Illicit mining undermining Nigeria’s mineral economy — NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has raised concerns over the growing impact of illicit mining on Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, warning that illegal activities, weak regulation, and criminal networks are eroding the country’s vast mineral potential. Director of Communications and Stakeholders Management, Obiageli Onuorah, the agency said illicit financial flows remain a major obstacle to the sector’s growth and...
Why I married many wives — Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has disclosed the reasons he married many wives after ascending the throne. Ooni, who married six wives in 2022, also revealed that he endured years of emotional pain, public criticism, and pressure over delays in having children after becoming a traditional ruler. He made the remarks while receiving visitors who came to celebrate with...
El-Rufai family alleges rights violations during ICPC detention
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of allegedly violating his rights while he remains in detention. In a statement signed by his son, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family claimed that on May 15, 2026, officials of the commission denied El-Rufai access to his personal...
Why killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki matters for Nigeria
The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State and allegedly its second-in-command globally, in a joint operation involving United States and Nigerian forces, is being viewed as a major development in the ongoing counterterrorism campaign in the Lake Chad Basin. Beyond the elimination of a high-ranking extremist figure, the operation is seen as...
Nigeria gains investor confidence after S&P upgrades
Nigeria has received a fresh boost in international economic confidence after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ with a Stable Outlook, signalling improving investor sentiment and strengthening macroeconomic fundamentals. The Federal Government welcomed the decision, describing it as a validation of ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The upgrade follows similar...
‘I look forward to more strikes’: Tinubu confirms ISIS commander’s killing in Lake Chad
President Bola Tinubu has announced the elimination of senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. Tinubu, in a statement issued on Saturday morning, described the overnight operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism, praising the...
Who is ISIS ‘number two’ Abu Bilal al-Minuki
Abu Bilal al-Minuki, identified by United States President Donald Trump as the global second-in-command of ISIS, has come into focus following claims that he was killed in a joint counterterrorism operation involving American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Trump announced that the operation, described as complex and intelligence-driven, targeted the senior militant who was believed to be hiding...
Middle East war: We don’t trust Americans, says Iranian minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says his country didn’t trust the Americans since the latter had a habit of changing their stance on a daily basis. “We have no trust in Americans. This is the main obstacle in the way of any diplomatic effort. We have every reason not to trust Americans, while they have no reason not to...
Edoho, estranged wife trade allegations over failed marriage
Popular television host Frank Edoho and his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, have exchanged accusations of infidelity, abuse and financial misconduct amid a growing online controversy over their collapsed marriage. The dispute escalated after Onyenucheya publicly accused Edoho of cheating, emotional abuse and neglecting his responsibilities as a father. In response, the media personality denied the claims and alleged that his...
US-Nigeria forces eliminate ISIS number 2 man
The United States President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, carried out a successful operation that eliminated a top ISIS commander in Africa. In a statement shared via his social media account, Trump said the operation targeted Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally and one of...
