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May 2, 2026

Nigeria wins 15th African women’s wrestling title

Nigeria won eight gold and two silver medals to clinch the title for a record 15th time.

Nigeria Wrestling Federation
May 2, 2026

Troops kill four suspected terrorists in Katsina

The commissioner described the development as a major operational success.

Troops
May 2, 2026

Six suspected kidnappers arrested, firearms recovered in Kwara: Police 

According to the police, further investigations led to the arrest of additional suspects.

Police Officer
May 2, 2026

Nigeria one of West Africa’s most dangerous, difficult countries for journalists: Report

The report said, “Crimes committed against journalists continue to go unpunished, even when the perpetrators are known or apprehended.”

Press freedom
May 2, 2026

Nigerian student Obasi Chimezirm Princewill jailed in Cyprus for sexually molesting lady, recording act 

Police Sergeant Mustafa Mahan testified during the trial that authorities also received multiple reports of previous rape accusations against Mr Princewill.

Obasi Chimezirm Princewill
May 1, 2026

Navy imposes 13-hour curfew on Calabar waterways to curb kidnappings 

Mr Bala noted that prior to the deployment, militant groups operated freely within the area.

Nigerian Navy
May 1, 2026

Trump to raise tariffs on cars from EU to 25%

In January, the European Parliament put the deal on hold amid tensions over Mr Trump’s threat to annex Greenland.

U.S. President Donald
May 1, 2026

Kano probes alleged N1.5 billion workers’ deductions by former head of service

He vowed that the government would take drastic measures against anyone found culpable and ensure the money is refunded.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
May 1, 2026

Nigerian con men Olalekan Bashiru, Emma Okereke, others convicted in $215 million FBI-led internet fraud bust

In total, they made an estimated $125 million from the scheme, with prosecutors alleging that about $50 million in illicit proceeds was used to purchase cashier’s checks.

Olalekan Bashiru and Emma Okereke