Category: NEWS

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has announced the deployment of new internet infrastructure aimed at significantly improving website loading speeds across Nigeria while strengthening the nation’s resilience against cyber disruptions. The development marks another milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to deepen digital capacity and reduce dependence on foreign internet routing. By expanding and…

Tension is rising across parts of Mexico following a dramatic military operation that reportedly led to the death of one of the country’s most feared cartel leaders, sparking violent reprisals and igniting online calls for the cancellation of 2026 World Cup matches scheduled to be hosted in the country. According to multiple international reports, Mexican…

Excellence in the classroom has earned a life-changing reward for a dedicated educator in Ogun State, as the state government honoured Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo with a brand new car following his emergence as Nigeria’s Overall Best Primary School Teacher. The presentation was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,…

The controversy surrounding a viral rape allegation in Ogun State has taken a dramatic turn, as the Ogun State Police Command confirmed it is preparing to arrest and prosecute a TikTok content creator identified as Mirabel over what investigators describe as a potentially fabricated rape claim. The case, which began as a disturbing allegation of…

Dozens of residents have been killed and numerous homes destroyed in a fresh series of attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on villages in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State. Eyewitnesses report that the assaults began in the early hours of Saturday, with gunmen storming multiple communities, including Konkoso, Pissa, Zango, and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, setting the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, 20 February 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for Saturday, 6 March 2027. The announcement was made on Friday, 13 February 2026, in Abuja during a…

In a move that has stirred reactions across social media and among romantic circles, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly classified the gifting of “money bouquets” — arrangements of naira notes presented as flowers — as a punishable form of currency abuse. The directive comes just days ahead of Valentine’s Day, causing concern…

The tragic death of 37-year-old Nigerian student Douglas Izevbigie in the United Kingdom has reignited fears about the health risks faced by Nigerians living and studying abroad. Douglas, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University, passed away on January 21, 2026, after battling an aggressive form of leukaemia. According to reports, Douglas…

Nigeria has been ranked as the leading consumer of dog meat in Africa and the third‑highest in the world, according to a 2026 global report on cultural food practices and animal consumption trends. The ranking places the country behind South Korea and Vietnam, with only those nations consuming more dog meat overall than Nigeria. The…

A fresh terrorist assault in Kwara North claimed the lives of civilians on Monday, compounding a deepening security crisis just days after a high‑profile visit by Vice President Kashim Shettima to the region. Armed assailants attacked Gidan Sani village, a farming community close to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, killing a woman…