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September 12, 2026 1:02 am
Doomsday: AI builders stoke fears of human extinction
September 12, 2026 12:35 am
Holy scam: When chasing miracles cost citizens millions
September 7, 2026 12:22 am
Drivers of economic transformation (1)
September 6, 2026 12:06 am
Stem-cell breakthrough offers hope for spinal cord injury patients
September 6, 2026 12:00 am
How Kwara building collapse killed mother, four children
September 5, 2026 7:25 am
Horror in Ogun: Celestial pastor kills wife over infidelity, runs into speeding truck
Orimerunmu: Ogun community plagued by 20 years of darkness
September 13, 2026 12:00 am
From beaches to plates: How Lagos plastic waste pollutes aquatic life, threatens humans
Healthwise
Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (2)
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Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (1)
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Lagos waste crisis: The broken system behind the heaps
Healthwise
Danger! Poisonous chemical drums turn food, water storage containers
Healthwise
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…
Rent trap: How landlords, agents push Nigerian workers to the brink
Soaring rents and exploitative practices by landlords and agents are pushing Nigerian workers to the brink, escalating the Nigeria rent crisis….
Market battles at the gantry: How competition, not refining cost, sets petrol prices (1)
Explore why petrol prices in Nigeria are driven by market competition, global forces, and exchange rates, not just local refining costs. Understand the evo…
Deadly crossings: How declining footbridge use turns highways into killing fields
Declining use of pedestrian bridges in Nigeria turns highways into ‘killing fields.’ Learn how ignoring these structures leads to a surge in road crashes a…
Concerns mount over increasing sudden deaths
Concerns are rising over increasing sudden deaths in Nigeria. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies for sudden adult death syndro…
Disease hotspots: Ogun markets where filth meets food
Explore Ogun State’s markets where towering refuse heaps and stagnant water create disease hotspots, exposing residents to serious health risks. Learn more…
LAWMA rehabilitates Olusosun dumpsite road after Sunday PUNCH report
Following a Sunday PUNCH report, LAWMA has rehabilitated the Olusosun dumpsite road, easing waste evacuation and improving Lagos’s waste management operati…
Families recount horror as bandits raid Kwara community
Families in Kwara’s Abudu community recount the horror of a bandit attack, looting, and abductions. Read their emotional testimonies and pleas for rescue….
Epidemic fears loom as refuse mounds overrun Lagos streets, markets
Uncollected refuse in Lagos streets and markets raises fears of an epidemic. Learn how the Lagos refuse crisis is creating public health risks….