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May 4, 2026

INSIDE: Tunde Ayeni’s long-running encounter with Nigeria’s EFCC

Here is where the story took a turn that drew sharp criticism from civil society.

Tunde Ayeni and Ola Olukoyede
May 4, 2026

Nigerian doctors under travel ban now allowed to stay in U.S.: Trump Administration

Medical doctors from Nigeria and other countries under travel ban can now stay and practise in the U.S. due to modifications of President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban.

Nigerian doctors in U.S.
May 4, 2026

Delta businessman weeps as thieves cart away goods in fresh robbery

A yet-to-be-identified business owner burst into tears after armed robbers stormed his shop in Asaba, Delta and carted away several electronic devices, including phones.

Armed robbers stormed his shop in Asaba
May 4, 2026

Windstorm damages several houses in Niger

Several houses and properties were reportedly destroyed by a windstorm following heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger.

windstorm affected several houses
May 3, 2026

Troops killed several terrorists in nationwide operations, nabbed suspects: Army

The army said that troops across other sectors continued aggressive patrols and offensive operations with no major incidents recorded.

Nigerian Troops
May 3, 2026

Police hunt abductors of 60-year-old Ibadan building materials trader

Mr Olayinka said the victim was whisked away by four masked gunmen in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
May 3, 2026

Defection: Obi is Nigeria’s ‘inconsolable political drifter’ seeking free presidential ticket, says APC

The APC stated that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate was unwilling to build a political party.

Peter Obi
May 3, 2026

Peter Obi announces exit from ADC, blames Tinubu for court cases against opposition parties

According to him, he will continue to respect the leadership of the ADC.

Peter Obi
May 3, 2026

Army confirms arrest of blogger over alleged attempts to ‘stir trouble among troops’

Ms Anele said the soldiers were being handled under military procedures and regulations.

Mark Chidiebere
May 2, 2026

CAF sets June to July for 2027 AFCON; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to co-host

The tournament will be the first AFCON to be co-hosted by three countries. 

Confederation of African Football (CAF)