“Leaders Must Be Ready to Die for Nigeria” — Obi’s Stark Warning Sparks Debate on Political Sacrifice
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has stirred strong reactions after declaring that anyone seeking to lead Nigeria must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice. In a blunt and emotionally…
Nigeria Launches FreeTV Platform, Offering Subscription-Free Digital Television Nationwide
Nigeria is set to officially launch FreeTV on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s digital broadcasting transition by providing millions of households with free access…
LG Debuts ‘Make Life Good’ Reality Series on Africa Magic
LG Electronics Nigeria (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice. Debuting on 13 June on Africa Magic,…
Forgery: Oshiomhole Denies Accusing Senate of Forgery as Red Chamber Initiates Probe
The Senate has dismissed allegations of signature forgery raised by Senator Adams Oshiomhole regarding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the claims as mischievous and announcing plans to investigate…
Navy Recovers 17,000 Litres of Crude Oil From Hidden Storage Site in Delta
The Nigerian Navy has discovered a concealed crude oil storage site used to facilitate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The director of naval information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho made…
Apapa Customs Intercepts N12.7 Billion Cannabis, Expired Drugs
The Apapa area command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1.81 tonnes of cannabis sativa, also called Canadian loud, alongside expired drugs worth N12.7 billion. The major seizure occurred…
Mbappe Scores Brace as France Beat Senegal in Group Opener
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as two-time champions France beat Senegal 3-1 in their group I opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the New…
FG Begins Distribution of Fertilisers to 128,930 Smallholder Farmers
The federal government on Tuesday inaugurated the nationwide distribution of 515,720 bags of urea and NPK fertilisers to 128,930 smallholder farmers across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
Kidnapper Arrested By DSS Gets Death Sentence After Owo, Katsina Maximum Sentences
Barely 24 hours after a Katsina State High Court sentenced to death a female arms courier arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), a High Court of Kogi…
Caught in the Crossfire: The Double Jeopardy of Borno’s IDPs
By Al'amin Umar *MAIDUGURI, Nigeria As terrorists intensify their attacks on military formations in the rural areas of Borno State, internally displaced persons (IDPs) report they are paying a…
