Oyo kidnap crisis deepens as abductors demand ransom
Tension is rising in Oyo State as families of abducted pupils and teachers anxiously wait for news from kidnappers who […]
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Despite 20 grid collapses under his watch, Tinubu claims there’s improvement in electricity supply
President Bola Tinubu has claimed substantial progress in reforming Nigeria’s power sector and expanding generation to a peak of 6,000MW during his APC nomination acceptance speech, a claim sharply contested by citizens facing soaring tariffs and chronic grid collapses.
Police reject ₦500m bribe, bust ₦7.8bn illicit drug cartel in Lagos
A combined team of the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a major drug trafficking ring in the Maryland area of Lagos, arresting the suspected kingpin and recovering ₦7.8 billion worth of Canadian Loud after rejecting a ₦500 million bribe.
Kayode Are assumes office as Nigeria’s ambassador to US
Former DSS Director-General Kayode Are has officially begun his role as Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States after presenting his
Bauchi: After resignation from Tinubu’s cabinet, ex-Minister Tuggar loses guber primary
Former Governor Mohammed Abubakar has clinched the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket for the 2027 election in Bauchi State, defeating former Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and former NNPC top official Bala Maijama’a A. Wunti.
Stranded in Italy: Homeless Kogi woman appeals for deportation after losing job, bank access
A Nigerian woman identified as Gift from Kogi State has been found stranded and homeless in Italy after reportedly losing her job and having her bank accounts blocked on allegations of criminal fraud.
Troops arrest 50-year-old mother smuggling logistics to ISWAP terrorist son in Borno
Troops of the 196 Amphibious Battalion have arrested 50-year-old Mrs. Kellu Alhaji Abba in Borno State for allegedly smuggling critical provisions and clothing supplies to her son, a suspected ISWAP terrorist.
NERC: 5.1m Nigerian electricity consumers trapped in estimated billing
Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has revealed that roughly 5.1 million consumers, representing 41 percent of the nation’s active electricity customers, remained without prepaid meters as of February 2026.
Two Oyo govt agencies to spend N16m on one dozen of tables, chairs
A review of Oyo State budget documents has revealed that some state agencies plan to spend up to ₦1.5 million per office table and chair, sparking criticism over spending priorities as Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration borrowed ₦164.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026 alone.
Ghana to evacuate citizens from South Africa over xenophobic attacks
Ghana will begin evacuating 300 citizens from South Africa on Thursday following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals and their