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A viral video showing a young Nigerian man identified as Gbenga attempting to lift four bags of cement weighing about 200kg has triggered renewed concern on social media over dangerous dares, peer pressure and the risks of extreme challenges.
Flooded and deteriorating roads around parts of Benin City have triggered renewed frustration among residents, with social-media users questioning the condition of roads leading toward Edo Government House and calling for greater attention to drainage and infrastructure.
Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos after collecting one gold, five silver and 18 bronze medals, with 17-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson making history for the host nation.
Several residents are feared dead after an attack on settlements in Jwak Maitumbi, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, with reports that about 45 shelters were destroyed and large quantities of crops damaged.
The Nigerian naira has started the week on firmer ground, with the official NFEM rate at about ₦1,357.61 per US dollar while the parallel market is quoting around ₦1,420.
A proposed national policy for locum healthcare workers in Nigeria would limit initial temporary contracts to six months, introduce clearer working-hour rules and provide additional protections on pay, rest periods and welfare.
The dispute over access to former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai while in ICPC custody has intensified, with his family and political associates raising concerns about visitation restrictions while the anti-graft agency says it is following a subsisting court order.
A wave of social-media reactions has targeted Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, with some users focusing on his appearance and public speaking style while others argue that political leaders should be judged primarily by their record in office.
Chief Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, father of Nigerian socialite Jowizaza and chairman of Jezco Group, has regained his freedom after spending about 11 days in captivity in Anambra State. The police have confirmed his safe return, while questions remain over the circumstances of his release.
A disagreement over the use of the word “xenophobia” has exposed fresh tensions between Nigerian and South African lawmakers at a parliamentary conference in Malawi, with the two delegations offering sharply different descriptions of violence and hostility directed at foreign nationals in South Africa.
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has issued a strong warning against jungle justice, declaring that mob killings are murder and not justice. His remarks have reignited a major conversation on X about recent cases of Nigerians being killed over unverified allegations and the urgent need to restore confidence in law enforcement.
A Christian travel vlogger has sparked conversation online after sharing his experience visiting a church in Abuja, where he encountered an entry protocol that reportedly caught him off guard. The experience has divided Nigerians, with some praising the church’s organisation and security while others question whether churches have become too restrictive in controlling access.