Politics
Sahel States Reject Tinubu’s Claim That Bloc’s Crisis Is Worsening Nigeria’s Insecurity
Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s claim that insecurity in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.
Aug 9, 2026
News
News
General news.
2,853 stories
Top Stories
Sports
JUST IN: WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Crash Out After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Aug 9, 2026
Politics
News
When Darkness Falls at 7 pm, Nigerians Make Babies — Fayose Links Poor Electricity to Population Explosion
REA Chairman Ayodele Fayose says electricity shortages limit nightlife and recreation, joking that early nights contribute to population growth.
Aug 8, 2026
News
Gunmen Abduct Two Farmers in Ondo, Demand N100m Ransom
Gunmen abducted two Ondo farmers, demanding N100 million ransom as security operatives launched rescue operations immediately.
Aug 7, 2026
61
News
NYSC Shifts Orientation Camp Opening in Sokoto, Niger Over Renovation
NYSC postponed Batch B Stream II camp opening in Sokoto and Niger over ongoing orientation camp renovation works.
Aug 7, 2026
11
News
Customs Intercepts 140 Rifles, Cannabis-Infused Snacks Worth N373.8m at TinCan Port
Customs seized 140 rifles and cannabis-infused snacks worth N373.8 million during coordinated operations at TinCan Port.
Aug 7, 2026
61
News
Fubara Loyalist Says He Joined Wike Camp to Support Governor's Peace Efforts
Former Fubara loyalist Chijioke Ihunwo says he joined the Rainbow Coalition aligned with Nyesom Wike to support Governor Fubara's peace efforts, insisting his loyalty to the governor remains unchanged.
Aug 7, 2026
21
News
Mexico Backs Infantino, Breaks Ranks With CONCACAF
The Mexican Football Federation has backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, rejecting calls for any move against him outside FIFA's established electoral process, despite criticism from CONCACAF.
Aug 7, 2026
55
News
Equatorial Guinea Youth Warns Against Russian Recruitment Trap
A 22-year-old Equatorial Guinean who was recruited to Russia with promises of training, employment has warned young people against deceptive overseas recruitment offers after being sent to fight in Ukraine.
Aug 7, 2026
50
News
Five Killed in Kogi Reprisal Attack
At least five people have been killed in a reprisal attack on three Kogi communities, with the state government ordering security agencies to arrest those responsible for both the initial killing, the subsequent attack.
Aug 7, 2026
62
News
Ondo Artisans Urge FG to Include Them in Empowerment Programmes
Ondo artisans have urged the Federal Government to include more than 25,000 members of their group in empowerment, skills development programmes, warning of protests if their demands remain unaddressed.
Aug 7, 2026
43
News
Abuja Filling Station Fire Injures Three Firefighters, Damages FIRS Office
A filling station fire in Abuja injured three firefighters, damaged part of a FIRS office, with emergency responders working to contain the blaze.
Aug 7, 2026
2
News
CAF Champions League Draws Rangers, Rivers United Against New Opponents
Rangers will face AS Sobemap, Rivers United will play FC San Pedro in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, with both Nigerian clubs targeting progress to the group stage.
Aug 7, 2026
41
News
Rudeboy Responds to Mr P's Claims About Late Mother, Lola
Rudeboy has reacted to fresh claims by Mr P about their late mother, Lola, appearing to defend their mother while avoiding a direct response to the allegations.
Aug 7, 2026
7
News
Abeokuta North Bans Open Grazing, Commissions Development Projects
Abeokuta North Local Government has banned open grazing, made herder registration compulsory, commissioned projects covering education, healthcare, roads, water, electricity, sanitation across the council.
Aug 7, 2026
28