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How I found out my wife was molesting daughter — Husband
A man has recounted how he discovered his wife was allegedly molesting their daughter after a friend showed him a viral video of the act in Anambra State….
JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics — NBTE
The National Board for Technical Education has announced that JAMB will now handle all HND admissions in polytechnics to curb illegal admissions….
Chimamanda Adichie says she does not want returning to Nigeria after son’s death
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says she no longer wants to return to Nigeria following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu….
The DSS has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State of a plot by terrorists to attack worship centres and markets to frustrate the 2027 election…
My three children died mysteriously inside army barracks — Father
A father, Samuel Jonah, narrates how his three children died mysteriously after their bodies were found on his farm inside the 32 Artillery Brigade in Akur…
Petrol hits N1,395/litre as Dangote hikes price again
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its gantry price, pushing the pump price of petrol to N1,395 per litre in some filling stations….
2027: Parties court IDPs as insecurity threatens voting
Nigerian political parties have begun courting over 3.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of the 2027 elections amid security concerns….
Lagos crackdown: Vulnerable children arrested, hauled into ‘Black Maria’
Lagos State’s crackdown on street begging and trading sees vulnerable children and teenagers arrested and transported in overcrowded ‘Black Maria’ vans….
NCS says women dominate informal border trade
The Nigeria Customs Service says women constitute 70% of informal cross-border trade, with plans to launch a dedicated facility for them at the border….
2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi confirmed for presidency battle
INEC has released the final list of 18 presidential candidates for the 2027 general election, confirming Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi….
World’s youngest monarch, King Oyo, buried as family battles over successor
King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, once the world’s youngest monarch, has been buried amid a fierce family battle over his successor….
Tinubu mourns ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, describing him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s history….
Refinery shares may hit N10,000 — Dangote
Aliko Dangote says Dangote Refinery shares, offered at N525, could hit N10,000. He assures small investors of priority in the IPO and a dollar dividend opt…
Why I lent Obi my vehicle during Benue visit — Ortom
Former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, explains why he provided his vehicle to Peter Obi during his visit, calling it a statesmanlike gesture….
54 countries offering eVisa to Nigerians
Nigerian passport holders can apply for an electronic visa to travel to 54 countries and territories, a new global passport evaluation has revealed….
The UK Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Nigerian dancer Poco Lee’s sexual offence case is still active, with a court date set for Sept 15, 2026…
Child traffickers’ new trick exposed
Criminal groups are posing as CSOs and humanitarian workers to traffic children from vulnerable families, prompting increased surveillance from NAPTIP….
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….
Foreign countries may ask Nigerians to return home in future — Qatar-based scholar, Aluko
A Qatar-based Nigerian scholar, Dr Akinseye Aluko, has predicted that foreign countries may ask Nigerians to return home in the future….
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…
Colleagues left me to die, but God saved me — Halima Abubakar
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar recalls feeling abandoned by some colleagues during her illness, stating they left her to die but God saved her life….
Man stabs cleric after Friday prayer in Sokoto
An Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed in Sokoto after Juma’at prayers, reportedly over a controversial sermon. He is currently receiving treatme…
Melaye threatens mass action if Atiku is arrested over corruption petition
Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government against arresting Atiku Abubakar over a corruption petition, threatening mass action if the ADC candidate is …
The Federal Government has begun moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria following approval by the Federal Executive Council, says the health m…
National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa
Nigeria’s National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa over continued xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals….
South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged romance scams
South Africa has extradited six Nigerian nationals to the United States to face charges of wire fraud and money laundering over alleged romance scams….
53-year-old woman jailed for dumping refuse in Lagos drain
A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Meiran, Lagos State….
IG’s police filming warning sparks outrage
Rights groups and the NBA condemn the IG’s warning on filming police, citing a court ruling that affirms Nigerians’ right to record officers on duty….
2027: NDC wins logo war, secures INEC approval
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has won its case against INEC, with a court ordering the approval of its new NDC logo for the 2027 elections….
Obi: Why I can’t step down for Atiku
Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has ruled out stepping down for Atiku Abubakar, saying any 2027 opposition alliance must be decided by parties….