Presidency says state police framework nearly ready for constitution
The presidency says state police framework is nearly finished and constitutional amendments will come soon.
Marjane Satrapi, Creator of Persepolis, Dies at 56
French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, creator of the landmark graphic novel Persepolis, has died at 56.
Coordinated school abductions hit Southwest and Northeast simultaneously
Armed terrorists coordinated simultaneous school abductions in Oyo and the Northeast on May 15.
Borikiri school wins NLNG science contest in Rivers
Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borikiri wins the 2026 NLNG Science Contest in Rivers State.
Aguiyi-Ironsi family honours Fajuyi’s loyalty 60 years after 1966 coup
Aguiyi-Ironsi family honours Lt Col Fajuyi's loyalty and sacrifice during the 1966 coup.
Southwest governor reveals bomb plot at government house
Southwest governor reveals bomb discovery at government house amid heightened security concerns.
Yoruba culture remains Nigeria’s largest ethnic group tradition
Yoruba culture dominates Nigeria as the largest ethnic tradition among 45 million adherents.
Over 40 abducted from Oyo schools as insecurity spreads south
Kidnappers took over 40 pupils and teachers from three Oyo schools, using explosives and demanding the release of bomb-makers.
US President Trump appoints officials with no expertise to critical roles
Trump appoints people with no expertise to run US health, education, transport and intelligence agencies.
State police constitutional amendment expected in coming weeks
State police constitutional amendment expected in coming weeks after months of consultations.
Labour Party to ratify primary results, issue return certificates June 11
Labour Party to ratify primary results and issue return certificates on June 11.
Senate approves bill to create national malaria elimination agency
Senate passes bill to establish agency for coordinating Nigeria's national malaria prevention and elimination efforts.
TikTok star Peller proposes to Jarvis at Ghana beach hotel
Content creator Peller proposed to fellow creator Jarvis at a Ghana beach hotel Wednesday night.
Senate delays training institute bill over duplication fears
The Senate postponed a bill to establish a training institute over concerns it would duplicate existing agencies' work.
Edo State begins training 500 newly recruited forest guards
Edo State begins training 500 forest guards from June 5 to combat illegal logging and poaching.
Court sentences two men to death for kidnapping
Lagos court sentences two men to death for kidnapping; one fled bail during trial.
Police arrest man for beating 65-year-old father to death in Ondo
Police arrest 38-year-old man for beating his father to death in Ondo State.
Council lists 117 universities with accredited law programmes
The Council of Legal Education warns prospective law students against unaccredited institutions.
AFC raises $2bn from Asian, European banks for Africa
AFC secures $2bn syndicated loan as Asian banks increase Africa financing commitments.
US removes 21 groups from terrorist organisations list
The United States has removed 21 organisations from its terrorism list after reviewing their threat level.