Newly Passed Out Soldiers Among Fresh Abductions as Ransom Demands Rise
Zamfara State - Three newly passed out soldiers travelling from Zaria to Zamfara State were abducted by terrorists on July 2, who initially demanded N50 million before later reducing the ransom to N5 million per captive, according to family members of the victims. The soldiers were reportedly abducted after being left to travel to their new posting in Kebbi State shortly after completing their passing…
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PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself Director-General, secured office space at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja,…
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Fake Agency Scandal Deepens as Senate Rejects Fresh Probe Request
The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council deepened this week after the Senate rejected, for the second time in one week, a request to investigate a controversial…
Makinde’s Call for International Probe Into Oyo Abduction Sparks Clash With Presidency
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's call for an international probe into the mass abduction of…
Atiku’s Choice of Amaechi Shows Nothing Against Igbo -Okonkwo
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s decision to select Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate for…
Ex Lawmaker Urges Atiku to Resolve ADC Crisis Rather Than Blame INEC
A former member of the House of Representatives, Teejay Yusuf, has urged former Vice President…
2027: Gov Bago Retains Deputy as Running Mate
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has confirmed that his deputy, Yakubu Garba, will remain…
Naira Posts Mixed Performance Across Official, Parallel Markets
Lagos State - The naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar across…
Dangote Emerges Big Winner From US Iran Tensions, WSJ Reports
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Dangote Petroleum Refinery is reaping significant benefits from…
Zamfara Unveils $200 Million Lithium Processing Plant, 2,000 Jobs Expected
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has commissioned a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant…
NRS Collects N21.6tn in H1 2026 as Tax-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 13 Per Cent
Nigeria's Revenue Service (NRS) collected N21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a…
ANALYSIS
Divided They Fall: Why Nigeria’s Opposition Is Losing the 2027 Battle Before the Votes Are Cast
Nigeria's opposition enters 2027 with its strongest cast of heavyweights in a decade. It is still losing, not to Tinubu…
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…
Newly Passed Out Soldiers Among Fresh Abductions as Ransom Demands Rise
Zamfara State - Three newly passed out soldiers travelling from Zaria to Zamfara State were abducted by terrorists on July…
Plateau Coalition Seeks DSS Deployment to Troubled Communities
Plateau State - A coalition of more than 11 indigenous youth associations in Plateau State has called on the Federal…
EFCC Releases Activists Randy Peter, Mama Pee After Questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released activists Randy Peter and Mama Pee after both honoured an invitation…
Gunmen Raid Kogi School, Abduct Principal, NECO Official, Students
Kogi State - Gunmen attacked Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday, abducting…
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Coordinated Theft of Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a California federal court, accusing the ChatGPT maker of orchestrating a coordinated…
AI Is Helping Young Nigerians Plan Dates and Navigate Romance – Google
Rising costs. Busy lives. A new generation of Nigerians turning to artificial intelligence to help them date better. Welcome to…
Ten Nigerian AI Founders Rewriting the Tech Narrative in 2026
Nairametrics has profiled ten Nigerian artificial intelligence founders who are reshaping what is possible in technology, business, and public services…
Nigeria Now Has 24,967 Startups and $30.7bn Raised – But 7,535 Shut Down
The numbers are impressive. The shutdowns are even more revealing. Nigeria's startup ecosystem in mid-2026 tells a story of both…
HUMAN ANGLE STORIES
“They Took Their Frustrations Out on Us”: A Kidnap Victim’s Forest Ordeal
Kontagora - Mr Alaramma had gone to the farm with his elder brother, the way they did most mornings in Kawon Kontagora, a quiet farming village in Niger State's Kontagora…
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NANS Declares Emergency Over Dilapidated Student Hostels Nationwide
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a national emergency over the deteriorating condition of student hostels across…
Slum2School Green Academy Shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes
Lagos State - Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the…
PenCom Raises Retirees’ Income Threshold for Health Insurance Scheme
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has increased the income threshold qualifying retirees for its health insurance scheme from N70,000 to…
It is Time to Make Safe Schools Initiative Work — NAPTAN, NUT
The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have called on government authorities…
Iran Condemns US Strikes Near Hospital
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the United States following airstrikes close to a cancer hospital in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.…
US Inflation Slows in June as Energy Costs Ease, Though Iran Tensions Loom
United States consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June, according to government data released Tuesday, as energy costs fell…
Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 30 as Dozens Remain Hospitalised
The death toll from a devastating fire at a music bar in Bangkok has risen to 30, with more than…
US Iran Ceasefire Unravels Further as Both Sides Trade Fresh Strikes
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has continued to deteriorate this week, with both countries trading fresh…
Chidimma: The Girl Who Won the World But Can’t Find Home
Chidimma Adetshina dazzled on the Miss Universe stage. Now she is fighting deportation in a Cape Town courtroom — and…
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
Meet Osasere Okundaye, Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant at 19
Osasere Okundaye has been confirmed as Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, having begun her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants…
Bespoke Tailoring Is Quietly Shaping the Future of Nigerian Men’s Fashion
Bespoke tailoring is experiencing a remarkable resurgence across Nigeria, with young men in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and beyond increasingly…
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.…
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
PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself…
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
The Religion Trap: How Nigeria Became the World’s Most Prayerful Poor Country [Uncut]
My Thoughts Have No Filter By Abdul'Azeez Bello 0805 113 0075 (WhatsApp) | omobolajibello@gmail God Is Not on the…
