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The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most eventful in recent history. From major political waves to space missions and the biggest football tournament ever, the world is heading into a season filled with tension, excitement and transformation.  Here are the major developments that will define 2026 and why they matter…Read More

As insecurity continues to trouble many parts of Nigeria, a difficult but increasingly urgent question has resurfaced in public discourse: Should the Federal Government allow citizens to legally own firearms for self-defence?  Communities across the country, from the North-West to the South-East, are demanding stronger protection as kidnappings…Read More

The African fintech scene has been rocked by the sudden and high-profile departure of Ezra Olubi, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack.  Olubi, who helped build the payments startup into a major player acquired by Stripe for $200 million in 2020, leaves behind a wave of questions about corporate governance…Read More

The Kogi state government has advised worship centres located in “crime-prone areas” to reconsider holding services until security improves, following read more Kogi warns churches in ‘crime-prone areas’ to suspend services after fresh abductions…Read More

The Aurora International Charity Foundation (AICF), in partnership with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Catch Them Young Environmental Awareness Convention on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Lagos.This year’s theme  “Our Lagos, Our Future: Inspiring Young Minds for Sustainable Change”…Read More

Temitope Bashua, a United States-based Nigerian, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded the U.S. of $290,000.Y U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher handed down the sentence on Thursday, citing Bashua’s involvement in a “conspiracy and scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance (UI) … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Amnesty International has warned that the indefinite closure of 20,468 schools across seven northern states is putting a generation of children at risk of missing out on education. The closures followed the mass abduction of over 300 children and teachers from St. Mary’s School in Papiri…Read More

The 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council has officially accepted the resignation of its Chairman, Tunde Azeez (popularly known as Disco), and confirmed AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, the former Vice Chairman and son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as the new substantive Chairman of the Council. Azeez tendered his resignation on health grounds, citing ongoing medical challenges that had affected his ability to effectively discharge his official responsibilities. In a plenary session held at the Council Chamber, members of the Assembly unanimously praised Azeez for his dedication, leadership, and service to the people…

Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said that the Nigerian government is fully aware of those responsible for the killings sweeping the country. Speaking on Saturday in an interview, the Archbishop Emeritus emphasised that the scale of the violence cannot be ignored…Read More

Former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has called on Nigerians to stand by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following a recent spike in terror activities across the country. In a statement on Friday, Omokri said the increase in terrorist attacks in the country, is “not coincidental” and is part of a coordinated effort to … The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria…Read More