First Lady Tinubu’s Akara Comment Sparks Public Debate
Comments by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu about akara sellers and small business leadership triggered a spirited national debate on social media and in business circles over the weekend, raising broader questions about government policy toward micro-enterprises and the appropriate use of public funds for economic empowerment. The First Lady, while speaking at what sources described as a public engagement, made references to akara as an…
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Nigeria’s New Security Blind Spot
On May 15, 2026, gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed three schools, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Esiele, in the Oriire…
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First Lady Tinubu’s Akara Comment Sparks Public Debate
Comments by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu about akara sellers and small business leadership triggered a spirited national debate on social media and in business circles over the weekend, raising broader…
APC Faces Court Challenges Over Revised INEC List for 2027
All Progressives Congress aspirants who were excluded from or saw their names altered on the…
Kwara APC Begins Mobilisation, Rallies Behind Tinubu Re-Election
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress kicked off its formal 2027 election…
Obi and Atiku Demand Probe of N8.83tn IMF Off-Budget Spending Claim
Peter Obi renewed his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign and Atiku Abubakar demanded…
Presidency Rejects Obi’s Claim That Tinubu Added N100 Trillion to Debt
ABUJA — The Presidency has rejected Peter Obi's claim that President Bola Tinubu added more…
Petrol Price Still N1,200 Despite Crude Falling Below $70 Per Barrel
The Federal Government on Sunday warned petrol marketers against profiteering and urged an immediate reduction…
Dangote Slashes Petrol Price to ₦1,075, Opens Market Access
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a sharp reduction in petrol price to ₦1,075 per…
Nigerian Bourse Ends Week Lower as Profit-Taking Erases Early Gains
LAGOS — The Nigerian Exchange Group All-Share Index ended the week lower as profit-taking erased…
FG Warns Petrol Marketers Over Profiteering, Orders NMDPRA to Act
ABUJA — The Federal Government has issued a direct warning to petroleum marketers against profiteering…
WORLD NEWS
FG to Seek Compensation for Nigerians Harmed by South Africa Xenophobia
ABUJA — The Federal Government will seek compensation for Nigerian nationals who suffered harm during the xenophobic crisis in South…
Xenophobia: African Nations Begin Repatriation Ahead of June 30 Deadline
JOHANNESBURG — Multiple African countries have begun repatriating their nationals from South Africa as a June 30 deadline tied to…
Venezuela Rescuers Pull Father and Son Alive From Quake Rubble After Days
CARABALLEDA — French and American rescue teams pulled a man and his teenage son alive from beneath the rubble of…
Telephones Become Symbols of Hope and Terror for Kidnap Victim Families
Every ring sends hearts racing. For Nigerian families with loved ones in captivity, the telephone has become both lifeline and…
CDHR Demands Gbajabiamila Step Aside Over N27bn Presidential Council Scandal
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights called on Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila to step…
NDLEA Nabs British-Nigerian Granny With 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Plantain Peels
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
FG Refutes Allegations of ₦8tn Spending Outside Budget
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent ₦8 trillion outside the 2025 national budget, insisting that the allegations…
Nigeria Strengthens Security Alliance with Benin, Niger
Nigeria security, Benin Niger collaboration, jihadist insurgency, Defence Minister, regional alliance, West Africa security, counterterrorism News Report Nigeria has stepped…
Google Unveils Six Digital Tools to Help World Cup Fans Stay Connected
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has unveiled six new digital tools designed to help the billions of fans following the 2026…
Google Unveils Six Digital Tools for World Cup Fans Worldwide
Six new tools. One global tournament. Google wants every fan, including millions in Nigeria, to feel closer to the action.…
Fashola Urges Lawyers to Take Active Role in Tackling Insecurity
Guns and troops are not the only tools Nigeria has against insecurity, according to one of its most respected legal…
NCC Begins First Telecom Tariff Review in Eight Years
Eight years. One set of prices. Nigeria's telecom regulator says the math no longer adds up. The Nigerian Communications Commission…
Loneliness in Nigeria: The Crisis No One Talks About
In 2023, the United States named loneliness a public health epidemic. A top US doctor said it openly. Half of…
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…
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
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.…
Benin Tasks Native Doctors to Curse Kidnappers and Criminals
When conventional security measures feel insufficient, some Nigerians are turning to a power that predates the modern state itself. Oba…
Igboho Defends Actions Against Crime as ACF Warns of Anarchy
One man says he is protecting his people. Others warn that what he is doing could tip Nigeria toward something…
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 New Security Blind Spot
On May 15, 2026, gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed three schools, Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar…
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…
COLUMNS
Our best doctors are leaving. And honestly? I don’t blame them
The last good doctor at the general hospital in my hometown just resigned. She is moving to the United Kingdom.…
