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Abductions, school closures and governors' inertia, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- In the wake of the renewed mass abductions of schoolchildren across Nigeria's northern precincts, the governors of states within these high-risk zones have responded, not really thr... Read More


'Crazy game': Chukwueze reflects on brace in nine-goal thriller against Man City

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Samuel Chukwueze says Fulham must keep their heads high after Tuesday's dramatic 5-4 loss to Manchester City, even though his first two Premier League goals almost helped the team p... Read More


US to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians responsible for "anti-Christian" violence

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The US government has introduced a new policy which allows it to impose a visa ban on people considered responsible for the attack on Nigerian Christians. In a statement issued on ... Read More


Senate confirms ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, a general, as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The Senate President, Godsw... Read More


EFCC arraigns two businessmen over alleged N1.55bn forex fraud

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned two businessmen, Fagite Oladipo and Raymond Akintayo, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegati... Read More


Osun PDP Reps attack Gov Makinde, reject party's primary election

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has launched a strong protest against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of engaging ... Read More


What Katsina govt is doing to strengthen Primary Healthcare - Commissioner

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- At the 2025 National Health Dialogue held in Abuja on Thursday, the Katsina State Commissioner for Health, Musa Funtua, outlined the state government's renewed efforts to strengthen... Read More


Viral UK Video: Edo Assembly summons 2Baba's wife, Natasha, to appear before ethics committee

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a one-week ultimatum to Natasha Osawaru, wife of music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee.... Read More


'Laila doesn't live on social media; she's peaceful' - Ned Nwoko defends fifth wife amid feud with Regina

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Amidst the chaos and controversy surrounding his marriage to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko has risen to the defence of his fifth wife, Laila Charani. The latter is b... Read More


Jigawa govt outlines 2026 health priorities, announces free dialysis expansion

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The Jigawa state government has outlined major health financing and service delivery plans for 2026, stressing that improved primary healthcare, stronger accountability systems and ... Read More