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US warns Mexican cartels are turning Nigeria into a methamphetamine hub after four lab busts

The US says Mexican cartels are looking to Africa as an alternative route, after Nigeria’s NDLEA dismantled four methamphetamine labs this year linked to the cartels.

Shettima urges states to build state electricity markets and stop waiting for Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged states to stop waiting for Abuja and build their own electricity markets and regulators under the Electricity Act 2023.

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Nurses Raise Alarm Over Alleged Intimidation at FMC Abeokuta

KEY POINTS Nurses’ group accuses FMC Abeokuta management of intimidation and rights suppression. Assault...

Rights Group Raises Alarm Over Detention of Nigerians in Uganda

KEY PONTS Rights group condemns alleged unlawful detention of 62 Nigerians in Uganda. Calls...

Calabar Boils as Students Protest Death of Colleagues

KEY PONTS Three students and a driver died after an accident, with colleagues blaming...

Coup plotters admit planning to overthrow Tinubu in court

Two of the defendants in the alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu admitted to knowing about the coup in video evidence played in court.

Navy seizes militant boats, engines in Cross River Sweep

Nigerian Navy troops have seized 10 outboard engines, two fibre boats and a 200-horsepower engine during a sustained crackdown on militants in the Calabar waterways.

FG disburses N11.8bn loans to 6,842 tertiary staff

The Federal Government has handed out 11.8 billion naira in zero-interest loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic workers across 141 tertiary institutions nationwide.

SSANU, NASU strike paralyzes universities as talks deadlock

SSANU and NASU's nationwide strike has shut down Nigerian public universities as talks between the Federal Government and the unions deadlocked Monday.

Dangote dismisses ‘false’ Elumelu rift claims and refinery financing rumors

Aliko Dangote's group has dismissed as false claims of a rift between him and Tony Elumelu, plus reports that personal borrowing financed the refinery.

Analysts urge Nigeria to plug N31trn deficit by listing state assets

Analysts say Nigeria can fix its 31 trillion naira budget deficit by listing state-owned assets on the stock market instead of piling on more debt.

No Nigerian killed in S’Africa protests, Ojukwu says

Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the recent anti-foreigner protests in South Africa claimed no Nigerian lives, though two citizens died in separate, unrelated incidents.

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...

Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...

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US warns Mexican cartels are turning Nigeria into a methamphetamine hub after four lab busts

The US says Mexican cartels are looking to Africa as an alternative route, after Nigeria’s NDLEA dismantled four methamphetamine labs this year linked to the cartels.

Shettima urges states to build state electricity markets and stop waiting for Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged states to stop waiting for Abuja and build their own electricity markets and regulators under the Electricity Act 2023.

FCT Ebola Patient is a Diplomat, Condition Worsens

KEY POINTS The NCDC confirmed that the FCT Ebola patient is a diplomat whose...

Gunmen Shoot MACBAN Leader in Plateau State

KEY POINTS Gunmen shot MACBAN chairman Alhaji Yakubu in Mangu, Plateau State, on Saturday...