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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

Fear and Bloodshed Grip Benue as Herders Launch New Attacks

Seventeen killed in a month as armed herders continue attacks in Benue State, forcing residents to flee their communities.

Kanu Writes Trump, Alleges Judeo-Christian Killings in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu writes Donald Trump alleging Judeo-Christian genocide in Nigeria, heightening diplomatic scrutiny of insecurity and state response.

Peter Obi Faults Government Over Rising Insecurity, Urges U.S. Cooperation

Peter Obi blames poor leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and calls for U.S. cooperation to ease diplomatic tension.

Church Raises Alarm Over Renewed Herders’ Invasion in Taraba Communities

The Holy Family Catholic Parish in Takum reports renewed herders’ attacks destroying farmlands and displacing families across Taraba communities.

Kwara Governor Considers State Security to Tackle Insecurity

Governor AbdulRazaq considers a state security force to combat kidnapping and violent attacks across Kwara State.

Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.

Bandit Leader Warns Security Crackdown Will Worsen Katsina Crisis

Bandit leader warns Katsina crisis will worsen if security raids continue; nine LGAs sign fragile peace pacts.

Bandit Leader Bello Turji Signals Willingness to Lay Down Arms

Bello Turji signals willingness to surrender, but military denial raises doubts over Zamfara peace talks and fragile reconciliation efforts

Jos Carnage Exposes Flaws in Nigeria’s Intelligence System

Tragic loss in Jos exposes intelligence failures in Nigeria, prompting calls for reform in security and intelligence agencies.

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.