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SPECIAL REPORT: How soaring cooking gas prices are squeezing Nigerian households, businesses

EXCLUSIVE: 36 students still missing after Borno school attack

SPECIAL REPORT: IPOB-linked attacks, killings reduce since Simon Ekpa’s jailing

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside details of farmer-herder clashes in Abuja community

How mob brutally assaulted woman accused of witchcraft at church crusade

INVESTIGATION: Commissioned But Locked: How an idle hospital is failing women in Akwa Ibom

SPECIAL REPORT: The secrecy, unanswered questions about Akwa Ibom Assembly’s N15.47bn project

#EkitiDecides2026: A ballot without women candidates

How Nigerian terrorists use TikTok, exploit country’s digital governance gap
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Entering into your season of rest (1), By Ayo Akerele

You are a product of your decisions, By Sunday Adelaja

When the wells run dry, By Wole Olaoye

For the Nigerian Bar Association, a time for a bold retool, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Akpabio, Oshiomhole: How sex threatens the Nigerian state, By Festus Adedayo

Article of Faith: The battle is the Lord’s, By Femi Aribisala
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Headline Stories

Badejo-Okusanya accepts victory as NBA president-elect, vows to lead with integrity

byNdidiamaka Ede

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NBA elects Badejo-Okusanya as president, 12 other national officers (FULL RESULTS)

Mrs Badejo-Okusanya

UPDATED: Badejo-Okusanya wins NBA presidential race, to become second female president

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World Cup Final Preview: Messi’s last dance meets Spain’s quest for new era

US aircraft

UPDATED: US continues strikes on Iran after confirming death of American soldiers

FRSC on the road

Three dead, four injured in truck accident in Anambra – FRSC

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Weekly Review: Nigeria stock market gains N622bn amid decline in trades

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Spain champions Credit: FIFA World Cup X Page

World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres fires Spain past 10-man Argentina to lift second title

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Choirmaster jailed for raping, impregnating teenage girl during ‘deliverance’

Abia State on map

Abia govt speaks on viral video of flooded building

Badejo-Okusanya

Badejo-Okusanya accepts victory as NBA president-elect, vows to lead with integrity

Nigerian troops

Troops rescue seven kidnap victims, kill two kidnappers, arrest four ISWAP suspects

Nigerian soldiers in the Northeast

Stray bullet kills federal polytechnic students as security forces foil abduction in Borno — Official

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries at the launch of the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund

Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development

Nigeria's National Assembly (PHOTO CREDIT)

Constitution Review: Why we prioritised state police – Senators

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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo

SDP presidential candidate backs state police, says governors should be trusted with policing powers

Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS Summit in Freetown

Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS Summit in Freetown

Didier Deschamps (PHOTO CREDIT: FFF on X)

France bid farewell to coach Deschamps after 14 years

Bayelsa on Nigerian map

Three Bayelsa civil servants arrested for allegedly stealing N500m equipment

Stakeholders call for stronger investment in parenting support to protect children, strengthen families

Stakeholders call for stronger investment in parenting support to protect children, strengthen families

Nigeria Police Force

Police apprehend four over alleged mob killing in Uyo

Special Reports

Queue waiting to buy gas at AA Rano Gas station, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: How soaring cooking gas prices are squeezing Nigerian households, businesses

Government Day Secondary School, Lassa

Investigation/Special Reports

EXCLUSIVE: 36 students still missing after Borno school attack

A collage of IPOB flag, attacked police station and Simon Ekpa

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: IPOB-linked attacks, killings reduce since Simon Ekpa’s jailing

Inside details of farmer-herder clashes in Abuja community

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside details of farmer-herder clashes in Abuja community

Rev Usetu Bassey’s Ibogo for Christ crusade, Ibogo Community in Biase LGA, Cross River, Dec 2024

Headline Stories

How mob brutally assaulted woman accused of witchcraft at church crusade

INVESTIGATION: Commissioned But Locked: How an idle hospital is failing women in Akwa Ibom

Investigation/Special Reports

INVESTIGATION: Commissioned But Locked: How an idle hospital is failing women in Akwa Ibom

Promoted Content

A cross section of Enugu State Government commissioners speaking on the new projects

Enugu govt upscales tourism status, approves massive infrastructure projects

Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), (PHOTO CREDIT: Nigeria Revenue Service on Facebook)

