Kidnappers across Nigeria collected N7.779 billion in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026, representing 34 per cent of the N22.856 billion demanded during the period, a report by SBM Intelligence has revealed. The figure marks a sharp increase from the 5.35 per cent collection rate recorded in the previous reporting cycle, making the rise […]

The huge disparity between kidnapping figures in northern and southern Nigeria is largely driven by the nature of the groups operating in both regions, a report by SBM Intelligence has said. According to the 2026 edition of its Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry report, syndicated bandit and jihadist groups in the North have the capacity […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security has added 10 Nigerians to its “Worst of the Worst” register, a database highlighting immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over alleged criminal offences.

No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted and at least 1,142 killed in 1,411 kidnapping incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, a new report by SBM Intelligence has revealed. The report, Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap Industry 2026, also disclosed that kidnappers demanded N22.856 billion in ransom during the period but received N7.779 […]

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised Nigeria’s legal profession, arguing that law can no longer be regarded as a noble profession in the country.

Founder of Streams of Joy International Pastor Jerry Eze has gifted gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey a new car in celebration of the musician’s 45th birthday.

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has identified lack of unity among traditional rulers and Yoruba leaders as a major challenge slowing the progress of the Yoruba nation. Adams called for renewed commitment to unity, dialogue and collaboration among Yoruba leaders, warning that personal rivalries and divisions could weaken […]

Sunderland will face seven-time European champions AC Milan in the Europa League this season, marking their return to European competition for the first time since 1973.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs and slaughterhouses into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of efforts to promote sustainable sanitation and a circular economy. The state government disclosed this on Friday at a one-day workshop for abattoir operators in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, Reno Omokri, has cautioned against plans to reintroduce fuel subsidy and fully reopen Nigeria’s land borders, warning that the combination could encourage large-scale smuggling and worsen the country’s security and economic challenges. Omokri was reacting to the proposal by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress, […]

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to bring greater physical presence to the club’s attack if a move to the Premier League side materialises.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s land borders and develop ports in the southern part of the country if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the promise on Wednesday when a political support group visited him in Abuja. The pledge comes months after […]

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Global index provider, FTSE Russell, has reclassified Nigeria’s capital market from “Unclassified” to “Frontier Market” status, effective from the opening of trading on September 21, 2026. The development was welcomed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, who described it as a […]

Yari spoke yesterday when he received Seyi Tinubu, who visited to congratulate him on his appointment and discuss stronger collaboration on youth mobilisation ahead of the elections.