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…
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Super Eagles Set for Crucial Friendly Against Portugal
LAGOS — The Super Eagles are preparing to face Portugal in a high profile friendly this June, a fixture both sides view as important preparation ahead of the 2026 FIFA…
Mental Wellness Experts Urge Nigerians to Build Daily Coping Habits
ABUJA — Mental health professionals are urging Nigerians to treat emotional wellness as part of daily routine, not something addressed only during a crisis. The call comes as rising living…
How Nigerians Can Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
LAGOS — Eating healthy in Nigeria does not have to mean abandoning the foods people grew up loving, nutrition experts say. Small, affordable swaps can make a noticeable difference without…
Naira Holds Ground as Reserves Hit Best Level Since 2009
LAGOS — Nigeria's currency held relatively steady this week even as the naira traded around 1,410 to the dollar in the parallel market, a level analysts describe as stable compared…
Lagos Politician Doherty Accepts Bid for 2027 Governorship
LAGOS — Prominent Lagos politician Funso Doherty has accepted the nomination of the Nigeria Democratic Congress as its candidate for the state's 2027 governorship election. Doherty disclosed his acceptance in…
Calm Atmosphere in Ekiti Signals Shift in Political Mood
ADO EKITI — Ekiti has long been known for fierce political rivalry during governorship elections. This year, however, observers say the mood on the ground tells a different story. Political…
Ado Ekiti Neighbors Recall the Night a Marriage Turned Deadly
ADO EKITI — The compound was quiet when the screaming started. Neighbors say they heard raised voices first, then silence, then the kind of stillness that makes a street feel…
Stolen Motorcycle Victim Recalls Night Robbers Struck Twice
SULEJA — It was almost 4 a.m. when the sound outside his window jolted him awake. By the time he reached his motorcycle, it was already gone, and so was…
Police Officer’s Gunshot Leaves Ekiti Boy Dead on Election Day
ISAN EKITI — The smoke had not yet cleared when neighbors began pulling buckets of water toward the burning police station. Inside, officers scrambled to save files and equipment. Outside,…
Nigeria Foreign Reserves Hit 51 Billion Dollars, Highest in 17 Years
ABUJA — Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves rose to 51.04 billion dollars this week, the highest level in 17 years, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on…
Customs Seizes 1.8 Tonnes of Cannabis at Apapa Port
LAGOS — The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command, said Friday it intercepted 1.8 tonnes of cannabis and a batch of expired pharmaceutical products before they could reach the open market.…
Ekiti Voters Decide Governor Fate in Peaceful Election
ADO EKITI — More than one million registered voters in Ekiti State went to the polls Saturday to choose a governor for the next four years. The Independent National Electoral…
Nigeria Sets Up Presidential Task Force as Ebola Threat Raises Fresh Concerns
The Federal Government has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats as renewed cases of the disease appear in parts of Africa.…
Nigerian Student Wins Bronze at International Science Competition in Turkey
A Nigerian student, Ibrahim Mejama of General Hassan College, Yelwa in Bauchi State, has won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) held in…
Cholera Death Toll in Northeast Nigeria Rises to 90, UN Says
At least 90 people have died and more than 12,000 others have been infected in a fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Nigeria's conflict-hit Borno state, the U.N. Office for the Coordination…
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