E-invoicing: NRS issues deadline for compliance

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited,

NCDMB, Renaissance begin oil and gas readiness training for 300 Nigerians

A collage of Governor Dapo Abiodun, IGP Olatunji Disu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Inside Operation Kosaye and Ogun’s new security doctrine, By Seyi Bakare

Abia Leadership Academy

Abia Leadership Academy: Otti’s gift of mindset to the next generation, By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Features and Interviews

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries at the launch of the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund

Features And Interviews

Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development

Governor Mohammed Bago and Assembly Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkindaji

Features And Interviews

Niger Assembly has no website, limiting residents’ access to information

byYakubu Mohammed

Primate Henry Ndukuba

Features And Interviews

TRIBUTE: Inside Primate Henry Ndukuba’s legacy of raising global Christian youth movement, By Folu Olamiti

USTDA announced an agreement with Nigerian energy company Powergas Nigeria Ltd (Powergas) to fund a feasibility study for a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in southern Nigeria

Features And Interviews

How US is backing Nigeria’s energy and digital infrastructure

Frank W. Garcia Jr, U.S. Department of State's .Assistant Secretary for African Affairs. Photo Credit: U.S. Department of State

Features And Interviews

Top US official’s scheduled visit to Nigeria highlights Trump administration’s approach to West Africa

A Ghanaian gold mine

Features And Interviews

Ghana’s Tarkwa negotiations are testing Africa’s new mining bargain

byDaniel van Dalenand1 others

Business

News Reports

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake

FG to digitise mining sector, track operators

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Weekly Review: Nigeria stock market gains N622bn amid decline in trades

Governor Namadi of Jigawa state during the visit

Governor suspends N1.3 billion hospital renovation project on poor implementation

Lasaco Assurance

Lasaco Assurance turns tide on half-year loss, helped by cost efficiency

cryptocurrency

Tinubu signs Executive Order to regulate virtual assets, establish Virtual Asset Council

Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion

Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

February 8, 2026

Robert Ochola, CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Instant payment transactions in Africa hit $1.9trn in 2024 — Report

November 16, 2025

The launch of the State of Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level

November 13, 2025

Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Payment Systems: Central bankers, regulators, converge on Eswatini for SIIPS launch

November 12, 2025

L-R: Munir Bello - Nigeria Country Lead, Inclusive Financial Systems at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Angela Wambugu - Director, Advisory Services Africa at Women's World Banking, Uche Uzoebo - Chief Executive Officer, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited, Dr Nurudeen Zauro - Technical Advisor to the President on Economic & Financial Inclusion, Elizabeth Gathai - Regional Head, Africa at Women's World Banking, Dr Stephen Ambore - Policy Director, Africa, Women's World Banking.

Group seeks financial inclusion for women in Nigeria

August 29, 2025

Analysis & Data

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CREDIT: CBN X handle)

Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

Logos of Zenith Bank, First HoldCo, Access Holdings Plc, UBA, FCMB Group, Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank, Sterling Holdco, and Ecobank

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Lagos City (PHOTO CREDIT: Lagos Insider)

ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

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Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

October 22, 2025

A towering six-meter sculpture—the thinker’s burden, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, to challenge negotiators in Geneva.

Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

September 8, 2025

Regional

South West

A photo of one of the Lagos housing units

Court orders final forfeiture of 52 Lagos housing units adjudged proceeds of crime to FG

Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji

Ekiti monthly IGR rises to N2.7bn without new taxes – Official

Gunmen or Kidnappers used to illustrate the story in Katsina

Nigerian govt charges three men with terrorism over Oyo school children, teachers abduction

Senate at plenary

Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC as ambassador despite sexual harassment allegations

South South

Abia State on map

Abia govt speaks on viral video of flooded building

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries at the launch of the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund

Nigeria launches new push for Niger Delta agri-development

Bayelsa on Nigerian map

Three Bayelsa civil servants arrested for allegedly stealing N500m equipment

Nigeria Police Force

Police apprehend four over alleged mob killing in Uyo

South East

Symbol to illustrate Court or Justice

Choirmaster jailed for raping, impregnating teenage girl during ‘deliverance’

