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YABATECH Chairman Advocates Institutional-Community Partnerships for National Security and Development
1+ hour ago (244+ words) The Chairman of the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology, Prof. Funso Afolabi, has asserted that Nigeria's tertiary institutions hold the potential to create innovative security technologies and community-driven solutions to tackle the nation's dynamic security challenges. Welcoming the…...
Fake Videos and the Media Fuel: How Misinformation Amplifies Nigeria's Insecurity Crisis
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (347+ words) An examination of the surge in fake and recycled videos in Nigeria that deliberately stoke fear and inflate perceptions of insecurity, often driven by political motives, commercial gain, or a desire for sensationalism, and how this phenomenon intertwines with terrorist…...
Police Arrest Social Media Activist Over False Security Alarms
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (204+ words) A social media activist has been arrested in Akwa Ibom State for allegedly raising false security alarms that caused panic among residents. The police say the action was necessary to prevent further spread of misinformation. Police authorities in Akwa Ibom…...
Ondo North Senator Denies Losing APC Senatorial Primary
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (223+ words) Olajide Ipinsagba, the senator representing Ondo North, has denied reports that he lost the APC senatorial primary, insisting that his political career in the district is far from over. Ipinsagba's office highlighted his impact since 2023, including facilitating rural road projects,…...
Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied Entry to US, Threatening World Cup Officiating Role
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (457+ words) Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to make history at the World Cup, was denied entry to the US, raising questions about fairness and merit in football. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to make history as the…...
Nigeria's Trade Surplus Soars to N7. 55 Trillion in Q1 2026 on Export Growth and Import Decline
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (271+ words) Nigeria's merchandise trade balance improved dramatically in Q1 2026, with exports rising and imports falling, leading to a N7. 55 trillion surplus-a 340. 88% increase from the previous quarter. Crude oil exports and reduced petroleum imports were key drivers, while India, France and the Netherlands topped…...
Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli at 60: A Reflection on Unique Leadership
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (346+ words) As Emir of Zazzau marks his 60th birthday, a former aide reflects on his leadership style and the pivotal role he played in alerting authorities during the 2022 Kaduna-Abuja train attack. Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the 19th Emir of Zazzau, celebrates his 60th birthday…...
Argentina: The Only Nation with Exactly Three World Cup Titles
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (382+ words) A look at Argentina's unique World Cup history as the only country with exactly three titles, their journey from 1978 to 2022, and their prospects for 2026. As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final three days, attention naturally turns…...
Former Nigerian minister seeks to void arrest warrant in corruption case
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (417+ words) Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Farouq has asked an Abuja high court to set aside the arrest warrant issued against her in an ongoing corruption case. Farouq, who is facing charges alongside former permanent secretary in the ministry, Bashir Alkali,…...
Liverpool Legend Divock Origi Retires at 31
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (284+ words) Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners, Liverpool, in 2019. Origi, who began his career at Lille, also…...