SPOTLIGHT

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the NBS rebased the Consumer Price Index. Food prices remained the...

Suspected Gas Leak Sends Ogun Students to Hospital, Sparks Panic in Ijebu Ode

KEY POINTS Several students were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Anglican Girls Grammar School in Ijebu Ode. Ogun authorities detected elevated methane levels and launched an emergency investigation into the source. The incident occurred weeks after a similar suspected gas leak affected...

Tambuwal Steps Down from Sokoto South Senate Race

KEY POINTS Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the Sokoto South Senate race under the...

Gunmen Kill Teacher, Abduct Principal and Students in Oyo School Attack

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Community High School in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, killing...

Hayatu-Deen vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi

ADC presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen vowed not to step down for Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi or anyone, pledging to reverse Nigeria's two-decade economic decline.

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.

Tinubu Government Orders Urgent Repairs on Cracking ₦16.7bn Mokwa Bridge Project After Public Outcry

KEY POINTS • Federal Government reportedly ordered emergency repairs after cracks appeared on the newly...

Soldier Allegedly Shoots Senior Colleague Dead After Argument in Kano

KEY POINTS • A Nigerian soldier allegedly shot and killed a senior colleague during an...

NEWS

Hayatu-Deen vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi

ADC presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen vowed not to step down for Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi or anyone, pledging to reverse Nigeria's two-decade economic decline.

Gunmen Kill Teacher, Abduct Principal and Students in Oyo School Attack

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Community High School in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, killing...

Prominent Nigerian Scholar Samuel Osoba Dies at 92

KEY POINTS • Renowned academic Samuel Olusegun Osoba has died at the age of 92...

Tinubu Government Orders Urgent Repairs on Cracking ₦16.7bn Mokwa Bridge Project After Public Outcry

KEY POINTS • Federal Government reportedly ordered emergency repairs after cracks appeared on the newly...

Soldier Allegedly Shoots Senior Colleague Dead After Argument in Kano

KEY POINTS • A Nigerian soldier allegedly shot and killed a senior colleague during an...

POLITICS

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...

PDP and APM Sign Alliance Agreement Ahead of 2027 Elections in Ibadan

KEY POINTS • The PDP and Allied Peoples’ Movement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Mamman jailed 75 years for N33.8bn power fraud, sentenced in absentia

The Federal High Court sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in absentia over N33.8 billion fraud tied to hydroelectric power projects.

Obasa Declares Interest in House Of Representatives Seat Ahead Of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has declared his intention to contest for...

Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara denied rumours that he defected from the APC...

Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Reject Alleged Candidate Imposition Ahead of 2027 Poll

KEY POINTS Six Oyo APC governorship aspirants rejected alleged plans to impose a consensus...

Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have obtained ADC presidential nomination...

Speaker Abbas Declares Bid For Fifth Term in House of Representatives

KEY POINTS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared his bid...

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...

BUSINESS

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the NBS rebased the Consumer Price Index. Food prices remained the largest contributor to inflation, although food inflation slowed compared to last year. Sokoto recorded the highest inflation rate nationwide, while...

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.

Nigerian brewers post 117 percent profit jump in 2025

Nigeria's top four brewers grew combined profit 117 percent to N317.2 billion in 2025 on N2.8 trillion in revenue, driven by aggressive product re-pricing.

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.

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

Hayatu-Deen vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi

ADC presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen vowed not to step down for Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi or anyone, pledging to reverse Nigeria's two-decade economic decline.

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.

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the...

Suspected Gas Leak Sends Ogun Students to Hospital, Sparks Panic in Ijebu Ode

KEY POINTS Several students were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Anglican Girls...

Tambuwal Steps Down from Sokoto South Senate Race

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

Gunmen Kill Teacher, Abduct Principal and Students in Oyo School Attack

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked Community High School in Oriire LGA of Oyo State, killing...

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...

Prominent Nigerian Scholar Samuel Osoba Dies at 92

KEY POINTS • Renowned academic Samuel Olusegun Osoba has died at the age of 92...

PDP and APM Sign Alliance Agreement Ahead of 2027 Elections in Ibadan

KEY POINTS • The PDP and Allied Peoples’ Movement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Tinubu Government Orders Urgent Repairs on Cracking ₦16.7bn Mokwa Bridge Project After Public Outcry

KEY POINTS • Federal Government reportedly ordered emergency repairs after cracks appeared on the newly...

Soldier Allegedly Shoots Senior Colleague Dead After Argument in Kano

KEY POINTS • A Nigerian soldier allegedly shot and killed a senior colleague during an...