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Rewriting the Arewa narrative: Between honest conversation and earned celebration, By Haroon Aremu

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- There is always room for celebration. But progress demands honesty, especially when the realities on the ground refuse to be ignored. As a proud Northerner from Ilorin, Kwara State... Read More


SGF George Akume reportedly weds Ooni's ex-wife

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- Reports have emerged claiming that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has married Zaynab Otiti Obanor, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye O... Read More


No civilian casualties recorded so far from US strike - Sokoto govt

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that missile strikes conducted on Thursday by the US military targeted terrorist strongholds within the Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA... Read More


Many of Gov Eno's supporters don't believe in him - Former LG chair

Nigeria, Dec. 27 -- PT: Many people mock your party as one with a tattered umbrella because of its crisis. Is there any hope for the PDP, let's say in Akwa Ibom State, in 2027? Mfon Ben: I like to be... Read More


Legislative praise and the politics of policing in Lagos, By Adebisi Adams Oyeshakin

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Legislative commendation of policing is rare in Nigeria. When it occurs, it is more than a ceremonial courtesy; it is a signal of institutional confidence - earned, not gifted. Suc... Read More


Terrorists bombed in Sokoto, Zamfara in Nigeria-US joint operation

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- In a coordinated US-Nigeria military operation, the United States and Nigerian security forces on Thursday carried out precision airstrikes against identified terrorist targets in ... Read More


'Achalugo', 'Sope Purrr', 'Lapo baby', 'Chakam', other pop culture Nigerian slang of 2025

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Every year, slang from music, films, social media and street culture emerges and finds its way into the everyday lives of Nigerians. The year 2025 has been no different-proving th... Read More


Christmas message: Joy and hope in a time of tribulation, By Matthew Hassan Kukah

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Again, Christmas is here. It is a season of great joy to the whole world. Sadly, Nigeria is stuck in a valley of violence and sorrow. Still trapped in the web of insecurity, we ris... Read More


'I don stop to dey give belle anyhow' - 2Baba claims

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia has made a public confession during his performance at comedian Gbadamosi "MC Edo Pikin" Jonathan's "Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends" show. I... Read More


US airstrike in Sokoto definitely hit terrorists - Council Chair

Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- One of the areas targeted by a US airstrike in Sokoto State, north-west Nigeria, is a "primary route" for terrorists and is most likely to have led to the death of many of them, a ... Read More