The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, to intensify ongoing offensives against kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal elements operating within the North Central region. The…

For years, sports betting has completely dominated Nigeria’s gambling industry. Football betting in particular has become deeply embedded in everyday culture, with millions of Nigerians placing wagers on Premier League, Champions League, and local matches every week. Major brands such…

The Presidency has raised alarm over what it described as a growing wave of coordinated disinformation campaigns involving deepfake videos and manipulated content targeted at President Bola Tinubu. This comes amid recent online controversy involving a viral audio clip allegedly…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has dismissed as false and misleading circulating online reports alleging that the Federal Government has suspended students’ upkeep allowance payments under the student loan scheme. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested five persons in connection with kidnapping activities in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this on Thursday, said the suspects are members of a kidnapping syndicate operating within Ore in…

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has appealed to residents of Benue State to stay alert and observe precautionary measures following the nationwide Ebola Virus Disease warning issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC. Benue State Director…

The Niger Delta Development Commission  has restated its commitment to prioritising the inclusive and sustainable development of children in the Niger Delta region, emphasising equal opportunities. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the commemoration of the…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has slightly adjusted its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC had initially announced that its 2027 primaries for various elective positions would be held on 27 May and 28 May. But…

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the African Development Bank Group to invest in agroecological and climate resilient farming approaches rather than financing industrial livestock models that drive land conversion and degrades the ecosystem They called for the…

A former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing the need for broader political growth and continued commitment to public service. Ochei confirmed his resignation in a letter dated…

Some youths and leaders from Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State have rejected a House of Representatives aspirant, Mathias Ezeaku, over his denunciation of Christianity and public burning of the Holy Bible. Mr Ezeaku, a traditional African religion…

Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, and local hunters, have neutralised two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.…

Brazil forward Neymar is a doubt for the start of the World Cup after injuring his calf, requiring two to three weeks of treatment, the national team’s doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Thursday. The 34-year-old Santos star will miss Brazil’s…

Dakar, May 27, 2026—CPJ welcomes the release of journalist and writer René Capain Bassène, who had been detained since 2018 in Senegal. Bassène was sentenced to life in prison on charges of complicity in murder and attempted murder, crimes that…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has taken a swipe at the administration of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that it has left Nigeria worse than it met it three years ago when he assumed office. Afenifere said this in…