SPOTLIGHT

TIB Condemns Wanted Notice Against Lagos Activist

KEY POINTS TIB rejects the purported wanted notice. Ogunlami has opposed Oworonshoki demolitions. Group demands investigation and withdrawal. The Take It Back, TIB, Movement has...

Military Court Says Soldiers’ Frozen Bank Accounts Are Under Investigation

KEY POINTS Frozen accounts are still being investigated. CDS has been briefed repeatedly. Court apologises to defence lawyers. The General Court-Martial trying 36 Nigerian military personnel over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government has said the bank accounts of some of the...

Ebonyi Assembly Caps Rent and Agent Fees

KEY POINTS Ebonyi caps estate agency fees at 2 per cent of transaction value. ...

Troops Stop Herdsmen Attack in Benue, Recover AK-47

KEY POINTS Troops and police stopped an attack in Azege, Benue State. An AK-47...

Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

Military Court Says Soldiers’ Frozen Bank Accounts Are Under Investigation

KEY POINTS Frozen accounts are still being investigated. CDS has been briefed repeatedly. Court...

Security Forces Uncover Identities of Suspected Kidnappers Behind Enugu Catholic Church Attack

KEY POINTS Aliyu Mohammed, Usman Mohammed and Babuga Usman, with the latter reportedly killed...

NEWS

Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

Wike Closes FCT Housing Committee Office

KEY POINTS Wike closes the old housing secretariat. New division takes over house sales. ...

TIB Condemns Wanted Notice Against Lagos Activist

KEY POINTS TIB rejects the purported wanted notice. Ogunlami has opposed Oworonshoki demolitions. Group...

Military Court Says Soldiers’ Frozen Bank Accounts Are Under Investigation

KEY POINTS Frozen accounts are still being investigated. CDS has been briefed repeatedly. Court...

Security Forces Uncover Identities of Suspected Kidnappers Behind Enugu Catholic Church Attack

KEY POINTS Aliyu Mohammed, Usman Mohammed and Babuga Usman, with the latter reportedly killed...

POLITICS

Police Summon Osun APC Senator Over Viral Threa

KEY POINTS Police summon Senator Fadahunsi. Viral comments sparked outrage. Senator says he meant...

Atiku Questions INEC’s Use of Android 10 on BVAS Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku questions INEC’s use of Android 10 on BVAS, citing cybersecurity and...

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.

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

Katsina United Deny Dead Player Regained Consciousness

KEY POINTS Ozor died after collapsing during a friendly. Club denies he regained consciousness. Katsina United urges an end to rumours. Katsina United have dismissed...

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 CAF General Assembly. The announcement followed a meeting with CAF President Patrice Motsepe in Nairobi, Kenya. The events would bring together African football leaders, players and stakeholders from all 54...

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 Véron Mosengo-Omba’s departure. Adamu previously served as CAF Director of...

All STORIES

Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

Katsina United Deny Dead Player Regained Consciousness

KEY POINTS Ozor died after collapsing during a friendly. Club denies he regained consciousness. ...

Wike Closes FCT Housing Committee Office

KEY POINTS Wike closes the old housing secretariat. New division takes over house sales. ...

Police Summon Osun APC Senator Over Viral Threa

KEY POINTS Police summon Senator Fadahunsi. Viral comments sparked outrage. Senator says he meant...

TIB Condemns Wanted Notice Against Lagos Activist

KEY POINTS TIB rejects the purported wanted notice. Ogunlami has opposed Oworonshoki demolitions. Group...

Military Court Says Soldiers’ Frozen Bank Accounts Are Under Investigation

KEY POINTS Frozen accounts are still being investigated. CDS has been briefed repeatedly. Court...

Atiku Questions INEC’s Use of Android 10 on BVAS Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku questions INEC’s use of Android 10 on BVAS, citing cybersecurity and...

Security Forces Uncover Identities of Suspected Kidnappers Behind Enugu Catholic Church Attack

KEY POINTS Aliyu Mohammed, Usman Mohammed and Babuga Usman, with the latter reportedly killed...

Police Declare Two Men Wanted as Woman Who Returned from Dubai Goes Missing in Lagos

KEY POINTS Chukwunyere Esther Chinaza, 26, has been missing in Lagos since June 22,...

Ebonyi Assembly Caps Rent and Agent Fees

KEY POINTS Ebonyi caps estate agency fees at 2 per cent of transaction value. ...

Troops Stop Herdsmen Attack in Benue, Recover AK-47

KEY POINTS Troops and police stopped an attack in Azege, Benue State. An AK-47...