UN Urges Nigeria, Chad to Investigate Deadly Airstrikes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on Nigerian…
UN Urges Nigeria, Chad to Investigate Deadly Airstrikes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on Nigerian and Chadian authorities to urgently investigate separate airstrike incidents that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including fishermen and market traders. Turk made the demand in an official statement released on Wednesday, citing deeply troubling reports that Nigerian military airstrikes struck…
WHO, Africa CDC Warn of Hantavirus Risk
Global health authorities have issued a stark warning that Africa is poorly prepared for a potential Hantavirus outbreak. The World Health Organisation and the Africa CDC revealed on Tuesday that significant gaps in testing and surveillance leave the continent vulnerable. A recent cluster of cases linked to a cruise ship and medical evacuations triggered the…
Nigeria Leads 2026 African Cycling Medal Table
Nigeria has taken a commanding lead at the 2026 African Cycling Para-Track and Track Championships in Abuja. Local riders secured 16 medals during the first two days of competition at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The haul includes nine gold, five silver, and two bronze medals. This performance places Nigeria at the top of the…
NDC Pegs Presidential Form At N60m
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has set the price of entry for the 2027 presidency at N60 million. National Chairman Moses Cleopas announced the schedule for the party primaries on Tuesday in Abuja. Aspirants must act quickly to secure their place. The sale of forms begins on 13 May and closes just five days later….
Nigeria Misses OPEC Oil Output Quota Again
Nigeria has failed to meet its oil production target for the ninth consecutive month. Fresh data from the upstream regulator shows the country pumped 1.49 million barrels per day in April. This falls just short of the 1.5 million barrels promised to OPEC. While the volume represents an improvement over March, it confirms a stubborn…
Nigeria Spends N6.54tn on Vehicle Spare Parts – FG
Nigerians spent a staggering N6.54 trillion on vehicle spare parts in 2025. This figure represents nearly 15 per cent of the national budget and dwarfs the N2.7 trillion spent on actual vehicle imports. Joseph Osanipin, head of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, revealed these numbers at the 2026 West Africa Automotive Show. The…
Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA
Nigeria consumed 1.53 billion litres of petrol in April, as the Dangote Refinery cemented its status as the nation’s primary fuel source. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) shows that daily consumption averaged 51.1 million litres. This volume highlights a significant reliance on a single private entity for energy security….
Fifteen Nigerian Firms Record N3.2tn Q1 Profit
Corporate Nigeria is proving surprisingly durable in the face of a punishing economy. At least 15 of the country’s largest firms posted a combined profit of N3.12 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. This surge comes despite chronic inflation, a volatile currency, and the high cost of diesel. Banks, cement giants, and telecommunications firms…
Troops Seize 400 Starlink Devices From Terrorists
The Nigerian Army has severed a critical digital artery in the North-East. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai recently intercepted over 400 Starlink communication terminals destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts. These devices provided the high-speed internet necessary for insurgents to coordinate strikes from deep within the Sambisa Forest. Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, Commander of Sector…
Ancelotti Bets on Neymar’s Experience for 2026 World Cup
Carlo Ancelotti has included Neymar in Brazil’s provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a decision that has immediately generated widespread debate across global football as the Seleção begin shaping their final tournament roster. The selection of Neymar, one of Brazil’s most decorated and recognisable forwards of the modern era, comes despite persistent…