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Benue spends only 0.3% of N41bn security budget in early 2026 despite rising killings

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Benue State Government spent only N111.06 million on security between January and March 2026 despite budgeting N41.85 billion for security-related expenses in the 2026 fiscal yea... Read More


Airtel Africa's annual profit surges 147% amid higher revenue

Nigeria, May 8 -- Airtel Africa posted a 147.4 per cent jump in net profit last year, compared to 2024, boosted by a notable improvement in turnover, the telecommunications giant reported on Friday. ... Read More


Africa Senior Athletics Championships: AFN names Amusan, Ashe to lead Nigeria's medal charge in Ghana

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has unveiled a formidable 45-athlete contingent for the 2026 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Senior Athletics Championships in Ghan... Read More


Boko Haram attacks police camp in Niger

Nigeria, May 8 -- Terrorists believed to be members of the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction have killed two mobile police officers and injured another in an attack on their camp in Niger State. The terr... Read More


Nigerian govt adopts unified protocols to protect livestock genetic resources

Nigeria, May 8 -- The federal government has validated a set of harmonised national protocols to strengthen the conservation, characterisation, and monitoring of Nigeria's Animal Genetic Resources (An... Read More


At press freedom event, attention focusses on attacks by state governors, officials

Nigeria, May 8 -- Amnesty International Country Director Isa Sanusi said on Thursday that the public focus must shift toward state governments concerning press freedom in Nigeria. "We focus more on t... Read More


Two soldiers killed, commanding officer injured in Borno attack

Nigeria, May 8 -- Suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly hit a military base in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and injuri... Read More


Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets get new coaches as NFF reshuffles youth teams

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed experienced domestic tactician Abdu Maikaba and youth development specialist Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the country... Read More


N80.2bn Fraud Trial: Witness tells court how ex-Governor Yahaya Bello's nephew paid for Abuja property

Nigeria, May 8 -- A prosecution witness, Shehu Bello, on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, made several cash payments... Read More


Why I'm seeking re-election - Former lawmaker

Nigeria, May 8 -- A former member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai, has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for adopting direct primaries as the mode for sel... Read More