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71 Dead as Torrential Rains and Floods Devastate Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Benin

A wave of severe flooding has swept through West Africa’s coastal region, killing at least 71 people across the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and...

Bribery Allegations: Presidency Clears CoS Gbajabiamila

The Presidency has broken its silence, clearing Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila of bribery allegations and branding his accusers a “criminal enterprise.” Special...

Troops Disrupt Terror Networks, Rescue 951 Kidnap Victims Nationwide

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigerian military operations in the second quarter of 2026 successfully disrupted terrorist and criminal networks, averting coordinated attacks and restoring...

CBN Caps Troubled Bank Payment Suspensions at Two Business Days

By Samuel Akpan To eliminate market uncertainty and boost commercial risk management, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a strict two-business-day...

INEC, NOA Partner to Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy Ahead of 2027

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Disturbed by voter apathy and misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has forged...

CBN Crackdown: 46 Microfinance Banks Lose Licenses in Major Shake-Up

By Samuel Akpan Effective from July 1, 2026, the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country have been revoked, the Central...

Data-Driven Reforms: How Digital School Systems Will Upgrade Nigerian Education – Minister

By Maryanne Awuya In a bold step towards effective planning and reforms in the nation’s education sector, the Federal Government has rolled out...

Reprieve for Disadvantaged Learners as Scholars Advocate AI-Driven Education Reforms

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Artificial intelligence could become a powerful tool for expanding access to higher education if deliberately deployed to address the needs...

Ireti Doyle Drops Hard Truths on Nigeria’s Constant Struggles: Not a Prediction, a Pattern

By David Adebayo Veteran Nollywood actress has openly expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic situation, declaring that she is weary of the country’s...

How 6.7 Tonnes of Cannabis Were Stopped Before They Reached Nigeria’s Streets

For millions of Nigerian families, Wednesday’s formal handover of 6.7 tonnes of cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos...

Presidential Send-Off: Tinubu Backs Team Nigeria for Commonwealth Games

By Samuel Akpan President Bola Tinubu will host a formal send-off for Team Nigeria at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, July 2. Ahead...

Just In: Insecurity: Bayelsa Gov Dethrones Swali Monarch Over Alleged Complicity

Following the recommendations of an investigative panel, the Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri, has approved the immediate deposition of Chief Wilcox Seiyefa...

Breaking: FG to Scrap Separate Junior and Senior Secondary School System

In a major shake-up of Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has announced plans to merge Junior and Senior Secondary Schools once again....

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Nigerians Amid South Africa’s Xenophobic Crisis

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government says it is protecting Nigerians affected by anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa through diplomacy, evacuation and engagement...

Judge FG Borrowing by Results, Not Debt Size — Oyedele

By Maryanne Awuya The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy,...

2027 Polls: Expert Warns of Deeper Crisis Without Urgent Democratic Reforms

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria’s 2027 general elections risk severely damaging the nation’s remaining electoral integrity unless immediate steps are taken to overhaul democratic...