Saturday, November 14, 2026

Nigeria

October 17, 2026

Edo reviews VAPP law to bolster gender-based violence response 

Ms Nwokedi commended the Edo State Government for taking steps to strengthen prevention and response to gender-based violence.

Attendees at the Consultative Forum
October 17, 2026

Lagos police arrest 52-year-old over alleged defilement of nine-year-old girl

The victim’s mother reported the incident at the Yaba police division.

police
October 17, 2026

Cardoso advocates  sustained reforms, stability to strengthen investor confidence

Mr Cardoso also described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an opportunity for developing economies to narrow the gap with advanced economies.

CBN governor Yemi Cardoso
October 17, 2026
Taiwo Oyedele
October 17, 2026

Expert says hospitality sector crucial to Nigeria’s cultural promotion

The president stressed the need to train hospitality workers to provide services that meet international standards and ensure positive experiences for visitors.

Traditional foods
October 17, 2026

Police ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠rescue one-month-old baby allegedly sold by mother for N2 million in Oyo

Mr Ayanlade said investigations showed that the baby’s mother received N1 million of the N2 million paid by the buyer.

Armed policemen
October 17, 2026

Ex-U.S. defence official convicted for helping Nigeria-based scammers launder fraud proceeds released from prison 

Prosecutors alleged that the offences occurred between July 2023 and December 2025 when Mr Marcus served as a money mule for online scammers operating in Nigeria.

United States Department of Justice
October 17, 2026

TCN announces six-hour disruption of electricity supply in parts of Abuja

The company said the exercise would take place from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
October 17, 2026

APC gushes over Sonayon-James as Lagos deputy governorship candidate, confident of her intellect

According to the party, the significance of Mr Sonayon-James’s emergence also lies in the opportunity it creates for stronger female participation in leadership and governance.

Damilola Sonayon-James
October 17, 2026

Censors board tasks filmmakers to showcase Nigeria’s landscapes to boost tourism

Mr Husseini said Nigeria had several scenic locations capable of attracting visitors.

L-R: The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr Shaibu Husseini, having a conversation with a former Deputy Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Dr Emmanuel Ifeadi, at the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) Conference and Awards 2026 on Friday in Lagos