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Love for sale? Okonkwo’s N700,000 matchmaking platform faces fire
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Mass abduction: Security forces storm Niger for rescue
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Nepal flood horror: 579 dead, 1,924 missing
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Sexual assault: Celebrities on alert as UK remands Poco Lee
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Police comb bushes for abducted corpers
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Board shortlists NSCDC, immigration applicants for physical screening
Akinlalu killings: 10 months of anguish as families search for missing bodies
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Nigeria’s borders are already open, Presidency tackles Atiku
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NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office
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WhatsApp to charge businesses per message from October 1
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FULL LIST: US publishes fresh names of 10 Nigerians to be deported for crimes
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World’s youngest reigning monarch King Oyo dies at 34
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Love for sale? Okonkwo’s N700,000 matchmaking platform faces fire
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo’s N700,000 Christian matchmaking platform, ‘Mentor To Marry’, faces backlash for commercialising love. Read the full story….
Mass abduction: Security forces storm Niger for rescue
Security forces have moved into Niger State’s Borgu LGA to rescue hundreds abducted by terrorists. President Tinubu ordered the operation to secure communi…
Nepal flood horror: 579 dead, 1,924 missing
Devastating Nepal flood from a glacier collapse leaves 579 dead and 1,924 missing. Rescuers race to find survivors amid fears of further flooding….
Sexual assault: Celebrities on alert as UK remands Poco Lee
Nigerian celebrities are on high alert after dancer Poco Lee’s remand in the UK over alleged sexual assault. Learn how entertainers are reacting and taking…
Police comb bushes for abducted corpers
Kogi State Police continue to comb bushes for abducted NYSC members and other passengers. 11 victims rescued, search ongoing for others….
Board shortlists NSCDC, immigration applicants for physical screening
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has shortlisted applicants for physical screening. Check your NSCDC Immigration recrui…
Nigeria’s borders are already open, Presidency tackles Atiku
The Presidency clarifies that Nigeria’s land borders are already open, tackling Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to open them if elected president….
NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office
National Population Commission Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died just eight months after assuming office. Learn more about his passing….
WhatsApp to charge businesses per message from October 1
From October 1, 2026, WhatsApp Business Platform will charge per message. Learn how these new WhatsApp Business charges affect Nigerian banks, fintechs, an…
FULL LIST: US publishes fresh names of 10 Nigerians to be deported for crimes
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has added 10 Nigerians to its “Worst of the Worst” register for various crimes, leading to their deportation….
World’s youngest reigning monarch King Oyo dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has died in Uganda at 34. Learn more about King Oyo’s life and legacy….
My NBA invite based on experience, not books, VDM replies Falana
VeryDarkMan, Martins Otse, responds to Femi Falana’s criticism of his NBA conference invitation, asserting his experience of insecurity qualifies him to sp…
An official alleges widespread irregularities and glitches in the recently released WAEC results, deepening the crisis. Learn more about the WAEC result cr…
7,825 abducted, N7.8bn ransom paid in one year – Report
A new report reveals 7,825 people abducted and N7.8bn paid in ransom in Nigeria within one year, fueling the country’s kidnap economy. Experts warn against…
FG, states target cheaper transport fares with CNG bus rollout
The Federal Government and state governors are collaborating to reduce transport fares nationwide by October 1, 2026, leveraging the benefits of CNG bus ro…
Suspected thugs disrupt Ondo Speaker’s impeachment bid
Suspected thugs disrupted the Ondo State House of Assembly’s bid to impeach Speaker Olamide Oladiji amidst allegations of financial misconduct. Get the ful…
2027: APC, opposition clash over FG’s $1bn household palliative
The Federal Government’s $1bn household palliative program faces opposition claims of being a 2027 election vote-buying scheme. Get the full story on this…
Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, targets cheaper transport fares
President Tinubu directs the rollout of 500 additional CNG stations, aiming for 1,000 nationwide to significantly reduce transport fares for Nigerians….
Falana rejects defense of VDM’s conference role, demands experienced speakers
Femi Falana criticises the NBA for inviting social media activist VeryDarkMan to speak at its conference, demanding experienced speakers for intellectual e…
Four killed as hoodlums clash in Lagos community
Four men were killed in a communal clash at Ikola, Lagos, after a disagreement escalated. Learn more about the Lagos clash and the ongoing investigation….
Gusau, board members resign from NFF
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and board members resign following Super Falcons’ World Cup failure and financial scrutiny. Get the latest on the NFF resignati…
NLC general secretary dies at 60
Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has died at 60. Learn about his impactful career and contributions to the Nig…
Charge me to court, VeryDarkMan challenges police over checkpoint kidnapping claims
Social media activist VeryDarkMan dares Nigerian police to charge him to court, vowing to present evidence of security personnel aiding kidnapping there….
A five-month-old baby and her mother were rescued from a Lagos canal in Abule-Ado, highlighting concerns for vulnerable families along the Lagos-Badagry Ex…
EFCC offers 5% reward for leads on stolen assets abroad
The EFCC is offering whistleblowers up to 5% of recovered assets for information leading to the recovery of funds and properties stashed abroad by corrupt…
FG halts foreign scholarships, redirects funds home
The Federal Government reviews foreign scholarships, redirecting funds to strengthen Nigerian tertiary institutions. Learn why FG halted foreign scholarshi…
2027 polls: INEC unveils gov, Assembly candidates Saturday
INEC will display lists of governorship and State Assembly candidates on Saturday, August 29, for the 2027 elections. Verify candidate information and prep…
Dangote threatens to export petrol as imports rise
Dangote Refinery may export petrol due to increased imports and uncertain domestic demand, despite its capacity to meet Nigeria’s needs. Learn more….
Kuje council chair backtracks on ‘support APC or leave’ comment
Kuje Area Council Chairman, Danjuma Shekwolo, clarifies his controversial ‘support APC or leave’ comment, stating it was taken out of context. Read more….
Poco Lee: What we know about UK detention, rape charges
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee has been charged with attempted rape, rape, and assault by penetration in the UK. Learn what we know about the Poco Lee charges an…
Benin-Agbor-Asaba road failure contractor’s fault, says Presidency
The Presidency attributes the recent failure of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road to the contractor, demanding immediate action and swift government response to t…