Balogun Adisa Ridwan, a Nigerian man declared dead in Ukraine, is alive after capture by Ukrainian forces; he was misled into military service while seeking work
Tony Perkins says he rejected Nigerian First Lady Remi Tinubu’s request to cover up alleged religious genocide against Christians
Libya leads Africa in 2026 with $92.9 billion in foreign exchange reserves. South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt also feature among the continent’s top ten
US Congress witnesses warn that Nigeria is at risk of widespread Christian-Muslim violence, citing killings, displacement, and insecurity as early signs of a deepening religious crisis
Nigeria Africa third-largest economy in 2026, IMF predicts growth from $285bn to $334bn amid reforms and rising oil production
A Nigerian woman finds a giant scorpion while checking her home for snake hiding spots, sparking reactions on social media
NDLEA CEO Brig Gen Marwa launches Africa’s first alternative development programme in Ondo to curb cannabis cultivation, strengthen rural communities, and enhance national security
NAFDAC enforces sachet alcohol ban in Nigeria, targeting small packaging to protect children while alcohol production continues
Olayinka Hakeem Babalola becomes Rotary International 2026-27 president, focusing on creating lasting change across communities and members’ lives
NCC plans satellite-to-phone services to connect 23.3 million unserved Nigerians, partnering with Airtel and Starlink to reach rural areas by 2026
Nigeria has released the annual basic salaries of political and judicial office holders, showing President Tinubu earns N3.51m while local government chairmen earn N908,312
President Bola Tinubu orders full investigation into the killing of Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Kano, condemning the barbaric act
Nigeria military legacy haunts federalism, governance, and unity 60 years after the January 1966 coup and unification decree
Prosecution witness in Owo church attack trial identifies two defendants and recounts escaping with a damaged leg from an explosive device during the June 2022 attack
A Nigerian caregiver is arrested in Toronto, charged with seven counts of assault against vulnerable adults at a local group home
Nigeria’s N6 trillion FAAC disbursement in Q3 2025 marks record high; states urged to use funds for development projects
President Tinubu mourns Professor Seth Ajayi, pioneer in wildlife management and fisheries, praising his contributions to environmental science and biodiversity
Bolanle Bolawole warns against fake prophets in a New Year message urging Nigerians to reject deception, embrace honest work and spiritual discipline
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 in AFCON Group C clash, powered by Onuachu strike and Onyedika brace, topping the group with nine points
Boluwatife Ojewande warns that everyday stress, poor housing, and unstable income could trigger a slow-building public health crisis