Something More Than Gold: Why hair/wig snatching is suddenly on the rise
IT was a sunny, hot day in Oshodi, Lagos. And as usual the streets were commercially active with shoppers and sellers of goods at the numerous shops and the sidewalks struggling for space with motorists and pedestrians.
Suspected kidnappers, drug peddlers arrested in Edo by Joint Security Forces
By Ozioruva Aliu A joint security operation in Edo forests consisting of troops by the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Edo State Security Corps have resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and arms recovered. A statement yesterday by the Assistant Director Army […]
China-Africa trade relations hits 348bn as people-to-people exchanges flourish
By Nkiruka Nnorom In a significant milestone for China-Africa relations, the trade volume between the two regions has hit a record high, reaching $348 billion as at the end of December 2025.This represents a 17.7 percent year-on-year growth compared to the previous year. The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Ms. Yan Yuqing, […]
Snake Bite: We couldn’t save Nwangene due to over two hours gap — FMC Jabi CMD
By Henry Umoru Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Professor Saad Ahmed has told the Senate that the hospital could not save the Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, had died after suffering a snake bite at her residence due to her late arrival for urgent medication. This is coming roughly […]
Senate Committee hails Tinubu on launch of National Halal Economy Strategy to tap $7.7trn global market
The committee highlighted Nigeria’s strong advantages for success in this space, including its vast agricultural resources, large domestic market and others.
Electoral Act: Real-time result transmission may endanger rural voting — CSO
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), has warned that making real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory could disenfranchise millions of voters in rural and insecure parts of the country. The warning follows last week’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill 2026 by the Senate after its […]
