France rejects Niger junta's authority to expel its ambassador, emphasizes legitimacy from elected Nigerien authorities ECOWAS denies claims of being controlled by foreign powers, underscores adherence to community principles and...

VP Shettima affirms Nigeria's commitment to China-Africa partnership, praises initiatives in agriculture, industrialization, and cooperation for mutual development Shettima represents President Tinubu at BRICS Summit, highlights alignment with development aspirations...

ECOWAS denies foreign control claims, reaffirms commitment to peaceful resolution of Niger crisis, and supports transitions in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea ECOWAS President Touray emphasizes adherence to rules, protection of...

Experts and civil groups call for shift to adaptation from mitigation at National Council on Women's Affairs in Calabar Dr. Saadatu Umar Baba emphasizes need for increased funding in climate...

Ghanaian driver shot and truck burned by terrorists while transporting food supplies from Niger to Ghana via Burkina Faso. ECOWAS denies claims of foreign-sponsored attacks, emphasizes commitment to regional rules,...

NYSC spokesperson confirms Minister Musawa's violation of NYSC Act by assuming position before completing one-year service Musawa mobilized in 2001, relocated during service, allegedly absconded; NYSC to investigate and take...

Civil Society Coalition protests discontinuation of federal funding for adult and mass literacy education, emphasizing negative impact on illiteracy Coalition urges President Tinubu to reverse decision and continue budgetary support...

Niger's military ousts Nigerian and German ambassadors, citing actions against national interests, giving them 48 hours to depart French ambassador also expelled as standoff escalates after coup; ECOWAS engages Islamic...

Rights group HURIWA expresses concern over Minister Hannatu Musawa's alleged NYSC bypass, questions vetting process and calls for clarification NYSC confirms Musawa as a serving Corps member amid controversy over...

Minister Idris declares end of propaganda era, promises credible information and openness, aims for truth and empathy Minister emphasizes honesty, open-door policy at NIPR conference, vows to bridge gap between...