The husband of an abducted Oyo school principal says he blocked the kidnappers’ phone numbers after repeated ransom demands, describing the ordeal as one of the most difficult experiences of his life.
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The senator also linked the absence of local offices to national security concerns, citing a recent kidnapping case in Oyo State in which suspects allegedly communicated through TikTok. He argued that local offices would facilitate quicker engagement between security agencies and digital platforms during criminal investigations.
Governor Otti has earned a reputation as a courageous and reform-minded leader willing to confront longstanding challenges. That reputation gives the people of Umunneochi genuine reason to believe that their decades-long aspiration may finally become reality.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged continued American support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism in a letter to President Bola Tinubu, praising his leadership and reaffirming bilateral security cooperation.
The House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to ban unbranded and unfortified cooking oils, saying more stakeholder consultations are needed before further legislative action.
Nigerian women rescued from a suspected sex trafficking ring in Côte d’Ivoire have recounted their traumatic experiences after being lured abroad with false promises of employment before being forced into sexual exploitation.
Jude Bellingham has been ranked the world’s best attacking midfielder, leading a star-studded top 10 list featuring Bruno Fernandes, Jamal Musiala, Cole Palmer and Martin Ødegaard.
Emergency responders successfully contained a fire involving a gas-laden tanker in Ikotun, Lagos, preventing casualties and a wider disaster after the vehicle caught fire following a tyre burst.
Ismaïla Sarr tops a new ranking of the best African players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with stars from Senegal, Morocco, DR Congo, Nigeria, Egypt and Ivory Coast making the top 10.
Erling Haaland has become the most expensive player in Fantasy Premier League history with a record £15.5 million valuation as new features are introduced for the 2026/27 season.
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola says he prefers to advise President Bola Tinubu privately rather than criticise his administration on television, citing his direct access to the President.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says the scarcity of ₦100 and ₦200 notes is linked to increased adoption of digital payments and declining consumer purchasing power.