SPOTLIGHT

Lagos APC Aspirant Samuel Ajose Withdraws from Governorship Race, Endorses Hamzat

KEY POINTS APC chieftain Samuel Ajose withdrew from the Lagos governorship race and endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Ajose said the decision was made...

Makinde-backed PDP Faction Picks Jonathan as Sole Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A PDP faction backed by Seyi Makinde has adopted former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole 2027 presidential candidate. The faction says Jonathan was granted a waiver and did not require screening due to his extensive political experience. The group insists it...

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Cooperation Against ISIS

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the US say joint military strikes killed 175 ISIS-linked fighters...

Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Approval to Launch South-West Security Network Against Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho urged the Federal Government and South-West governors to approve the...

Momodu: zoning debate will hand Tinubu 2027 win

Veteran journalist Dele Momodu warns that the opposition's zoning debate could split its base and hand President Tinubu a second term in 2027.

Ibrahim orders Nigerian Mission to bank with UBA

UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim has ordered Nigeria's Permanent Mission in New York to open a UBA account within seven days, ending a 42-year banking gap.

Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Approval to Launch South-West Security Network Against Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho urged the Federal Government and South-West governors to approve the...

Gunmen Kill Plateau Resident as Youths, Women Clash With Soldiers Over Repeated Attacks

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Tanjol community in Plateau State and killed a resident identified...

NEWS

Ibrahim orders Nigerian Mission to bank with UBA

UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim has ordered Nigeria's Permanent Mission in New York to open a UBA account within seven days, ending a 42-year banking gap.

EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Jail Sentence

KEY POINTS EFCC has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kano, days after...

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Cooperation Against ISIS

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the US say joint military strikes killed 175 ISIS-linked fighters...

Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Approval to Launch South-West Security Network Against Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho urged the Federal Government and South-West governors to approve the...

Gunmen Kill Plateau Resident as Youths, Women Clash With Soldiers Over Repeated Attacks

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Tanjol community in Plateau State and killed a resident identified...

POLITICS

Momodu: zoning debate will hand Tinubu 2027 win

Veteran journalist Dele Momodu warns that the opposition's zoning debate could split its base and hand President Tinubu a second term in 2027.

Goronyo: Tinubu committed to Nigeria’s growth

Bello Goronyo says President Tinubu's nationwide road projects and welfare programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda prove a strong commitment to growth.

Lagos APC Aspirant Samuel Ajose Withdraws from Governorship Race, Endorses Hamzat

KEY POINTS APC chieftain Samuel Ajose withdrew from the Lagos governorship race and endorsed...

Makinde-backed PDP Faction Picks Jonathan as Sole Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A PDP faction backed by Seyi Makinde has adopted former President Goodluck...

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Wins APC Gombe North Senatorial Ticket

KEY POINTS Governor Inuwa Yahaya has won the APC Gombe North senatorial ticket after...

Confusion Over Yahaya Bello’s APC Senate Screening Status as “Not Cleared” Report Emerges

KEY POINTS A leaked APC screening document reportedly lists Yahaya Bello as “not cleared”...

Farouk Lawan Loses APC Return Bid as Kano Picks 20 Reps Candidates by Consensus

KEY POINTS Farouk Lawan lost his APC House of Reps primary in Kano to...

APC Senatorial Primaries: Ajimobi’s Brother, Kola-Daisi, Others Disqualified in Oyo Screening Shake-Up

KEY POINTS The APC in Oyo State disqualified several senatorial aspirants, including Ajimobi Wasiu...

Lagos Speaker Obasa Wins APC House of Reps Ticket Unopposed for Agege Seat

KEY POINTS Mudashiru Obasa secured the APC House of Representatives ticket for Agege federal...

APC primaries trigger Reps revolt as 26 incumbents lose tickets

APC's House of Representatives primaries claimed at least 26 sitting lawmakers and 14 disqualified aspirants, triggering litigation threats and one death during violence in Plateau.

