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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Gunmen Kidnap Ondo Monarch, Shoot Wife in Late Night Raid

Gunmen abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday night, June 13, 2026, and shot his wife during the attack,…

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Tinubu Is Reviving Trans Saharan Superhighway -Umahi

Minister of Works Dave Umahi said on Saturday, June 13, 2026, that President Bola Tinubu is reviving abandoned road projects across the South East, including the long stalled Calabar Ebonyi…

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Killings and Abductions: Borno Christians Observe Black Sunday

Christians across Borno State observed what organisers called Black Sunday on June 14, 2026, holding solemn church services and street demonstrations to protest insecurity and demand an end to abductions…

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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.…

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CBN Launches Payments System Vision 2028 for Digital Economy

ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled its Payments System Vision 2028, a roadmap designed to modernise the country's financial infrastructure and drive greater financial inclusion for millions…

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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 goodbye to Alex Ekubo, the actor whose talent and warmth…

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BET Awards 2026: Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy Lead Nigeria’s Charge

LOS ANGELES — Nigeria's music industry is heading into the BET Awards 2026 with its strongest showing in years. Wizkid, Tems, Asake, and Burna Boy lead a group of Nigerian…

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Burna Boy and Rema Open 2026 World Cup With Epic Performances

MEXICO CITY — Africa announced its presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before a single ball was kicked. Burna Boy and Rema performed at the tournament's opening ceremony in…

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Iwobi Hits 100 Super Eagles Caps in 2-1 Loss to Portugal

LEIRIA — Alex Iwobi reached a milestone that very few Nigerian footballers have achieved. He made his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles in their 2-1 friendly defeat to Portugal…

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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 of national policies on artificial intelligence. They warn that unchecked…

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Nigeria Now Has 128 Active Healthtech Startups Seeking Scale

LAGOS — Nigeria's digital health sector is bigger than it has ever been. The country now has 128 active healthtech startups operating across telehealth, digital pharmacies, healthcare analytics, and financing…

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Why Nigerian Men Over 40 Must Prioritise Sleep and Rest

LAGOS — Most Nigerian men over 40 brag about how little sleep they need. "I am used to four hours," they say. What they do not say is that those…

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Seven Nigerian Fruits That Fight Inflammation Every Day

You do not need expensive supplements to fight inflammation. Nigeria's fruit markets are full of powerful, affordable options that can protect your body every single day. Inflammation is the body's…

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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, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure is 83.83 percent…

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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…

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