FRSC on the road

Three dead, four injured in truck accident in Anambra – FRSC

An illustration of a prophet calling on holy ghost thunder

Court jails ‘prophet’ who defrauded church members of N136m

Paul University, Awka, Anambra State

Nigerian university suspends lecturer over sexual misconduct

North West

Senator Rufa’i Hanga and the APC national chairman

Kano NDC lone senator may join APC, says Obi, Kwankwaso cannot win elections

Salihu Lukman

Kaduna ADC Crisis: El-Rufai’s ally Salisu Lukman quits party

The Fiat Ducato commercial bus burns after colliding with the stationary truck (Photo: FRSC)

11 killed in Abuja–Kaduna highway crash — FRSC

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda addressing stakeholders from Bakori LGA

One killed, seven injured as bandit attack triggers reprisal in Katsina

North East

Nigerian soldiers in the Northeast

Stray bullet kills federal polytechnic students as security forces foil abduction in Borno — Official

Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Maikano (Rtd) speaking with reporters shortly after announcing his appointment as new Civilian JTF Commander General in Abuja

Nigeria’s Civilian JTF gets new Commander General

APC governorship primary

2027: Bauchi APC united, focused on victory despite defections – Official

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state. [PHOTO CREDIT: @BuniMedia]

Yobe govt approves health insurance enrolment for retirees

North Central

Rescued kidnap victims and recovered weapons and ammunition in Benue

Soldiers kill two suspected terrorists, rescue kidnap victims in Benue

Health workers attending to patients at a health facility

Niger investigates suspected infectious disease after child’s death

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo

Abducted Kogi principal, NECO official, students rescued

Former Governor Gabriel Suswam

Court postpones final arguments in 11-year-old fraud trial of ex-Gov. Suswam till September

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One year after death, Buhari’s life still ‘speaks’ to Nigerians – Tinubu

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU

One year after death, Buhari’s life still ‘speaks’ to Nigerians – Tinubu

Senator Ali Ndume (PHOTO CREDIT: Official Facebook @Sen. Muhammad Ali Ndume]

Ndume urges Tinubu to sustain security offensive on terrorists

Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue state

Alia briefs Tinubu on Benue security, politics after state at 50 celebrations

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We’re modernising Nigerian military, adopting technology to tackle insecurity – Tinubu

New ECOWAS hq (PHOTO CREDIT: @officialSKSM)

Tinubu recommits to regional integration as new ECOWAS hq built by China opens

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International

US aircraft

UPDATED: US continues strikes on Iran after confirming death of American soldiers

US soldiers (PHOTO CREDIT: nationalguard)

UPDATED: Two US soldiers killed, another missing in Iranian strikes

Strikes in Iran (PHOTO CREDIT: nbcnews)

US strike cuts water supply in Iran, Iran damages water supply in Kuwait

DR Congo

Ebola: BVD outbreak in DRC remains active with 2,124 cases

JD Vance

Vance accuses Israel of manipulating US public against deal with Iran

Sports

Spain champions Credit: FIFA World Cup X Page

World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres fires Spain past 10-man Argentina to lift second title

Lionel Messi (Credit: FIFA World Cup X Page)

Why we love Messi but can’t stand Argentina

FIFA World Cup Trophy (PHOTO CREDIT: FIFA World Cup on X)

World Cup Final Preview: Messi’s last dance meets Spain’s quest for new era

De la Fuente (PHOTO CREDIT: FIFA Media)

World Cup Final: Spain coach unveils plan to stop Messi, Argentina

Didier Deschamps (PHOTO CREDIT: FFF on X)

France bid farewell to coach Deschamps after 14 years

Arts & Entertainment

The Return of Omotara Johnson’

MOVIE REVIEW: Can Nollywood revive its classics? The Return of Omotara Johnson tries

Kollington Ayinla and Salawa Abebi

“I wasn’t the one who left our marriage”, — Salawa Abeni responds to Kollington Ayinla

Children of Blood and Bone

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ offers first glimpse ahead of 2027 release (PHOTOS)

Sophia Momodu threatens N10bn lawsuit against Caroline Hutchings over Snapchat post

Sophia Momodu threatens N10bn lawsuit against Caroline Hutchings over Snapchat post

Nigeria’s beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina

Chidinma Adetshina files affidavit as South Africa deportation case resumes

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The clash between empires and the Kingdom, By Ayo Akerele

Columns

Entering into your season of rest (1), By Ayo Akerele

Before teaching on the mystery of rest, I must begin with my own story, because revelation becomes more powerful when...

