SPOTLIGHT

Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner. He denied claims that Germany rejected his appointment,...

Sokoto Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Children, Over 250 Suspected Cases Recorded

  KEY POINTS Sokoto State confirmed 33 child deaths and 256 suspected meningitis cases across eight LGAs. Delayed hospital visits and misconceptions about the disease contributed to the rising death toll. Government and medical partners opened isolation centres offering free treatment as new infections continue...

Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

KEY POINTS Goodluck Jonathan said he will consult widely before deciding on a 2027...

Army Confirms ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Says Two Soldiers Were Killed

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army confirmed that ISWAP fighters attacked the Magumeri military base...

Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud...

Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s...

Outrage in Delta Community as Residents Accuse Police of Freeing Murder Suspect

KEY POINTS Residents of Ewulu community accused police of releasing a murder suspect linked...

Windstorm Ravages Niger Communities, Destroys Over 1,000 Houses

KEY POINTS Over 1,000 houses were destroyed by a windstorm in Mokwa and Bida...

NEWS

Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion. The court found that...

Sokoto Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Children, Over 250 Suspected Cases Recorded

  KEY POINTS Sokoto State confirmed 33 child deaths and 256 suspected meningitis cases across...

Army Confirms ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Says Two Soldiers Were Killed

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army confirmed that ISWAP fighters attacked the Magumeri military base...

Outrage in Delta Community as Residents Accuse Police of Freeing Murder Suspect

KEY POINTS Residents of Ewulu community accused police of releasing a murder suspect linked...

Windstorm Ravages Niger Communities, Destroys Over 1,000 Houses

KEY POINTS Over 1,000 houses were destroyed by a windstorm in Mokwa and Bida...

POLITICS

Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

KEY POINTS Goodluck Jonathan said he will consult widely before deciding on a 2027...

Bucknor-Akerele warns APC over one-party state push

Former Lagos Deputy Governor Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele warned that APC's push to absorb opposition parties and create a one-party state ahead of 2027 will fail.

Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC, Declares FCT Senate Ambition

KEY POINTS Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined the NDC alongside...

Otti vows security will stay top priority in Abia

Abia Governor Alex Otti reaffirmed that security remains the top priority of his administration, telling Naval College alumni that development cannot thrive in unsafe environments.

Umahi Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Signs Nomination Form

KEY POINTS David Umahi endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by signing...

Gwarzo Dumps ADC Amid Shifting Political Landscape

KEY POINTS Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect. ...

Rhodes-Vivour Stays in ADC, Parts Ways Politically with Obi

KEY POINTS Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has confirmed he will remain in the African Democratic Congress...

PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...

Governors push out incumbent senators in 2027 ticket grab

At least 10 Nigerian governors are using consensus arrangements to push out incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 elections after President Tinubu ceded primary power.

Obi and Kwankwaso Join New Opposition Party Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress...

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...

APC Stakeholders Purchase 2027 Re-Election Forms for Rivers Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS APC stakeholders in Rivers purchased 2027 nomination forms for Governor Fubara. The...

Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027

KEY POINTS President Tinubu endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as APC’s Lagos governorship candidate for 2027. ...

Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Supreme Court of Nigeria will rule on the ADC leadership dispute...

BUSINESS

Sunbeth’s Owoyemi unveils cocoa, cashew plants for 2027

Olasunkanmi Owoyemi's Sunbeth Global Concepts will commission a 70,000-tonne cocoa plant and 80,000-tonne cashew facility in March 2027, deepening Nigeria's agro-processing capacity.

Shell Q1 profit jumps 19 percent on Middle East war prices

Wael Sawan's Shell posted a 19 percent jump in first-quarter net profit to $5.69 billion as the Middle East war pushed global oil prices higher.

Access Holdings: BOFIA rule, not earnings, paused dividend

Access Holdings said a BOFIA limit on its foreign banking subsidiaries, not weak earnings, paused 2025 dividend payments; CEO Innocent Ike pledged a resumption.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.

