Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok's advertising system to defraud Nigerians

Nigeria, July 24 -- When Mohammed Yusuf resigned from his "poorly paid" teaching job in Ilorin, Kwara State, in October 2025, he hoped a new source of income would help him survive Nigeria's economic ... Read More


Ogun Assembly reverses self on indictment of ex-speaker for embezzlement, commutes dismissal to resignation

Nigeria, July 22 -- The Ogun State House of Assembly has exonerated its former Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, of allegations of embezzlement and financial misconduct that formed parts of his removal from o... Read More


Ondo governor approves automatic jobs for seven NYSC awardees, rewards teachers, students

Nigeria, July 22 -- Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved automatic employment for seven recipients of the state's award in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honour award category, d... Read More


Fresh fatal crash claims two lives in Ogun

Nigeria, July 21 -- Two persons lost lost their lives in a road accident on Monday after a motorcycle collided with an oncoming pickup vehicle in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, the... Read More


Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers reunite with families after hospital discharge

Nigeria, July 15 -- The 44 pupils and teachers rescued from kidnappers after spending 56 days in captivity have started reuniting with their families following their discharge from Ladoke Akintola Uni... Read More


Rescued Oyo principal recounts how kidnappers forced pupils, teachers through nightly treks to evade troops

Nigeria, July 14 -- The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Rachael Alamu, has recounted how kidnappers forced abducted pupils and teachers... Read More


Children were beaten, men chained - Rescued Oyo principal recounts kidnappers' brutality

Nigeria, July 14 -- The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Rachael Alamu, has recounted the harrowing 56 days she and more than 40 abducte... Read More


Senate rejects Makinde's call for UN probe into Oyo school abduction

Nigeria, July 14 -- The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's call for the United Nations to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government... Read More


Army General recounts Oyo teachers, pupils rescue operation, as survivor relives captivity ordeals

Nigeria, July 14 -- The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Chinedu Ralph-Nnebeife, a major-general, on Monday, recounted the recent rescue operation freeing 44 schoolchi... Read More


Adeleke seeks visa ban, sanctions against Oyetola, others over political violence in Osun

Nigeria, July 13 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for visa restrictions and economic sanctions against the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, alongside other politi... Read More