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SSS arrest five suspects linked to abduction of 300 schoolchildren in Niger State

Nigeria, June 1 -- The State Security Services (SSS) has reportedly arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two foreign nationals from neighbouring Niger, over their alleged links to the Boko... Read More


Dangote retains Africa's most admired brand title for eighth year

Nigeria, June 1 -- Dangote Industries Limited has emerged as Africa's Most Admired African Brand for the eighth consecutive year, reinforcing its dominance across industrial, sustainability and social... Read More


Amusan storms to first Diamond League win of 2026 with record-breaking run in Rabat

Nigeria, June 1 -- Nigeria's world record holder, Tobi Amusan, secured her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season in emphatic fashion on Sunday, smashing her own meeting record to win the wom... Read More


Nigeria vs Senegal: Madugu names Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie for crunch friendlies

Nigeria, June 1 -- Nigeria's preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will gather momentum next month after Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 23-player squad f... Read More


2027: Actress Esther Okereke emerges NRM presidential candidate

Nigeria, June 1 -- Nollywood actress and film producer, Esther Okereke, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election. Ms Okereke secur... Read More


What makes the Yoruba tick (8), By Sunday Adelaja

Nigeria, June 1 -- Understanding Yoruba Political Sagacity: Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a Case Study The 2023 elections is a watershed moment in our history as a nation. Odds were clearly against the curren... Read More


Peter Obi reels out a plan for Nigeria, says Kwankwaso won't be 'a spare tyre'

Nigeria, June 1 -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will work as his partner and not a "spare tyre" if elected in... Read More


Group warns against tobacco industry still targeting Nigerian youths despite control laws

Nigeria, June 1 -- The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has raised concerns about the growing tactics of the tobacco industry targeting Nigerian youths through social media, entertainment, and ... Read More


2027: 'They live in rented apartments but want to be governor' - Eno fires at challengers

Nigeria, June 1 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State appears to have begun his re-election campaign on an attacking note, questioning the credentials of some opposition figures seeking to contest th... Read More


Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others emerge as presidential candidates amid uncertainties over INEC's powers

Nigeria, May 31 -- Amid legal uncertainty surrounding the election timetable provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), several political parties have concluded their presidenti... Read More