From cocoa and coffee to cashews and olive oil, the continent’s most valuable farm exports are reshaping national balance sheets and attracting global capital, ARINZE NWAFOR writes Ever wondered which of Africa’s crops qualify as “super crops”? I do. Increasingly,…

A Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka on Thursday remanded a couple over allegations of child abuse and the attempted murder of an 11-year-old boy in Anambra State. The photograph of the victim, whose body is covered…

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges that are more than 12 months old. The commission disclosed this in a consumer awareness message published on its official social media platform as part of…

Nigeria continues to lag behind in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens, recording poor scores across key indicators measuring access to food, healthcare, housing, education, employment and civil liberties, according to a new global human rights assessment. Data released…

The Alubarika Movement, a socio-political group loyal to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has renewed its support for the governorship aspiration of the APC candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji. The group declared its support…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers State has dismissed claims that a person’s genitals or any body part can be stolen through physical or spiritual means. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Siene Orogun, clarified the matter while speaking with…

The Igbobi College Old Boys’ Association has launched a N10bn endowment fund aimed at creating a sustainable source of funding for the college and supporting its long-term development. The launch, which brought together corporate leaders, industry executives, and alumni, was…

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, seeking urgent intervention to halt an escalating violence in Osun State ahead of the 15 August governorship election. In the petition he submitted on Thursday at the Force…

Lasaco Assurance Plc, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and other key stakeholders, has disbursed N799.84m in insurance benefits to 148 beneficiaries of families of deceased public servants. The presentation ceremony, held on Thursday, 11 June 2026, reflects the…

The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, has uncovered an alleged ₦16.17 million pregnancy scam and recorded breakthroughs in recovering hundreds of counterfeit cosmetic products. The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the FCID Annex, Simeon…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has launched a Women in Leadership Programme to strengthen female leadership in technology. The initiative aims to create a sustainable pipeline of women leaders across Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, Rimini…

The Lagos State Police Command said it has concluded its investigation into Monday’s explosion in the Mushin area of Lagos, ruling out terrorism, sabotage and any criminal use of explosives as the cause of the incident. In a statement shared…

Eberechi Eze says England are playing with the Premier League “intensity and passion” demanded by head coach Thomas Tuchel as they seek to wrap up qualification for the World Cup knockout phase. The Three Lions started the tournament with an…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to pursue reconciliation with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. Mr Sanusi made the call at a public lecture organised by the National Institute…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has restored bulk power supply to the Lagos complex through the Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission line following a national grid disturbance that caused a widespread power outage on Thursday. According to a statement issued…