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FACTCHECK: Did Pastor Chris recently prophesy about the 2027 election? What we found

Nigeria, June 15 -- An article circulating online claims that Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, recently delivered a prophecy concerning three major contenders in Nigeria's 2027 presidentia... Read More


Protesters demonstrate in Osun, seek deployment of police commissioner

Nigeria, June 15 -- A coalition of civil society organisations under the Network of Osun Civil Society Groups on Monday staged a protest in Osogbo, the state capital, demanding the redeployment of the... Read More


NASS Roundup: State Police, Ex-NNPC GMD's arrest threat, cryptocurrency regulation, SEDC office saga, other top stories from Senate

Nigeria, June 15 -- Last week, the Senate debated several key issues, including the establishment of state police, a proposed ban on textile imports, regulation of cryptocurrency, an increase in the n... Read More


Troops launch Katsina offensive after death of former military spokesman in captivity

Nigeria, June 15 -- Nigerian Army troops have launched a major offensive operation in parts of Katsina State, following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence I... Read More


Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns, By 'Lade Bandele

Nigeria, June 15 -- There are seasons in politics when criticism performs its proper democratic function, and there are seasons when it becomes merely an instrument of anxiety. The difference is not a... Read More


Man allegedly murdered, secretly buried girlfriend - Police

Nigeria, June 15 -- A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, has allegedly murdered and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The police spokesperson in An... Read More


The FDI kerfuffle: Reorienting the way youths think about the economy, By 'Tope Fasua

Nigeria, June 15 -- It's almost uncanny that when I get thinking about an issue around the economy lately, events conspire to push such matters to the front burner of public discourse. This time, it i... Read More


FG arraigns over 400 terrorism suspects in Abuja

Nigeria, June 15 -- The Nigerian government on Monday began the arraignment of more than 400 terrorism suspects before judges of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects are being arraigned in b... Read More


NASS Roundup: State police, minority leadership, public safety, others top stories from the House of Reps

Nigeria, June 15 -- As the House of Representatives marked its third legislative anniversary and adjourned plenary until 7 July, lawmakers took several far-reaching decisions on security, constitution... Read More


Warri Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo accept Tinubu-backed ward adjustment, warn INEC against further changes

Nigeria, June 15 -- Ijaw and Urhobo leaders in Delta State have reluctantly accepted a presidential intervention regarding the contested Warri electoral boundaries. Out of respect for President Bola ... Read More