Cardoso warns bank directors to strengthen governance or face regulatory action

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerian bank directors to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action following the recent recapitalization exercise.

SOCIETY

Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.

Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Is Pulling Children Out of School and Into Child Labour

Nigeria's worsening economy is forcing parents to pull children from private schools, with some children as young as seven now working to support their families.

Empty Stomachs Are Becoming Nigeria’s Biggest Threat

Hunger is now Nigeria’s hidden security crisis, hurting families, raising crime, and weakening trust in government across the country.

Citizens Push Back As Nigerians Say Corruption And Insecurity Are Crushing Daily Life

Nigerians voice anger over insecurity, failing services, and corruption, saying official claims no longer match reality or improve daily life.

EFCC Summons Former Justice Minister Malami

EFCC invites former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami for renewed questioning as investigators expand their probe and revisit decisions from his time in office

CULTURE

Exhibit Mosho Lights Up Ogbomoso with Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Exhibit Mosho gathered 24 artists in Ogbomoso on Valentine’s Day, celebrating love, bravery and the city’s growing creative spirit.

Kunle Afolayan Seals Landmark Benin Partnership to Launch Pan-West African Mythology TV Epic

KEY POINTS Kunle Afolayan has partnered with the Benin Republic government to produce a...

Igbo Women Warn Language Faces Extinction Without Action

Igbo Women Assembly raises concern over Igbo language extinction risk and plans Mother Tongue Day 2026 in Awka to promote preservation efforts.

NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.

5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times

SPORTS

Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. Broadcaster Wale Adigun’s viral post triggered widespread reactions and tributes. ...

Samson Adamu Named CAF Acting General Secretary After Mosengo-Omba Exit

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF following...

NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport...

D’Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Colombia 70-37 in their FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying opener in France, with Victoria Macaulay leading the scoring.

Court Delays Anthony Joshua Driver’s Case

KEY POINTS Court adjourned the driver’s trial to March 17 so prosecutors can prepare. Defendant faces charges including dangerous driving causing death. Crash killed...

All STORIES

Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud...

Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s...

Sokoto Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Children, Over 250 Suspected Cases Recorded

  KEY POINTS Sokoto State confirmed 33 child deaths and 256 suspected meningitis cases across...

Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

KEY POINTS Goodluck Jonathan said he will consult widely before deciding on a 2027...

Army Confirms ISWAP Attack on Magumeri Base, Says Two Soldiers Were Killed

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army confirmed that ISWAP fighters attacked the Magumeri military base...

Outrage in Delta Community as Residents Accuse Police of Freeing Murder Suspect

KEY POINTS Residents of Ewulu community accused police of releasing a murder suspect linked...

Windstorm Ravages Niger Communities, Destroys Over 1,000 Houses

KEY POINTS Over 1,000 houses were destroyed by a windstorm in Mokwa and Bida...

Gunmen Abduct Six Nasarawa University Students After Attacking Off-Campus Lodge

KEY POINTS Six Nasarawa State University students were abducted after gunmen attacked an off-campus...

Obasanjo: Charlie Boy’s care for parents won me over

Olusegun Obasanjo said Charlie Boy's devoted care for his late parents flipped his view of the entertainer's jaga-jaga style, in a Thursday podcast interview.

Court reserves ruling on Malami’s forfeiture appeal bid

The Court of Appeal reserved ruling on former AGF Abubakar Malami's bid to challenge a Federal High Court order forfeiting 57 of his properties.

36 vessels heading to Lagos ports with fuel, food, urea

The Nigerian Ports Authority said 36 vessels carrying fuel, food, urea, fertilizer and containers will berth at Lagos ports between May 5 and 10.

Bucknor-Akerele warns APC over one-party state push

Former Lagos Deputy Governor Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele warned that APC's push to absorb opposition parties and create a one-party state ahead of 2027 will fail.