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Casino pages found on INEC website raise concerns over access to election body's digital infrastructure

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) hosted dozens of gambling and casino-related articles, raising questions about the security of the elec... Read More


UK court confirms rape, four other sexual offence charges against Poco Lee

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape. ... Read More


Gusau defends NFF record, reveals why he resigned

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Ibrahim Gusau has defended his administration's record and explained his decision to resign as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), bringing his three-year, 11-month... Read More


Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom - Report

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- About 7,825 people were kidnapped in the year between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, SBM Intelligence said in its recent report on the issue. ... Read More


NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over 'vote APC or relocate' threat

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday called for the arrest of the Chairperson of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, for reportedly asking residents to vote for ... Read More


Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo's intervention

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), following an intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerosp... Read More


Police invite VDM to provide evidence after alleging officers aid kidnappers

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited an activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence for his allegation that police officers at checkpoin... Read More


Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to reduce gas flaring and ensure Nigeria derives greater economic benefits from its gas resources. The President mad... Read More


JUST IN: Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end amid mounting pressure ove... Read More


Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Adults aged 50 and over are becoming more visible in West African drug operations, although data availability and official understandings of this phenomenon vary across states. Ni... Read More