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Police Warn Against Attacks On South Africans, Businesses Over Xenophobia Claims

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

Police caution Nigerians against reprisals, saying South African nationals and businesses remain protected under Nigerian law. The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned members of the public against carrying out reprisal attacks on South African nationals, businesses, diplomatic facilities and other interests in Nigeria following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians...

Washington Chemical Plant Accident Leaves 11 Dead As Recovery Crews Recover All Bodies

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

Recovery crews find all missing workers after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state kills 11 people. Recovery crews have recovered the bodies of all nine workers reported missing after a chemical tank rupture at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington state, raising the death toll to 11, authorities said...

Nigerian Governors To Tinubu: Consider Increasing Minimum Wage To N100,000

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

Governors urge Tinubu to increase minimum wage to N100,000 as living costs continue to rise. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has asked President Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the national minimum wage from N70,000 to N100,000. Chairman of NGF and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, made the call on Friday...

China Calls For Fairer Global Order, Pushes Global Governance Reforms At UN

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

China urges more inclusive global governance as UN group advocates reforms to strengthen multilateralism and developing nations’ representation. A senior Chinese diplomat has renewed calls for a more democratic and inclusive global order as member states of the Group of Friends of Global Governance met at the United Nations Headquarters...

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Awaits Presidential Assent

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Ghana’s parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, introducing jail terms and tougher restrictions while awaiting presidential approval. Ghana’s parliament has passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, marking one of the country’s toughest moves against sexual minorities. The legislation, which still requires the assent of...

Pentagon Chief Warns Of China’s Military Rise, Presses Asian Allies To Raise Defence Spending

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Pentagon chief urges Asian partners to spend more on defence, citing concerns over China’s growing military strength. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to increase military spending and strengthen regional security cooperation, warning that China’s expanding military power poses a growing challenge to stability in the...

ADC Says Tinubu Has Lost Nigerians’ Confidence After Three Years in Office

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

ADC says President Tinubu’s 30 per cent approval rating reflects widespread public dissatisfaction over hardship and insecurity. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s reported 30 per cent approval rating after three years in office as evidence that Nigerians have lost confidence in his administration, citing worsening...

Nigeria Renews Call For Africa’s Permanent Seat On UN Security Council

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Nigeria says Africa must gain permanent Security Council seats for UN reforms to be fair and representative. Nigeria has renewed call for Africa’s permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, saying meaningful reforms of the global body must reflect equity, legitimacy and inclusiveness. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United...

Soludo’s Wife Warns Against Stigmatising Girls During Menstruation

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Nonye Soludo urges communities to stop shaming girls during menstruation and promote hygiene education and support. Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has warned against stigmatising girls during their menstrual cycle. She said girls should not be isolated, mocked or excluded because of menstruation. Mrs Soludo spoke...

George Agbakahi: Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

APC chieftain says President Tinubu’s subsidy removal and exchange rate reforms have improved government revenue and economic stability. APC South East chieftain, Dr George Agbakahi, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that the administration’s policies have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy despite ongoing hardship and public criticism. Speaking during...