SPOTLIGHT

Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

Nigeria Cuts Cooking Gas Imports As Local Plants Supply 87%

Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.

FG Plans To Borrow ₦900bn In January As Debt Pressure Grows

Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.

Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...

NEWS

Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

Nigeria Cuts Cooking Gas Imports As Local Plants Supply 87%

Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.

FG Plans To Borrow ₦900bn In January As Debt Pressure Grows

Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.

Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...

POLITICS

Court Throws Out Anyanwu Suit Over PDP National Secretary Role

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Samuel Anyanwu’s suit seeking recognition...

Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.

NESG Warns 2027 Elections Could Disrupt Economic Reforms

NESG warns the 2027 elections may undermine Nigeria’s economic reforms, stressing consolidation, disciplined policies, and stronger growth in agriculture and manufacturing.

Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...

NADECO USA Urges Emergency Rule in Northern Nigeria

NADECO USA has urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing insecurity and risks to credible elections in 2027.

Tambuwal Says Nigeria Elections Often Distorted at Collation

Aminu Tambuwal says Nigeria’s elections are often distorted during collation, arguing that systemic flaws weaken voter influence and calling for electoral reforms.

Datti Says Atiku Has Pursued Presidency Since NYSC Days

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says Atiku Abubakar has pursued the presidency since his NYSC days, calling for a new generation of Nigerian political leaders.

Baba-Ahmed Denies Declaring Presidential Bid

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says he never declared a presidential bid, clarifying that his remarks only reaffirmed his membership of the Labour Party.

Datti Baba Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

KEY POINTS Datti Baba Ahmed announced his 2027 presidential ambition at the Labour Party...

Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...

Atiku Warns Democracy Is Slipping As Opposition Space Shrinks Under Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria’s democracy is under pressure as opposition parties face growing political interference under the Tinubu administration.

Atiku: No ADC Aspirant will Step Aside in 2027 Race

KEY POINTS Atiku says every ADC presidential aspirant will contest without pressure to withdraw. ...

Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Leaves PDP for APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu has defected from the PDP to the...

APC Secretary Tells Wike to Quit Cabinet, Accuses Him of Meddling in Rivers Politics

KEY POINTS APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru says Nyesom Wike should resign as FCT...

BUSINESS

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across Nigeria through direct builds and franchising The company is leaning on Apapa tank farms, a private jetty and technology upgrades to manage supply volatility Management says subsidy removal and the...

Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...

Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...

Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

SOCIETY

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.

Bauchi Police Confirm Death in Farmer-Herder Clash

Police confirmed one death and five arrests after a violent farmer-herder clash in Bauchi, prompting tighter security and a deeper investigation

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

Kaduna Widows Receive Free Homes from Adashe Initiative

Kaduna widows and orphans receive 100 free homes through the Adashe housing project, combining shelter, training, and empowerment for long-term self-reliance

Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

CULTURE

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

Nigeria’s Pop Culture Renaissance Drives Global Shift in Music and Style

KEY POINTS Afrobeat’s modern evolution, led by Nigerian artists, has become a global cultural...

Tinubu Vows to Fix Anambra’s Roads, Rail and Erosion Crisis

Tinubu visits Anambra, pledges federal help on roads, erosion, and gas development while receiving traditional support

New Alaafin Vows to Rebuild 200-Year-Old Palace

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, plans to restore the 200-year-old palace while empowering youths and preserving the cultural legacy of Yorubaland

SPORTS

Regragui Calls Senegal Walk-Off Shameful After AFCON Final Penalty Chaos

Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasts Senegal’s walk-off after a late penalty drama marred the AFCON final showdown.

Rabiu Pays $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles Despite Loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu has paid a $500,000 Super Eagles cash gift despite Nigeria’s loss, praising the team’s effort, unity and impact on national morale.

Chelle Praises Eagles’ Mental Strength After AFCON Exit

Eric Chelle says Nigeria showed strong mentality despite losing the AFCON 2025 semi-final to Morocco on penalties and urges focus on the third-place match.

Peter Obi Slams Unpaid Super Eagles Match Allowances

Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria over unpaid Super Eagles match allowances, saying the failure embarrasses the country and distracts players ahead of crucial matches.

Anthony Joshua Considers Retirement After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria

Joshua may retire from boxing after surviving a fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two close team members.

All STORIES

Kaduna Church Attack: 177 Worshippers Kidnapped, Families Traumatized

177 churchgoers, including children, were kidnapped in Kaduna. Families fled. Security agencies and rights groups demand urgent action.

DSS Tightens Grip On Malami In Terror Financing Case

DSS is seeking a court order to keep former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in custody over alleged terror financing issues.

Nigeria Cuts Cooking Gas Imports As Local Plants Supply 87%

Nigeria produced 87 percent of its cooking gas in 2025 as local refineries cut imports and improved supply nationwide.

FG Plans To Borrow ₦900bn In January As Debt Pressure Grows

Nigeria’s government plans to raise ₦900bn from bonds in January 2026, doubling last year’s borrowing amid rising debt pressure.

Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...

Court Throws Out Anyanwu Suit Over PDP National Secretary Role

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Samuel Anyanwu’s suit seeking recognition...

FG Introduces Impact Challenge as 3MTT Expands

Nigeria’s government is introducing a new challenge to assess how digital skills training under 3MTT is translating into jobs, opportunities, and long-term economic impact

Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

KEY POINTS Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, Chief Imam of Ilorin, has died at the...

Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...

Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.