Africa
2027: NDC names 12 candidates, dismisses claims of gaps in governorship list
By Joyce Ekeh The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has dismissed reports that it lacks governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027...
Teen burglars: Police nab five in Ogun shop raids
By Ademola Ade The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five teenagers over alleged multiple shop burglaries in Ado-Odo, recovering stolen foodstuffs and...
Cash transfer scandal: Atiku vows to ‘follow the money’
… Demands recovery, prosecution if ₦33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians was diverted
Bille gas blast: Woman badly burned as CAPPA demands evacuation
... Group wants oil, gas activities suspended, emergency response deployed
HURIWA seeks answers over reported mass abduction in Nige
By Desire Uzochukwu The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to provide updates...
37m Nigerian women, girls face period poverty as stakeholders seek affordable pads
By Desire Uzochukwu An estimated 37 million Nigerian women and girls are facing period poverty, with rising menstrual product costs, inadequate water, sanitation...
WIPC 2026: Stakeholders seek stronger investment in women, girls’ nutrition
By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe Stakeholders have called for increased investment in the nutrition, education and economic empowerment of women and girls, warning that poor...
Health workers reject SSANU over CONTTA, threaten court action
... Accuse union of abandoning dues-paying members
