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German President Steinmeier to Visit Nigeria for Two Days and Strengthen Ties with President Tinubu
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is set to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday for a two-day state visit, where he will engage with key Nigerian leaders and explore areas of mutual cooperation.
The German Embassy in Nigeria made the announcement on Monday, outlining the details of Steinmeier’s itinerary.
During his visit, President Steinmeier will meet with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussing political and economic matters of importance to both countries.
He will also hold talks with Alieu Omar Touray, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission.
These meetings are expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore further collaboration between Germany and Nigeria, particularly in the fields of governance, regional security, and economic development.
Following his discussions in Abuja, President Steinmeier will travel to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, where he will engage with business leaders and representatives.
The German delegation will include top executives from some of Germany’s most successful companies, particularly in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors.
One of the key highlights of the visit will be President Steinmeier’s engagement with members of Nigeria’s cultural and civil society sectors.
He is scheduled to meet renowned Nigerian artist Dr Nike Okundaye, known for her traditional African textiles, and Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, a prominent figure in global literature and a vocal advocate for human rights and democracy.
The German leader will also tour various parts of Lagos, gaining insights into the city’s dynamic urban development, particularly as a megacity.
He will focus on understanding the environmental and social challenges that come with such rapid urbanization, which will be a key discussion point in his engagements with both the Nigerian government and business leaders.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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