The National Assembly has received a formal request from President Bola Tinubu seeking legislative approval for an external loan of $21.5 billion and a domestic bond issuance of ₦758 billion. The loan request, outlined in a letter read on the Senate floor during plenary, is intended to fund critical sectors of the Nigerian economy—including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water...

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has confirmed that it issued a formal invitation to Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in relation to online content linked to alleged sexual offences involving a minor. In a statement released on Friday by Hakeem Lawal, the agency’s Director of Information and Communications...

A coalition of civil society groups has issued a strong warning to Nigerian security agencies ahead of the planned June 12 demonstrations, urging authorities not to use force against peaceful protesters. In an open letter dated June 2, the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other security bodies against any...

In a concerning development, students in Oyo State are attending classes in roofless classrooms, highlighting a significant gap between allocated education funds and on-ground infrastructure. Despite billions of naira being earmarked for education, many schools in the state continue to operate under dilapidated conditions. Reports indicate that some classrooms lack basic facilities, with pupils...

Nigerian sports and betting communities are mourning the shocking loss of Basketball Profe, a beloved basketball punter and vibrant voice in Nigeria’s sports Twitter space. He was buried yesterday in Abuja, following his sudden death from malaria-related complications, according to reports by @trendingexplained. According to close friends, the sports analyst had complained of fever...