37 miners’ death: CSOs demand mining sector overhaul; illegal operations deepen, fuel revenue flight
A government that can raid mining sites still struggles with the question of who finances and buys the minerals.
16 die in Kenya girls’ hostel fire
“She broke both her legs jumping from the window. Thank God she is strong. It is every mother’s nightmare”
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.
Police arrest mother, daughter over alleged N18m romance scam
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a mother and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.
2027 Elections: Hopes dim for Nigeria’s 80,000 inmates
As of February 9, 2026, Nigeria’s total inmate population stood at 80,812.
FG approves 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid-el-Kabir
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of efforts to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
