Third Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrives from South Africa
A third group of Nigerian citizens evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos. This follows weeks of anti-immigration protests and heightened xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The evacuees landed at the cargo terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at approximately 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, aboard an Air Peace aircraft. According to Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this group brings…
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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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Third Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrives from South Africa
A third group of Nigerian citizens evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos. This follows weeks of anti-immigration protests and heightened xenophobic tensions in South Africa. The evacuees landed…
Soludo’s Cow-Tail Remark and the Politics of Lowered Expectations
AWKA — Anambra Governor Charles Soludo's cow-tail remark about the politics of lowered expectations in…
LP Chairman Predicts Landslide Victory in Abia for 2027 Elections
Mr. Peter Azubuike, the Abia State Labour Party (LP) Chairman, has declared that the party…
NDC Deregistered by Court, Peter Obi and PDP Allege Opposition Targeting
ABUJA — A Nigerian court has ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Punch…
ADC and Peter Obi Back State Police but Warn Tinubu Against Haste
ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress and former presidential candidate Peter Obi have voiced support…
ProvidusBank and Unity Bank Merger Uncertainty Ends, New Entity Near
LAGOS — The prolonged uncertainty surrounding the merger of ProvidusBank and Unity Bank has ended,…
SMEDAN Unveils N500m Zero-Interest Fund for Small Businesses
ABUJA — The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a…
Nigerian Meter Makers Win Court Order Blocking 1.55m Smart Meter Imports
LAGOS — Nigerian meter manufacturers have secured a court injunction halting the importation of 1.55…
Naira Holds Near N1,375 as Meter Makers Win Key Court Injunction
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira traded near N1,375 to the dollar in the official market…
WORLD NEWS
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…
Zamfara Governor Rejects Bandit Dialogue After Elders Kidnapped
They went to talk peace. Fifty of them came back as hostages instead. Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has firmly…
Sultan Condemns Ummulkhair Lynching, Demands Justice and Police Probe
SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, has issued a strong condemnation of the lynching of a woman…
Military Aircraft Scattered Terrorists, Allowing Escape
– Rescued Borno Vice Principal Recounts Ordeal Paul Namaske, the Vice Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Borno…
Akwa Ibom Police nab Armed Robbery Suspect, Recover Firearm
Uyo, Akwa Ibom – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested an armed robbery suspect in Uyo and recovered…
El-Rufai, Former Aide Arraigned Over Alleged N8.6bn CCTV Fraud
A former governor. A former aide. And an N8.6 billion contract now at the centre of a formal corruption case.…
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.…
