Protests, Grief in Pretoria After Death of a Nigerian Man in Police Custody
Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union…
Nigeria’s public debt stock now N159.28trn
…China Remains Nigeria’s Top Bilateral Creditor with $4.91bn in Outstanding Loans Nigeria’s total public debt stock stood at N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in December 2025, according to data from…
IOM: 8,000 Dead or Missing on Global Migration Routes in 2025
…Global Toll Tops 82,000 Since 2014 No fewer than 8,000 migrants were reported dead or missing worldwide in 2025, bringing the total since 2014 to more than 82,000, according to…
Oil prices rise after reports of container ships in Hormuz being hit by gunfire
Oil prices jumped on Wednesday with Brent trading above $100 a barrel, erasing earlier losses following reports of gunfire attacks on at least three container ships in the Strait of…
Lekki Refinery Diversifies into Plastics and Detergents in Multi-Billion Dollar Honeywell Expansion
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group’s technology to build up production of petrochemicals for plastics and detergents, the companies said,…
Nigeria, Türkiye seal major defence deals to strengthen national security, operational readiness
Nigeria and Türkiye have entered into a comprehensive defence partnership agreement covering military training, technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and maritime cooperation aimed at strengthening national security and operational efficiency. The…
Troops rescue 13 kidnapped Benue Links passengers
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued 13 kidnapped passengers of a Benue Links commercial bus abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road on April 15, 2026, the…
Police nabs 4 suspects, recover firearms in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested four suspects and recovered four firearms and 17 cartridges in multiple operations in various parts of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson,…
Police detains Pastor over alleged defilement in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has detained a 37-year old pastor for alleged defilement of a minor. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated…
Benue Police arrests 7 over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the…