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Jigawa Assembly lone opposition lawmaker joins APC

Nigeria, July 30 -- The lone opposition lawmaker in the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Muhammad Kabir, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Kabir represents the Birnin Kudu... Read More


Tackling insecurity as a collective in Yorubaland, By Onigbinde, Ojudu, Farotimi, et al.

Nigeria, July 30 -- Their Excellencies, Governors of the South-West States and their Deputies; Their Imperial Majesties, Royal Majesties and Royal Highnesses, Custodians of Yoruba Heritage; Distinguis... Read More


Nine kidnap victims rescued in Kwara

Nigeria, July 30 -- Nine persons abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued during a joint security operation involving Kwara State Forest Guards, the State Security Service (SSS), local hunte... Read More


Ondo begins demolition of buildings blocking waterways amid flood risks

Nigeria, July 30 -- The Ondo State Government has commenced the demolition of buildings and other structures erected on waterways and government setbacks in Akure, the state capital, as it steps up ef... Read More


60th anniversary: Did I act improperly that day 20 years ago?, By Yusuph Olaniyonu

Nigeria, July 30 -- It is always my tradition to share certain past stories in my life during landmark birthdays. The stories come from my stocktaking on my experiences over the years, and the journey... Read More


ANALYSIS: Sahel security crisis demands action beyond assurances of solidarity

Nigeria, July 30 -- Recent attacks in Central Sahel reflect a worrying evolution of the terror threat in West Africa. The situation demands more from the region's states and partners than declarations... Read More


Local govt workers in Cross River protest 11 months' unpaid salaries

Nigeria, July 30 -- Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest in Calabar, demanding immediate payment of 11 months' salary arrears and inclusi... Read More


ASUU strike stalls examination in Nigerian university

Nigeria, July 30 -- An indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has stalled the institution's second-se... Read More


WAFCON 2026: Ghana cruise past Cape Verde as Cameroon edge Mali in thrilling Group D opener

Nigeria, July 30 -- Ghana and Cameroon made winning starts to their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaigns on Wednesday, defeating Cape Verde and Mali respectively to seize early contro... Read More


Court reduces Miyetti Allah leader's N2 billlion bail bond in money laundering trial

Nigeria, July 30 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday reduced the N2 billion bail bond imposed on the national president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, who is facing money laun... Read More