SPOTLIGHT

Kaduna Reunites 204 Kidnap Survivors With Families After Rescue and Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS 204 kidnap victims abducted from churches in Kajuru were rescued in stages and reunited with families after rehabilitation. Survivors received medical treatment...

Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N153.29 Trillion by September 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s public debt reached N153.29 trillion in Q3 2025, rising by N900 billion in three months. Domestic debt accounts for the larger share, with the federal government holding most of it. Borrowing continues amid infrastructure funding needs and a projected N23.85 trillion...

PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...

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...

APC Demands Adeleke Resignation Over N13.7 Billion Fraud

APC calls for Ademola Adeleke’s resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud as Osun government rejects audit findings and denies wrongdoing.

El-Rufai to Face Court Feb 25 Over Alleged Phone-Hacking Offences

KEY POINTS El-Rufai will be arraigned Feb 25 over alleged unlawful interception of the...

Dangote Commits N1.5 Billion to Bayero University Postgraduate

Dangote Graduate Business Scholarship will provide N1.5 billion in tuition support to MBA and management students at Bayero University Kano.

South-East Resume Monday Trade After Sit-at-Home Ban

Monday sit-at-home ban sparks gradual return of trade and transport in South-East Nigeria, with confidence improving but patronage still subdued.

NEWS

El-Rufai to Face Court Feb 25 Over Alleged Phone-Hacking Offences

KEY POINTS El-Rufai will be arraigned Feb 25 over alleged unlawful interception of the NSA’s phone communications. Prosecutors claim he admitted involvement and association...

AMAC Election: ADC Candidate Tells Wike “You Can’t Rig Votes Here”

KEY POINTS ADC candidate Dr. Paul Moses warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that AMAC...

Nigeria Customs Hands Over Seized Fuel Worth N40.7 Million

Nigeria Customs hands over seized fuel valued at N40.7 million after intercepting petrol across Lagos border corridors in anti-smuggling operation.

Dangote Commits N1.5 Billion to Bayero University Postgraduate

Dangote Graduate Business Scholarship will provide N1.5 billion in tuition support to MBA and management students at Bayero University Kano.

South-East Resume Monday Trade After Sit-at-Home Ban

Monday sit-at-home ban sparks gradual return of trade and transport in South-East Nigeria, with confidence improving but patronage still subdued.

POLITICS

APC Demands Adeleke Resignation Over N13.7 Billion Fraud

APC calls for Ademola Adeleke’s resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud as Osun government rejects audit findings and denies wrongdoing.

Nigeria to Establish Armed Forces College of Medicine

Nigeria plans Armed Forces College of Medicine within NDA framework to boost military medical readiness and tackle national doctor shortages.

PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...

Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

Tinubu Says Electronic Transmission Supportive

Tinubu signs Electoral Act Amendment 2026, backing a hybrid results system as former REC Mike Igini criticises manual backup provisions.

Abia PFN Urges Otti to Remain in Politics Beyond 2031

PFN backs Otti second term ambition in Abia, urging the governor to remain in politics beyond 2031 despite opposition from former governors.

EFCC Questions El-Rufai Over Alleged N432 Billion Misconduct

EFCC questions former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged N432 billion misconduct as Federal Government files cybercrime charges in Abuja.

US Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror, Cyber Links

US Nigeria terror sanctions freeze assets of eight Nigerians over alleged Boko Haram, ISIL and cybercrime links under OFAC designation.

Adeyanju Rejects El-Rufai Arrest Plot Claim

Deji Adeyanju dismisses El-Rufai arrest claim, saying airport incident was exaggerated and calling for lawful investigation instead of political drama.

ADC, Atiku Clash Over INEC’s 2027 Election Date

ADC backs INEC 2027 election date of February 20, while Atiku urges reconsideration, citing Ramadan and participation concerns.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara Sacks Entire Rivers Cabinet

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara dissolved his entire cabinet and ordered immediate handover to senior...

Kwankwassiya, NNPP Reject US Sanctions on Kwankwaso

NNPP and the Kwankwassiya movement reject a Kwankwaso US sanctions proposal, calling the congressional move politically motivated and selective.

US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Over Nigeria Religious Violations

US lawmakers propose sanctions over Nigeria religious freedom violations, citing killings and attacks while calling for visa bans and asset freezes.

