House Probes N1.3bn Budget Fraud Amid Tinubu Summons Row
The House of Representatives on Wednesday descended into a rowdy session as lawmakers clashed over a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu over the alleged suspension of constituency project funding, before passing a separate resolution to form a 12-member ad hoc committee to investigate the inclusion of N1.3 billion for the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 Appropriation Framework. The drama began when…
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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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Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund With Ex-CDS as Co-Chair
Northern Nigerian governors have inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, appointing a former Chief of Defence Staff and a former Minister of Defence as…
Ogun West Endorsement of Adebutu Attracts Political Interests
The endorsement of Hon. Ladi Adebutu’s 2027 governorship bid by Ogun West indigenes has stirred…
Father of ‘Fake’ Agency DG Defends Son Amid Rumours
In Nigeria’s fast-evolving media and governance landscape, reputation management has become as critical as financial…
Kwankwaso’s Rebuke Shettima Highlight Political Fault lines
For a national and international audience, the latest exchange between former Kano State governor and…
Sokoto LG Chairman’s Exit from APC Signals Political Shifts
The sudden resignation of a Local Government chairman in Sokoto State from both his office…
Business Fallout in Lagos, Osun, Flooding Exposes Infrastructure
The recent blackouts in Lagos and Osun, triggered by transmission failures and flooding, have once…
NAICOM Bars Insurance Firms With Unpaid Claims From Recapitalisation Re-Licensing
The National Insurance Commission on Tuesday issued a regulatory directive warning insurance companies with outstanding…
Dangote’s Free Petrol Delivery Signals Strategic Market Entry
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to begin free petrol delivery to Abuja and five states…
CBN Raises Alarm Over N100 Note Rejection
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning against the rejection of…
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Tinubu Directs Probe of Google, Meta and AI Platforms Over Nigerian Media
President Bola Tinubu has directed a formal investigation into how Google, Meta, and artificial intelligence platforms affect Nigerian media organisations,…
Two Nigerians Confirmed Killed in South Africa as Xenophobia Crisis Deepens
The government has now confirmed what the community already knew. Two Nigerians are dead. And the diplomatic fallout is deepening.…
Tinubu Vows to End Insecurity Through Technology and Intelligence Ops
A promise, a plan, and a venue that carried its own political weight. President Tinubu chose Port Harcourt to tell…
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…
House Probes N1.3bn Budget Fraud Amid Tinubu Summons Row
The House of Representatives on Wednesday descended into a rowdy session as lawmakers clashed over a motion to summon President…
3,000 New Recruits Passes Out at Depot Nigerian Army in Ebonyi
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu passed out over 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army…
Senate to FG: Stop Boko Haram Reintegration, Prosecution Instead
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to immediately halt its policy…
Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Appoint Irabor and Magashi
The Northern Governors Forum on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust…
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…
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…
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…
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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.…
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…
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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.…
