Tinubu posts Jimoh Ibrahim to UN, Omokri gets Mexico, Fani-Kayode to Germany, Yakubu bags Qatar
President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to Nigerian missions across the world, including 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career ambassadors. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday, March 6, 2026, noting that the appointments follow the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees in...
FULL LIST: Tinubu posts 65 ambassadors to designated countries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this via a statement issued on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. Onanuga noted that Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already received agreement...
Otuaro lauds South-South govs over conduct of APC congress
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has commended the governors of the South-South zone for the “peaceful conduct” of the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) ward and state congresses in their states. He noted that the pragmatic efforts of the governors - Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Bassey...
Man sells sister’s one-month-old baby for N2m to fund mother’s burial
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly sold his sister’s one-month-old baby for N2 million. The suspect, a resident of Igbogbo in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, said he sold his younger sister’s baby to fund their mother’s burial. It was gathered that the mother of the baby reported the incident to the police leading...
Court grants ₦200m bail to Malami, wife, son
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz Malami. The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, granted each of the defendants bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties in like sum. As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered that...
FA Cup fifth round fixtures: Mansfield host Arsenal as Wolves meet Liverpool
Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves. Mansfield boss Nigel Clough has a rich heritage as the son of one of football's most iconic managers, but FA Cup success has been elusive for...
Uba Sani to journalists: You fought for democracy, beware of ‘latter-day activists’
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has warned journalists in the state against the activities of politicians he described as “latter-day activists”, saying Nigeria is under the threat of individuals who are bent on scuttling democracy if government’s decisions and policy outcomes are not in their favour. Sani said this after breaking the Ramadan fast with journalists at the Government House...
Ebonyi orders demolition of shrines over gruesome killings
The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the demolition of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area following its alleged involvement in a violent conflict that left several people dead. Governor Francis Nwifuru issued the directive after an enlarged state security meeting held on Thursday. The order was conveyed in a statement on Friday by his...
Latest developments in US-Israel war on Iran
Explosions were seen over southern Beirut on Thursday evening and Friday morning as Israel carried out heavy air strikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs in the ongoing war in the Middle East. The Israeli military said targets included Iran-backed Hezbollah militia command centers and weapons storage facilities. Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East: Israel targets...
Trump hosts Messi, other Inter Miami players at White House
Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were feted by United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday in honour of their 2025 MLS Cup championship. Messi was at the forefront as Miami players, coach Javier Mascherano, and team co-owner Jorge Mas flanked Trump, who opened proceedings with comments on military action in the Middle...
