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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.

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Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

LASUTH resident doctors launch indefinite strike over 25 months of unpaid allowances

Key points The LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike from 8...

Aliko Dangote says N2.2 trillion refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation

Aliko Dangote says the N2.2 trillion Dangote refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation by giving Nigerians and global investors a stake in Africa's largest refinery.

ADC says it will beat APC in 2027 if the election is free and fair

ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi says the opposition party will defeat the APC in a free and fair 2027 election and is ready to protect its votes.

Peter Obi’s certificates under scrutiny as suspended LP chieftain sues WAEC, UNN and NYSC

Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has filed three Freedom of Information suits in Abuja seeking to compel WAEC, UNN and NYSC to release Peter Obi's certificate records.

ASUP Orders Staff Off Campus Over Security Fears

KEY POINTS ASUP orders academic staff off Federal Polytechnic Offa campus. Council says meetings...

Two-Storey Building Collapses in Aboru Area of Lagos State

KEY POINTS One person died in the Lagos building collapse. Two workers were rescued...

NDLEA Brings Wanted Drug Suspect Back from Benin

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrests Festus Ibewuike in Benin Republic. He is linked to 49.70kg...

Kara Bridge Repairs Trigger Major Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock

KEY POINTS Kara Bridge repairs trigger severe Lagos-Ibadan gridlock. Traffic stretches from Kara towards...

Outrage as Kwara Revenue Officials Allegedly Evict Students Over Hostel Tax Dispute

KEY POINTS KWIRS officials allegedly evicted students from Malete hostels over a revenue dispute...

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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.

Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.

Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.

Nigerian Air Force Orders Safety Checks After Fatal Igbokoda Crash

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Air Force has ordered stricter aircraft airworthiness checks, maintenance reviews...