US-Iran Ceasefire Edges Toward Deal as Oil Markets Watch
ISLAMABAD — The world held its breath again this weekend as fresh clashes between American and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to unravel a fragile peace process. At the same time, Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran had agreed on the text of a potential peace deal. President Donald Trump had announced major combat operations against Iran in late February…
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THE ILLUSION OF MARKET RECOVERY: Why Paper Appreciation of the Naira Cannot Cure Underlying Structural Liquidity Defects
The central banking authorities of the federation have eagerly stepped forward to claim credit for a sequence of positive indicators emerging from the official foreign exchange window. According to the…
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Tinubu Vows No Mercy for Terror Funders on Democracy Day
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu used Nigeria's Democracy Day address on Thursday to deliver his toughest message yet on insecurity. He vowed that his administration would show no mercy to…
Adamawa Governor Gives Appointees Defect or Resign Ultimatum
YOLA — Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has drawn a sharp political line in the…
Atiku’s ADC Fires Back at Babachir as 2027 Opposition Race Stays Fluid
The African Democratic Congress fired back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Senate State Police Amendment Accelerates as Plenary Enters Decisive Phase
The Nigerian Senate entered what lawmakers described as a decisive plenary phase on the state…
Ekiti Election: Final 8 Days as APC and PDP Clash Over Voter Inducement
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party traded fresh accusations of voter inducement…
CBN Launches Payments System Vision 2028 for Digital Economy
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled its Payments System Vision 2028, a…
Nigeria Pulls In $10.37bn in Foreign Capital, Up 84 Percent
ABUJA — Nigeria attracted $10.37 billion in foreign capital during the first quarter of 2026,…
Tony Elumelu Named Seplat Energy Chairman as New CEO Takes Over
One of Africa's most respected business minds is taking the chair at one of Nigeria's…
Nigeria GDP Grows 3.89 Per Cent in Q1 2026 as Economy Stays on Recovery Path
Nigeria's real Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of…
WORLD NEWS
US-Iran Ceasefire Edges Toward Deal as Oil Markets Watch
ISLAMABAD — The world held its breath again this weekend as fresh clashes between American and Iranian forces in the…
Gaza Watches the World Cup From the Rubble as War Rages On
The world is celebrating. In Gaza, they are just trying to survive, but somehow, they are still playing football. As…
Israel and Iran Hold Fragile Truce as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume
A ceasefire that barely holds. A peace proposal that hasn't been signed. And a world distracted by football while the…
Mexico vs South Africa Opens 2026 World Cup at the Iconic Azteca
Sixteen years after they last met on this stage, Mexico and South Africa do it all again — at the…
Senate Orders Arrest of Ex-NNPC Chief Mele Kyari Over N210trn
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum…
ISWAP Commanders Surrender as Senior Leader Dies in Borno
MAIDUGURI — For two senior commanders of the terrorist group, the war is over. They walked into a Nigerian Army…
Fraud Suspects in Ogun Say They Take Orders From Malaysia
ABEOKUTA — When police knocked on the gate of the rented apartment in Ogun State, the young men inside thought…
Nigerian Woman Dies After Jumping From Balcony During Drug Raid
LAGOS — She was the one who jumped. The others ran for the stairs. By the time police officers secured…
Religious Leaders Warn Against Unchecked AI Adoption in Nigeria
ABUJA — Some of Nigeria's most influential religious leaders are asking the government to include faith-based perspectives in the development…
Nigeria iDICE Onboards 185 Founders From 7,000 Applications
Seven thousand people applied. One hundred and eighty-five were chosen. And Nigeria's most ambitious startup support programme has officially launched.…
Lassa Fever and Cholera Claim 275 Lives in Nigeria So Far in 2026
While Nigeria watches for Ebola at the borders, two old killers are already claiming lives inside the country. Lassa fever…
Nigeria to Capture 43% of Africa’s $136bn AI Earnings by 2030
Forty-three per cent. That is the share of Africa's entire AI-driven productivity gains that Nigeria is positioned to capture by…
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…
Tinubu’s Economic Reform Agenda: Has 2026 Become Nigeria’s Economic “Take-Off Year”?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stood before the nation on January 1, 2026, and declared this year Nigeria's "economic take-off," vowing…
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
Nollywood Mourns Alex Ekubo as Stars Gather for Service of Songs
LAGOS — The laughter he brought to millions of screens went quiet. On Wednesday, June 10, Nollywood gathered to say…
Nigerian Gen Z Are Rewriting the Rules of Work and Hustle Culture
They watched their parents work themselves into the ground. They have decided to do things differently. Nigeria's Generation Z workforce,…
Funke Akindele Gets Surprise Message About Naira Handling in New Film
A movie. A scene. A message from an unexpected sender. And suddenly, Nollywood is having a very Nigerian conversation. Nollywood…
Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy and Asake Lead 2026 BET Awards Nominations
Four names. One country. And a full takeover of the most important awards show in Black music. Nigeria has dominated the…
OPINION
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
EDITORIAL
THE PRICE OF PARALYSIS: Why the Oyo Education Shutdown Exposes the Total Failure of Local Security
The fundamental obligation of the sovereign state has officially broken down in the southwestern agrarian belt. Following a ruthless mid…
LETTERS
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
COLUMNS
Young Nigerians stormed NASS over insecurity. The old men in charge? Nowhere to be found
On Tuesday, a group of young Nigerians did something that should have been unnecessary. They marched to the National Assembly.…
