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September 20, 2026 12:30 am
Family tackles LASUTH: Our brother died after six-hour delay
September 20, 2026 12:10 am
Road carnage: Hit-and-run drivers leave trail of deaths, grieving families
September 20, 2026 12:00 am
High drug costs drive Nigerians to dangerous herbal remedies
September 20, 2026 12:00 am
How tech is changing indigenous matchmaking
September 19, 2026 12:30 am
‘They ruined my reputation’: Student commits suicide after Oyo police detention over N8,000 debt
September 18, 2026 12:24 am
120 years on, 105 grid collapses: Why Nigeria still can’t keep the lights on
Vanishing legal tender: Sad fall of N5, N10, N20 notes
September 26, 2026 12:02 am
Endless repairs, endless anguish on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
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Orimerunmu: Ogun community plagued by 20 years of darkness
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Doomsday: AI builders stoke fears of human extinction
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Holy scam: When chasing miracles cost citizens millions
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Drivers of economic transformation (1)
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Family tackles LASUTH: Our brother died after six-hour delay
The family of Olatunde Ojelabi has accused LASUTH of negligence, alleging he died after a six-hour delay in treatment at the emergency unit….
Road carnage: Hit-and-run drivers leave trail of deaths, grieving families
Hit-and-run drivers are leaving Nigerian families to grapple with sudden deaths and injuries, as seen in recent incidents in Ogun State. Read more….
High drug costs drive Nigerians to dangerous herbal remedies
Rising costs of orthodox medicine are forcing Nigerians to use unsafe herbal remedies, leading to 49 deaths in Ondo State from a suspected toxic drink….
How tech is changing indigenous matchmaking
Nigerian developers are creating indigenous dating apps like Trueflutter to cater to local cultural and religious values, moving beyond global hookup apps….
‘They ruined my reputation’: Student commits suicide after Oyo police detention over N8,000 debt
A 30-year-old student in Ibadan, Oyo State, has committed suicide after being detained by police and remanded in prison over an N8,000 debt….
120 years on, 105 grid collapses: Why Nigeria still can’t keep the lights on
After 120 years of electricity and 105 grid collapses in a decade, Nigeria’s power sector remains in crisis due to corruption and weak investment….
Endless repairs, endless anguish on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Ongoing repairs on the Kara Bridge have caused severe traffic congestion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for hours…
Orimerunmu: Ogun community plagued by 20 years of darkness
Residents of Orimerunmu in Ogun State lament 20 years of darkness, deplorable roads, and government neglect, forcing them to rely on costly solar power….
Doomsday: AI builders stoke fears of human extinction
Former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that unchecked AI development could lead to human extinction, a fear echoed by other tech experts….
Holy scam: When chasing miracles cost citizens millions
An investigation into how Nigerians seeking financial and health breakthroughs are falling victim to religious exploitation, losing millions to manipulativ…
Drivers of economic transformation (1)
Explore the institutions and leaders driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. This special report examines public sector delivery in power, housing, and …
Stem-cell breakthrough offers hope for spinal cord injury patients
A new stem-cell breakthrough from Tel Aviv University offers hope for spinal cord injury patients, potentially restoring movement. Learn about this regener…
How Kwara building collapse killed mother, four children
A building collapse in Ilorin, Kwara State, tragically killed a mother and her four children. Read the full story of the devastating incident and rescue ef…
Horror in Ogun: Celestial pastor kills wife over infidelity, runs into speeding truck
A Celestial Church pastor in Ogun State allegedly killed his wife over infidelity before running into a speeding truck. Learn more about this tragic incide…
From beaches to plates: How Lagos plastic waste pollutes aquatic life, threatens humans
Lagos plastic waste travels from streets and beaches into the ocean, polluting aquatic life and threatening the health of fishermen and seafood consumers….
Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (2)
Nigerian youths lured online are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps, forced into scams, facing torture and organ harvesting. Read their harrowing accounts…
Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (1)
Discover how Nigerian youths are lured online and sold into brutal cyber-slave camps in Southeast Asia, facing forced labor and despair….
Lagos waste crisis: The broken system behind the heaps
Explore the hidden challenges driving Lagos’s persistent waste crisis, from failing dumpsites and infrastructure to operational bottlenecks for PSP operato…
Danger! Poisonous chemical drums turn food, water storage containers
Discover the hidden dangers of reusing industrial chemical drums for food and water storage in Nigeria. Experts warn of serious health risks, including poi…
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…
They saved their children, lost everything else: Inside the night Calabar drowned
In early July, a devastating flood in Calabar, Cross River State, claimed five lives and destroyed homes, livelihoods, and years of savings. Learn more abo…
Scavengers strip Lagos bridges, homes in widespread theft
Scavengers are stripping Lagos bridges, homes, and infrastructure for scrap metal, causing structural damage and raising safety concerns. Learn about the w…
Sacred lines: Free speech debate sparks tension among Kwara Muslims, traditionalists
A criminal case against an Isese practitioner in Ilorin has reignited debate over free speech and religious identity, sparking tension among Kwara Muslims…
Children at the centre of Nigeria’s worsening drug crisis
Nigeria’s drug crisis is increasingly targeting children, with alarming cases of illicit drug supply in schools. Learn about the scale and impact on Nigeri…
New health centre ends Ogun women’s trips to Benin Republic
A new health centre in Igbokofi, Ogun State, ends dangerous trips to Benin Republic for medical care, improving healthcare access for women and residents….
Fat, short, albino: When jokes become lifelong scars
Explore the painful realities of body shaming in Nigeria, from workplace discrimination to public ridicule, and its lasting impact on self-esteem and oppor…
From dumpsites to climate action: The untold story of Lagos’ waste pickers
Discover the untold story of Lagos’s informal waste pickers. Driven by poverty, these individuals are crucial allies in the fight against plastic pollution…
Market battles at the gantry: How competition, not refining cost, sets petrol prices (2)
Discover how market competition, not just refining costs, dictates petrol prices in Nigeria. This report examines the forces shaping the downstream petrole…
Wild sign-out: When graduation parties turn dangerous
Reckless graduation parties are alarming parents and educators. Discover the moral drift, painful consequences, and urgent call to restore character in edu…
Health professionals under threat as safety concerns mount
Nigerian healthcare workers face increasing threats from criminals, bandits, and even patients’ relatives. Learn about the mounting safety concerns endange…
Hunted to death: Brutal fate of vulnerable women branded witches
Explore the brutal fate of vulnerable women in Nigeria hunted, tortured, and killed after being branded witches. This report exposes the human cost of supe…