Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 220% to $480m

Nigeria recorded a $480 million trade surplus in January 2026, driven by a 4.46 percent increase in export receipts to a record $4.68 billion, largely fueled by petroleum products. This…

Over 41% of electricity consumers still without meters –NERC

Nigeria’s electricity metering gap remains a major concern, as new data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that more than 41 per cent of electricity consumers across the country…

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, an apparent reversal following recent moves by his administration to reduce the…

Ghana court jails Nigerian woman six months for forged passport

A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to six months in prison in Ghana for trying to obtain a Ghanaian passport with forged nationality documents.   Franca Wilson, a 41-year-old welder,…

Oyo kidnap was carried out by dislodged JAS terrorists — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the kidnap incident involving students and teachers in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military…

NYSC extends service year of 12 corps members in Osun

The National Youth Service Corps in Osun has extended the service year of 12 corps members from the 2025 Batch A Stream 11 for various offences committed during their service…

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

US President Donald Trump has signaled he is willing to speak directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, a move that would break decades of diplomatic precedent between Washington and Taipei.…

‘This isn’t the news anyone expects’ Vanessa Trump, 48, reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of the U.S. president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., revealed Wednesday, May 20, that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.   The 48-year-old shared the…

Gunmen abduct LG vice chairman in Ekiti

Gunmen have abducted the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye.   According to reports, Ogunleye was kidnapped along the Ipere–Iludun Ekiti road while returning…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle names squad for Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 26-man squad for Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup and next month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.   The…