DSS Arrests Arms Courier in Kano, Recovers RPG Tubes, AK-47s
He was moving weapons that could have killed many people. He did not get far enough. The Department of State Services arrested a man described as a notorious arms courier in Kano State on June 12, 2026, seizing a significant cache of weapons that security analysts say could have caused serious harm if they had reached their intended destination. The arrested individual was found in…
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THE ILLUSION OF MARKET RECOVERY: Why Paper Appreciation of the Naira Cannot Cure Underlying Structural Liquidity Defects
The central banking authorities of the federation have eagerly stepped forward to claim credit for a sequence of positive indicators emerging from the official foreign exchange window. According to the…
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Amusan and Brume Lead Nigeria to World Athletics in Tokyo
While football holds the world's attention, Nigerian athletics is quietly gearing up for one of the biggest competitions of the year. Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume will headline Nigeria's contingent…
Ekiti Election Five Days Away as Parties Make Final Push for Votes
With five days remaining before the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election, political parties…
Groups Want State of Emergency Over Environmental Crisis
Civil society groups urged the federal government on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to declare a…
Edo Safer Under Him Than Anambra Under Obi -Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor and APC chieftain Adams Oshiomhole claimed at the weekend that Edo…
Adamawa Governor Gives Appointees Defect or Resign Ultimatum
YOLA — Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has drawn a sharp political line in the…
6 Vessels Bring N279bn Petrol Cargo Amid Dangote NNPC Dispute
Six vessels carrying petrol cargoes worth approximately 279 billion naira are arriving in Nigeria this…
Nigeria External Reserves Hit Record $50.04bn on New FX Manual
Nigeria's gross external reserves climbed to a record 50.04 billion dollars in early June 2026,…
CBN Launches Payments System Vision 2028 for Digital Economy
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled its Payments System Vision 2028, a…
Nigeria Pulls In $10.37bn in Foreign Capital, Up 84 Percent
ABUJA — Nigeria attracted $10.37 billion in foreign capital during the first quarter of 2026,…
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Oyo Students Still Missing as Nigeria Marks Democracy in Grief
Democracy Day came and went. But for 46 families in Oyo State, there was nothing to celebrate. As Nigeria marked…
US-Iran Ceasefire Edges Toward Deal as Oil Markets Watch
ISLAMABAD — The world held its breath again this weekend as fresh clashes between American and Iranian forces in the…
Gaza Watches the World Cup From the Rubble as War Rages On
The world is celebrating. In Gaza, they are just trying to survive, but somehow, they are still playing football. As…
Israel and Iran Hold Fragile Truce as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume
A ceasefire that barely holds. A peace proposal that hasn't been signed. And a world distracted by football while the…
DSS Arrests Arms Courier in Kano, Recovers RPG Tubes, AK-47s
He was moving weapons that could have killed many people. He did not get far enough. The Department of State…
Retired General Rabe Abubakar Dies in Katsina Bandit Captivity
Nigeria has lost a senior military figure not on a battlefield, but in a kidnapper's den. And the country is…
VeryDarkMan Slams Tinubu Surrender Call After Democracy Day
Social media activist VeryDarkMan delivered a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day address on Sunday, June 14, 2026,…
Gunmen Kill Soldier, Hunter and Three Captives in Ogun Attack
Gunmen killed a soldier, a hunter, and three kidnapped victims during a violent attack in Ogun State over the weekend,…
Nigeria Plans $11 Billion Solar Investment to Fix Power Crisis
Billions of dollars spent. Millions still in darkness. And now, another multi-billion dollar plan on the table. Nigeria is planning…
Religious Leaders Warn Against Unchecked AI Adoption in Nigeria
ABUJA — Some of Nigeria's most influential religious leaders are asking the government to include faith-based perspectives in the development…
Nigeria iDICE Onboards 185 Founders From 7,000 Applications
Seven thousand people applied. One hundred and eighty-five were chosen. And Nigeria's most ambitious startup support programme has officially launched.…
Lassa Fever and Cholera Claim 275 Lives in Nigeria So Far in 2026
While Nigeria watches for Ebola at the borders, two old killers are already claiming lives inside the country. Lassa fever…
NIGERIA’S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Fragmented Opposition And The Battle For Succession
Introduction Nigeria's 2027 presidential election is shaping up to be the most fractured in the country's Fourth Republic history. President…
Mali Sex Trafficking Ring: The Crisis of 20,000 Nigerian Girls Forced into Prostitution
The truth hit hard. Three Nigerian girls thought they were going to Malaysia for good jobs. Instead, they ended up…
School Kidnapping Incidents in Nigeria Since 2014: A Twelve Year Crisis
In Nigeria, the safety of schools continues to deteriorate, 12 years after 276 school girls got kidnapped from Chibok. A…
Tinubu’s Economic Reform Agenda: Has 2026 Become Nigeria’s Economic “Take-Off Year”?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before the nation on January 1, 2026, and declared this year Nigeria's "economic take-off," vowing…
The Decline of Reading Culture Among Youths: Causes, Consequences and the Urgent Need for Revival
In an age dominated by smartphones, instant messaging and endless streams of short-form videos, the culture of reading among young…
The Ultimate Guide to Brain Health: Science-Backed Tips to Boost Memory, Focus, and Cognitive Longevity
Introduction: Why Brain Health Matters More Than Ever Your brain is the command center of your body, controlling everything from…
Kansai Airport’s 30‑Year Perfect Luggage Record Shocks Travelers
Japan’s Best‑Kept Travel Secret: No Lost Bags in 30 Years Since opening in September 1994, Kansai International Airport (KIX) in…
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Falana and Falz Led Nigeria’s Biggest Protest in Years
They said they would come out. They came out. And they were not alone. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and…
Nollywood Mourns Alex Ekubo as Stars Gather for Service of Songs
LAGOS — The laughter he brought to millions of screens went quiet. On Wednesday, June 10, Nollywood gathered to say…
Nigerian Gen Z Are Rewriting the Rules of Work and Hustle Culture
They watched their parents work themselves into the ground. They have decided to do things differently. Nigeria's Generation Z workforce,…
Funke Akindele Gets Surprise Message About Naira Handling in New Film
A movie. A scene. A message from an unexpected sender. And suddenly, Nollywood is having a very Nigerian conversation. Nollywood…
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Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
EDITORIAL
THE PRICE OF PARALYSIS: Why the Oyo Education Shutdown Exposes the Total Failure of Local Security
The fundamental obligation of the sovereign state has officially broken down in the southwestern agrarian belt. Following a ruthless mid…
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Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
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Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
