Fresh abduction reportedly hits Nasarawa as terrorists kidnap pupils hours after Niger incident
Bandits have reportedly struck again in Nigeria’s North-Central region, kidnapping an unconfirmed number of schoolchildren from Peter’s Foundation Secondary School in Rukubi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Alaafin Slams Reliance On Oil Economy, Defends Cultural Tourism
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has expressed reservations about Nigeria’s over-reliance on the oil sector rather than cultural tourism as the primary driver of the country’s economy.
Lagos debunks kidnapping rumours on Gbagada expressway
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, has refuted claims circulating online that suggest a rise in kidnapping incidents along the Gbagada Expressway.
Tinubu cancels S’Africa, Angola trips, Shettima to lead delegations
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his planned trips to South Africa and Angola, directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegations to both summits, senior State House officials revealed to our correspondent on Friday.
Four injured, baby rescued in Lagos–Ibadan expressway multiple crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday rescued an eight-month-old baby from a multiple collision at Otedola bridge area, inward tollgate. along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
Foreign Policy expert cautions US over single narrative about Nigeria
The Director and Senior Fellow for the Africa Program at CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Oge Onubogu, has warned the US about acting on a single narrative about insecurity in Nigeria.
Tinubu mourns Segun Awolowo, says he exemplified Awo’s pedigree
President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Segun Awolowo, a former boss of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, as an unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”
Insecurity: Tinubu’s Govt ‘Sitting Back, Not Doing Enough’ — US Congressman Huizenga
US Congressman Bill Huizenga has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of “sitting back” and failing to address worsening…
Sanwo-Olu set to inaugurate 233 housing units
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to inaugurate 233 new housing units on Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
First Lady to women: Don’t be afraid to start small in digital literacy journey
At the closing ceremony of the 2025 Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, charged women across the nation to embrace small beginnings in their digital empowerment journey. Speaking with conviction, she encouraged participants to overcome fear and hesitation by starting modestly but with determination.