Oil spill chokes Nembe Creek communities as residents seek intervention
For more than 20 fishing settlements along the waterway, the latest oil spill represents a severe threat to their livelihoods and environment.
How we rescued Adelabu’s sister, children — Police
Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons were abducted in the early hours of Wednesday at Elewura-Challenge in Ibadan South-West
Why Nigeria must build data-driven economy to compete globally – Akin Akinbobola
Akin Akinbobola is an enterprise technology leader and Solution Architect with over a decade and half years of experience
Fire razes plastic store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed.
Sustainable investment key to Nigeria–EU economic future, says De Luca
By Kennedy Mbele As Nigeria seeks to attract greater investment and expand opportunities for businesses, the European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria will convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on 25 June 2026 in Lagos. The Forum will bring together government officials, investors, financiers, and private sector leaders from Nigeria and Europe to explore […]
Abductions: Reason embattled terrorists descend on S/West, spare S/East, S/South, by Ejiofor, retired DSS Director
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Mr Mike Ejiofor, a security expert, is a former Director in the Department of State Service (DSS). In this interview, Ejiofor discusses the reasons for the upsurge of insecurity, especially in the South-West, and the challenges facing Nigeria Police, citing lack of equipment and funding. According to him, failure to establish state […]
Armed herdsmen have established ‘Sambisa Forest’ in Benue South – Kidnap victim
He said the kidnappers demanded N10 million for his release, while other captives were allegedly asked to pay up to N20 million.
ENUGU EZIKE: How Onyishi, Igwe Parallel Leadership works
Enugu Ezike, the second largest “native town” in West Africa is in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Nigeria ranks third worldwide in female genital mutilation
Nigeria has been ranked third globally, after Egypt and Ethiopia, among countries where female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widely practised. Statistics also indicate that Ekiti and Osun states record some of the highest prevalence rates of the harmful practice in the South-West region of the country.
Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren: Women traditionalists storm shrines for divine intervention
Concerned by the continued captivity of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, scores of women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday embarked on a spiritual procession across major streets and sacred sites in Abeokuta, Ogun State, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the victims.
Behind closed doors: Lagos hotel where kidnappers mapped their next victims
When a gang of kidnappers checked into a hotel in Bucknor Estate, Isolo, Lagos, they thought they had found the perfect cover.
