Families Seek Help as 10 Travellers Remain Captive in Ogun
Anxious families are calling for urgent intervention following the abduction of 10 travellers along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan route in Ogun State, with kidnappers reportedly demanding ₦25 million for their release. The victims were seized near Ijebu Awa, a boundary community between Ogun and Oyo states, during a journey that relatives say began like any other routine trip but ended in fear and uncertainty. Among those abducted…
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Nigeria’s Maternity Crisis: When Giving Birth Becomes a Death Sentence
According to the most recent UN inter-agency estimates published in April 2025, covering data through 2023, Nigeria's maternal mortality ratio stands at 993 deaths per 100,000 live births, the third…
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Judicial Misconduct: NJC Suspends 3 Judges, Sanctions 6 Other
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken a firm stance against judicial misconduct, suspending three judges and imposing disciplinary measures on six other judicial officers as part of efforts to…
Soludo: Friendship with Obi Endures Beyond Politics
In a rare show of political maturity, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has…
Uba Sani Denies Rift, Praises El-Rufai’s Leadership
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has dismissed claims of a rift with his predecessor,…
Lawmakers affirm Akpabio’s seat for 11th Senate Presidency
Lawmakers across Nigeria have reaffirmed their support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, declaring that there…
Lawmakers rally behind Akpabio for 11th Senate Presidency
Lawmakers across Nigeria have thrown their weight behind Senate President Godswill Akpabio, declaring that there…
PenCom Urges SMEs to Secure Workers’ Pension Future
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has appealed to small and medium-sized enterprises…
Stock Market Losses Deepen as 55 Stocks Fall
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian stock market extended its losing streak as trading closed with…
Nigerian Exchange expands cross‑border investments in Africa
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has announced new initiatives to deepen cross‑border investment opportunities across Africa.…
IMF cautions Nigeria against petrol subsidy return
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Nigeria against restoring the petrol subsidy, describing the…
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From Ban to Blueprint: How Tinubu’s Crypto Order Can Unlock Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria's 29 million crypto users have been waiting for this moment. The July 17 executive order is the most consequential…
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…
Families Seek Help as 10 Travellers Remain Captive in Ogun
Anxious families are calling for urgent intervention following the abduction of 10 travellers along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan route in Ogun State,…
NDLEA Intensifies Hunt for Global Drug Rings After Arrests
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks following the arrest of…
Nigeria Senate Urges Tollgates, Tech to Boost Highway Security
Senator Sani Musa has urged Nigeria to embrace tollgates and modern technology as part of a comprehensive plan to improve…
Tinubu Clears Constitutional Hurdles on State Police Reform
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully navigated key constitutional hurdles in the push to establish state police, a reform long…
World Bank Warns Developing Countries to Embrace AI or Be Left Behind
The World Bank has called on developing countries, including Nigeria, to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance…
FG Urges Students to Embrace AI, Coding as NELFUND Disburses N282bn
Enugu State - The Federal Government has urged Nigerian students to embrace artificial intelligence, coding, robotics and other digital skills…
NIMC Act 2026 Signals Push to Fast Track National ID Project
President Bola Tinubu has signed a new law, the NIMC Act 2026, replacing the original 2007 statute, and has ordered…
Nigeria’s Future Workforce Depends on Digital Skills, Preventive Healthcare, Regulators Say
Regulators say Nigeria's digital transformation cannot succeed without parallel investments in workforce skills, employee wellness and institutional reforms, warning that…
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China brands cut ties with Mbappe over remarks
In a surprising turn of events, several Chinese brands have severed sponsorship ties with French football star Kylian Mbappe, citing his recent comments as “offensive to national sentiments.” The move…
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JAMB Tightens UTME Standards, Targets Poor CBT Centres
In a move aimed at protecting candidates from avoidable examination-day challenges, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced…
Cross River Varsity ASUU Strike Over Salary Arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) has resumed strike action over…
Zamfara Steps Up Ebola Surveillance at Gusau Airport
Gusau, Nigeria — The Zamfara State Government has heightened health surveillance measures to guard against the Ebola virus, stepping up…
NCDC Approves N100,000 Weekly Stipend for Ebola Contacts
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the approval of a N100,000 weekly stipend for…
Trump Links Market Slump to Democrats’ Midterm Election Gains
United States President Donald Trump has pointed to the Democratic Party’s strong performance in the recent midterm elections as a…
Gambia Bank Sack Order Risks Jobs of 57 Nigerians
The National Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has raised alarm over a directive by Gambian authorities that could lead to the dismissal…
Flights Resume at Riyadh Airport After Houthi Attack
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Flights have resumed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following a temporary suspension caused by attacks…
Trump warns Iran of retaliation over flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face severe retaliation if investigators establish that Tehran was connected to…
The Cane That Kills: Inside Nigeria’s School Corporal Punishment Crisis
A 12-year-old boy is dead. A teacher is on the run. And the law that should have protected him has…
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…
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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.…
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CAN seeks probe of viral threats in Enugu, Jos
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for an urgent investigation into a viral video circulating online, in which…
EDITORIAL
Nigeria’s Maternity Crisis: When Giving Birth Becomes a Death Sentence
According to the most recent UN inter-agency estimates published in April 2025, covering data through 2023, Nigeria's maternal mortality ratio…
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CAN seeks probe of viral threats in Enugu, Jos
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for an urgent investigation into a viral video circulating online, in which…
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Free Speech in Nigeria is Free Until You Say Something True
Just Let Us Talk. Is That Too Much to Ask? On behalf of Nigerian journalists, bloggers, TikTokers, Facebook commentators, WhatsApp…
