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Police tear-gas elderly pensioners, Falana demands justice
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2027: Those who refuse to support APC will be flogged – Borno commissioner
August 31, 2026 12:47 pm
Why Tinubu doesn’t want his FBI records released – Reno Omokri
August 31, 2026 12:00 pm
Ex-minister Sylva dumps APC, says party irredeemable
August 31, 2026 11:00 am
Woman arrested for smuggling drugs into Ogun prison for son on death row
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2027: INEC list rekindles APC’s post-primary crisis
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September 1, 2026 12:50 am
2027: Opposition summit sets agenda to unseat Tinubu
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Subsidy row: APC attacks Atiku’s plan, ADC demands account for N15.8tn
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Petrol near N1,400 as Dangote defends price hikes
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Bandits kill eight farmers in Sokoto reprisal
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Peace Accord: 870 killed in election violence in 11 years
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Police tear-gas elderly pensioners, Falana demands justice
Tear gas reportedly disrupted a pensioners’ protest in Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, prompting human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) to demand the arrest and prosecution of the officers involved. The pe…
2027: Those who refuse to support APC will be flogged – Borno commissioner
Borno Commissioner Sainna Buba threatens to flog those who refuse to support APC in 2027, sparking concerns about political intimidation….
Why Tinubu doesn’t want his FBI records released – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri defends President Tinubu’s opposition to releasing his FBI records, arguing they are not criminal and contain sensitive personal information….
Ex-minister Sylva dumps APC, says party irredeemable
Former Minister Timipre Sylva resigns from APC, citing irredeemable party ideals and criticising the Tinubu administration. Read why Sylva dumps APC….
Woman arrested for smuggling drugs into Ogun prison for son on death row
A woman was arrested for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs into Ogun prison for her son on death row. Learn more about the incident and the Correctional…
2027: INEC list rekindles APC’s post-primary crisis
The INEC list of candidates for the 2027 elections has reignited the APC crisis stemming from its primaries. Learn how the party plans to reconcile aggriev…
2027: Opposition summit sets agenda to unseat Tinubu
Nigerian opposition parties converge for a summit to strategize and form a common front to unseat President Tinubu in the 2027 election. Learn about their…
Subsidy row: APC attacks Atiku’s plan, ADC demands account for N15.8tn
The APC criticizes Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reinstate fuel subsidy, warning of negative economic consequences and demanding accountability for N15.8tn….
Petrol near N1,400 as Dangote defends price hikes
Petrol prices near N1,400 per litre as Dangote Refinery defends its latest petrol price hike, citing crude acquisition costs and time lags. Find out why….
Bandits kill eight farmers in Sokoto reprisal
Eight farmers were killed and five injured in a bandit reprisal attack in Ghandi community, Sokoto. Learn more about the latest Sokoto bandit attack….
Peace Accord: 870 killed in election violence in 11 years
Despite peace accords, 870 people have been killed in election violence in Nigeria over the past 11 years, raising concerns about the 2027 elections….
VIDEO: Why Tinubu left Abuja for three-week Europe vacation — Aide
President Bola Tinubu has departed for a three-week Europe vacation. An aide explains the reason for Tinubu’s leave, citing intense state matters and upcom…
Tinubu departs for three-week vacation in Europe
President Bola Tinubu begins a three-week annual leave in Europe, starting in London. Learn more about Tinubu’s Europe vacation and his return for the 2027…
INEC has released the full list of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections, including their particulars. Get details on the INEC 2027 election prepa…
Parents of Atiba University students seek FG intervention over unaccredited Law programme, urging transfer to accredited institutions to save academic year…
President Bola Tinubu has given four reasons why his unredacted FBI records should not be released, citing privacy and lack of public interest….
Dangote hikes petrol price three times in eight days
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol price three times in eight days, raising concerns about rising fuel costs. Get the latest on Dangote pe…
Man on rampage kills two at Lagos cinema
Two people are dead after a man on a rampage attacked security personnel at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos. Police are investigating the Lagos cine…
I fought UNILORIN for 14 years over my withheld certificate — Lawyer, Adeshina
Nigerian lawyer Rasheedat Adeshina shares her 14-year legal battle with the University of Ilorin over her withheld certificate, detailing struggles and eve…
Fake kidnaps: Desperate relatives turn self-abductions into family nightmares
Discover the disturbing trend of fake kidnappings in Nigeria, where individuals stage their own abductions for ransom, turning family nightmares into reali…
Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos
Nigerian Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL, rescued two Colombian women held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos. Efforts are underway t…
How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim
A Nigerian man recounts how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney, then spent the payment on phones. Police investigate the organ traff…
Inside story: Why ICPC labelled SGF project office fake
Discover the inside story behind ICPC labelling the SGF project office fake. Internal disputes and alleged sabotage led to the controversy. Find out more….
Akinlalu killings: 10 months of anguish as families search for missing bodies
Ten months after the Akinlalu killings in Osun State, families of victims still search for missing bodies, unable to find closure or perform proper burials…
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 announces oral interview shortlist dates for NSCDC, immigration applicants, others
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board announces oral interview shortlist dates for NSCDC, Immigration, and other applicants….
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….