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Oyo Abduction: 'Makinde told me he never called,' Peter Obi restates call for Tinubu's resignation

Nigeria, July 6 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has again called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abstain from seeking re-election i... Read More


US to watch Nigeria's 2027 elections, says Congressman

Nigeria, July 6 -- The United States has stated it will closely monitor Nigeria's 2027 general election, with the administration of President Donald Trump expected to pay particular attention to the c... Read More


Police arrest suspected cultists, recover hard drugs

Nigeria, July 6 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested three suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity and recovered hard drugs during a raid on an alleged cult hideout in Uyo. The comma... Read More


Ex-Gov Emmanuel reaffirms support for Tinubu despite security challenges

Nigeria, July 6 -- Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has again called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu as the country continues to grapple with insecurity. This is the second... Read More


'Masquerader' arrested after alleged killing of 24-year-old in Ibadan

Nigeria, July 6 -- The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man who was reportedly attacked during a traditional masquerade procession in th... Read More


World Cup: Belgium challenge FIFA's decision to clear USA's Balogun for Round of 16 clash

Nigeria, July 6 -- The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has expressed shock over FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States forward Folarin Balogun eligible for Monday's FIFA World Cu... Read More


Beyond Africa: Why AU needs a broader definition of reparations

Nigeria, July 6 -- Ghana recently hosted a conference on Africa's next steps following the landmark United Nations (UN) resolution declaring the trafficking of African slaves as the 'gravest crime aga... Read More


Family demands justice for slain popular artisan

Nigeria, July 6 -- A 47-year-old technician, Idris Clement, was slain early Saturday morning during an armed robbery in the Shagari area of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State. The incident... Read More


Ekiti governor visits rescued victims, condemns politicising insecurity

Nigeria, July 6 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, visited victims of the Eda Oniyo-Ekiti abduction at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, where they a... Read More


SSS arrests, releases Nnamdi Kanu's doctor as insider sheds light on reason

Nigeria, July 6 -- Martin Aghaji, personal doctor to Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested by Nigeria's security operatives, Aloy Ejimakor, Mr Kanu's lawyer said in an X post on Saturday. Mr Kanu is the con... Read More