SPOTLIGHT

Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have obtained ADC presidential nomination forms ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen pledged to focus...

Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries to improve graduate skills. Shettima reacted to Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda’s claim that Nigeria lacks enough globally competitive professionals. The vice president also praised AUN for graduating 12 former Chibok...

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...

30-Year-Old Man Living With Dwarfism Passes APC Screening For Kaduna Reps Seat

KEY POINTS Mahmud Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old man living with dwarfism, has passed the...

Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

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

Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries...

LUTH Faces Corruption Allegations as Senior Official Demands Probe

KEY POINTS A senior LUTH official accused the hospital management of corruption, procurement violations,...

Lagos Government Closes Part of Eko Bridge for Urgent Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos Government has shut the outbound section of Eko Bridge for urgent...

NEWS

Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries to improve graduate skills. Shettima reacted to Moniepoint CEO Tosin...

Boko Haram Attacks Military Bases in Yobe, Dozens of Soldiers and Policemen Feared Dead

KEY POINTS Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked two military bases in Yobe State around...

Influencer Raises Alarm After Alleged Bandits Threaten Him Over Anti-Crime Campaign

KEY POINTS Nigerian influencer D English Alhaji alleged that suspected bandits threatened him during...

LUTH Faces Corruption Allegations as Senior Official Demands Probe

KEY POINTS A senior LUTH official accused the hospital management of corruption, procurement violations,...

Lagos Government Closes Part of Eko Bridge for Urgent Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos Government has shut the outbound section of Eko Bridge for urgent...

POLITICS

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...

Otti vows security will stay top priority in Abia

Abia Governor Alex Otti reaffirmed that security remains the top priority of his administration, telling Naval College alumni that development cannot thrive in unsafe environments.

Umahi Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Signs Nomination Form

KEY POINTS David Umahi endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by signing...

Gwarzo Dumps ADC Amid Shifting Political Landscape

KEY POINTS Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect. ...

Rhodes-Vivour Stays in ADC, Parts Ways Politically with Obi

KEY POINTS Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has confirmed he will remain in the African Democratic Congress...

PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...

Governors push out incumbent senators in 2027 ticket grab

At least 10 Nigerian governors are using consensus arrangements to push out incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 elections after President Tinubu ceded primary power.

Obi and Kwankwaso Join New Opposition Party Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress...

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...

APC Stakeholders Purchase 2027 Re-Election Forms for Rivers Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS APC stakeholders in Rivers purchased 2027 nomination forms for Governor Fubara. The...

BUSINESS

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.

How Otedola’s bad-loan cleanup powered FirstHoldCo to $233m Q1 profit

FirstHoldCo's Q1 2026 profit jumped 72 percent to N321 billion, vindicating Femi Otedola's N830 billion bad-loan cleanup and lifting the bank above GTCO and Access.

Shell Q1 profit jumps 19 percent on Middle East war prices

Wael Sawan's Shell posted a 19 percent jump in first-quarter net profit to $5.69 billion as the Middle East war pushed global oil prices higher.

Access Holdings: BOFIA rule, not earnings, paused dividend

Access Holdings said a BOFIA limit on its foreign banking subsidiaries, not weak earnings, paused 2025 dividend payments; CEO Innocent Ike pledged a resumption.

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

Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

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

Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries...

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...

30-Year-Old Man Living With Dwarfism Passes APC Screening For Kaduna Reps Seat

KEY POINTS Mahmud Sadis Buba, a 30-year-old man living with dwarfism, has passed the...

Boko Haram Attacks Military Bases in Yobe, Dozens of Soldiers and Policemen Feared Dead

KEY POINTS Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked two military bases in Yobe State around...

Influencer Raises Alarm After Alleged Bandits Threaten Him Over Anti-Crime Campaign

KEY POINTS Nigerian influencer D English Alhaji alleged that suspected bandits threatened him during...

LUTH Faces Corruption Allegations as Senior Official Demands Probe

KEY POINTS A senior LUTH official accused the hospital management of corruption, procurement violations,...

Lagos Government Closes Part of Eko Bridge for Urgent Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos Government has shut the outbound section of Eko Bridge for urgent...

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.

NECA queries NNPC-China refinery deal, cites $25bn spend

NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde questioned NNPC's new MOU with Chinese firms, demanding accountability for the $25 billion already spent on failed refinery rehabilitations.

Nigeria FMCG firms carry N1.96trn debt, Dangote Sugar leads

Nigeria's top 10 FMCG companies carried a combined N1.96 trillion in debt in 2025, with Dangote Sugar leading the pile at N725.31 billion.

Audu orders 2-day clean-up of Lagos port corridors

PEBEC will launch a two-day clean-up of the Apapa and Tin Can port corridors on May 14 and 15 to ease cargo flow.