Bangkok Train Crash Driver Charged After 8 Die, Tests Positive
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have charged the driver of a train involved in a deadly collision in Bangkok with reckless driving. Eight people died in the crash. The driver also…
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THE DECENTRALIZATION DILEMMA: Why the 2026 State Police Bill Demands Scrutiny, Not Just Speed
The alarm clock is ticking so hard that it has been rocking the already shaky Nigerian security apparatus that is highly centralised. The 10th Senate has stated its resolve to…
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Oyo Teachers Protest After Attack as 7 Staff Confirmed Taken
IBADAN — Public school teachers in Oyo State staged a protest on Monday, May 18, demanding urgent government action after the Oriire school attack on Friday. The protest took place…
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ADC Names Imoke and Abdulfatah to Lead Key Committees
ABUJA - The African Democratic Congress has appointed former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke…
SDP’s Adebayo: I Will Not Fear Tinubu in 2027 Race
ABUJA — Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo has declared that he will…
APC Primaries Fallout: Dozens of Lawmakers Lose Tickets
ABUJA — Dozens of serving All Progressives Congress lawmakers have lost their bids for re-election…
INEC: All 22 Parties Submit 2027 Membership Registers
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties…
Tinubu Demands Fast Delivery of Attack Helicopters From Airbus
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed an Airbus investment commitment in Nigeria and simultaneously…
Dangote Raises Ethiopia Investment to $4bn After Hero’s Welcome
ADDIS ABABA / LAGOS — Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, received a hero's welcome in…
First Bank and Visa Launch Multi-Currency Naira and Dollar Cards
LAGOS — First Bank of Nigeria and Visa have partnered to launch two new payment…
NGX Stocks Lose N170bn as Mid-Cap Selloff Hits Market
LAGOS — Nigeria's stock market shed N170 billion in value on Saturday as a mid-cap…
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Bangkok Train Crash Driver Charged After 8 Die, Tests Positive
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have charged the driver of a train involved in a deadly collision in Bangkok with reckless…
US Issues Safety Alert to Americans in Nigeria After ISIS Strike
ABUJA — The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a safety advisory to American citizens following the joint US-Nigeria…
Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days Amid New Strikes
BEIRUT / JERUSALEM — Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire agreement by 45 days. The US State Department announced…
Trump and Tinubu Hail Joint ISIS Kill as Global Warning
WASHINGTON / ABUJA — US President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu have jointly hailed the killing of ISIS…
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Stashed in Carton Walls in Drug Bust
LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a major consignment of cocaine and opioid drugs in Nigeria.…
Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail After Months in Custody
ABUJA, May 18, 2026 — A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai bail…
Oyo School Abduction Exposes Major Intelligence Gap
IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area as…
Lakurawa Kills Two Customs Officers in Kebbi Attack
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two Nigeria Customs Service officers in Kebbi State. Reports say one of the officers was…
Nigerian Universities Urged to Adopt AI for Digital Governance
ABUJA — Nigerian university Pro-Chancellors have called on institutions of higher learning to adopt artificial intelligence and digital governance tools.…
FG Launches Smart National Transport Databank for Real-Time Data
ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council has approved the Smart National Transport Databank project. The project will collect real-time transport…
Vitel Wireless, Fintechs Unite to Fix Nigeria Digital Gap
LAGOS — Vitel Wireless has partnered with several leading Nigerian fintech platforms to expand mobile connectivity and digital services across…
Chief Justice: Nigerian Courts Must Now Embrace Technology
ABUJA — Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has declared that Nigerian courts can no longer remain separate from the…
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Frank Edoho Breaks Silence, Reveals His Deepest Personal Fear
LAGOS — Popular television host Frank Edoho has spoken publicly for the first time since his estranged wife Sandra Onyenucheya…
Lagos LEAGA to Fuse Sports, Culture, and Entertainment Awards
LAGOS, May 18, 2026 — Lagos State has released more details on the inaugural Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards,…
Kannywood Suspends Two Actors Over Indecent Video
KANO — The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors for one year. Amina Uba Hassan and Adam…
Gen Z Nigerians Choose Stability Over Rush to the Altar
LAGOS — A growing number of young Nigerians in the Gen Z generation are choosing to delay marriage. They say…
