Community High School staff member killed in captivity video Bandits have killed one of the abducted teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victim, Michael Oyedokun, died after the attackers beheaded him in a video circulated online on Sunday. The footage, which surfaced on Telegram and was…
Joint Nigeria–US operation hits militant positions in Metele area The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released footage of airstrikes carried out against Islamic State militants in northeast Nigeria. The command confirmed the operation in a statement posted on its website on Monday. AFRICOM said it carried out the strikes on May 17 in coordination…
Experts highlight opportunities and risks in Nigeria’s evolving trust sector Digital transformation continues to reshape Nigeria’s financial sector, with trust services emerging as one of the areas experiencing rapid technological change. Industry experts say the Investment and Securities Act 2025 has created a legal framework that supports the adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology…
Emeka Ike, a Nollywood actor, has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, saying Nigeria needs functional systems that work for citizens. Speaking during an interview with journalists, Ike said he would contest under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Bwari/AMAC federal constituency seat in…
Liyel Imoke, former governor of Cross River state, has been appointed chairman of the presidential screening committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. In a statement issued on Monday by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, the party said Abdulfatah Ahmed, former governor of Kwara state, would…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says northern Muslim politicians cannot succeed without the support of Christians and other regions of the country, adding that he would support Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Kwankwaso said Nigeria’s politics requires broad national alliances beyond religion and ethnicity. “What we are saying now…
Adurogboye defends ticket charges in aviation sector A former General Manager of Public Affairs at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Sam Adurogboye, has defended the funding structure of the aviation sector, warning against moves that could weaken the regulator’s financial independence. Adurogboye said the aviation industry remains the most regulated sector globally because passenger safety…
Thousands evacuated after buildings collapse in Guangxi A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early Monday, leaving two people dead and several buildings destroyed. The quake hit Liuzhou city at about 12:21 a.m. local time, according to state news agency Xinhua. Authorities confirmed that one person remained missing as rescue operations continued. Victims identified as…
Eight killed, 30 injured in Bangkok railway collision Thai police have charged a train driver after a deadly collision between a freight train and a public bus in Bangkok claimed eight lives. Authorities said the driver tested positive for illegal drugs following the crash, which happened on Saturday afternoon at a busy railway crossing in…
Report links global oil crisis to Nigeria’s real estate pressure Estate Intel has warned that rising diesel prices are shrinking developers’ profit margins and driving up property prices across Nigeria’s real estate sector. The firm disclosed this in its latest report titled Impact of the USA/Iran War on Nigeria’s Real Estate, which examined how the…
