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Oyo Abduction: Rarara Accuses Davido of Politicising Insecurity at World Cup Event

Nigeria, June 18 -- Afrobeats star Davido's decision to spotlight the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during a FIFA World Cup event has sparked debate. Popular APC praise singer D... Read More


Standard Bank targets $15.4bn expansion in Nigeria, African SME markets

Nigeria, June 18 -- Standard Bank Group Limited has announced plans to increase investments in mid-sized companies across Africa as it seeks to tap into opportunities in Nigeria and other key markets ... Read More


INEC begins distribution of election materials ahead of Ekiti's governorship election

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for Saturday's governorship poll in Ekiti State, marking the sta... Read More


Late Okey Ezea's support group backs NDC candidate for Enugu North Senatorial by-election

Nigeria, June 18 -- The support group of Late Okey Ezea has endorsed the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Oscar Ossai, ahead of the forthcoming Saturday's Enugu North Senatorial by-... Read More


Ogun bans graduation, end-of-session parties across public, private schools

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Ogun State Government has directed all public and private schools across the state to stop organising graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties, citing concerns over the... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji, 13 challengers in race for Ekiti Government House

Nigeria, June 18 -- Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will make history if he wins Saturday's off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State. No incumbent has won re-ele... Read More


Abdulsalami canvasses removal of military decrees "smuggled" into 1999 Constitution

Nigeria, June 18 -- A former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called for the removal of military decrees incorporated into Nigeria's Constitution to strengthen the country's democracy... Read More


Former minister Sirika bypassed due process in contract award to friend - Witness

Nigeria, June 18 -- An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday that Hadi Sirika, former minister of aviation, viol... Read More


Five countries set for battle in Lagos as Zen Archery International Open returns

Nigeria, June 18 -- Archers from Nigeria, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Cote d'Ivoire and Chad will converge on Lagos this week for the 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open Tournament, as the event continues... Read More


FG adopts domestic funding model for nutrition programmes amid donor support decline

Nigeria, June 18 -- The federal government has adopted a domestic financing model for nutrition programmes, signalling a major policy shift as Nigeria seeks to reduce dependence on donor funding amid ... Read More