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Troops battle Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover RPGs, explosives

Troops battle Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recove...

1 month ago 39

Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns, By ‘Lade Bandele

Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear cam...

1 month ago 55

Man allegedly murdered, secretly buried girlfriend – Police

Man allegedly murdered, secretly buried girlfriend...

1 month ago 34

Nigerian International Simy Nwankwo set for homecoming after prolific Saudi season

Nigerian International Simy Nwankwo set for homeco...

1 month ago 40

ANALYSIS: ISWAP’s next frontier is Cameroonian community that borders Nigeria

ANALYSIS: ISWAP’s next frontier is Cameroonian com...

1 month ago 70

The FDI kerfuffle: Reorienting the way youths think about the economy, By ‘Tope Fasua

The FDI kerfuffle: Reorienting the way youths thin...

1 month ago 50

FG arraigns over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja

FG arraigns over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja

1 month ago 47

Five dead, 11 cases confirmed in Plateau cholera outbreak

Five dead, 11 cases confirmed in Plateau cholera o...

1 month ago 74

NASS Roundup: State police, minority leadership, public safety, others top stories from the House of Reps

NASS Roundup: State police, minority leadership, p...

1 month ago 46

Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-backed ward adjustment, warn INEC against further changes

Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-back...

1 month ago 59

Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal

Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal

1 month ago 51

Anambra asks residents to provide information on fake pastors, native doctors

Anambra asks residents to provide information on f...

1 month ago 48

On the IMF’s 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddin Ifeanyi

On the IMF’s 2026 Article IV Consultation, By Uddi...

1 month ago 40

Bandits kill farmer in Kaduna community

Bandits kill farmer in Kaduna community

1 month ago 49

Zamfara govt suspends Sirajo Shinkafi as rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara

Zamfara govt suspends Sirajo Shinkafi as rector of...

1 month ago 47

Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun

Troops, security agencies arrest 46 suspected ille...

1 month ago 56

Ijaw and Urhobo Leaders’ Stakeholders’ Meeting with President Tinubu on Warri Federal Constituency

Ijaw and Urhobo Leaders’ Stakeholders’ Meeting wit...

1 month ago 40

US, Iran agree on deal to end war

US, Iran agree on deal to end war

1 month ago 52

Reps to reconvene for emergency sitting on 2025 budget extension

Reps to reconvene for emergency sitting on 2025 bu...

1 month ago 47

World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa’s first win as Côte d’Ivoire edge Ecuador

World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa’s first win as...

1 month ago 39

World Cup 2026: Nigerian-rooted stars Nmecha, Musiala score as Germany crush Curacao

World Cup 2026: Nigerian-rooted stars Nmecha, Musi...

1 month ago 34

Aradel, NEM, FCMB Group top stock pick this week

Aradel, NEM, FCMB Group top stock pick this week

1 month ago 50

Netherlands, Japan share spoils in thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw

Netherlands, Japan share spoils in thrilling 2-2 W...

1 month ago 36

Ibom Air begins domestic operations at new Uyo international terminal

Ibom Air begins domestic operations at new Uyo int...

1 month ago 55

‘Every match matters’: African World Cup teams hit back at UEFA President over ‘uninteresting games’ remark

‘Every match matters’: African World Cup teams hit...

1 month ago 46

The SEDC will need protection from political extortion, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

The SEDC will need protection from political extor...

1 month ago 52

INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, livelihoods in Rivers community

INVESTIGATION: Toxic gas leaks threaten lives, liv...

1 month ago 37

EDITORIAL: Another World Cup without Super Eagles

EDITORIAL: Another World Cup without Super Eagles

1 month ago 47

Gov Mbah’s kinsmen treat him to grand reception, proud of his strides

Gov Mbah’s kinsmen treat him to grand reception, p...

1 month ago 47

African delegates in China denounce xenophobic attacks

African delegates in China denounce xenophobic att...

1 month ago 51

Tell South Africa, karma is a bitch!, By Wole Olaoye

Tell South Africa, karma is a bitch!, By Wole Olao...

1 month ago 53

“When delay became destiny: The flight I was meant to miss”, By Ayo Akerele

“When delay became destiny: The flight I was meant...

1 month ago 50

Varsity sacks two professors, three others over alleged sexual abuse, extortion

Varsity sacks two professors, three others over al...

1 month ago 57

Ex-senator criticises minister’s conduct during visit to Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia

Ex-senator criticises minister’s conduct during vi...

1 month ago 71

Edo Queens clinch second NWFL Premiership title

Edo Queens clinch second NWFL Premiership title

1 month ago 73

NBA anti-corruption committee, LPDC seek stronger disciplinary action against unethical lawyers

NBA anti-corruption committee, LPDC seek stronger ...

1 month ago 52

Bashir Usman: Lone lawmaker who voted against State Police bill in House of Reps

Bashir Usman: Lone lawmaker who voted against Stat...

1 month ago 56

Terrorists kill 20 in Kebbi attack

Terrorists kill 20 in Kebbi attack

1 month ago 61

Kaduna to spend N34bn on Rigasa erosion crisis after three decades of neglect

Kaduna to spend N34bn on Rigasa erosion crisis aft...

1 month ago 42

Request for expressions of interest consultancy service for domestication of the Startup Act in states

Request for expressions of interest consultancy se...

1 month ago 62

OBITUARY: Kola Oyewo: Requiem for Labaluyeke

OBITUARY: Kola Oyewo: Requiem for Labaluyeke

1 month ago 46

One killed as insurgents attack Chibok again, burn school block

One killed as insurgents attack Chibok again, burn...

1 month ago 66

June 12: Broken bottle on our forehead, bludgeon on the back; democracy, is this your face?, By Festus Adedayo

June 12: Broken bottle on our forehead, bludgeon o...

1 month ago 62

Article of Faith: Faith against odds, By Femi Aribisala

Article of Faith: Faith against odds, By Femi Arib...

1 month ago 54

NAFDAC warns Nigerians as US recalls children’s ibuprofen over contamination concerns

NAFDAC warns Nigerians as US recalls children’s ib...

1 month ago 66

Young Nigerians raise concerns over trust, women’s inclusion ahead of 2027 polls

Young Nigerians raise concerns over trust, women’s...

1 month ago 40

The three-month sprint (1): Philosophical architecture of an intellectual trilogy of state decay, By Max Amuchie

The three-month sprint (1): Philosophical archite...

1 month ago 72

OBITUARY: Rabe Abubakar: The army general lost to insecurity

OBITUARY: Rabe Abubakar: The army general lost to ...

1 month ago 59

FACTCHECK: Old video of killings in Imo recirculated as a recent attack.

FACTCHECK: Old video of killings in Imo recirculat...

1 month ago 40

The burden of choice: Nigerian voters and the 2027 elections, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

The burden of choice: Nigerian voters and the 2027...

1 month ago 44