Buratai Denies $1bn Fraud, Says Funds Went to Defence Ministry
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has dismissed allegations linking him to the alleged mismanagement of $1 billion earmarked for arms procurement. He clarified that the funds in question were allocated to the Ministry of Defence, not directly to the Nigerian Army, stressing that the military had no control over the disbursement. The controversy stems from reports suggesting that billions of…
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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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AI Disruption: World Bank, IMF Warn of Jobs Crisis in Nigeria
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies worldwide, but global financial institutions are sounding the alarm for Nigeria and other developing nations. The World Bank and International…
INEC List Leaves Four Parties Out of Bauchi’s 2027 Race
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has left four political parties out of its published…
Sowore Recalls Adeboye’s Message During Private Meeting
ABUJA, Nigeria — African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has revealed details of…
INEC Warns: Fake Election Claims Harm Democracy
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning against…
Police Arrest Five Over Vandalism of Tinubu, Abba Posters in Kano
Police in Kano State have arrested five individuals accused of destroying campaign posters belonging to…
LCCI Seeks 20% Petrol Price Cut Within Six Months
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to introduce…
Petrol Discount Policy Faces Fierce Criticism
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s recent announcement of a 30-day petrol discount has ignited…
Nigeria’s Investment Drive Lacks Capacity
Lagos, Nigeria — A senior lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has raised concerns…
N3.9tn Debt Threatens 22 Nigerian Firms, Job Loss raise Concerns
A growing debt burden estimated at N3.9 trillion is emerging as a major threat to…
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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…
Buratai Denies $1bn Fraud, Says Funds Went to Defence Ministry
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has dismissed allegations linking him to the alleged mismanagement of…
Mother Pays ₦6m Ransom to Free NYSC Son
Abuja, Nigeria — The harrowing account of a mother who paid ₦6 million to secure the release of her abducted…
137 Thieves Convicted Over Illegal Refinery in Rivers
Nigerian courts have convicted 137 individuals for oil theft, marking one of the largest clampdowns on petroleum-related crimes in recent…
Kidnappers Hold 20 Corps Members, Demand N5m Ransom Each
Twenty National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have fallen victim to kidnappers who are demanding N5 million ransom for each…
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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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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ABUAD Targets Nigeria’s Reliance on Imported Herbal Drugs
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has intensified its push for locally produced herbal medicines, calling for stronger public confidence, wider…
Lagos Expands Medical Varsity Capacity
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government has announced plans to expand the intake capacity of its medical university to…
Lagos Private Schools Fine Parents for Late Pickups
Lagos, Nigeria — Several private schools in Lagos have introduced monetary fines for parents who arrive late to pick up…
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…
Trump warns Iran of retaliation over flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face severe retaliation if investigators establish that Tehran was connected to…
Putin Signs Decree to Add 15,500 Troops to Russian Army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree authorizing the addition of 15,500 troops to the country’s armed forces, a…
Ex-Rep Petitions Trump, wants Review of 2006 US Probe on Atiku
A former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, seeking a review of the…
White House Launches Trump TV, Bypasses Press Pool Amid CNN
The Trump administration has stopped waiting for cameras it no longer controls. Locked in a bitter standoff with some of…
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…
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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…
