SPOTLIGHT

Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign worker. The patient is stable, while authorities have activated emergency...

Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chair and dismissed Julius Abure’s appeal. Abure rejected the judgement, insisting his tenure remains valid and calling the caretaker committee He has vowed to take the case to the...

NAF Airstrikes Hit Sambisa Strongholds, Kill Terrorists and Destroy Key Bases

KEY POINTS Nigerian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes in Sambisa Forest, killing several...

DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of...

Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

Mother Cries for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million for Daughter Taken from Bus

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a bus on the Benin–Lagos road, killed the driver. The...

JAMB Explains Why Some 2026 UTME Candidates Are Seeing “No Result Yet”

KEY POINTS Some candidates are seeing “No Result Yet” because they are underage, not...

NEWS

Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign worker. The patient is stable, while authorities have activated emergency...

NAF Airstrikes Hit Sambisa Strongholds, Kill Terrorists and Destroy Key Bases

KEY POINTS Nigerian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes in Sambisa Forest, killing several...

DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of...

Mother Cries for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million for Daughter Taken from Bus

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a bus on the Benin–Lagos road, killed the driver. The...

JAMB Explains Why Some 2026 UTME Candidates Are Seeing “No Result Yet”

KEY POINTS Some candidates are seeing “No Result Yet” because they are underage, not...

POLITICS

Tinubu drops Edun and Dangiwa, hands finance to Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has dropped Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from his cabinet, handing the finance brief to Taiwo Oyedele in a minor reshuffle.

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of trying to silence her

Florida state representative Kimberly Daniels has accused Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's minister of state for defense, of pressuring US officials to counter her insecurity report.

PDP loses five Reps, APC two in fresh House defections

Eight lawmakers switched parties Tuesday in the House of Representatives, with PDP losing five members and APC two as 2027 election positioning intensifies.

APC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100 Million

KEY POINTS APC set presidential nomination form at ₦100m and governorship at ₦50m for...

Gbenga Daniel Denied Access to APC Caucus Meeting in Ogun

KEY POINTS Gbenga Daniel was barred from attending an APC caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode ...

Madagali Emerges Adamawa APC Chairman

KEY POINTS  Former PDP chairman Hamza Madagali has been elected Adamawa APC chairman through...

Ogun APC Unveils Adeola as Consensus Governorship Candidate

KEY POINTS Ogun APC unanimously adopted Senator Solomon Adeola as its consensus governorship candidate. Governor...

Okowa Declares Delta North Senate Bid, Admits Error in Backing Nwoko

KEY POINTS Ifeanyi Okowa has declared his intention to run for Delta North Senate...

Former Kano Lawmaker Aminu Goro Dumps APC, Set to Join ADC

KEY POINTS Aminu Goro has resigned from the APC and is set to join...

Otti seeks second term to complete Abia’s transformation

Abia State Governor Alex Otti says he would not be seeking re-election if his administration had completed its transformation agenda. He made the declaration at a 10,000-person rally in his Nvosi hometown.

PDP demands probe of gifts to INEC officials

The Peoples Democratic Party called Tuesday for a formal investigation into reports that a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet offered land and cash gifts to senior Independent National Electoral Commission officials.

Umahi unveils South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu

Minister of Works David Umahi launched the South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu on Tuesday, establishing a cross-party advisory platform to counsel serving governors on zonal and national development issues.

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.

ADC accuses INEC of laying traps to block party from 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress says INEC is using procedural traps to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

BUSINESS

BOI, RMRDC sign MoU to boost Nigeria agric value chain

Bank of Industry and RMRDC have signed a memorandum of understanding to add value to Nigerian raw materials and keep more wealth inside the economy.

FirstBank sponsors GTR West Africa 2026 in Lagos this week

FirstBank has signed on as a sponsor of Global Trade Review West Africa 2026, a two-day Lagos conference pulling together 450 delegates from 15 countries.

Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels as Dangote chases feedstock

Nigeria exported 55.39 million barrels in the first two months of 2026 as the Dangote refinery scrambled for feedstock and leaned on imported crude.

Segun Ogunsanya launches CycleFlow to unlock MSME financing

Segun Ogunsanya, former group chief executive of Airtel Africa, has launched CycleFlow, an IFC-backed supply chain finance platform targeting $25 billion to $30 billion in annual financing for Nigeria's micro, small and medium enterprises.

Dangote lines up advisers for pan-African refinery IPO

Aliko Dangote has appointed three financial advisers to lead a pan-African initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Fze, targeting listings across multiple African exchanges in what analysts project will become the largest equity offering in African stock exchange history.

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

Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

NAF Airstrikes Hit Sambisa Strongholds, Kill Terrorists and Destroy Key Bases

KEY POINTS Nigerian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes in Sambisa Forest, killing several...

DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Kidnap Attacks on Farmers in Kwara

KEY POINTS DSS warns of a planned increase in farmer kidnappings in parts of...

Mother Cries for Help as Kidnappers Demand ₦50 Million for Daughter Taken from Bus

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a bus on the Benin–Lagos road, killed the driver. The...

JAMB Explains Why Some 2026 UTME Candidates Are Seeing “No Result Yet”

KEY POINTS Some candidates are seeing “No Result Yet” because they are underage, not...

Tinubu drops Edun and Dangiwa, hands finance to Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has dropped Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa from his cabinet, handing the finance brief to Taiwo Oyedele in a minor reshuffle.

Plateau Moves for Justice: Five Suspects Charged Over Angwa-Rukuba Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau State has charged five suspects linked to the Angwa-Rukuba killings. The...

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of trying to silence her

Florida state representative Kimberly Daniels has accused Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's minister of state for defense, of pressuring US officials to counter her insecurity report.

Nigeria, oil firms earn $4bn windfall from Middle East war

Nigeria and oil companies operating in the country have pocketed an estimated $4 billion windfall as the US-Israel-Iran war pushed Bonny Light crude past $116.

NNPC ships eight crude cargoes to Dangote refinery in April

NNPC Trading shipped more than 1.03 million metric tons of crude, about 6.8 million barrels, to Aliko Dangote's Lekki refinery across eight April cargoes.

Sylva named in 13-count coup charge as six face arraignment

The Federal Government arraigns six suspects today over an alleged coup plot, with former oil minister Timipre Sylva named but still at large.