Nigeria

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated a $200 million lithium processing facility in Boko Village, Zurmi LGA, aiming to create 2,000 jobs and boost industrialization.

Nigerian leaders and activists have paid tribute to Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday, praising his unwavering commitment to justice and democracy.

Director General of the Presidential Forum on Inclusive Policy Coordination (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, is set to be arraigned Tuesday on charges of operating a fictitious agency from the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja.

Bishop David Oyedepo and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are urging Nigerians to obtain Permanent Voter Cards, emphasizing civic duty and the role of voters in shaping the nation's future.

The People's Democratic Party has uploaded its presidential, vice-presidential, and National Assembly candidates to the INEC portal, ahead of the extended July 14 deadline.

The rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State has been widely praised by officials, with the group TMSG citing improved inter-agency coordination as key to the operation's success.

An opposition lawmaker and APC leaders have praised President Tinubu and security forces for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Oyo State, while journalists were denied access to the survivors.

The Christian Association of Nigeria and political parties YPP and APM have commended the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, urging broader security reforms and the release of remaining captives.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian musicians Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to use their wealth to assist vulnerable populations, emphasizing shared responsibility amid government challenges.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former ruler of Qatar and key figure in shaping the nation's modern identity, has died at the age of 74. Nigeria and other nations have expressed condolences, hailing his legacy as a transformative leader.

The Nigerian government has conveyed its condolences to Qatar following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, acknowledging his role in shaping modern Qatar.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams have praised the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire, attributing the success to coordinated security efforts and federal leadership.

President Tinubu reaffirms Vice President Shettima as running mate for 2027, with the presidency citing governance continuity and national unity. The MPA endorses the pair, urging focus on performance over religion.

Nigerian security forces have rescued 44 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State nearly two months ago, following a joint military operation that resulted in the death of one soldier.

The Nigerian government has finalized a strategic engagement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, marking the conclusion of a series of talks with global aircraft makers to modernize the country's aviation sector.