US, Nigeria kill ISIS second-in-command al-Minuki in Sokoto strike

US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a Sokoto air strike, President Trump announced, marking a major counter-terrorism milestone.

Tambuwal Steps Down from Sokoto South Senate Race

KEY POINTS Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the Sokoto South Senate race under the...

Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially defected from the PDP...

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Declares Interest in 2027 Presidential Race Under APM Alliance

KEY POINTS • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest...

BUSINESS

Dangote unveils multi-billion-dollar Olokola deep seaport on 10,000 hectares

Aliko Dangote's group has begun preliminary work on a 10,000-hectare deep seaport at Olokola, targeting exports, fertilizer shipments and Atlantic trade.

AfDB approves $200m BoI facility to boost Nigeria’s industrial sector

AfDB approved a $200 million facility for Nigeria's Bank of Industry to boost SMEs, manufacturing and green industrialization, with women-led and youth businesses prioritized.

Dangote lifts Ethiopia investment to $4billion, pledges African food security

Aliko Dangote raised his Ethiopia investment from $2.5 billion to over $4 billion, pledging that fertilizer plants will deliver food security across Africa.

Dangote details mafia fight against $20bn Lekki refinery

Aliko Dangote said a fuel-import 'mafia' tried to block his $20bn Lekki refinery as land, currency and infrastructure costs piled up.

Forex shock will swallow tariff cut on car prices, stakeholders warn

Nigerian car prices will not drop despite FG's tariff cut from 70 to 40 percent because forex, logistics and port costs dominate vehicle landing prices.

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

Tinubu Approves Nigeria’s Bid to Host 2026 CAF Awards, General Assembly

KEY POINTS President Tinubu approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly. The announcement followed a meeting with CAF...

Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...

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 irregularities but failed to prove the case. NFF has appealed the decision as DR Congo advances in qualification. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lost its petition against the Democratic Republic...

Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after recovering from an early drop to third place. The Campos...

All STORIES

Momodu: zoning debate will hand Tinubu 2027 win

Veteran journalist Dele Momodu warns that the opposition's zoning debate could split its base and hand President Tinubu a second term in 2027.

Ibrahim orders Nigerian Mission to bank with UBA

UN Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim has ordered Nigeria's Permanent Mission in New York to open a UBA account within seven days, ending a 42-year banking gap.

Goronyo: Tinubu committed to Nigeria’s growth

Bello Goronyo says President Tinubu's nationwide road projects and welfare programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda prove a strong commitment to growth.

Pan-African fellowship rolls out plan to police AI ethics across Africa

Osasuyi Dirisu's Policy Innovation Centre has launched a Pan-African fellowship to train 50 leaders on safer, inclusive AI governance across the continent.

Dangote unveils multi-billion-dollar Olokola deep seaport on 10,000 hectares

Aliko Dangote's group has begun preliminary work on a 10,000-hectare deep seaport at Olokola, targeting exports, fertilizer shipments and Atlantic trade.

Lagos APC Aspirant Samuel Ajose Withdraws from Governorship Race, Endorses Hamzat

KEY POINTS APC chieftain Samuel Ajose withdrew from the Lagos governorship race and endorsed...

EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Jail Sentence

KEY POINTS EFCC has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kano, days after...

Makinde-backed PDP Faction Picks Jonathan as Sole Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A PDP faction backed by Seyi Makinde has adopted former President Goodluck...

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Wins APC Gombe North Senatorial Ticket

KEY POINTS Governor Inuwa Yahaya has won the APC Gombe North senatorial ticket after...

Nigeria, US Deepen Military Cooperation Against ISIS

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the US say joint military strikes killed 175 ISIS-linked fighters...

Sunday Igboho Seeks FG Approval to Launch South-West Security Network Against Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Sunday Igboho urged the Federal Government and South-West governors to approve the...

Gunmen Kill Plateau Resident as Youths, Women Clash With Soldiers Over Repeated Attacks

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Tanjol community in Plateau State and killed a resident identified...