Jihadist blockade traps Bamako residents, blocks Eid celebrations
Jihadist blockade isolates Mali's capital, stranding residents and blocking Eid travel and celebrations.
Court jails two ex-bankers for N7.8 million palliative fraud, offers fine option
Two ex-bankers convicted of stealing N7.8 million in COVID-19 palliatives face jail time they can escape with a fine. In Nigeria's two-tiered justice system, that means they will escape. Poor people do not.
OduDiscover: O’Kenneth, the Yoruba rapper making pain sound like poetry
O'Kenneth is a Yoruba-language rapper making music about betrayal, loneliness, and spiritual searching. His recent tracks "DANSO" and "Ototrobonsu" are structured like confessions, each one built with minimal production and maximum precision. He is building something deliberately uncompromising in a landscape obsessed with playlists and streams.
APC names ex-Senate presidents, former speaker to key positions
APC appoints two ex-Senate presidents and a former speaker to key positions.
Oyo abduction exposes government’s helplessness against rising terror
Gunmen abduct schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo; video shows beheaded instructor as government promises to negotiate.
Nigeria heightens Ebola surveillance as cases surge in Congo, Uganda
Nigeria strengthens border surveillance as Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda rise to 600.
Chinda emerges Rivers APC’s sole 2027 governorship candidate
Kingsley Chinda wins Rivers APC's 2027 governorship ticket as sole candidate.
Nigeria, Poland to deepen ties on defence, digital economy
Nigeria and Poland plan deeper partnerships in defence, digital economy, and agriculture under the Tinubu administration.
Labour Party insists Obi’s exit won’t hurt 2027 election prospects
Labour Party says Peter Obi's exit won't weaken its 2027 election prospects, citing strong aspirants.
Senator Jibrin insists he remains authentic Kogi East APC candidate
Senator Isah Jibrin denies reports of his withdrawal from 2027 Kogi East APC senatorial race.
NBA condemns Kano police for defying court order on detained lawyer
The Kano NBA condemned police for allegedly ignoring a court order to release detained lawyer Ahmad Tijjani Miko.
Ebonyi Governor Lifts Suspension Of Two Head Teachers Over Video Furore
Ebonyi governor Francis Nwifuru lifts indefinite suspension of two head teachers accused over viral school conditions video.
APM’s Laja Adeoye demands INEC neutrality ahead 2027 Lagos race
APM candidate Laja Adeoye urges INEC to remain neutral in 2027 Lagos governorship election.
Document reveals blueprint for government if coup plot succeeded
Investigators uncover handwritten blueprint for replacement government in alleged coup plot against President Tinubu.
DLM Securities gives investors 10% annual cashback on trades
DLM Securities rewards eligible 2025 traders with 10% annual cashback loyalty benefit.
Tinubu appoints OAU professor Segun Aina as JAMB registrar
President Tinubu appoints OAU Professor Segun Aina as the new JAMB registrar.
Two boys sold for N18,000 each, forced to hawk in Benin City
Two teenage boys sold for N18,000 each rescued after four months of captivity in Benin City.
CBN holds rates at 26.5% as foreign reserves near $50 billion
CBN holds interest rate at 26.5% as foreign reserves approach $50 billion mark.
Lamido tells Jonathan to skip 2027 presidential race
Sule Lamido advises Goodluck Jonathan to stay out of 2027 presidential race to protect his elder statesman status.
South-West needs dedicated security fund to fight economic collapse
South-West leaders push for regional security trust fund to reverse economic damage from rising insecurity.