FG Unveils Laptop Credit Scheme to Expand Digital Access
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new Laptop Credit Scheme designed to expand access to digital devices and empower citizens in the country’s growing knowledge economy. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja, is part of broader efforts to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and equip young people, students, and professionals with the tools needed to thrive in a technology-driven world. According to Nigerian official sources…
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PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself Director-General, secured office space at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja,…
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FG Unveils Laptop Credit Scheme to Expand Digital Access
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new Laptop Credit Scheme designed to expand access to digital devices and empower citizens in the country’s growing knowledge economy. The initiative,…
Gov Sule Stirs Debate on Christian-Christian Presidential Ticket
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has stirred fresh debate by declaring his hope that Nigeria…
2027: Kwankwaso Confirms Written One-Term Pact with Obi
Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that he and Peter Obi signed a written agreement committing Obi…
Atiku Demands Probe of Tinubu’s ₦12.8trn Service-Wide Vote
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of concealing ₦12.8 trillion…
Lukman Quits ADC Coalition, Blames El Rufai
One of the leading figures in the African Democratic Congress coalition and a former All…
Customs Seeks Stronger Media Partnership to Tackle Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for a deeper collaboration with the media, stressing…
Dangote Exports Rise, Crude Lacks, Dollar Pricing Pressure Market
Dangote Refinery has shifted its fuel sales to U.S. dollars amid crude supply shortages and…
Naira Posts Mixed Performance Across Official, Parallel Markets
Lagos State - The naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar across…
Dangote Emerges Big Winner From US Iran Tensions, WSJ Reports
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Dangote Petroleum Refinery is reaping significant benefits from…
ANALYSIS
Divided They Fall: Why Nigeria’s Opposition Is Losing the 2027 Battle Before the Votes Are Cast
Nigeria's opposition enters 2027 with its strongest cast of heavyweights in a decade. It is still losing, not to Tinubu…
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…
Reps Query ONSA Over Ignored Alert on Phantom PFIPC Agency
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has summoned the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to explain why it allegedly ignored…
Troops Rescue Nine Kidnapped Victims, Nab Suspected Terrorist
Zamfara State - The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of nine kidnapped victims, the recovery of 56 rustled livestock,…
NPC Flags 15 Osun LGs as High Risk for Election Violence
Osun State - The National Peace Committee (NPC), through its secretariat, The Kukah Centre, has identified 15 local government areas in…
Kogi Rescues Abducted Principal, NECO Official, Two Students
Kogi State - The Kogi State Government has announced the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an…
Nigeria’s Future Workforce Depends on Digital Skills, Preventive Healthcare, Regulators Say
Regulators say Nigeria's digital transformation cannot succeed without parallel investments in workforce skills, employee wellness and institutional reforms, warning that…
NIMC Says Nigeria Has Moved Beyond Fragmented Identity Databases
The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Engineer Abisoye Coker Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond…
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Coordinated Theft of Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a California federal court, accusing the ChatGPT maker of orchestrating a coordinated…
AI Is Helping Young Nigerians Plan Dates and Navigate Romance – Google
Rising costs. Busy lives. A new generation of Nigerians turning to artificial intelligence to help them date better. Welcome to…
HUMAN ANGLE STORIES
“They Were Chained”: The Principal Who Watched Over 44 Captives for 56 Days
Oyo State - Mrs Rachael Alamu was not just a hostage during her 56 days in captivity. As principal of Community Grammar School in Ahoro Esinele, she became, without ever…
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NILAG Fixes July 27 for Post-UTME, Warn on Exam Malpractice
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) aptitude test will begin on…
FG Launches Diaspora Health Programme for System Strengthening
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, will commence the Diaspora…
Private Sector Critical to Reducing Nigeria’s Cancer Burden, NICRAT DG Says
The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Professor Usman Aliyu, has said the private sector…
Education Minister Identifies Limited Access as Nigeria’s Biggest Challenge
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has identified limited access to education as Nigeria's biggest challenge, saying the country's…
Oil Prices Retreat as Iran Confirms Indirect US Talks
Oil prices retreated after Iran confirmed that indirect contacts with the United States are continuing through mediators, easing fears of…
Marcos Returns to Philippines From Singapore Working Visit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr returned home on Thursday evening after what his office described as his most productive working…
US, Iran Trade Fresh Strikes as Hormuz Conflict Escalates
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the two…
Iran Condemns US Strikes Near Hospital
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the United States following airstrikes close to a cancer hospital in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.…
Chidimma: The Girl Who Won the World But Can’t Find Home
Chidimma Adetshina dazzled on the Miss Universe stage. Now she is fighting deportation in a Cape Town courtroom — and…
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…
SPORTS NEWS
Meet Osasere Okundaye, Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant at 19
Osasere Okundaye has been confirmed as Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, having begun her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants…
Bespoke Tailoring Is Quietly Shaping the Future of Nigerian Men’s Fashion
Bespoke tailoring is experiencing a remarkable resurgence across Nigeria, with young men in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and beyond increasingly…
Wife of Nation of Islam Leader Khadijah Farrakhan Dies in United States
CHICAGO — Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died in the United States.…
Content Creator Jarvis Defends Digital Hustle Amid Olodo Uprising Debate
One rapper called it an uprising of the unserious. A popular content creator says it is something else entirely: survival.…
OPINION
The Economy Is “Improving.” So Why Is My Light Still Out And My Food Still Expensive?
The experts gathered at the Nigerian Bar Association conference last week. They discussed GDP growth. They discussed investment flows. They…
EDITORIAL
PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself…
LETTERS
The Economy Is “Improving.” So Why Is My Light Still Out And My Food Still Expensive?
The experts gathered at the Nigerian Bar Association conference last week. They discussed GDP growth. They discussed investment flows. They…
COLUMNS
The Religion Trap: How Nigeria Became the World’s Most Prayerful Poor Country [Uncut]
My Thoughts Have No Filter By Abdul'Azeez Bello 0805 113 0075 (WhatsApp) | omobolajibello@gmail God Is Not on the…
