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INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian

SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects

SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa communities, nutrition programmes offer hope amid child hunger

SPECIAL REPORT: As COP17 nears, Nigeria’s rangelands crisis deepens, threatening farmers, pastoral livelihoods

SPECIAL REPORT: As climate change pushes fish into deeper waters, Nigerian coastal fishermen lose livelihoods

INVESTIGATION: Social media, anonymous websites drive Nigeria’s poorly regulated weight-loss injection market
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Twenty-two years to destiny: The silent sacrifices that carved my journey to the nations, By Ayo Akerele

Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye

In Anambra State, the fox now guards the chicken coop, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Tortoise and the $1bn rain that came after the harvest, By Festus Adedayo

Article of Faith: Holding captivity captive (1), By Femi Aribisala

From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max Amuchie
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EDITORIAL: UNGA2026 should not be another jamboree for Nigeria

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August 31, 2026

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Omoyele Sowore

SSS to seek suspension of Sowore’s cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering

August 30, 2026

Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani

Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense

August 30, 2026

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a "three-week vacation as part of his annual leave." and Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently in Angola for the AU leaders summit

Tinubu begins three-week leave, Presidency mum on Shettima as acting president

August 30, 2026

Adeniyi Adeyemi

EXCLUSIVE: Fake Agency Scandal: How Adeyemi allegedly funded PFIPC – ICPC

August 30, 2026

Shooting Stars starts off with a win in season opener (CREDIT: Nigeria Premier Football League Facebook Page)

PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence

August 29, 2026

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Nigerien govt says situation ‘calm’ after soldiers’ mutiny

August 29, 2026

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President Donald Trump [PHOTO CREDIT: Donald J. Trump]

US bombs Iran’s Larak Island

August 31, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke

APC secretary Ajibola Basiru visits Gov. Adeleke, seeks cooperation to secure 1.5m votes for Tinubu

August 30, 2026

Gyirong border flooding

Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing

August 30, 2026

Omoyele Sowore

SSS to seek suspension of Sowore’s cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering

August 30, 2026

Kashim Shettima at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union [PHOTO CREDIT: Kashim Shettima]

Xenophobia: Nigeria urges AU to take stronger action against South Africa

August 30, 2026

Nigerian Police

Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed

August 30, 2026

Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani

Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense

August 30, 2026

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a "three-week vacation as part of his annual leave." and Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently in Angola for the AU leaders summit

Tinubu begins three-week leave, Presidency mum on Shettima as acting president

August 30, 2026

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Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

Minister challenges Atiku, says Nigeria’s land borders not closed

August 30, 2026

CPPE urges NMDPRA to tie petrol imports to verified supply gaps

August 30, 2026

VP Shettima arrives Angola

VP Shettima arrives Angola For AU Extraordinary Summit

August 30, 2026

Nigerian Police Officers on patrol

Police probe deaths of two men allegedly attacked by mob

August 30, 2026

Edo Queens vs ASEC Mimosas (CREDIT: Edo Queens on X)

CAFWCLQ: Nigerian champions Edo Queens chase WAFU-B final spot

August 30, 2026

Nigerian Police

Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals

August 30, 2026

Special Reports

A collage of ethical hacker and Warri Flyover Bridge

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian

August 23, 2026

Angwan Rukuba in Jos

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

August 22, 2026

An HIV/AIDS medicine product from Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano, a faith healer in Nigeria. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano)

Investigation/Special Reports

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

August 21, 2026

Available family planning commodities at Omi Eran Primary Health Centre, Osun State. Credit: Fawaz Adebisi

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

August 20, 2026

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly 9 months after commencement of rehabilitation project

Headline Stories

Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects

August 18, 2026

Kangire PHC

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa communities, nutrition programmes offer hope amid child hunger

August 17, 2026

Promoted Content

Filmhouse Group

Group confirms security incident at car park, commends staff for ‘containing’ situation

August 30, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun [PHOTO CREDIT: Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR]

