Cash Grants Controversy Deepens Rift Around Natasha
A renewed dispute has erupted between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement over her decision to distribute cash grants to constituents in Kogi Central, with both sides standing firmly by their positions. The disagreement centres on an empowerment programme the senator organised, during which beneficiaries reportedly received financial support ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦5 million to support businesses and livelihoods. The programme, held…
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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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INEC Blames Overseas PVC Production for Delay in Card Rollout
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the delay in issuing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to millions of newly registered voters to the…
Cash Grants Controversy Deepens Rift Around Natasha
A renewed dispute has erupted between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement over…
ADC Supporters Await Clarity as INEC Reviews Court Ruling
Thousands of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are watching closely as the Independent…
Soludo: Friendship with Obi Endures Beyond Politics
In a rare show of political maturity, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has…
Uba Sani Denies Rift, Praises El-Rufai’s Leadership
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed claims of a rift with his predecessor,…
PenCom Urges SMEs to Secure Workers’ Pension Future
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has appealed to small and medium-sized enterprises…
Stock Market Losses Deepen as 55 Stocks Fall
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak as trading closed with…
Nigerian Exchange expands cross‑border investments in Africa
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has announced new initiatives to deepen cross‑border investment opportunities across Africa.…
IMF cautions Nigeria against petrol subsidy return
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Nigeria against restoring the petrol subsidy, describing the…
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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…
Saraki Challenges Kwara Over Revised Offa Robbery Charges
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has accused the Kwara State Government of misusing its prosecutorial powers after it significantly altered…
ICPC Expands Adeyemi Case, Names Four Civil Servants
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has broadened its prosecution of Adeniyi Adeyemi, adding four civil…
Kebbi Families Breathe Again as Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims
Five families in Kebbi State have been reunited with their loved ones after a police operation led to the rescue…
Families Seek Help as 10 Travellers Remain Captive in Ogun
Anxious families are calling for urgent intervention following the abduction of 10 travellers along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan route in Ogun State,…
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…
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China brands cut ties with Mbappe over remarks
In a surprising turn of events, several Chinese brands have severed sponsorship ties with French football star Kylian Mbappe, citing his recent comments as “offensive to national sentiments.” The move…
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NYSC Accommodation Crisis Sparks Welfare Concerns in Ogun
Concerns over the welfare of Nigerian graduates participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme have intensified after videos…
JAMB Tightens UTME Standards, Targets Poor CBT Centres
In a move aimed at protecting candidates from avoidable examination-day challenges, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced…
Cross River Varsity ASUU Strike Over Salary Arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) has resumed strike action over…
Zamfara Steps Up Ebola Surveillance at Gusau Airport
Gusau, Nigeria — The Zamfara State Government has heightened health surveillance measures to guard against the Ebola virus, stepping up…
Canada Opens Permanent Immigration Route for Rural Jobs
Canada has turned its Rural Community Immigration Pilot into a permanent programme, a move aimed at helping smaller towns and…
Neighbours Turn Heroes After Egypt Train Crash Kills Seven
A devastating train collision south of Egypt's capital, Cairo, has left at least seven people dead and more than 100…
Trump Links Market Slump to Democrats’ Midterm Election Gains
United States President Donald Trump has pointed to the Democratic Party’s strong performance in the recent midterm elections as a…
Gambia Bank Sack Order Risks Jobs of 57 Nigerians
The National Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised alarm over a directive by Gambian authorities that could lead to the dismissal…
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
CAN seeks probe of viral threats in Enugu, Jos
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for an urgent investigation into a viral video circulating online, in which…
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
CAN seeks probe of viral threats in Enugu, Jos
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for an urgent investigation into a viral video circulating online, in which…
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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…
