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The King Who Ate While The Kingdom Burned: Insecurity And The Politics Of Delay

Nigeria, April 16 -- In African folklore, the tortoise is often portrayed as cunning, calculating, and self-serving. One particular tale tells of a time when the tortoise was crowned king of all anima... Read More


All Hail the Nigerian Woman

Nigeria, April 16 -- I visited a friend two weeks ago. He had come from Kaduna for the same wedding I attended. He stayed indoors almost the entire time, before and after the ceremony, and I got curio... Read More


Police Extradites Nigerian Man to Face Murder, Drug Trafficking Charges in the UK

Nigeria, April 16 -- A statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the extradition followed a formal request by United Kingdom authorities in September 2... Read More


Tinubu Congratulates Benin's President-Elect Wadagni, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties

Nigeria, April 16 -- Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin's Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of votes in the presidential election held on April 12, 2026. In a letter personall... Read More


FIFA Weighs Appeal to Trump for Pause on ICE Raids During 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, April 15 -- The tournament, which will run for 39 days across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to attract more than one million international visitors. Reports indicate FIFA... Read More


Nigeria Public Debt Climbs to N159.28tn as Borrowing Pressure Persists

Nigeria, April 15 -- The latest number represents an increase from N153.29 trillion recorded in September 2025, showing a quarterly rise of N5.98 trillion. On a yearly basis, debt also climbed from N1... Read More


1 in 5 Teens Report AI Romance as Chatbots Replace Humans for Private Talks

Nigeria, April 15 -- The findings suggest that for a growing number of users, AI is going beyond a tool for writing, studying, or accessing information and becoming a source of companionship and emoti... Read More


"We're Winning" - Christopher Rejects Corruption Claims in Military Operations

Nigeria, April 15 -- Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday evening, Musa described the nation's security situation as having reached a "turning point," stressing that insurgents' actio... Read More


Nigeria's Economy Now Growing Ahead of UK and US- Bwala

Nigeria, April 15 -- Bwala made the assertion in a post on X while reacting to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund in April 2026. According to the IMF report... Read More


Kanye West Postpones France Concert After Authorities Move to Ban Show

Nigeria, April 15 -- The performance, billed for June 11, 2026, at the Orange Velodrome stadium in Marseille, was part of the artist's planned European tour. However, the show has now been delayed "un... Read More