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Nigeria’s Maternity Crisis: When Giving Birth Becomes a Death Sentence
According to the most recent UN inter-agency estimates published in April 2025, covering data through 2023, Nigeria's maternal mortality ratio stands at 993 deaths per 100,000 live births, the third…
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Housing Stakeholders Applaud FG’s Reform Agenda
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing sector have welcomed the federal government’s new reform initiatives aimed at addressing affordability, investment, and infrastructure challenges in the industry. The reforms, announced by the Ministry…
Governor Adeleke Meets Wike in Abuja After Tinubu Talks
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of the…
Tinubu, Diri, Fubara to Attend Walson-Jack’s Book Launch in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara are…
Hoodlums Attack Governor Adeleke’s Convoy in Osogbo
The convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, was attacked by suspected hoodlums in Osogbo…
I Left PDP for Makinde as Governor support Tinubu -Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he handed over the leadership…
Nigeria, UAE Strengthen Bilateral Relations as Trade Hits $5bn
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations…
Murray-Bruce Urges Tinubu to Prioritise Refinery Rehabilitation
Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged President Bola Tinubu to make the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s…
‘Nigerians Pay Higher Cement Prices Than Neighbouring Countries’
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has revealed that Nigerians are paying significantly…
UN, NSCDC Partner to Tackle Terror Financing, Illegal Mining
The United Nations (UN) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
ANALYSIS
From Ban to Blueprint: How Tinubu’s Crypto Order Can Unlock Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria's 29 million crypto users have been waiting for this moment. The July 17 executive order is the most consequential…
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…
Amotekun Rescues Kidnapped Fulani Boys in Ondo Amid Gunfire
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun, have rescued two Fulani boys who were kidnapped while grazing…
Police Barracks Plunge Into Decay as Officers Live in Squalor
Across Nigeria, police officers continue to live in dilapidated barracks plagued by poor sanitation, overcrowding, and structural decay, raising questions…
Tinubu Meets EFCC Chairman Over Seized Properties
President Bola Tinubu has met with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to discuss…
Suspected B/Haram Attack Police Inspector, 7 Others in Adamawa
A police inspector and seven civilians were killed in Adamawa State following a suspected Boko Haram attack late Monday night.…
World Bank Warns Developing Countries to Embrace AI or Be Left Behind
The World Bank has called on developing countries, including Nigeria, to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance…
FG Urges Students to Embrace AI, Coding as NELFUND Disburses N282bn
Enugu State - The Federal Government has urged Nigerian students to embrace artificial intelligence, coding, robotics and other digital skills…
NIMC Act 2026 Signals Push to Fast Track National ID Project
President Bola Tinubu has signed a new law, the NIMC Act 2026, replacing the original 2007 statute, and has ordered…
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…
HUMAN ANGLE STORIES
Nkechi Blessing Sunday Defends Unmarried, Childless Women
“You Never Know Their Battles” Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taken a strong stand against the growing trend of online shaming targeted at women who are unmarried or…
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Private Schools Face Crisis as Parents Protest Fee Hikes
Private schools across Nigeria are facing growing tension as parents protest recent tuition fee hikes, citing economic hardship and the…
Over 200 KASU Lecturers Quit as ASUU Warns of Indefinite Strike
Kaduna State University (KASU) has been hit by a wave of resignations, with over 200 lecturers reportedly leaving the institution…
WAEC Reaffirms Integrity of 2026 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has restated its confidence in the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School…
Aerospace Graduate Adebanjo Oluolamide Shines With 4.97 CGPA
Adebanjo Oluolamide, a graduate of Aerospace Engineering from Lagos State University (LASU), has emerged as one of the institution’s brightest…
US Lawmaker Explains Why Nigeria Remains on CPC List
United States Congressman Riley Moore has said Nigeria will remain on the “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) list due to…
US Govt Confirms Emergency Plans for Worst-Case Scenarios
The United States government has disclosed that it has already developed contingency measures to address worst-case scenarios, including national security…
White House Criticises CNN Reporter Over Trump Aide Question
The White House has come under scrutiny after sharply criticising a CNN reporter who asked a question about one of…
Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones
President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs of up to 100 percent on imported drones, a move aimed at protecting…
The Cane That Kills: Inside Nigeria’s School Corporal Punishment Crisis
A 12-year-old boy is dead. A teacher is on the run. And the law that should have protected him has…
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…
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
Nigeria’s Maternity Crisis: When Giving Birth Becomes a Death Sentence
According to the most recent UN inter-agency estimates published in April 2025, covering data through 2023, Nigeria's maternal mortality ratio…
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
Free Speech in Nigeria is Free Until You Say Something True
Just Let Us Talk. Is That Too Much to Ask? On behalf of Nigerian journalists, bloggers, TikTokers, Facebook commentators, WhatsApp…
