Bandits Abduct 25 Schoolgirls, Kill Vice Principal in Fresh Attack on Kebbi Secondary School
The vice principal was reportedly shot while attempting to protect the students during the attack.
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Lawyer Petitions CJN, Demands Wike’s Suspension from Body of Benchers Over Clash With Naval Officer
A Nigerian lawyer, Bob James, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, seeking the suspension of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
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Why More Nigerian Youths in the Diaspora Are Returning Home Despite Economic Hardship
For decades, traveling abroad has been one of the biggest aspirations for many Nigerians. Families often make huge financial sacrifices—selling belongings, taking loans, or pooling resources—to send a relative overseas…
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ASUU Faults Federal Government’s Claim of Insufficient Funds, Says Education Suffering from Misplaced Priorities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi zone, has dismissed the Federal Government’s claim that a paucity of funds is responsible for its inability to meet the full salary…
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Tinubu Sends Peace Envoy to Plateau as DSS Busts Major Arms Supplier
President Bola Tinubu has deployed his peace envoy, Dr. Abiodun Essiet, to Plateau State as part of renewed efforts to restore stability and strengthen inter-communal harmony across the region. Essiet,…
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PDP Convention: Accreditation Hits 17 States as Voting Rescheduled for 4PM
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elective convention is gaining momentum as top party leaders from across the country continue to troop into the venue. By 1:35 p.m., the stadium was…
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Tinubu Set for High-Level US Visit as Trump Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Religious Crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to visit the United States on Tuesday for high-level diplomatic engagements amid rising tensions over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria and strong warnings…
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Akon Arrested in Georgia Over Clerical Error: US Police Confirm Detention and Release
Authorities in Georgia, United States, have confirmed the brief arrest of Senegalese-American superstar Akon, following an outstanding bench warrant triggered by an automated police alert in the city of Chamblee.…
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NAFDAC Destroys ₦20bn Fake and Expired Products in Ibadan to Protect Public Health
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired, banned, and substandard products valued at ₦20 billion during a major enforcement operation in Ibadan,…
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Eating Rice Every Day: Benefits, Risks, and the Healthiest Way to Enjoy It
For billions around the world, rice is more than a meal — it’s a way of life. From India’s fragrant basmati to Japan’s sticky sushi rice, this humble grain fuels…
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WHO Warns: Diabetes Cases in Africa Could Hit 60 Million by 2050
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the growing diabetes crisis in Africa, projecting that the number of adults living with the disease could reach 60 million…
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Buratai Warns: Wike’s Clash with Naval Officer a Threat to Nigeria’s National Security
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has raised alarm over the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,…
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UK Court Jails Four Nigerians, Six Others for £240,000 Phone Robbery Spree — Sentenced to 55 Years Combined
Ten members of a notorious phone-robbery syndicate, including four UK-based Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison by the Kingston Crown Court in the United Kingdom…
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Nigerian Banks Earn ₦14.7 Trillion in Interest Income Amid High-Rate Environment — Access, Zenith, First HoldCo Lead
Nine of Nigeria’s leading banks collectively earned about ₦14.72 trillion in interest income during the first nine months of 2025, representing a 27.68% year-on-year increase from the ₦11.53 trillion recorded…
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Religious Tensions Deepen as PFN, Islamic Council Clash Over Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria
A fresh controversy has erupted between the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) over allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria —…
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World Immunisation Day: NOA Urges Parents to Ensure Full Vaccination for Children in Akwa Ibom
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State has called on parents and caregivers to prioritise the vaccination of children aged 0–59 months to protect them from preventable childhood…
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ASUU Negotiations Near Crucial Stage: Union Rejects FG’s Salary Offer, Warns of Possible Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given a new update on its ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government (FG), as tension mounts over the union’s one-month deadline for…
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Dele Momodu Urges Tinubu to Seek Obasanjo, Anyaoku’s Help in Engaging Trump Over Nigeria ‘Christian Persecution’ Claim
Nigerian media mogul and politician Dele Momodu has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enlist respected Nigerians with international credibility — such as former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Emeka…
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Trump Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa, Citing ‘Human Rights Abuses’ Against White Farmers
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, citing alleged “human rights abuses” against white farmers — a claim…
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Osimhen Leads Super Eagles Attack as Okoye, Awaziem Return for Gabon Clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon, with Victor Osimhen and Tolu Arokodare set to…
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