Over 50 students kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria

It was chaotic in Niger State, Nigeria, after terrorists launched a midnight assault on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in the Papiri Community of Agwara Local Government Area, abducting over 50 students and staff five days after Kebbi attack. In the early hours of Friday, terrorists stormed St. Mary’s Papiri Private Catholic Secondary School, […]

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American singer, Nicki Minaj seeks end to Christians killing in Nigeria

American star singer, Nicki Minaj spoke at a United Nations event in New York, addressing reports of attacks on religious communities in Nigeria. She called for global attention and protection for all people to practice their faith safely, emphasizing unity and peace. Minaj who framed the Nigerian crisis as part of a global issue affecting […]

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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup dream collapses as Super Eagles fall to DR Congo

Super Eagles of Nigeria have missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff final on Sunday night. The Super Eagles took an early lead in the early minutes of the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in. Not too […]

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Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 to boost World Cup qualifying hopes

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. Following a goalless first half, Akor Adams broke the deadlock early in the second half, capitalising on […]

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Gym Instructor Impregnates 4 women in Nigeria, 2 married and 2 single

Nigerian lawyer, Oloye T. D, Esq. @BolanleCole, has shared how a fitness instructor impregnated 2 married women and 2 single ladies in Ogun state, Nigeria. The X post was also shared by Nigerian gossip blog, @instablog9ja, repeating the lawyer’s claim that a gym instructor in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, impregnated four women—two single and two married—sparking widespread […]

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Trump doubles down on his threat to invade Nigeria, orders DOD to get ready

United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump directing the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorists’ attacks, according to The New York Times. In a video posted to Truth Social Wednesday evening, the president doubled down on a […]

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US declares Nigeria ‘country of particular concern’ over Christian genocide claims

United States President, Donald Trump, has declared Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. Trump announced his decision in a Truth Social post on Friday, which was shared on the White House’s X handle. According to a publication by the Family Research Council in […]

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If a coup happens in Nigeria, who will fight for democracy?, By Abimbola Adelakun

The Defence Headquarters officially disproved the story of a planned coup in Nigeria, but that has not made it any less believable. The cancellation of Independence Day activities to opt for a “low-key” celebration, which excuses the President from appearing in public, suggests that the media reports might be on to something. Refuting the report, […]

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Young woman commits suicide in Nigeria for finding boyfriend with another woman

22-year-old Nigerian woman, Odama Mary Agado, has reportedly ended her life over the weekend in Enugu, Nigeria, after discovering her boyfriend was having relationship with another woman. Mary, originally from Woleche-Ipuole, Yahe Ward in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, allegedly ingested a poisonous substance, believed to be sniper, following the emotional shock. […]

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Nigeria missing as IMF lists Africa’s fastest-growing economies

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria is not among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, as countries such as Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda continue to lead the continent’s growth trajectory in the world. The IMF said the five countries are now among the world’s fastest-expanding economies, buoyed by sustained policy reforms, improved […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will meet Gabon in World Cup play-offs

Gabon is Nigeria’s opponent in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a 2–0 win against Burundi […]

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Osimhen raises World Cup hope in Nigeria’s 4-0 rout of Benin

Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualification at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and second-half goal from substitute Frank Onyeka were enough to give Nigeria three points against Benin in its quest to qualify for the World […]

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Nigeria beats Lesotho 2-1 in world cup qualification

Super Eagles of Nigeria scraped a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. It was far from a vintage performance from Eric Chelle’s men in Polokwane, but goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams were enough to secure all three points despite […]

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UNILAG, UI ranked the best in Nigeria in 2026 (Full list)

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that University of Lagos (UNILAG) is sharing the 1st spot in Nigeria along with University of Ibadan (UI) in the 801–1000 range, out of over two thousand, one hundred and ninety one (2,191) institutions across the world. Covenant University (CU), […]

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24 Million Reasons to Fear for the Future of Nigeria, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

When Olusegun Obasanjo took over in 1976 from the slain Murtala Mohammed as Nigeria’s military Head of State, the regime was already committed as a matter of policy to transition power to an elected civilian administration in 1979. This was a big deal, alright, but not one over which he had much say as such. […]

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Nigeria’s INEC chairman, Yakubu steps down, Agbamuche-Mbu takes over

Following a decade of steering Nigeria’s elections through sweeping reforms and digital innovations, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu announced his resignation on Tuesday. Yakubu, who has been at the helm since 2015, formally stepped down during the Commission’s quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs in Abuja, describing the […]

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Hobbes, Nigeria, and Sarkozy, By Lasisi Olagunju

In the early 1940s, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the hugely popular Sardauna of Sokoto, found himself at a crossroads of politics and rivalry. After losing the contest for the Sultanate of Sokoto to his long-standing rival, Sir Abubakar III, he was appointed emirate councillor and superordinate district head of Gusau in Sokoto Province. The posting, however, […]

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Nepal bloodshed: Of Nigeria’s big masquerades and Gọntọ, By Festus Adedayo

Nepal, the Himalayan nation of 30 million people, boiled like water on a lit cauldron last week. As my people say, behind the logic of christening a woman at birth as “one who died with her glory,” (Kumolu) is a plethora of reasons. The bloodshed reminds me of the theme of resistance in the song […]

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