Senate Promises Review as Protesters Demand Real-Time Results

The Senate says it will review the real-time electronic transmission clause after protesters demanded stronger electoral safeguards ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

BUSINESS

Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N153.29 Trillion by September 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s public debt reached N153.29 trillion in Q3 2025, rising by N900 billion in three months. Domestic debt accounts for the larger share, with the federal government holding most of it. Borrowing continues amid infrastructure funding needs and a projected N23.85 trillion...

Nigeria Customs Opens 60-Bed Hospital With ASR Africa Grant

Nigeria Customs commissions a 60-bed hospital in Bauchi funded by ASR Africa to expand healthcare access for officers and nearby communities.

Sterling Financial Completes Share Allotment

Sterling Financial share allotment proceeds after oversubscribed N7.00 public offer draws N117.88 billion in investor demand.

Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Boost Oil Revenue Remittances

Tinubu signs Executive Order to eliminate PIA deductions and increase oil revenue remittances to the Federation Account.

Nigeria Crude Oil Production Rises 5.8 percent to 1.64mbpd

Nigeria crude oil production reaches 1.64mbpd in 2025, with indigenous producers accounting for more than half of total output.

SOCIETY

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.

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

Anambra Intensifies Crackdown On Environmental Violations

Anambra expands its environmental enforcement campaign, targeting street trading, drainage blockages and illegal wastewater discharge to improve community safety and curb flooding risks

CULTURE

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

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 force influencing music, fashion, and identity. The genre’s spread has energized Nollywood, global fashion houses, and diaspora communities reconnecting with their African roots. Afrobeat contributes significantly to Nigeria’s creative economy...

SPORTS

East Africans Dominate Again as Kenya and Ethiopia Sweep 2026 Lagos City Marathon Titles

KEY POINTS Kenyan and Ethiopian runners once again dominated, with Ezra Kipchumba Kerin and Meseret Dinke winning the men’s and women’s races. The Lagos...

Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Late Friends With Emotional Tattoos After Fatal Crash

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua lost his trainer and strength coach in a fatal crash...

AFCON Morocco 2025 Sets Digital Records, CAF Says

AFCON Morocco 2025 set new digital benchmarks, with billions of impressions and video views driven largely by fan-created content and diaspora engagement worldwide.

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.

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.

All STORIES

APC Demands Adeleke Resignation Over N13.7 Billion Fraud

APC calls for Ademola Adeleke’s resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud as Osun government rejects audit findings and denies wrongdoing.

El-Rufai to Face Court Feb 25 Over Alleged Phone-Hacking Offences

KEY POINTS El-Rufai will be arraigned Feb 25 over alleged unlawful interception of the...

Kaduna Reunites 204 Kidnap Survivors With Families After Rescue and Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS 204 kidnap victims abducted from churches in Kajuru were rescued in stages...

AMAC Election: ADC Candidate Tells Wike “You Can’t Rig Votes Here”

KEY POINTS ADC candidate Dr. Paul Moses warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that AMAC...

Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N153.29 Trillion by September 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s public debt reached N153.29 trillion in Q3 2025, rising by N900...

Nigeria Customs Hands Over Seized Fuel Worth N40.7 Million

Nigeria Customs hands over seized fuel valued at N40.7 million after intercepting petrol across Lagos border corridors in anti-smuggling operation.

Nigeria Customs Opens 60-Bed Hospital With ASR Africa Grant

Nigeria Customs commissions a 60-bed hospital in Bauchi funded by ASR Africa to expand healthcare access for officers and nearby communities.

Sterling Financial Completes Share Allotment

Sterling Financial share allotment proceeds after oversubscribed N7.00 public offer draws N117.88 billion in investor demand.

Dangote Commits N1.5 Billion to Bayero University Postgraduate

Dangote Graduate Business Scholarship will provide N1.5 billion in tuition support to MBA and management students at Bayero University Kano.

Tinubu Order May Add N14.6 Trillion to Federation Account

Executive order may add N14.57 trillion to the Federation Account as oil and gas revenues are redirected from PIA deductions.

South-East Resume Monday Trade After Sit-at-Home Ban

Monday sit-at-home ban sparks gradual return of trade and transport in South-East Nigeria, with confidence improving but patronage still subdued.

Nigeria to Establish Armed Forces College of Medicine

Nigeria plans Armed Forces College of Medicine within NDA framework to boost military medical readiness and tackle national doctor shortages.