There was a time when going to the bank was an event. You dressed up, filled out a withdrawal slip, joined a queue and waited your turn. Today, much of that experience has moved into our phones. According to Central Bank of Nigeria data cited in this article, Nigerian banks […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker allegedly being used to transport 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis hidden in a concealed compartment in Ondo State. The tanker, marked MKA 960 XC, was intercepted along the Akoko/Lokoja Expressway on Friday, September 4, 2026, after […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, warning that Nigeria will not accept the humiliation or mistreatment of its citizens. Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the […]
The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attempted unauthorised takeover of its official X account, warning Nigerians and the media to disregard any suspicious or unverified posts appearing on the platform while efforts continue to secure the account. The Army said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerian men to the United States over allegations of sexually extorting teenage boys in separate cases that investigators say ended in the deaths of two minors. The EFCC said Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle were […]
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, arguing that reversing the policy would demonstrate a lack of understanding of the country’s economic and governance challenges. Tinubu made the comment on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a landmark amendment to Nigeria’s National Mental Health Act, paving the way for the decriminalisation of attempted suicide. The move signals a major shift in how the country addresses mental health, treating suicide attempts as a public health issue rather than a criminal […]
Lagos has stepped onto the global sporting stage as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially declared the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships open on Sunday, August 9, at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Victoria Island. Welcoming athletes and officials from across the Commonwealth, Sanwo-Olu described sport as one of humanity’s greatest unifying forces. […]
The U.S. State Department has apologized after an AI-generated map of Africa incorrectly labeled every country during an official presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, triggering criticism from attendees and renewed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in government communications. The error came to […]
Lagos, Nigeria, just experienced the “Speed Effect.” On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, global streaming sensation IShowSpeed (Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) touched down in Africa’s most populous city, turning his 21st birthday into a cultural milestone. The visit wasn’t just a tour stop; it was the moment the YouTuber officially hit […]
