Teen burglar cooks breakfast in stolen home in KZN
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
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33 Visually Impaired Persons Graduate in Lagos
The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind Vocational Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, has empowered 33 graduates with skills for independence. Read their inspiring stories of resilience and new beginnings.
North Korea Ramps Up Missile Production for 2026
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
North Korea's Kim Orders More Missile Factories for 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to boost missile production and build new factories to meet military demands. This move comes amid closer ties with Russia and increased regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
Amazon blocks 1,800 North Koreans from job applications
Amazon reveals it blocked over 1,800 North Koreans from IT jobs, citing 'laptop farms' and sanctions evasion. Read the full report on this global cybersecurity threat.
Groups equip blind students with study kits, walking aids
The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, backed by SC Johnson, provided essential tools to visually impaired students in Lagos to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.
Groups Urge Protection for Communities at Christmas
Civil societies call on the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of IDPs and worshippers during the festive season, citing a history of Christmas attacks in the Middle Belt. They demand action.
Clergy Demands Urgent Electoral Reforms for 2027 Polls
Rev. Fr. George Ehusani calls for sweeping reforms to secure Nigeria's democracy, including placing the burden of proof for credible elections on INEC and ending the disenfranchisement of millions. Read his full keynote address.
Groups equip blind students with study kits, walking aids
The Society for the Welfare of the Blind, supported by SC Johnson, provides computers, guide canes, and more to 10 students to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read how this initiative is changing lives.
APC Chieftain Charles Idahosa Dies at 72
Edo State mourns as outspoken APC chieftain Charles Idahosa, known as Charlie Tempo, passes away at 72. His death follows that of a former Delta senator, marking a sad week for the South-South region.
Civil Society Rates NNPC Boss High on Performance
A coalition of civil society groups has commended NNPC GCEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari for transformative leadership, citing record profits and increased oil production. Read the full appraisal here.
CSOs to Protest Cancelled Enugu Economic Summit
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Nigerian Man Killed by South African Police, 4 Arrested
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
UNCTAD: 2025 Global Trade to Surpass $35 Trillion
UNCTAD projects global trade will exceed $35 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets. However, growth is expected to slow in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria risks missing blue-economy boom, NSE warns
Nigerian engineers warn policy gaps and outdated tech threaten Nigeria's share of the multi-trillion dollar blue economy. Urgent action needed to harness ocean wealth.
Community beats man for alleged assault on child
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
NANS, CSOs Seek End to Dangote, NMDPRA Boss Rift
Nigerian students and civil society groups call for collaboration between Aliko Dangote and NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed, warning against media wars that threaten national stability. Read their full statement.
12 killed in South Africa hostel shooting
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
MFM Ends Bayelsa Mega Crusade, Dedicates 3 Regions
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.
Edo is Business-Friendly, Says Governor Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
SoftBank CEO: AI Could Surpass Humans, Win Nobel Prize
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns advanced AI could be 10,000 times smarter, making humans like fish. He met South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, who tripled AI spending. Read the full story.
NASFAT inaugurates Iba branch, tasks leaders on impactful da'wah
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has officially opened its Iba branch, bringing its global network to 215. Leaders urged the new executives to drive community excellence and sustainable empowerment.
Nigeria Will Overcome Security Challenges – Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expresses strong optimism that Nigeria will defeat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. He outlines a 'whole-of-society' strategy and reports over 775 terrorism convictions.
POS Machine in Church Sparks Debate in Nigeria
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showing a POS machine inside her church has ignited a fierce online debate about modernity and worship. See the divided reactions.
Stakeholders Push for Growth of Consulting in South-South
Industry leaders at Benin Consultants Convention call for expanding the consulting sector to tackle business challenges and drive economic growth in Nigeria's South-South region. Learn the strategies.
South Africa to Sit Out 2026 G20 After US Ban
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
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