SPOTLIGHT

INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with the Electoral Act 2026. Lawyers say revising the schedule is...

PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kuje Results

KEY POINTS PDP is urging INEC to immediately release pending results from two wards in Kuje Area Council. INEC says the delay is due to logistical collation problems, not interference. APC claims broad victories across FCT councils as political tensions and legal threats rise. The...

Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...

CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...

Heirs Energies Sees $186 Million Paper Gain on Seplat Stake

Heirs Energies records a $186.6 million paper gain on its Seplat stake as shares rise sharply following December acquisition.

Dangote Plans July Share Sale for 650,000 Bpd Refinery

Aliko Dangote says Nigerians may buy shares in the Dangote refinery by July, opening the 650,000 bpd project to public investors.

Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...

CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...

NEWS

TCN Boosts Egbin Substation With New 300MVA Transformer

TCN increases Egbin Transmission Substation capacity to 450MVA with a new 300MVA transformer to strengthen electricity supply in Lagos.

INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with...

PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kuje Results

KEY POINTS PDP is urging INEC to immediately release pending results from two wards...

Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...

CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...

POLITICS

APC Wins Five of Six FCT Councils, PDP Takes Gwagwalada

APC secures five FCT Area Councils in weekend polls as PDP wins Gwagwalada, highlighting competitive local politics in Nigeria’s capital.

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.

BUSINESS

Heirs Energies Sees $186 Million Paper Gain on Seplat Stake

Heirs Energies records a $186.6 million paper gain on its Seplat stake as shares rise sharply following December acquisition.

Dangote Plans July Share Sale for 650,000 Bpd Refinery

Aliko Dangote says Nigerians may buy shares in the Dangote refinery by July, opening the 650,000 bpd project to public investors.

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...

Sterling Financial Completes Share Allotment

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

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.

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

Heirs Energies Sees $186 Million Paper Gain on Seplat Stake

Heirs Energies records a $186.6 million paper gain on its Seplat stake as shares rise sharply following December acquisition.

Dangote Plans July Share Sale for 650,000 Bpd Refinery

Aliko Dangote says Nigerians may buy shares in the Dangote refinery by July, opening the 650,000 bpd project to public investors.

TCN Boosts Egbin Substation With New 300MVA Transformer

TCN increases Egbin Transmission Substation capacity to 450MVA with a new 300MVA transformer to strengthen electricity supply in Lagos.

APC Wins Five of Six FCT Councils, PDP Takes Gwagwalada

APC secures five FCT Area Councils in weekend polls as PDP wins Gwagwalada, highlighting competitive local politics in Nigeria’s capital.

Peter Obi Urges JAMB to Ease UTME Registration Bottlenecks

Peter Obi urges JAMB to fix UTME registration delays as candidates crowd centres and risk missing exams amid CBT centre closures.

INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with...

PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kuje Results

KEY POINTS PDP is urging INEC to immediately release pending results from two wards...

Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...

CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...

EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged...

APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Re-elected AMAC Chairman With Landslide Vote

KEY POINTS APC incumbent Christopher Maikalangu won the AMAC chairmanship election with 40,295 votes. ...

Opposition Boycott Kano By-Elections

KEY POINTS Opposition parties ADC, PDP, and NNPP boycotted Kano by-elections, alleging bias, security...