NIGERIA THIS WEEK: NO THIEF THIS PERIOD trends as UNIJOS Graduate is Killed Over Unproven iPhone Theft Allegation

NIGERIA THIS WEEK: NO THIEF THIS PERIOD trends as UNIJOS Graduate is Killed Over Unproven iPhone Theft Allegation

INEC ramps up voter education and grassroots outreach ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election — a closely watched three-way contest between incumbent Ademola Adeleke, challenger Bola Oyebamiji, and third-force candidate Najeem Salaam.

A University of Jos graduate was killed by a mob in Plateau State over an unproven phone-theft accusation, reigniting national outrage over "jungle justice." In better news, Kebbi State High Court Judge Faruku Bunza has been released unharmed after a week in captivity following his abduction.

Nigerian girls detained at a Mauritius airport have been freed following intervention from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Nigerian diplomatic authorities.

Pastor William Kumuyi of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry earns international recognition from the World Book of Records for decades of humanitarian and educational impact.

Bayelsa State announces plans to introduce Scrabble competitions in secondary schools after a successful state tournament that rewarded young champions.