking the first official presence of American forces on the ground since December’s airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants. The deployment is part of expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Nigeria, focusing on advising and assisting local

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence After Sleeping During Shift in Australia

A Nigerian nurse working in Australia has lost her professional licence after an investigation found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts. The nurse, identified as Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, had her registration cancelled by Australian health authorities following findings of professional misconduct. According to tribunal records, she was

Cyber Security Authority Arrests 53 Nigerians Over Suspected Cybercrime

Cyber Security Authority Arrests 53 Nigerians Over Suspected Cybercrime

A joint security operation spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has dismantled several suspected cybercrime centres across parts of the Greater Accra Region. The coordinated raids were carried out in East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba, following intelligence-led investigations into cyber-related criminal activities. During the

Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Await Removal

Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Await Removal

Canada has deported at least 366 Nigerian nationals between January and October 2025, according to official data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The removals form part of Canada’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts targeting individuals who have exhausted all legal avenues to remain in the country, including failed

Trump Orders Deadly U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Nigeria

Trump Orders Deadly U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Nigeria

President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces carried out a series of airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, describing the operation as “powerful and deadly.” According to U.S. officials, the strikes targeted ISIS-linked militants operating in northwestern Nigeria and were launched in

US Embassy in Abuja, Consulate in Lagos to Halt Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January 1

US Embassy in Abuja, Consulate in Lagos to Halt Visa Issuance to Nigerians from January 1

The United States Embassy in Abuja and its affiliated Consulate in Lagos will cease issuing visas to Nigerian nationals starting January 1, following the enforcement of Presidential Proclamation 10998, which imposes new entry restrictions on foreign nationals over security concerns. U.S. authorities have clarified that the directive will not

ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa Amid Growing Instability

ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa Amid Growing Instability

ECOWAS has declared a regional state of emergency following a wave of coups, attempted coups, and military mutinies across West Africa. The bloc says the rise in instability poses a serious threat to democratic governance and regional security, prompting the need for an immediate, coordinated response. According to ECOWAS, the