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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Burna Boy and Shakira Drop FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Song

LAGOS — Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has joined Colombian pop icon Shakira to release the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track, titled Dai Dai, was…

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Nigerian Scientists Raise Fresh Alarm Over Ebola Border Risk

LAGOS — Nigerian medical scientists have raised a fresh alarm over the risk of Ebola entering the country through its borders. They warn that Nigeria's porous land borders and under-equipped…

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US Screens Air Travellers, Suspends Visas From Ebola Zones

WASHINGTON — The United States government has announced new measures to prevent the spread of Ebola from the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The US…

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Lagos Saved N118bn In Property From Fire Outbreaks in 2025

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government saved properties valued at N118.32 billion from fire outbreaks in 2025. The state also lost properties worth N19.72 billion to various fire incidents across…

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Naira Slips to N1,395 in Parallel Market on Demand Pressure

LAGOS — The Nigerian naira has depreciated slightly against the US dollar in both the official and parallel markets. The local currency slipped to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel…

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Nigerian Banks Race To Meet CBN June 10 Cybersecurity Deadline

LAGOS — Nigerian financial institutions are under intense pressure to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's June 10, 2026, deadline for adopting a new cybersecurity framework. Industry sources say major…

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Gowon: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges And Stay United

ABUJA — Former military head of state General Yakubu Gowon has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges and remain united as a nation. Gowon made the statement…

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Amaechi Dares Atiku to Face Him at ADC Presidential Primary

ABUJA — Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has openly dared former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to face him in a direct primary contest at the African Democratic Congress. Amaechi says…

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Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Launches Reset Nigeria

IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. He launched the Reset Nigeria Movement at a weekend…

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PDP Clears Jonathan by Waiver as Sole 2027 Presidential Pick

ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Kabiru Turaki has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The decision was…

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44 Aspirants Barred as APC Senate Primaries Hit Controversy

ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress disqualified no fewer than 44 senatorial aspirants from participating in its nationwide Senate primaries. The party confirmed the disqualifications even as the exercise produced…

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Omo-Agege Rejects Senate Primary Result After Huge Defeat

WARRI — Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has rejected the result of the APC senatorial primary for Delta Central. He lost to former lawmaker Ede Dafinone by a massive…

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Ned Nwoko Loses APC Senate Primary With Just 3 Votes

ASABA — Serving Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has suffered a crushing defeat in the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary. Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa trounced him in one…

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Lagos Bans Heavy Luggage On All Regulated Public Buses

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the movement of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state. The policy takes…

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Coup Plot Trial: 36 Officers Face Court Martial In Abuja

ABUJA — The court martial of 36 Nigerian military officers charged with plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu has resumed in Abuja. The proceedings are being held at a military…

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