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What makes the Yoruba tick (1), By Sunday Adelaja

You are a product of your decisions, By Sunday Adelaja

Wole Olaoye writes about e-jackasses who are on the prowl.

When the wells run dry, By Wole Olaoye

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu writes that democracy without voters is the origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis.

For the Nigerian Bar Association, a time for a bold retool, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Festus Adedayo writes about Obasa, Aláàfin Ṣàngó and the capture of Lagos.

Akpabio, Oshiomhole: How sex threatens the Nigerian state, By Festus Adedayo

Femi Aribisala writes that the Biblical Israel is not the state of Israel.

Article of Faith: The battle is the Lord’s, By Femi Aribisala

Editorial

Electronic voting iREV copy

EDITORIAL: Enhancing the integrity of the 2026 Electoral Act

National Youth Service Corps members (PHOTO CREDIT: X @officialnyscng)

EDITORIAL: For a repurposed NYSC, we need a national dialogue

A collage of Trump and Iran President

EDITORIAL: US-Iran war: For global peace, let this rapprochement be

FILE: Court and justice symbols used to illustrate the story

EDITORIAL: Party deregistration: Judicial rascality must stop!

Super Eagles (Credit: NFF Media)

EDITORIAL: Another World Cup without Super Eagles

Editorial digital portrait of Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and Artificial Intelligence

EDITORIAL: Pope Leo and the global charge for AI regulation

Health

News Reports

DR Congo

Ebola: BVD outbreak in DRC remains active with 2,124 cases

Health workers attending to patients at a health facility

Niger investigates suspected infectious disease after child’s death

Officials at the high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Friday

FG to commission 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in 2026 to boost local drug production

Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 2nd High-Level Meeting of the Nutrition 774 Initiative Strategy Board [PHOTO CREDIT: Kashim Shettima]

VP Shettima tasks LG chairmen with driving ‘Nutrition 774 initiative’ at council level

Investigations

INVESTIGATION: Commissioned But Locked: How an idle hospital is failing women in Akwa Ibom

INVESTIGATION: Commissioned But Locked: How an idle hospital is failing women in Akwa Ibom

A group of volunteer staff at Damare PHC (1)

In Adamawa, rural PHCs rely on volunteers due to staffing shortages

A group of VCMs at Primary Healthcare Centre Kofar Rini, before going out for outreach. Picture_ Qosim Suleiman

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Sokoto’s fight against polio vaccine hesitancy

Postpartum haemorrhage

PT HEALTH WATCH: Why fibroids, multiple pregnancies raise risk of postpartum haemorrhage – Expert

Health Specials

An image showing the difference between good and bad cholesterol in the artery

PT Health Watch: Why high cholesterol is easy to miss but dangerous to ignore

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official X handle of Mr Pate | via https://x.com/muhammadpate/status/1812790729107816486/photo/1]

FG donates ₦10 billion in medical equipment to Bauchi State

Suya by Glover Suya

PT Health Watch: The hidden health risks in suya, how to enjoy it safely

Rate of infants born with sickle cell disease annually. Infographics (PHOTO CREDIT: Fortune Eromonsele)

PT HEALTH WATCH: Sickle cell disease persists in Nigeria despite decades of awareness

Features

Ebola (Photo Credit: ABC News)

Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions

The shop compartment where Mr Loyoous’s children sleep

How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital

Eva Chukwunelo is a creative and disability inclusion advocate

Limb Loss Awareness: Why Nigeria must move beyond kindness to real inclusion — Eva Chukwunelo

A health worker collects a blood sample from a suspected Lassa fever patient at the MSF-supported treatment centre in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. (CREDIT: MSF)

Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in Nigeria

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine vials [PHOTO CREDIT: BioWorld]

Want to know about vaccine rollouts in Africa? Click on a country here and find out

October 2, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival to London [PHOTO CREDIT: @TheAsoVilla]

INFOGRAPHICS: Buhari has spent 200 days in UK for treatment since assuming office

Children waiting for treatment at a treatment centre in Ringim LGA.

INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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