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Abuja/Lagos — Nigeria risks becoming a mere consumer market for goods produced by other African nations unless it urgently repositions its 39 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to seize the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), public affairs analyst Chinenye Nwaogu has warned. In a detailed policy analysis endorsed by the Nigeria and Entrepreneurship: Summit & Honors (NESH) Foundation, Nwaogu argued that while AfCFTA represents the most ambitious economic integration project in Africa since 1963, Nigeria’s current approach remains an “elite policy project” that has failed to reach the grassroots entrepreneurs who drive the…

Security operatives in Edo State have dismantled a major kidnap network in the central senatorial district after an arrested suspect, who was shot by his own gang members during an argument over ransom money, began cooperating with authorities. The breakthrough operation, carried out by the Edo Security Corps, has led to the discovery of several hideouts used by the criminals. The suspect, now in custody, is said to have guided the team through bush paths and forested areas in Edo Central, helping them uncover key locations linked to the gang’s activities. How the Suspect Was Shot by His Own Gang…

Henry Nwosu, the midfield prodigy who became the youngest player in Nigeria’s legendary 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, has died at the age of 62, sending shockwaves through the football community and triggering an outpouring of national grief. Nwosu passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a brief illness. He was just 17 when he featured in the Green Eagles squad that defeated Algeria 3–0 in the final at Lagos National Stadium, a victory that remains the high-water mark of Nigerian football. The Nigeria Football Federation led the tributes, describing Nwosu as “a symbol of dedication and…

A graphic video making the rounds on X today has left many Nigerians in shock and anger. Posts claim bandits attacked an army camp, captured 15 soldiers and brutally beheaded them. The footage shows bodies in military fatigues laid out on mats and blankets on sandy ground, with blood visible and armed men standing around. As of Friday evening, neither the Nigerian Army nor any major news outlet has confirmed the incident, leaving people wondering if this is the latest horror in the fight against banditry or another unverified claim spreading fast online. The shaky handheld clip pans across several…

The Federal Government is preparing to bring more than 1,000 Nigerians home from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions boil over once again. Voluntary repatriation screening began this week amid fears of fresh xenophobic violence in Africa’s biggest economy. Foreign Ministry spokesman Kimiebi Ebienfa confirmed the move after Ghana recently airlifted hundreds of its own nationals. Nigeria’s High Commission in Pretoria has negotiated waivers so even those with minor immigration issues can leave without detention. Exact numbers are still being finalised, but officials expect well over a thousand people. Why Nigeria Is Repatriating Citizens from South Africa Now South Africa’s unemployment…

The Federal Government has drawn a firm line in the sand against kidnappers terrorising schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states. In a renewed push that has many parents across Nigeria breathing easier, officials say no effort will be spared to bring every abducted pupil and teacher home safely. This latest crackdown on Nigeria school kidnappings comes as fresh abductions hit vulnerable communities, reminding us all how insecurity continues to test the nation’s resolve. What the Government Is Doing to Rescue Abducted Schoolchildren Information Minister Mohammed Idris delivered President Bola Tinubu’s message loud and clear during a special national security briefing…

WAEC exams delays have once more thrown Nigerian students and their families into chaos. Parents in Lagos are up in arms after candidates sat for papers late into the night, repeating last year’s nightmare. The West African Examinations Council says it is working on the hitches, but many wonder why the same problems keep surfacing in Nigeria’s biggest student assessment. This week in Lagos Island and Lekki, things went from bad to worse. Physics papers meant to end by 5pm stretched until 8pm on Monday. General Mathematics dragged on until 10pm on Wednesday. By Thursday, Agricultural Science Practical materials had…

The Oyo State House of Assembly is standing firm against any deal with terrorists holding schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin laid it out plainly during plenary: the kidnappers are not just asking for cash. They want weapons, huge sums of money, and even concessions that could rewrite parts of our laws. Many families in Ogbomoso and across Oyo are still waiting for their loved ones to come home after the May 15 attack on schools in Esiele and Yawota communities. The Speaker’s words have sparked fresh debate on how far any…

Leaked internal documents have exposed a disturbing pattern at Shell: the oil giant continued pumping crude through a Nigerian pipeline for years even after its own engineers warned that the infrastructure was an environmental catastrophe waiting to happen. The revelations, published in a detailed report this week, are based on emails, memos, and presentations that show senior Shell executives were aware of the risks as far back as 2008. One executive reportedly cautioned that continuing operations on the line could lead to “catastrophic spills” with devastating consequences for communities in the Niger Delta. The pipeline kept running anyway. For the…

In a landmark ruling that has brought a measure of justice to one of Nigeria’s most heartbreaking terror attacks, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the 2022 Owo church massacre. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, marks a significant step in the fight against terrorism as families of the victims finally see some closure after years of waiting. Court Delivers Justice Four Years After Deadly Attack The convicts—Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), and Abdulhaleem Idris (25)—were found guilty on all…