Exposed: How Police, NDLEA are clogging Nigeria’s Prisons

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have come under intense scrutiny as a probe panel investigates their alleged role in the worsening congestion of custodial facilities across the country. …

Nigeria Police, NDLEA grilled over prison congestion

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are facing a probe panel for their alleged role in the congestion of custodial facilities across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the panel …

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen determined to avoid another setback with Super Eagles

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is determined to help the Super Eagles avoid another setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With newly appointed coach Eric Chelle at the helm, Osimhen believes the team can turn their fortunes around …

NIGERIA: Africa March 2025

March 12, 2025: Africa is the scene of furious combat in Nigeria as well as in Eastern Congo that has left over 7,000 people dead. M23 rebels have captured the provincial capitals of Goma and Bukavu. This threatens the valuable mining operations there. …

Nigeria’s future is in its youths — Obasanjo’s ex aide, Prof. Ogbu

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Prof. Osita Ogbu, the former Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has challenged the Federal Government to pay more attention to the youths, starting that the youth demography are the future of Nigeria. Prof. Ogbu …

Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Hits $14.31B as Africa Becomes Top Export Market

UK, Nigeria launch technical working group for creative industries

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group. The initiative is aimed towards fostering innovation and collaboration in the sector under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership ( …

Nigeria: 4 major developments in the renewable energy sector

The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REAN) has announced a four-pronged approach to propel the country’s renewable energy sector aimed at: protecting assets, raising capital, producing solar panels and increasing generation capacity in partnership …

June 12: Babangida’s regret too little, too late, says Nigeria Airways flight hijackers

One of the four teenagers who hijacked a Nigeria Airways flight in 1993 has slammed former military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, calling him a “coward” following his recent acknowledgment of the annulment of the June 12 presidential election. On October …

Lack of leadership hindering Nigeria’s development, says Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has identified the dearth of leadership as a major factor stalling Nigeria’s development. Okpebholo made this assertion while delivering a keynote address titled “Shaping the Future: The Importance of …