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 up efforts to build a regional security alliance with neighbouring Benin Republic and Niger Republic to counter the growing jihadist threat in West Africa. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar disclosed that Abuja is actively engaging both countries to strengthen joint operations against extremist groups operating…
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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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US Withdraws Troops from Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
The United States has withdrawn its troops from Nigeria after completing a counterterrorism operation, a move that has stirred debate over the future of security cooperation between both nations. The…
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…
Obi Calls on INEC to Publish All Candidates’ Academic Certificates
ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on the…
Ex-Tinubu Aide Denies Electoral Misconduct in APC Primary Victory
Ibrahim Olarewaju, former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, has…
Deregistration: Obi once Gained from Judicial Decision— Gov Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged politicians to avoid politicizing judicial decisions, citing…
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…
CBN Revokes Licenses of 46 MFBs Due to Regulatory Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks…
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…
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…
Ondo Amotekun Rescues Kidnap Victim, Arrests Father and Three Sons
AKURE — The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested a father and…
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…
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.…
