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Police smash trafficking syndicate, rescue missing child

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The Ondo State Police Command says it has dismantled a child trafficking ring operating across the state, as well as Delta and Anambra States. The operation also resulted in the ... Read More


Blackout looms as Nigerian electricity workers begin strike

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has directed its members chapter of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to withdraw their services with immediate effect. ... Read More


Kano man allegedly kills grandparents over food

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mutawakkilu Ibrahim, for allegedly killing his grandparents during a quarrel over food. The police spokesperson, Abd... Read More


2026 Hajj: NAHCON retains Saudi firms, pledges better services for Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has renewed contracts with two Saudi companies to provide key services for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj. At a signing c... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Another Nigerian Governor set to dump PDP, join APC

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Barring any last-minute change of plans, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will soon defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Cong... Read More


My mum was celibate for 20 years after leaving Fela- Yeni Kuti

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Nigerian singer and dancer Yeni Kuti, daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has revealed intimate details of her late mother's sex life. Yeni's mum, Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti, wa... Read More


44th Olubadan Coronation: How Ajimobi's crowning of Baales nearly derailed succession custom

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- A controversial reform introduced by former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi in 2017 almost disrupted Ibadan's royal succession, which is known for its seamlessness and predictab... Read More


Saheed Osupa hails Burna Boy for naming him his 'GOAT' singer

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Fuji musician Akorede "Saheed Osupa" Okunola has reacted after Grammy Award-winning singer Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu named him as his greatest of all time (GOAT) artiste. The term... Read More


FG pledges stronger collaboration with Islamic scholars, NGOs, to tackle Gender Based Violence

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to working with religious leaders and civil society organisations such as the development Research and Projects... Read More


First HoldCo appoints group company secretary

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- First HoldCo Plc has appointed Abiola Baruwa as its new group company secretary, the company said in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange on Tuesday. According to the disclosure sig... Read More