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Economy

Rising Human Rights Violations in Nigeria: A 25% Surge in February 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria reported a troubling 25% increase in human rights violation complaints in February 2025, with the...

Politics

CAN Slams Northern States’ School Closures for Ramadan: A Threat to Education and Unity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a scathing rebuke of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi States’ decision to shutter all public...

World

Lagos Assembly’s Leadership Crisis: Remote Work Becomes the New Normal

The Lagos State House of Assembly has thrust its staff and legislative aides into an indefinite remote work arrangement, a drastic move to...

Politics

The Resilient Atrocity of South-East Nigeria: A Crisis Beyond Secession

Comprising five of Nigeria’s 36 states, south-east Nigeria is a region marked by a persistent and resilient atrocity. Between mid-2015 and the end...

Crime & conflictPolitics

FG Sues Binance for $79.5 Billion in Economic Losses and $2 Billion in Back Taxes

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a legal offensive against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, demanding $79.5 billion for alleged economic...

Sport

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Dented as West Ham Secure Shock 1-0 Victory

Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title took a significant hit on Saturday as West Ham pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against...

Crime & conflict

Trump Softens Stance on Gaza Takeover and Palestinian Relocation Plan

US President Donald Trump has appeared to backtrack on his controversial proposal to assume control of war-torn Gaza and relocate its over two...

Metro

Bandit Leader Bello Turji Imposes N22 Million Levy on Sokoto Villages After Gang Member’s Death

In a brazen display of power, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State...

Metro

Nigeria’s Struggle Against Insecurity: A Grim Start to 2025

In the first six weeks of 2025, Nigeria has witnessed a harrowing toll of violence, with no fewer than 805 lives lost due...

World

NNPP Affirms Membership of Kano Governor and Kwankwaso Amidst Internal Crisis

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has addressed swirling rumors regarding the membership status of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and former...