Over 4,000 Abandoned Mine Pits Discovered in Plateau – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has disclosed that more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits have been identified across Plateau State. Alake made the revelation during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, stressing that the abandoned sites pose serious environmental and safety risks to communities. He explained that the ministry is working with relevant agencies to address the dangers associated with the pits. “These…
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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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Over 4,000 Abandoned Mine Pits Discovered in Plateau – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has disclosed that more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits have been identified across Plateau State. Alake made the revelation during a stakeholders’…
Kwankwaso Speaks on Obi Alliance, Criticises Ganduje and Yusuf
Former Kano State governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa…
Adeleke wins re-election as Osun State governor
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner…
Makinde Picks Ex-DSS Chief Lawal Daura as 2027 Running Mate
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced former Director-General of the Department of State…
ADC Warns Against Alleged Plot to Arrest Aregbesola
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as an alleged…
Tinubu to Release Report on Fuel Subsidy Savings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to publish a detailed account of how funds…
Google Selects Six Nigerian News Creators for AI
Global technology giant Google has announced the selection of six Nigerian news creators for its…
Dangote Refinery Targets $5bn IPO to Fund Expansion
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is preparing a $5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) to…
Power Crisis: REA Boss Says 85 million Citizens Lack Electricity
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, has revealed that…
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…
Policeman Detained for Shooting Trader at Abuja Checkpoint
The Nigeria Police Force has detained one of its officers for allegedly shooting a trader at a checkpoint in Abuja.…
Police Arrest 295 Suspects Over Election Violence in Osun
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 295 suspects in connection with electoral offences during the recently concluded…
Police Kill Two Suspected Kidnappers in Imo Raid
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout in…
Nigeria to Boost Local Military Hardware, Anti-Drone Production
Nigeria has announced plans to strengthen its defence industry by prioritising local production of military hardware and anti-drone systems. The…
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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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…
Gambia Joins TETFund to Strengthen Tertiary Education Financing
In a move that underscores Africa’s growing commitment to educational reform, The Republic of The Gambia has announced plans to…
FG Opens Registration for RHEI Phase III, Targets 26,961 Unemployed Nigerians
The Federal Government has unveiled the online registration portal for Phase III of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a…
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…
Iran Criticises Trump Over Catering Truck Incident
Iran has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump over reports that he allegedly hid in a catering truck during a security…
US, Nigeria Renew Security Cooperation Talks in Washington
The United States and Nigeria have held fresh high-level security talks in Washington, focusing on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism, military…
Ex-OnlyFans Model Jailed Six Years Over Nigerian Man’s Death
A former OnlyFans model has been sentenced to six years in prison in the United States over the death 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…
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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…
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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…
