Soldiers Neutralise Five Gunmen in Plateau State Pre-Dawn Operation
Before the sun rose, the troops were already moving. Five gunmen did not survive the encounter. Soldiers of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Enduring Peace, neutralised five suspected gunmen in a pre-dawn operation in Plateau State this week. The military described the intervention as intelligence-led, noting that troops had received credible information about the movement of armed elements planning to attack communities in the…
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THE ILLUSION OF MARKET RECOVERY: Why Paper Appreciation of the Naira Cannot Cure Underlying Structural Liquidity Defects
The central banking authorities of the federation have eagerly stepped forward to claim credit for a sequence of positive indicators emerging from the official foreign exchange window. According to the…
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Oyo Abduction Enters Week Four With Victims Still in Captivity
More than 40 pupils and teachers abducted from three primary schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State entered their fourth week in captivity on Democracy Day, Friday, June…
Atiku’s ADC Fires Back at Babachir as 2027 Opposition Race Stays Fluid
The African Democratic Congress fired back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Senate State Police Amendment Accelerates as Plenary Enters Decisive Phase
The Nigerian Senate entered what lawmakers described as a decisive plenary phase on the state…
Ekiti Election: Final 8 Days as APC and PDP Clash Over Voter Inducement
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party traded fresh accusations of voter inducement…
Tinubu Seeks Revalidation of Mandate as APC Eyes 2027 With Caution
Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume confirmed on Tuesday that President…
Tony Elumelu Named Seplat Energy Chairman as New CEO Takes Over
One of Africa's most respected business minds is taking the chair at one of Nigeria's…
Nigeria GDP Grows 3.89 Per Cent in Q1 2026 as Economy Stays on Recovery Path
Nigeria's real Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of…
NGX Rebounds Gain as Investors Return Ahead of Democracy Day
The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a market capitalisation gain of approximately N515 billion on Tuesday,…
Nigeria Trade Surplus Surges 341% to N7.55 Trillion in Q1 2026
Nigeria's merchandise trade surplus surged by 340.88 per cent to N7.55 trillion in the first…
WORLD NEWS
Gaza Watches the World Cup From the Rubble as War Rages On
The world is celebrating. In Gaza, they are just trying to survive, but somehow, they are still playing football. As…
Israel and Iran Hold Fragile Truce as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume
A ceasefire that barely holds. A peace proposal that hasn't been signed. And a world distracted by football while the…
Mexico vs South Africa Opens 2026 World Cup at the Iconic Azteca
Sixteen years after they last met on this stage, Mexico and South Africa do it all again — at the…
Israel-Iran Ceasefire Falters as Both Sides Trade Fresh Strikes
A ceasefire in name. A conflict in practice. The Israel-Iran situation is getting more dangerous, not less. The fragile ceasefire…
Soldiers Neutralise Five Gunmen in Plateau State Pre-Dawn Operation
Before the sun rose, the troops were already moving. Five gunmen did not survive the encounter. Soldiers of the Nigerian…
Oyo Teachers Return to Class After Abducted Colleagues Are Freed
The classrooms are open again. The teachers are back. But the questions about why this happened have not gone away.…
Suleja Prison Escapees: 90 Recaptured, 29 Still at Large After Wall Collapse
The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed on Thursday, June 11, 2026, that 90 of the 119 inmates who escaped from the…
Court Jails Ogun State Fraudster 10 Years for N15m Investment Scheme Scam
An Ogun State court sentenced a convicted fraudster to 10 years imprisonment without the option of fine this week after…
Nigeria iDICE Onboards 185 Founders From 7,000 Applications
Seven thousand people applied. One hundred and eighty-five were chosen. And Nigeria's most ambitious startup support programme has officially launched.…
Lassa Fever and Cholera Claim 275 Lives in Nigeria So Far in 2026
While Nigeria watches for Ebola at the borders, two old killers are already claiming lives inside the country. Lassa fever…
Nigeria to Capture 43% of Africa’s $136bn AI Earnings by 2030
Forty-three per cent. That is the share of Africa's entire AI-driven productivity gains that Nigeria is positioned to capture by…
Nigerian Fintechs Are Using AI Mainly for Fraud Detection — CBN
Nigerian fintech is no longer testing artificial intelligence. It is using it — and using it most urgently to fight…
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…
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…
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
Nigerian Gen Z Are Rewriting the Rules of Work and Hustle Culture
They watched their parents work themselves into the ground. They have decided to do things differently. Nigeria's Generation Z workforce,…
Funke Akindele Gets Surprise Message About Naira Handling in New Film
A movie. A scene. A message from an unexpected sender. And suddenly, Nollywood is having a very Nigerian conversation. Nollywood…
Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy and Asake Lead 2026 BET Awards Nominations
Four names. One country. And a full takeover of the most important awards show in Black music. Nigeria has dominated the…
Food Kills 53,000 Nigerians Yearly as Government Raises Alarm
The suya is delicious. The buka rice is affordable. But the food on your plate could be killing you —…
OPINION
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
EDITORIAL
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…
LETTERS
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
COLUMNS
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
