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Zulum and the surge in insurgency, ByReuben Abati

Nigeria, May 20 -- There is a surge in insurgency in Nigeria. There is a ferocious return and dominance of the Boko Haram, the terror group in Nigeria linked with Al Qaeda and ISIS at various times, b... Read More


Lawyer writes Ondo attorney-general, demands release of protesters against firm's land occupation

Nigeria, May 20 -- Human rights lawyer Tope Temokun has requested the Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, to immediately release three protesters detained in con... Read More


U-20 AFCON: Why Nigeria finished third place - Zubairu

Nigeria, May 20 -- Despite securing a third-place finish at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt, Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has pinpointed poor finishing as the most signi... Read More


Nigerian banks remain safe, sound - CBN

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured the public that the country's banking sector remains stable, following what it described as misleading media and social media reports a... Read More


UNILAG professor to speak on Islamic insurance model at inaugural lecture

Nigeria, May 20 -- The pioneer Professor of Insurance at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Tajudeen Yusuf, will deliver his inaugural lecture on Wednesday, focusing on the ethical and practical... Read More


How APC ward chairman was killed by kidnappers - Official

Nigeria, May 20 -- The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5 of Ose Local Government Area, Nelson Adepoyigi, was killed by kidnappers in the presence of other captives, an official... Read More


ANALYSIS: Mali's transition at risk as political parties are dissolved

Nigeria, May 20 -- On 13 May, Mali's military transitional authority decreed the dissolution of political parties. Although most of the country's nearly 300 parties were not functional, this is a majo... Read More


Doping: Nigeria bars six athletes from competing for medals at Gateway Games 2024

Nigeria, May 20 -- As the 2024 National Sports Festival, Gateway Games, continues to captivate sports lovers across the country, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said that athletes with doping... Read More


Doping: Six athletes barred from medal contention at Gateway Games 2024

Nigeria, May 20 -- As the 2024 National Sports Festival, Gateway Games, continues to captivate sports lovers across the country, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has said that no athlete with anti... Read More


U-20 AFCON Best XI: Flying Eagles captain Bameyi makes squad as South Africa dominates list

Nigeria, May 20 -- South Africa's rising football stars capped their maiden U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph in Egypt with a resounding sweep of individual and team accolades; led by playmak... Read More