US, Nigeria Step Up Fight Against Sextortion
By Julian Osamoto The United States and Nigeria have agreed to strengthen cooperation against sextortion, romance scams and other forms of transnational cybercrime. The commitment followed a visit to Abuja by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Michael Gonzales, who held meetings with senior officials of the Economic […]
State Police Move Closer as 30 Assemblies Approve Amendment
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, says the establishment of State Police in Nigeria has moved from rhetoric to reality, following the approval of the proposed constitutional amendment by at least 30 state Houses of Assembly. Bamidele disclosed this on Thursday while delivering a lecture to participants of Senior Executive […]
Household Air Pollution Kills 120,000 Nigerians Annually – Eleri
By Oluwakemi Kindness Rrport say about 120,000 Nigerians die annually from cooking smoke, as rising cooking gas prices force households to return to firewood. This is according to Ewah Otu Eleri, Executive Director of the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development. Eleri gave the warning at the 2026 Nigeria Clean Cooking Forum, where he […]
Barau Faults Osinbajo’s Criticism of Nigeria’s Economy
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has faulted the gloomy assessment of Nigeria’s economy and democratic governance by former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, saying President Bola Tinubu’s administration is addressing the country’s longstanding challenges. Barau acknowledged concerns raised by Osinbajo, particularly findings from Afrobarometer surveys, but argued that inadequate communication […]
Nigeria Could Declare Ebola Outbreak Over by December 7
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says Nigeria could declare the Ebola outbreak over by December 7, 2026, if no new confirmed or probable cases emerge and the country meets the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) requirements. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Monday evening in a […]
Nigeria Thrash Mozambique by Seven Wickets in T20 Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s YellowGreens produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Mozambique by seven wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C, powered by Isaac Okpe’s outstanding four-wicket haul and an explosive batting display. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Mozambique struggled against Nigeria’s disciplined bowling attack, eventually […]
Nigeria Urges Africa to Boost Local Resources
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called on African countries to mobilise domestic resources, strengthen strategic autonomy and prioritise local processing of minerals to drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026, where he outlined Nigeria’s vision for a new model of […]
T20 Qualifiers: Danladi Leads Nigeria to Victory Over Zambia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Isaac Danladi smashed an unbeaten 90 while Selim Salau continued his impressive form as Nigeria’s YellowGreens secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zambia at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja. Nigeria chased down Zambia’s target of 143, finishing on 146 for one in just 14.5 overs […]
Uganda Denies Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Uganda’s Ministry of Health has denied reports of an Ebola outbreak in the country following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, confirmed the infection on Tuesday, saying laboratory tests identified the Ebola virus in a woman […]
EFCC Arrests Abuja Businessman Over Alleged $120m Fraud
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 57-year-old Abuja-based businessman over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120 million. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest, saying operatives apprehended the suspect in Abuja on October 19, 2026. The businessman remains in the commission’s custody. The suspect […]