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Tragedy in Kwara: Pastor James Audu Issa dies in captivity after abduction

A deep wave of sorrow has swept through the Christian community in Kwara State following the tragic death of Rev. James Audu Issa, a...

Kogi boat tragedy: 24 rescued, 42 still missing as search operations continue

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 24 passengers have been rescued following the deadly boat mishap that occurred along the River...

Nigeria’s DSS boss orders release of wrongfully detained citizens, awards millions in compensation

In a bold show of accountability and commitment to human rights, the Director General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola...

Tragedy on River Niger: President Tinubu, Kogi State mourn victims of Ibaji boat mishap

Nigeria is once again plunged into mourning following a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of at least 26 people in Ibaji Local...

Nigeria at 65: Obi, Kalu disagree with Tinubu’s claims, warn of decline, urge reforms

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, two prominent voices — former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi and renowned economist and former...

Breather: PENGASSAN calls off strike as Dangote Group agrees to reabsorbs sacked staff elsewhere

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has officially suspended its strike action after the Federal Government successfully brokered a...

On Nigeria’s Independence Day, President Tinubu waxes optimistic, says “the worst is over”, highlights economic recovery, security gains

Many suffering Nigerians may not agree with him, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation has turned the corner from...

Nigeria @65: A tale of two reflections — Atiku laments leadership failure, while NNMG commends national resilience

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary on October1, 2025, contrasting messages emerged from key political voices and advocacy groups, capturing the complex state...

How ARISE TV staff jumped, died; hospital negligence queried

Fresh and heartbreaking details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with ARISE News, who passed...

PENGASSAN, NLC, ASUU and another season of strikes as Nigeria clocks 65

It is now a 13-day window, within which if the government fails to act, millions of students across Nigeria's public universities may face academic...

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