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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A French manager shouts at Nigerian staff. Nothing happens. Why is no one surprised?

The expatriate scaled the company fence. Not because he was escaping danger. Because he wanted to. Security protocols mean nothing to some people when they come from countries with stronger…

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Jihadist Blockade on Bamako Leaves Malians Stranded on Eid

BAMAKO — A jihadist blockade around Mali's capital Bamako has left thousands of Malians stranded and unable to celebrate Eid with their families. Armed groups associated with al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat…

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Tinubu Commends NDLEA for Busting Nigeria-Mexico Drug Cartel

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has publicly commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for dismantling a major Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine cartel. The operation, which led to the discovery of Nigeria's…

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Oyo Teacher Adesiyan Adegboye Buried After School Attack Killing

OGBOMOSO — Adesiyan Adegboye, one of the teachers killed during the coordinated terrorist attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, was buried on Friday, May 22,…

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Nigeria Urged to Revive FESTAC 1977 for Cultural Leadership

LAGOS — Cultural advocate and producer Yinka Abioye is pushing for the return of FESTAC Africa to Nigeria. He argues that the time has come for Nigeria to reclaim the…

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Sharon Ooja Welcomes Baby Boy, Thanks God and Her Husband

LAGOS — Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her baby boy. She made the joyful disclosure in a heartfelt post on her social media accounts on Thursday.…

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Golden Eaglets Coach Targets Nigeria Revival After NFF Appointment

ABUJA — The newly appointed coach of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets has set out an ambitious plan to revive the country's U17 national football program. He said his appointment by the…

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Chelle: Winning Trophies Is Non-Negotiable for Super Eagles

ABUJA — Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has drawn a clear line for Nigeria's football program. He said winning trophies is non-negotiable for the Super Eagles going forward. His…

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US Agency to Fund 1,500 Mobile Towers for Nigeria Off-Grid Areas

ABUJA — A United States government development agency will fund the deployment of 1,500 mobile base stations across off-grid communities in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. The announcement,…

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NCC Unveils New Telecom Policy to Cut Data Costs and Boost 5G

LAGOS — The Nigerian Communications Commission has presented a comprehensive National Telecommunications Policy 2026 aimed at transforming Nigeria's digital infrastructure. The policy targets cheaper data, a faster 5G rollout, stronger…

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NCDC Warns Against Ebola Misinformation Spreading on Social Media

LAGOS — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a strong warning against the spread of Ebola misinformation on social media. False reports claiming that Ebola cases…

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FG Confirms Nigeria Has No Ebola Case, Boosts Preparedness

ABUJA — The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the country has no confirmed case of Ebola virus disease. The assurance came as the government simultaneously announced enhanced preparedness measures…

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Tinubu Tasks MDAs on Digital Transformation for Paperless Govt

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has tasked all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the federal government to accelerate the adoption of digital operations. He said the government's target is a…

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Naira Holds Steady on Friday as CBN Keeps FX Market Firm

LAGOS — The Nigerian naira maintained steady momentum against the US dollar in the early hours of Friday, May 22, 2026. Vanguard data showed the local currency holding firm across…

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Nigeria Records $480m Trade Surplus in January, Up 220%

LAGOS — Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of $480 million in January 2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This represents a 220 percent increase from…

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