SPOTLIGHT

EFCC Arrests Man Over Alleged N3 Million Fraud

KEY POINTS EFCC arrests Nuhu Dahiru in Maiduguri. N3 million was reportedly recovered from him. EFCC warns Nigerians about fake officers. The Economic and Financial...

South-East Families Still Searching for Missing Relatives, Report Says

KEY POINTS Thousands of families reportedly still seek missing relatives. Groups allege secret detention and poor treatment. They want a judicial inquiry into the cases. Thousands of families in Nigeria’s South-East are still searching for relatives who allegedly disappeared after being arrested or taken away...

Soldiers Repel Midnight Attack on Borno Military Base

KEY POINTS Soldiers repel midnight attack in Gajiram. Several troops reportedly injured during the...

Woro Abductees Say Helicopter Took Ransom Money to Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Woro Kidnap victims spent nearly six months in captivity in Kwara State. ...

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu will open EbonyLife Place London in October, describing it as the UK's first cinema hub for African and Black films.

Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate for 2027

Six opposition parties under the G-100 platform will meet in Abuja on August 18 to explore fielding a single candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

Colonel Ma’aji says Alleged Coup Plan was Driven by Concern for Nigeria

KEY POINTS Ma’aji says patriotism drove the alleged coup plan. He cited hardship, governance...

Troops Foil Planned Terrorist Attack on Katsina Village

KEY POINTS Troops stopped a planned attack in Charanchi. Police and local security groups...

NEWS

Visa processing shift won’t affect Abuja embassy operations, US says

The US Mission in Nigeria says moving routine visa processing from Abuja to a Lagos hub will not affect the Abuja embassy or valid visas.

Nigeria registers 14.5m children in push for legal identity for every child

Nigeria has registered more than 14.5 million children under an intensified birth registration drive to give every child a legal identity, the NPC says.

Delta Suspends Works Commissioner Over Alleged Assault

KEY POINTS Delta suspended Works Commissioner Izeze Reuben indefinitely. The move follows an alleged...

Colonel Ma’aji says Alleged Coup Plan was Driven by Concern for Nigeria

KEY POINTS Ma’aji says patriotism drove the alleged coup plan. He cited hardship, governance...

Troops Foil Planned Terrorist Attack on Katsina Village

KEY POINTS Troops stopped a planned attack in Charanchi. Police and local security groups...

POLITICS

Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate for 2027

Six opposition parties under the G-100 platform will meet in Abuja on August 18 to explore fielding a single candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

INEC Extends 2027 Nomination Deadline, Suspends Physical PVC Collection in Osun

KEY POINTS INEC moved the 2027 candidate-submission deadline to August 11. Physical PVC collection...

PFIPC scandal: Adeyemi demands media, lawyers before Reps questioning

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the disputed PFIPC director-general, insists his lawyers and journalists must be present before he answers questions from the House of Representatives committee.

Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC from Contesting 2027 Election

K KEY POINTS • Atiku Abubakar alleges there is a coordinated political and legal plot to...

Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Talks in Kano Ahead of 2027 Elections

K KEY POINTS Obasanjo and Rabiu Kwankwaso met in Kano during the former president's official...

APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

KEY POINTS • Dayo Faduyile of the APC has won the Ondo South Senatorial by-election. •...

You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called Keir Starmer a terrible Prime Minister, blaming Labour policies for the UK's challenges as he resigns.

Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election

KEY POINTS • INEC has declared Biodun Oyebanji winner of the Ekiti governorship election for...

Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...

NDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social media

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned a list of purported candidates for Imo, Abia and Anambra circulating on social media, calling it fake and unauthorised.

Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal aligns with Renewed Hope agenda, says FG

The Federal Government says its Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, to repatriate 98 Nigerian inmates, aligns with the citizen diplomacy of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

I never saw the report that led to Natasha’s suspension, says Ireti Kingibe

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says she never saw the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.

Atiku Welcomes Appeal Court Order Stopping ADC Deregistration

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal halted the Federal High Court judgment ordering the...

Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Four Other Parties

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered INEC to deregister the...

BUSINESS

Nigeria spent N3.1trn on domestic debt servicing in Q1, DMO says

Nigeria spent N3.14 trillion servicing its domestic debt in the first quarter of 2026, the DMO says, with interest payments making up about 94.6 percent.

Only six Nigerian banks pay N1.27 trillion dividends

Only six of Nigeria's biggest listed banks paid a combined N1.27 trillion in 2025 dividends, as the CBN barred five profitable lenders on prudential grounds.

Coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the...

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.

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

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu will open EbonyLife Place London in October, describing it as the UK's first cinema hub for African and Black films.

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.

SPORTS

Super Falcons lose automatic World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat to Cameroon

Nigeria's Super Falcons lost automatic 2027 Women's World Cup qualification after a 1-0 WAFCON quarter-final defeat to Cameroon, and now face a harder play-off route.

World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

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...

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. No official statement has been issued, leaving uncertainty around the circumstances of the alleged death. The Nigerian media space has been...

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...

All STORIES

Mo Abudu to open UK’s first cinema hub for African and Black films

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu will open EbonyLife Place London in October, describing it as the UK's first cinema hub for African and Black films.

Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate for 2027

Six opposition parties under the G-100 platform will meet in Abuja on August 18 to explore fielding a single candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

Visa processing shift won’t affect Abuja embassy operations, US says

The US Mission in Nigeria says moving routine visa processing from Abuja to a Lagos hub will not affect the Abuja embassy or valid visas.

Visa applications from Nigerians to South Africa double despite xenophobia, envoy says

Visa applications from Nigerians to South Africa have almost doubled in recent months despite xenophobic attacks, the country's consul-general in Nigeria says.

Nigeria registers 14.5m children in push for legal identity for every child

Nigeria has registered more than 14.5 million children under an intensified birth registration drive to give every child a legal identity, the NPC says.

Delta Suspends Works Commissioner Over Alleged Assault

KEY POINTS Delta suspended Works Commissioner Izeze Reuben indefinitely. The move follows an alleged...

Colonel Ma’aji says Alleged Coup Plan was Driven by Concern for Nigeria

KEY POINTS Ma’aji says patriotism drove the alleged coup plan. He cited hardship, governance...

Troops Foil Planned Terrorist Attack on Katsina Village

KEY POINTS Troops stopped a planned attack in Charanchi. Police and local security groups...

EFCC Arrests Man Over Alleged N3 Million Fraud

KEY POINTS EFCC arrests Nuhu Dahiru in Maiduguri. N3 million was reportedly recovered from...

South-East Families Still Searching for Missing Relatives, Report Says

KEY POINTS Thousands of families reportedly still seek missing relatives. Groups allege secret detention...

Soldiers Repel Midnight Attack on Borno Military Base

KEY POINTS Soldiers repel midnight attack in Gajiram. Several troops reportedly injured during the...

Woro Abductees Say Helicopter Took Ransom Money to Kidnappers

KEY POINTS Woro Kidnap victims spent nearly six months in captivity in Kwara State. ...