Illegal Tolls: Ogun cracks down on unapproved motorcycle associations

August 30, 2026

L-R: Country Manager, inDrive Nigeria, Timothy Oladimeji; Daughter of 'Super Mum' Driver, Louisa Eseke; Popular Content Creator, Akinyemi Oluwaseun Omotayo (aka Asherkine), ‘Super Mum’ Driver, Felicity Eseke; Senior Driver Operations Manager, inDrive Nigeria, Catherine Akindele; and Regional Content Manager, inDrive Nigeria, Ayomide Ishola, during a car presentation to the ‘Super Mum’ driver in Lagos.

inDrive rewards ‘Super Mum’ driver with brand new car

August 28, 2026

APC governorship primary

Open Letter to Mr President: Saboteurs in Osun APC and a call for accountability

August 28, 2026

The Enugu State Government

Enugu govt refutes report of sale of assets in Lagos, stadium, ESBS

August 28, 2026

Features and Interviews

Bouillon cubes

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes

byMariam Ileyemi

August 28, 2026

NDLEA operatives

Features And Interviews

Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries

byTitilope F Ajayi

August 27, 2026

Ifeanyi Okechukwu (CREDIT: Rangers International on X)

Features And Interviews

INTERVIEW: Why I joined Rangers and what I want to achieve this season – Ifeanyi Okechukwu

byGbemidepo Popoola

August 26, 2026

Governor Adeleke, Oyebamiji of the APC, Oyetola, and President Tinubu

Features And Interviews

How Adeleke thwarted APC’s bid to reclaim Osun

byAbubakar Abdulrasheed

August 26, 2026

Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)

Features And Interviews

INTERVIEW: Nigeria must invest more in environment to tackle land degradation, farmer-herder conflicts — Expert

byAbdulkareem Mojeed

August 25, 2026

Children rescued from traffickers in Benue State.

Features And Interviews

INVESTIGATION: How criminals exploited Benue’s conflicts to traffic children, women

byManasseh Mbachii

August 25, 2026

Business

News Reports

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

Minister challenges Atiku, says Nigeria’s land borders not closed

August 30, 2026

CPPE urges NMDPRA to tie petrol imports to verified supply gaps

August 30, 2026

OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and Elon Musk

OpenAI to end Cursor deal with SpaceX over contract, safety concerns

August 29, 2026

Nigerians on the street

Moody’s upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” on stronger external buffers

August 29, 2026

Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin (PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.mtn.ng/boardofdirectors/mrs-eyitope-kola-oyeneyin/)

MTN Nigeria’s independent director, Kola-Oyeneyin, to exit board

August 29, 2026

Financial Inclusion

The World Bank said economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to edge up from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.5 per cent in 2025

AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report

August 20, 2026

Sabina Mensah, deputy chief executive officer of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Financial Inclusion: Policy fragmentation, dollar dependence stall cross-border payments in Africa

Financial Inclusion

Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

February 8, 2026

Robert Ochola, CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Instant payment transactions in Africa hit $1.9trn in 2024 — Report

November 16, 2025

The launch of the State of Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level

November 13, 2025

Analysis & Data

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CREDIT: CBN X handle)

Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

Logos of Zenith Bank, First HoldCo, Access Holdings Plc, UBA, FCMB Group, Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank, Sterling Holdco, and Ecobank

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Lagos City (PHOTO CREDIT: Lagos Insider)

ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

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Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

October 22, 2025

A towering six-meter sculpture—the thinker’s burden, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, to challenge negotiators in Geneva.

Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

September 8, 2025

Regional

South West

Governor Ademola Adeleke

APC secretary Ajibola Basiru visits Gov. Adeleke, seeks cooperation to secure 1.5m votes for Tinubu

August 30, 2026

NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn Jihadi drug in Lagos

NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn ‘Jihadi drug’, opioids at Lagos airport

August 30, 2026

Filmhouse cinema

Two dead after machete attack at Lagos cinema

August 30, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke and Bola Oyebamiji

Osun APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji concedes defeat, congratulates Adeleke

August 29, 2026

South South

Nigerian Police Officers on patrol

Police probe deaths of two men allegedly attacked by mob

August 30, 2026

Nigerian Police

Police detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motorist

August 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @aonanuga1956)

Tinubu orders NDDC to reconstruct Warri-Sapele-Benin road – Official

August 29, 2026

Nigerian Police

Police probe death of bolt driver found with chest injury

August 28, 2026

South East

Nigerian Police

Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals

August 30, 2026

Some athletes during the marathon

Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon

August 30, 2026

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state [PHOTO CREDIT: Alex C. Otti]

Otti takes responsibility, apologises for ASUU strike at Abia university

August 28, 2026

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state [PHOTO CREDIT: Alex C. Otti]

FOR THE RECORD: Text of Gov Otti’s broadcast marking 35th anniversary of Abia creation on 27 August

August 27, 2026

North West

Map of Niger Republic

Nigerien govt says situation ‘calm’ after soldiers’ mutiny

August 29, 2026

A photo of Bashir and Bello

El-Rufai’s sons at war as Bashir attacks Bello publicly

August 29, 2026

JAMB headquarters (UTME )

UTME applications data intensifies concerns over state of education in northern Nigeria

August 28, 2026

Governor Uba Sani and President Tinubu

2027: Uba Sani predicts Tinubu victory in Kaduna

August 28, 2026

North East

Nigerian soldiers involved in the rescue operation

Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base

August 30, 2026

Governor Agbu Kefas

Road collapse cuts off Taraba communities

August 29, 2026

Atiku and Tinubu

2027: Atiku claims Tinubu is 90 years old, sick

August 29, 2026

former Governor Danjuma Goje

Ex-Gov Goje denies defection to PDP, but remains exploring future path

August 23, 2026

North Central

Nigerian Police

Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed

August 30, 2026

APC and PDP logos used to illustrate the story.

Niger 2027: At least 10 APC lawmakers may defect to PDP

August 30, 2026

Former Police Inspector-General (IGP), Mohammed Adamu.

Ex-IGP disagrees as INEC lists Angbazo as Nasarawa SDP governorship candidate

August 30, 2026

Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba and Mr Disu

IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers

August 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @aonanuga1956)

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Osun State’s governor, Ademola Adeleke presents his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu

Adeleke meets with Tinubu, presents certificate of return to president

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike

UPDATED: Abuja Flood: Wike vows to demolish houses blocking water channels

NDLEA organises public destruction of illicit drugs by burning at Navy Town in Ojo, Lagos State.

UPDATED: NDLEA destroys N301 billion worth of illicit drugs in Lagos

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International

President Donald Trump [PHOTO CREDIT: Donald J. Trump]

US bombs Iran’s Larak Island

August 31, 2026

Gyirong border flooding

Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing

August 30, 2026

Niger Republic on map

Heavy gunshots, explosions in Niger capital

August 29, 2026

Ghana President, John Dramani Mahama (CREDIT @JDMahama X)

Xenophobia: Ghana rejects MTN’s donation for affected Ghanaians

August 27, 2026

Interpol (Photo Credit: ICIR)

INTERPOL arrests 58 people linked to West African crime networks

August 27, 2026

Sports

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Awoniyi reflects on Hull defeat as Osimhen, Lookman shine in Europe

August 30, 2026

Filip Hrgovic (CREDIT: DAZN Boxing on X)

IBF Heavyweight Title: Hrgovic stuns Itauma to make Croatian Boxing history

August 30, 2026

Edo Queens vs ASEC Mimosas (CREDIT: Edo Queens on X)

CAFWCLQ: Nigerian champions Edo Queens chase WAFU-B final spot

August 30, 2026

Some athletes during the marathon

Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon

August 30, 2026

Shooting Stars starts off with a win in season opener (CREDIT: Nigeria Premier Football League Facebook Page)

PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence

August 29, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house

BBNaija S11: Sultex, Goddessa evicted from ‘Show Ya Sef’ house

August 30, 2026

The Night of June 7th

NFVCB refers Linda Ikeji’s Apo Six film to SSS, suspends cinema release

August 30, 2026

Sheggz and Bella

Bella Okagbue serves Sheggz pre-action notice over alleged broken marriage promise, abuse

August 30, 2026

Filmhouse cinema

Filmhouse confirms machete attack at Lekki IMAX, strengthens security

August 30, 2026

Kingsley Okonkwo

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August 27, 2026

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August 30, 2026

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Wole Olaoye writes about e-jackasses who are on the prowl.

Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye

August 30, 2026

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu writes that democracy without voters is the origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis.

In Anambra State, the fox now guards the chicken coop, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

August 30, 2026

Festus Adedayo writes about Obasa, Aláàfin Ṣàngó and the capture of Lagos.

Tortoise and the $1bn rain that came after the harvest, By Festus Adedayo

August 30, 2026

Femi Aribisala writes that the Biblical Israel is not the state of Israel.

Article of Faith: Holding captivity captive (1), By Femi Aribisala

August 30, 2026

The Sunday Stew: From Abuja to the world: The insecurity triad and rise of the independent African scholar, By Max Amuchie

From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life’, By Max Amuchie

August 30, 2026

Editorial

Prof Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar.

EDITORIAL: Ishaq Oloyede’s remarkable leadership at JAMB

August 17, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. [PHOTO CREDIT: Ehud Kaduna]

EDITORIAL: Unpacking the CBN’s purported expenditure efficiency

August 13, 2026

Tinubu signing (PHOTO CREDIT: @officialABAT)

EDITORIAL: Purging the 2026 budget of its frivolities and graft bazaar

August 10, 2026

National Judicial Council (NJC)

EDITORIAL: When will the NJC be ready to punish criminal judges?

School pupils used to illustrate the story

EDITORIAL: Reconsidering the rash dismantling of Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 system

Electronic voting iREV copy

EDITORIAL: Enhancing the integrity of the 2026 Electoral Act

Health

News Reports

Radiotherapy machine Used to illustrate the story

FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment

August 30, 2026

image of vaccination

FG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, Katsina

August 29, 2026

Image: A man sits to eat after working late at a desk. He looks visibly uncomfortable with a hand pressed against his chest. (Photo credit: AI tool)

Sweetener used in foods, beverages linked to strokes, heart attacks – Study

August 29, 2026

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako

Health minister seeks increased investment in radiopharmaceutical cancer therapy

August 29, 2026

Investigations

An HIV/AIDS medicine product from Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano, a faith healer in Nigeria. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano)

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

August 21, 2026

Kangire PHC

SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa communities, nutrition programmes offer hope amid child hunger

August 17, 2026

Screenshots of the five websites investigated

INVESTIGATION: Social media, anonymous websites drive Nigeria’s poorly regulated weight-loss injection market

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside fragile chain holding Kano, Gombe’s immunisation systems together

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside fragile chain holding Kano, Gombe’s immunisation systems together

Health Specials

Image: A man sits to eat after working late at a desk. He looks visibly uncomfortable with a hand pressed against his chest. (Photo credit: AI tool)

PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns

August 29, 2026

A pregnant woman

PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some risks remain – Expert

August 22, 2026

Available family planning commodities at Omi Eran Primary Health Centre, Osun State. Credit: Fawaz Adebisi

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

August 20, 2026

CHILD ON GLASSES

PT Health Watch: Why parents should not overlook children’s vision problems

August 15, 2026

Features

Governor Dikko Radda inaugurating the committee

Katsina Survey: 88% of households consume 1–3 food varieties daily, 61% of recent births occurred at home

August 26, 2026

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)

August 20, 2026

Pelumi Akinboade, Senior Executive Officer and Insurance Nurse

HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

August 19, 2026

Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Yemisi Edun.

FCMB, stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria’s health sector from survival to scale

August 10, 2026

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

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President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival to London [PHOTO CREDIT: @TheAsoVilla]

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Children waiting for treatment at a treatment centre in Ringim LGA.

INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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