Nigeria’s 2027 election story is becoming more intense even before the major campaign battles begin, with fresh controversy involving African Action Congress candidate Omoyele Sowore and the ruling All Progressives Congress. Sowore has accused the Department of State Services of placing a tracking device under a security vehicle used by his team during his visit…
A warning about school phone safety in Nigeria is gaining attention after a Delta State police officer described what officers allegedly found on students’ smartphones, including pornography, cybercrime-related contacts and intimate material. CSP Temi Agbede-Zuokumor, the Divisional Police Officer of Ugborikoko Division in Delta State, recounted the discovery during a recent security awareness programme. She…
The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remained relatively stable on Monday, August 24, as the naira continued to trade within a narrow range in the official market while maintaining a wider gap with the parallel market. The latest confirmed official figure from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the Naira to dollar rate at ₦1,346.49…
The fire that ravaged shops at the popular SPAR Mall area in Calabar has once again exposed a problem that goes beyond one destroyed building: Nigeria’s slow fire service response. Multiple shops, including two boutiques and a pharmacy, were reportedly gutted by the blaze, destroying goods worth millions of naira. No deaths were reported, but…
A tanker overturning on a Lagos road should normally be a road safety emergency. But videos showing residents rushing to scoop diesel from an overturned tanker reveal something much bigger: poverty in Nigeria is pushing people towards risks they know could kill them. The recent Lagos tanker incident saw residents gather around spilled diesel with…
The EFCC and ICPC investigation into the ₦12 billion NFF fund could become much bigger than a financial investigation. At its core, the case raises a question Nigerian football has faced for years: what happens to public money after it enters the football system? The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices…
The Federal Government has released a new Reform Scorecard defending the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and arguing that the painful changes of the past three years have helped Nigeria avoid an even deeper economic crisis. Presented by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele on Wednesday, the scorecard says…
President Bola Tinubu is set to return to the United Nations General Assembly in person for the first time since 2023, with the Nigerian leader scheduled to address world leaders in New York on September 23, 2026. He is expected to speak between 11:30 a.m. and noon New York time, or 4:30 p.m. Nigerian time….
President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to increase the salaries of serving military personnel was meant to strengthen troop welfare and recognise the demands placed on the armed forces. But just as the government celebrates the pay increase, retired military personnel are on the streets demanding to know why they were left behind. Military retirees gathered…
Nigeria’s drug problem is becoming harder to ignore. In just a few days, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced a series of major operations involving cocaine, cannabis, opioids and other illicit substances across the country. The cases involve a social media influencer, a businessman who allegedly sold his legitimate business to finance…
