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A mother and her four children have died after fire engulfed their residence in Okochiri community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Friday and has thrown the community into mourning. According to reports from the community, the fire spread through the family’s residence before residents…
Parents of artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, have demanded compensation for the bereaved families. The parents are also calling for accountability over the deaths, which occurred after the miners were arrested and detained by the NSCDC. They said compensation would…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued six kidnapped victims during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina states. The victims were rescued on Thursday, September 17, following military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls concerning terrorist activities in the two states. In Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 reportedly…
The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were being held in the Corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The suspension, which includes the Niger State Commandant of the NSCDC, came as authorities moved to investigate the circumstances…
From medicines and cosmetics to food, drinks and other everyday consumer products, the growing presence of suspected fake and substandard products in Nigerian markets is raising fresh questions about regulation, enforcement and consumer safety. For many Nigerians, the concern is no longer simply about finding a cheaper product. The bigger question is whether consumers can…
The Federal Government and the Central Bank are tightening coordination on the economy in a move focused on inflation, data sharing, forecasting and broader economic policy. Nigeria’s fiscal and monetary authorities have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening coordination between the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The agreement…
Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda has received international attention after Communications Minister Bosun Tijani was named among the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been recognised by the Gates Foundation as one of its 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. The recognition highlights his work around digital transformation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative economy, saying the country must turn the global influence of its music, film, fashion and cultural industries into lasting economic opportunities. The President made the call as attention continues to grow around Nigeria’s influence in global entertainment and culture. According to the Federal…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council after her name appeared among entertainment personalities listed in the party’s campaign structure. Abraham’s name was included in the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, alongside prominent figures including Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Akintola, Pasuma, Obesere…
Nigerians are set to gain access to Apple TV as Apple expands its services into the Nigerian market, giving viewers access to some of the company’s most popular original movies and television shows. Apple announced on September 15, 2026, that Nigerian iCloud+ subscribers will gain access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade as part of…