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 in Mali, forced into prostitution. Bella Boluwatife, Linda Zainab, and Amoke Joy spoke out in April 2026. Their story exposed a criminal syndicate that has trapped thousands. This is not an isolated case. It is part of a massive trafficking network. Nigerian anti-trafficking agencies say…
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THE PRICE OF PARALYSIS: Why the Oyo Education Shutdown Exposes the Total Failure of Local Security
The fundamental obligation of the sovereign state has officially broken down in the southwestern agrarian belt. Following a ruthless mid May invasion by heavily armed cartels targeting three academic institutions…
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Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Boko Haram Hostages in Borno
Three hundred and sixty people walked out of the Mandara mountains on Sunday. After months of captivity under Boko Haram, they were free. The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue operation…
Jonathan Calls for Independent Judiciary as INEC CVR Portal Breach Raises Concern
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday, June 7, 2026, made a strong public call for…
Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Talks Stir Debate Among Northern Political Stakeholders
Reports that Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party leader…
Ekiti Election: APC, PDP Trade Blows as June 20 Governorship Vote Nears
Political tensions in Ekiti State are rising sharply ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship…
PRP Calls for Tinubu Resignation Over Nigeria’s Worsening Insecurity
The Peoples Redemption Party called on President Bola Tinubu to resign from office on Thursday,…
CBN Issues New Forex Rules, Allows Individuals to Move Up to $50,000 Cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria issued fresh foreign exchange guidelines this week that allow individuals…
Tinubu Breaks Optasia Monopoly, Opens N3 Trillion Airtime Credit Market
President Bola Tinubu directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to dismantle the 12-year…
Manufacturers Seek Government Help As Energy Costs Hit N1.34 Trillion
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called for collaborative solutions with the government. The association…
Nigeria and African Leaders Pitch for UK Investment at London Forum
LONDON — Nigeria and other African leaders are actively promoting investment opportunities at the London…
WORLD NEWS
UAE Suspends New Visas for Three African Nations Over Ebola Concerns
ABU DHABI, UAE — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals of three…
2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off With Three Historic Ceremonies
Football's biggest tournament opened on Thursday with something the world had never seen before — three opening ceremonies, three host…
G7 Agrees on Emergency Ebola Response Fund for Central Africa
KANANASKIS — Leaders of the Group of Seven industrialised nations have agreed to establish an emergency Ebola response fund to…
ECOMOG Revival: Can Nigeria Lead West Africa Against Terror Again?
LAGOS — As jihadist violence spreads across West Africa and the Sahel region deteriorates, a compelling argument is gaining traction:…
Army Arrests Five Suspected Bandit Informants in Niger State
It was not just an arrest. It was a discovery. Nigerian Army troops arrested five suspected bandit informants in Niger…
Bandits Kidnap Six Polytechnic Students in Zamfara at Dawn
It happened before the sun rose. At 4 a.m. on June 3, 2026, armed bandits stormed a rented student residence…
Ibadan Explosion: Miners Disown Company Behind Blast That Killed Residents
The Miners Association of Nigeria disowned the mining company allegedly behind a deadly explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday…
119 Inmates Escape Suleja Custodial Centre After Rainstorm Destroys Wall
One hundred and nineteen inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, after heavy rainfall destroyed…
Four Nigerian Startups Make Bloomberg’s 2026 Global Watch List
Not hype. Not potential. Actual results. Four Nigerian startups have been named on Bloomberg's 2026 'Startups to Watch' list —…
Africa Targets 300 Million Internet Users by 2030 as Connectivity Surges
ABUJA — Africa is on course to reach 300 million internet users by 2030 according to a new African Development…
Nigeria Launches First Homegrown Satellite Imaging Platform for Agriculture
LAGOS — Nigerian agri-tech startup AgroView has launched what it describes as the country's first domestically built satellite imaging platform…
Reps to Probe FG’s Real Estate Investment Fund Over Transparency
ABUJA — The House of Representatives has announced a probe into the Federal Government's Real Estate Investment Fund. Vanguard confirmed…
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…
Tinubu’s Economic Reform Agenda: Has 2026 Become Nigeria’s Economic “Take-Off Year”?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before the nation on January 1, 2026, and declared this year Nigeria's "economic take-off," vowing…
SHIFTING SANDS: Tambuwal and Dan-Iya Mobilise Support for Atiku’s Bold 2027 ADC Ticket
By Tunde Abiodun, Osun Introduction: A New Battle Line is Drawn The race for Nigeria's presidency in 2027 has taken…
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
Aso-Oke Is Back — And Lagos Designers Are Reinventing It
For centuries, Aso-oke was reserved for royalty, brides, and chiefs. In 2026, it is being worn on the streets of…
Burna Boy With Shakira Headlines Mexico City World Cup Opening
Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Nigeria's music is opening it. Afrobeats global star Burna…
Davido to Headline FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert
Even if Nigeria's football team could not make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria's music most certainly will.…
Hilda Dokubo Demands Tinubu Act on Insecurity or Step Aside
LAGOS — Veteran Nollywood actress and activist Hilda Dokubo has delivered one of the most direct celebrity ultimatums yet to…
OPINION
They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
EDITORIAL
THE ILLUSION OF GATEWAY SECURITY: Why Automated Customs Systems at Airports Cannot Stem the Flow of Illicit Cash
The federal regulatory architecture has proudly unveiled yet another digital milestone in its ongoing campaign against international financial misconduct. Speaking…
LETTERS
They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
COLUMNS
They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
