SPOTLIGHT

Court Postpones ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely as Bala Seeks New Judge

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the ADC leadership suit filed by Nafiu Bala against David Mark. Bala requested the...

Passenger Bus Crashes Under Bridge on Lokoja-Okene Highway

KEY POINTS A passenger bus travelling from Jos to Lagos crashed under a bridge on the Lokoja-Okene highway, killing 16 people. FRSC blamed excessive speed and driver fatigue for the accident, which occurred near Osara in Kogi State. Six injured passengers were rescued and...

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...

Court Postpones ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely as Bala Seeks New Judge

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the ADC leadership suit...

Rano Air Suspends Some Flight Routes as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Operations

KEY POINTS Rano Air suspended some flight routes due to a 300% increase in...

13 Killed in Fresh Midnight Attack on Plateau Community

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen killed at least 13 people in a midnight attack on...

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...

NEWS

Court Postpones ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely as Bala Seeks New Judge

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the ADC leadership suit filed by Nafiu Bala against David Mark. Bala requested the...

NCAA unveils online portal to streamline Nigeria’s drone permits

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority will launch its drone portal at DroneTecX 2026 in Lagos to digitize registration, certification and compliance for operators.

Passenger Bus Crashes Under Bridge on Lokoja-Okene Highway

KEY POINTS A passenger bus travelling from Jos to Lagos crashed under a bridge...

13 Killed in Fresh Midnight Attack on Plateau Community

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen killed at least 13 people in a midnight attack on...

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...

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

Otedola scores N49.6bn paper gain as FirstHoldCo Q1 profit jumps 72 percent

Femi Otedola added N49.6 billion to his paper wealth as FirstHoldCo's stock jumped 10 percent on a 72 percent leap in Q1 profit.

How Otedola’s bad-loan cleanup powered FirstHoldCo to $233m Q1 profit

FirstHoldCo's Q1 2026 profit jumped 72 percent to N321 billion, vindicating Femi Otedola's N830 billion bad-loan cleanup and lifting the bank above GTCO and Access.

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.

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.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

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 Postpones ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely as Bala Seeks New Judge

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the ADC leadership suit...

Rano Air Suspends Some Flight Routes as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Operations

KEY POINTS Rano Air suspended some flight routes due to a 300% increase in...

NCAA unveils online portal to streamline Nigeria’s drone permits

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority will launch its drone portal at DroneTecX 2026 in Lagos to digitize registration, certification and compliance for operators.

Passenger Bus Crashes Under Bridge on Lokoja-Okene Highway

KEY POINTS A passenger bus travelling from Jos to Lagos crashed under a bridge...

13 Killed in Fresh Midnight Attack on Plateau Community

KEY POINTS Suspected gunmen killed at least 13 people in a midnight attack on...

Otedola scores N49.6bn paper gain as FirstHoldCo Q1 profit jumps 72 percent

Femi Otedola added N49.6 billion to his paper wealth as FirstHoldCo's stock jumped 10 percent on a 72 percent leap in Q1 profit.

How Otedola’s bad-loan cleanup powered FirstHoldCo to $233m Q1 profit

FirstHoldCo's Q1 2026 profit jumped 72 percent to N321 billion, vindicating Femi Otedola's N830 billion bad-loan cleanup and lifting the bank above GTCO and Access.

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...