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OOU Students Protest After Final-Year Student Killed in Hostel Robbery

KEY POINTS A final-year OOU student was shot dead during an armed robbery attack on a student hostel in Ago-Iwoye. Angry students protested and marched to the Abodi Police Station, demanding justice and improved security. The university declared a lecture-free day, while the Ogun...

Bandits Abduct Passengers on Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked an 18-seater bus on the Kabba–Okene Highway in Kogi State and abducted all passengers. Witnesses said the attackers forced the victims into a nearby bush and abandoned the vehicle at the scene. The incident has intensified concerns over growing...

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WhatsApp Moves to Halt $220M Fine as Nigerian Tribunal Upholds FCCPC Penalty

KEY POINTS WhatsApp is appealing a Nigerian tribunal ruling upholding a $220 million FCCPC...

EFCC Fumes Over Speaker’s $18,000 Mentorship Fee Demand

The EFCC warns Nigerians after a motivational speaker demanded $18,000 for mentorship, raising concerns about dollarization and Ponzi scheme traces

Gunmen Abduct 20 Passengers Traveling on Nigerian Waterways

Gunmen abducted 20 passengers traveling on Nigerian waterways, raising alarms about rising pirate activity in the region.

Akpabio Leads Nigerian Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ Funeral

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio will lead a five-member Nigerian delegation to the...

From Cabals to Citizens: The Quiet Revolution Shifting Nigeria’s Political Landscape

KEY POINTS A growing citizen-led movement is challenging Nigeria’s long-dominant political cabals, driven by...

Over 31,000 Lagos Students Fail 2024 WASSCE Despite Funding

Despite ₦1.5bn funding, over 31,000 Lagos public school students failed the 2024 WASSCE, raising deep concerns about education quality

GTCO Appoints Barau as Chairman, Declares N8.03 Dividend

GTCO appointed Suleiman Barau as chairman and declared N8.03 dividend after record profits and a successful N209 billion capital raise

Court Approves EFCC Arrests in $1Billion CBEX Fraud

A Federal High Court has approved the EFCC’s request to arrest and detain six Crypto Bridge Exchange staff over an alleged $1 billion crypto fraud.

Child Trafficking Escalates in Niger’s IDP Camps, Lawmaker Warns

Niger's speaker exposes child trafficking in IDP camps, urging action against unlicensed orphanages exploiting vulnerable children.

Forensic Audit Set for NNPCL, Says Finance Minister Edun

Finance Minister Wale Edun announces a forensic audit of NNPCL, aligning with reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence and economic growth.

Catholic Priest Abducted in Kaduna Amid Ongoing Bandit Violence

KEY POINTS Reverend Father Ibrahim Amos of the Kafanchan Diocese was abducted from his...

Rivers Crisis Deepens as Sole Administrator Ibas Snubs Emergency Rule Hearing

KEY POINTS Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers State, failed to appear for a...

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OOU Students Protest After Final-Year Student Killed in Hostel Robbery

KEY POINTS A final-year OOU student was shot dead during an armed robbery attack...

Bandits Abduct Passengers on Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked an 18-seater bus on the Kabba–Okene Highway in Kogi...

Vandals Steal 3km of Port Harcourt-Kaduna Pipeline

KEY POINTS Suspected vandals reportedly excavated and removed over three kilometres of the Port...

Oyo Public Schools Remain Shut as Teachers’ Strike Persists

KEY POINTS Public schools in Oyo State remain closed as the NUT strike, which...