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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 15.93% In May — NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation rose for the third consecutive month to 15.93 per cent in May 2026, up from 15.69 per cent recorded in April....

Nigerian Forward Ezeh Joins Czech’s Club, Zbrojovka Brno

Czech side Zbrojovka Brno have officially announced the signing of highly-rated Nigerian forward Lucky Ezeh. The 22-year-old makes the switch from fellow Czech club MFK K...

Woman Kidnapped After Stopping To Help Crash Victim Gets Justice, Man Sentenced To 26 Years

A Colorado man who kidnapped a woman and hijacked her car after she stopped to help him following a road crash has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. Shane McSwane, 29...

Shock as Kidnapped Monarch Passes Away Amid ₦21 Million Ransom Negotiations

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has reportedly died in captivity after being abdu...

BREAKING: Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three other parties

the judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution.

BREAKING: Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord other parties

the judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 of the Nigerian Constitution.

‘Our Children Deserve Better’- UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s

The United Kingdom government has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, citing growing concerns about the impact of online p...

Atiku, Adeleke Affected As Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, Accord, Others

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other...

Reps extend 2025 federal budget implementation until September

The latest move marks the third extension granted by the National Assembly for the capital expenditure section of the budget.

Kwara Monarch Dies After Kidnappers Demand Ransom

The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has been confirmed dead after his...

‘I’ll Never Forgive Him, But I Won’t Leave’- Woman Who Bought Husband Everything Laments Betrayal

A married Nigerian woman has gone viral after opening up about her struggling marriage, alleging that her husband no longer sleeps with her and is involved with another w...

“If Bandits Kidnap My Wife, I Won’t Pay Ransom and I’ll Remarry” – Man Sparks Outrage Online

A Nigerian podcast guest has triggered widespread backlash after making controversial remarks about how he would react if his wife were kidnapped by bandits. In a viral c...

NCDMB’s oil and gas park to become operational in Q4 2026

Towards the target date, the NCDMB is set to install a 2.5-megawatt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power plant at the park.

What makes the Yorubas tick (10), By Sunday Adelaja

Lessons from the Yoruba to Other Nations  Since this is my last article in this series of “What Makes Yoruba Tick,” I think it’ll be of help to ask how the Yoruba ...

Two poison pills, one bill: how CLARITY Act got stuck from both sides

CLARITY Act cleared committee, then got trapped between an ethics fight over Trump's crypto fortune and a developer-liability fight. Neither side will move.

We don’t know exact cause of my father’s death – Rabe Abubakar’s son

The retired general was abducted alongside his wife by suspected bandits on 30 May, along the Matazu-Katsina Road.

Suspected ISWAP collaborator arrested in IDP camp

The suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator was accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno State.

Reps Pass Bill To Extend Capital Budget Until September

The House of Representatives has approved an extension of the implementation period for the capital aspect of the 2025 budget, shifting the deadline from...

Troops launch Katsina offensive after death of former military spokesman in captivity

Nigerian Army troops have launched a major offensive operation in parts of Katsina State, following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of...

XRP Ledger was years ahead of Solana DEX race, ex-Ripple dev says

Former Ripple developer Matt Hamilton says XRP Ledger solved DEX ordering years ago as Solana’s Mato introduces auction-based trading.

Police crack down on vehicles with covered number plates

“Motorists should ensure that their number plates are free from any form of obstruction or alteration to avoid arrest, impoundment or prosecution.”

Troops battle Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover RPGs, explosives

The troops made contact with the terrorists around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE: 'South African Police, Soldiers Extrajudicially Kill Nigerians': NUSA Alleges State Complicity In Migrant Deaths

OFFICIAL: Madrid Sign Cucurella From Chelsea On Six-Year Deal

Spanish LaLiga giants Real Madrid have signed defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year deal. The fee is £47.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons, with the potential to ri...