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Sowore Collapses After Police Fire Teargas at Protesters in Abuja

KEY POINTS Omoyele Sowore collapsed after police dispersed protesters with teargas in Abuja. Demonstrators were protesting rising insecurity and economic hardship across Nigeria. Similar protests were held in Lagos, Ondo, Abia and other states. Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, collapsed...
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Borno Reintegrates 9,680 Repentant Terrorists in Five Years — Zulum’s Aide

KEY POINTS Borno State says it has reintegrated 9,680 repentant terrorists between July 2021 and June 2026. The latest batch of 720 former insurgents completed rehabilitation and were released back into their communities. Authorities say the programme combines deradicalisation, counselling and vocational training as...

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Sugar tax will worsen manufacturers’ plight, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the Senate's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax bill could worsen the challenges facing Nigeria's manufacturing sector.
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Gunmen Abduct LG Worker, Filling Station Attendant in Ondo

KEY POINTS • Akure North council staff abducted at his home in Ilu-Abo• Gunmen also...
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39 Zamfara Residents Abducted During ‘Reconciliation’ Meeting With Bandits

KEY POINTS • 47 residents visited bandit camp for peace talks in Fadama Forest• Bandit...
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Abducted Ogbomoso Principal Denies N1bn Ransom, Sharia Demands

KEY POINTS • Principal says kidnappers only want detained gang members released • Claims of N1bn...
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Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Rescue of Adelabu’s Relatives

KEY POINTS • Oyo demolishes house used to hold kidnapped victims • Police rescue Adelabu’s sister...
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Three Killed in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment

KEY POINTS • Three passengers confirmed dead in train accident • Emergency teams deployed to rescue...
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WAEC Warns Schools Against Extorting WASSCE Candidates

KEY POINTS • WAEC condemns illegal fees imposed on candidates • Schools charging for free calculators...
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IPOB Claims Nigerian Government Admits Court Lacked Jurisdiction in Nnamdi Kanu Case

KEY POINTS IPOB says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, agrees with an alleged admission by...
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Nigeria Records No Confirmed Ebola Cases

KEY POINTS The NCDC says there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in...
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Atiku Slams Babachir Over Ethnic Remarks, Warns Against Division

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar has condemned former SGF Babachir Lawal for what he described...
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Ogbomoso Chief Imam Denies Terror Links, Urges Rescue of Abducted Pupils

KEY POINTS The Grand Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland has denied allegations linking him to...
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Delta Community Erupts as Youths Clash With Security Task Force, Houses Burned

KEY POINTS Two security operatives were reportedly beaten into a coma during a violent...
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Sowore Collapses After Police Fire Teargas at Protesters in Abuja

KEY POINTS Omoyele Sowore collapsed after police dispersed protesters with teargas in Abuja. Demonstrators...
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Borno Reintegrates 9,680 Repentant Terrorists in Five Years — Zulum’s Aide

KEY POINTS Borno State says it has reintegrated 9,680 repentant terrorists between July 2021...
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Tinubu vows to crush terror and secure prosperity in Democracy Day address

President Bola Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to vow victory over terrorism and secure economic prosperity, while marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria.
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NNPCL and security agencies intensify crackdown on pipeline vandals

NNPCL and security agencies have intensified their crackdown on pipeline vandalism after finding a damaged crude oil pipeline in the FCT and arresting three suspects.