President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and Niger Republic’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine, joined thousands of mourners in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday to pay their final respects to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari’s remains arrived in Nigeria aboard a…
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi is reportedly on the verge of a surprise transfer to the Bundesliga, as interest from top German clubs continues to build. According to renowned Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bundesliga clubs have made enquiries about signing the Leicester City defensive midfielder ahead of the new season. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM “Wilfred Ndidi has…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has fixed Tuesday, July 16, 2025, for the arraignment of three Ghanaians and a Nigerian lawyer, Abu Arome, over allegations of forgery and false information. Justice Modupe-Osho Adebiyi of Court 18 fixed the date following the issuance and service of hearing notices in the…
The United States Department of State has announced a new visa policy affecting Nigeria and 30 other African countries, restricting most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas to a single entry with a three-month validity. The policy took effect immediately on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, according to a statement from the US Embassy in Abuja. However, the embassy…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again revised its visa policy for Nigerian nationals, introducing tougher entry restrictions that are already sparking concern in the Nigerian travel and tourism industry. According to a fresh directive issued on Tuesday, which was confirmed by Daily Trust, the UAE has banned transit visa applications for Nigerians and…
A wave of protests has erupted in Ghana following the installation of Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, a Nigerian traditional ruler, as the ‘Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana’ — meaning King of the Igbo People in Ghana. The ceremony, held in Accra, has sparked widespread public backlash, with many Ghanaians raising concerns about national sovereignty and the integrity…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host five African leaders in Washington, D.C. next week to explore commercial opportunities and trade partnerships, but notably, Nigeria did not make the list of invitees. According to a White House official, the high-level summit will take place on July 9, with presidents from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in a coordinated effort with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have neutralized 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fierce gun battle along the Rann–Gamboru Ngala axis, close to the Nigeria–Cameroon border. The successful counter-terrorism operation was disclosed on Monday night by the…
Gold remains one of the most reliable financial assets for central banks, providing security against currency volatility and global economic uncertainty. In Africa, central banks are increasingly leveraging gold as a strategic monetary asset to stabilize their economies and strengthen investor confidence. According to updated data from the World Gold Council (WGC), here are the…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized Africa’s political leadership, stating that many African leaders lack the basic economic knowledge necessary for driving sustainable development on the continent. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) held on Thursday in Abuja, Obasanjo linked the continent’s underdevelopment, rampant corruption, and dependence on foreign aid to…
