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Kogi APC Chairman’s Death Jolts 2027 Peace Talks

The Kogi APC chairman’s reported death during a reconciliation meeting shows how high-stakes ruling-party peace talks are before 2027.

Ekiti Trailer Gridlock Is a Supply-Chain Warning

Hundreds of loaded trailers stranded in Ekiti show how one road failure can raise food prices, slow fuel, disrupt ports and squeeze small businesses.

Sokoto Boat Tragedy Exposes Nigeria’s Safety Crisis

After 46 died in a Sokoto boat accident, Nigeria must confront overloaded vessels, weak enforcement and poor rescue systems before rains return.

Cement Prices Under Watch as Nigeria Eyes Probe

Nigeria’s cement prices are under regulatory scrutiny as competition concerns collide with rising building costs and household inflation.

Nigeria’s 2027 Peace Accord Starts Before the Noise

Early 2027 peace pledges by Tinubu, Obi, Sowore and others raise a hard question: can elite vows curb violence or become campaign theatre?

Sokoto Attack Opens a New Front in Nigeria’s Northwest

Sokoto’s Lakurawa violence shows how local self-defence is filling dangerous gaps left by overstretched Nigerian security forces.

Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Won’t Feel Like Relief Yet

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 15.43%, but food, rent, transport and weak wages mean many households may still feel squeezed.

Abuja’s Flood Crisis Is a Land-Use Scandal

Abuja’s latest floods expose weak land-use enforcement, as Ireti Kingibe and Deji Adeyanju blame building on green areas and blocked channels.

Kebbi Newborn Theft Case Puts Hospital Security on Trial

A Kebbi newborn theft arrest spotlights maternity-ward security, identity checks and public trust in Nigerian health facilities.

UK £10,000 Cash Rule: What Nigerians Must Know

Flying from Nigeria to the UK? Learn the £10,000 cash declaration rule, penalties, and practical tips for students, families and businesses.

El-Rufai’s ₦10bn ICPC Suit Tests Detention Rights

El-Rufai’s ₦10bn claim against ICPC could turn an access dispute into a test of detention rights and anti-corruption credibility.

Osun 2027: Can Adeleke Turn His Victory Into a Lasting Political Legacy?

Adeleke’s Osun victory now poses a bigger question: can voter trust, opposition pressure, and governance delivery survive the road to 2027?

Indonesia’s 7.7 Quake Tests Remote-Island Readiness

A deadly 7.7 quake in eastern Indonesia exposes the urgent challenge of rescue, communications and aftershock planning across remote islands.

Osun Decides: INEC, Police Face Trust Test

Osun’s election day tests INEC logistics and police neutrality as early voting reports meet high turnout and Adeleke’s tear-gas allegation.

Atiku’s Tinubu Suit Puts 2027 Eligibility in Play

Atiku’s reported suit against Tinubu reframes 2027 as an eligibility battle, testing law, timing and opposition strategy before campaigns begin.

Banks Urged to Back MSMEs, Not Just T-Bills

CIBN’s call for banks to fund MSMEs over government debt raises a big question: can small businesses finally access cheaper credit?

Osun’s PVC Pickup Sets Up a Turnout Test

INEC figures show major PVC collection in Osun, but 432,843 unclaimed cards raise questions about turnout, logistics and voter enthusiasm.

Osun BVAS Row Puts Election Tech Back on Trial

Atiku’s warning over alleged outdated BVAS devices in Osun revives hard questions about trust, transparency and INEC’s election technology.

Kogi Rescue Refocuses Nigeria’s Kidnap Hotspots

After 16 hostages were rescued in Kogi, Nigeria’s central corridor faces renewed scrutiny over abductions and joint security operations.

ASUU Ultimatum: 20 Universities Face Strike Risk

What ASUU’s 14-day ultimatum means for students, lecturers, parents and Nigeria’s academic calendar—and how to prepare.

NERC Takes Over Kaduna DisCo: A Power-Sector Reckoning

NERC’s dissolution of Kaduna DisCo’s board over debt tests Nigeria’s power reforms, with big implications for consumers, investors and regulators.

Miva Open University Partners with OPay for 10-Year Scholarship Programme and Tech Innovation Initiative

Hackers Are Calling Financial Firms’ Help Desks

Google's warning shows why voice phishing is turning financial help desks into high-value attack surfaces for hackers.