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KEY POINTS • INEC has declared Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti governorship election for a second term. • He won with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP...

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.

KEY POINTS • Abia State has banned commercial motorcycles in Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia starting...

KEY POINTS • A man believed to be bandit leader Bello Turji claimed responsibility for...

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association has renewed its call for stronger trade protection, urging import restrictions to shield local mills from smuggling, dumping and unfair foreign competition.

The Federal Government says the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 has secured more than $380m in financing commitments within its first 90 days of active implementation.

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Capital market operators and economists have urged the Federal Government to avoid expensive foreign loans and a VAT increase as it weighs the IMF's latest policy recommendations.

FirstBank says its salary-backed digital loan product, FirstAdvance, has hit a milestone of N1 billion in daily disbursement, reflecting rising customer adoption and trust.

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.

Nigerians voice anger over insecurity, failing services, and corruption, saying official claims no longer match reality or improve daily life.

EFCC invites former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for renewed questioning as investigators expand their probe and revisit decisions from his time in office

Exhibit Mosho gathered 24 artists in Ogbomoso on Valentine’s Day, celebrating love, bravery and the city’s growing creative spirit.

KEY POINTS Kunle Afolayan has partnered with the Benin Republic government to produce a...

Igbo Women Assembly raises concern over Igbo language extinction risk and plans Mother Tongue Day 2026 in Awka to promote preservation efforts.

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF following Véron Mosengo-Omba’s departure. Adamu previously served as CAF Director of Competitions and founded the internationally recognized Copa Lagos Futsal tournament. His appointment comes amid a transitional period as CAF navigates...

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.