“We’ve been under the sun and rain for two weeks” — Oyo school principal cries for help
VIDEO: Principal of the abducted school children in Oyo begs for help as she says they have been under the […]
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U.S. treasury explores $250 bill featuring President Trump for Semiquincentennial anniversary
The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing is conducting preliminary planning for a potential $250 commemorative banknote featuring President Donald Trump to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, though the unprecedented proposal faces a steep legal ban against featuring living individuals on American currency.
Ukraine intelligence reports death of another Nigerian mercenary on Russian frontline
Ukrainian authorities have announced the death of Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, an Ondo State native who was allegedly killed in combat after being lured by Russian recruitment networks into signing a mercenary contract
Nigeria: 12,954 violent deaths recorded in 2025 alone – Report
According to the 15th Report on Violence in Nigeria by Nigeria Watch, the country recorded 12,954 violent deaths in 2025—an increase from 2024—with criminal activity, insurgency, and banditry identifying as the chief drivers, particularly in Borno and Niger states.
Silent crisis: 88 students, teachers remain in captivity 13 days after mass abductions
Grieving families, residents, and civil society groups have expressed deep anxiety as 88 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Borno and Oyo states remain in captivity thirteen days after their separate kidnappings, with no communication established by the armed groups.
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FULL TEXT: Atiku’s acceptance speech after emerging ADC flagbearer
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY FORMER VICE PRESIDENT ATIKU ABUBAKAR ON HIS NOMINATION AS ADC PRESIDENTIAL FLAGBEARER FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTION
Crisis brews in Lagos APC as Tinubu’s daughter demands disbandment of Justice Forum, Mandate Movement
The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has called for the immediate disbandment of the influential Justice Forum and Mandate Movement groups within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the alleged manipulation of party primaries.
Ovie Omo-Agege dumps APC
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress following a critical review of internal party dynamics and his recent defeat in the Delta Central senatorial primary election.
‘Do not dare wish children Happy Children’s Day’ — Oby Ezekwesili blasts Tinubu, governors over serial abductions
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has accused Nigeria’s political leaders of abandoning children to insecurity and hardship, warning them against issuing Children’s Day goodwill messages.
30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria, fuelling insecurity – US report
A May 2026 report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that roughly 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating without centralized leadership across Nigeria, becoming some of the nation’s deadliest non-state actors driving severe religious freedom violations.