SPOTLIGHT

Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He alleged that the party's primary elections were heavily manipulated...

Ibadan Erupts in Protest Over Oyo School Abductions as Anger Mounts

KEY POINTS Hundreds of protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads, demanding the immediate rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. Demonstrators blamed worsening insecurity and called for stronger protection of schools and rural communities. Authorities, including the state and federal governments, say...

NUT to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Teachers, Students

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity and...

Lagos Police Accused of Detaining WAEC Candidate, Father Over Alleged Theft, Demanding ₦2.5m Bribe

KEY POINTS The Take It Back Movement, TIB, has accused Lagos police officers of...

Otti backs plan to expand insurance access in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed a plan to deepen insurance penetration, commending registered insurance brokers for engaging the public and pledging wider participation.

FG scraps three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants

The Federal Government has directed agencies to stop placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, saying the practice has no legal basis.

Ibadan Erupts in Protest Over Oyo School Abductions as Anger Mounts

KEY POINTS Hundreds of protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads, demanding the immediate rescue...

NUT to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Teachers, Students

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity and...

NEWS

Otti backs plan to expand insurance access in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed a plan to deepen insurance penetration, commending registered insurance brokers for engaging the public and pledging wider participation.

Nigeria and Liberia move to deepen maritime cooperation and capacity building

NIMASA Director-General Dayo Mobereola and Liberia's honorary consul Dapo Akinosun have pledged to deepen maritime cooperation, capacity building and Blue Economy development across Africa.

Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric in Kwara Dawn Attack

KEY POINTS An Islamic cleric was killed in a dawn attack by gunmen in...

Ibadan Erupts in Protest Over Oyo School Abductions as Anger Mounts

KEY POINTS Hundreds of protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads, demanding the immediate rescue...

NUT to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Teachers, Students

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity and...

POLITICS

Peter Obi says leaders chase 2027 politics while abducted children stay captive

Peter Obi warns that Nigerian politicians are fixated on the 2027 elections while abducted schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo remain in captivity after two weeks.

Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). ...

Atiku Camp Fires Back at Babachir Lawal, Revives Grass-Cutting Scandal in ADC Primary Row

KEY POINTS The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC...

ADC Faction Picks Chris Uba as 2027 Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced businessman Prof....

Olawepo-Hashim Wins Accord Party 2027 Presidential Ticket

KEY POINTS Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate after...

Marafa Secures NDC Governorship Ticket in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Senator Kabiru Marafa has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship...

Umeh, Nwoye, Onunkwo win NDC senatorial tickets

Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Ebuka Onunkwo have won the NDC senatorial tickets for Anambra Central, North and South ahead of the 2027 elections.

Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Joins NDC for 2027 Senate Race

KEY POINTS Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the NDC and declared for the Delta...

NDC Denies Fake Primary Results, Confirms May 29 Election Holds

KEY POINTS The NDC has denied viral reports claiming primary election results have already...

Makinde Endorses APM Candidate Adekanmbi for Oyo 2027 Governorship

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde openly endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor for the...

Turaki-Led PDP Faction Moves to Ratify Goodluck Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate

KEY POINTS The Turaki-led PDP faction has scheduled a convention in Abuja to ratify...

Tinubu reforms ended subsidy, forex rackets, he says

Marking his third year in office, President Tinubu says his reforms ended an N18.4bn daily fuel subsidy hemorrhage and an N8tn three-year forex arbitrage leak.

Tinubu vows four more years of reform

President Tinubu has won the APC presidential primary in a landslide, pledging to set Nigeria on an "irreversible path of economic expansion" if granted a second term.

Tinubu Sweeps APC Presidential Primary in Landslide Victory

KEY POINTS Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the 2026 APC presidential primary in a sweeping...

BUSINESS

CBN unveils Payment Systems Vision 2028 to drive growth and financial inclusion

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled Payment Systems Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap to build a secure, inclusive and globally competitive payments ecosystem in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s capital market moves to T+1 settlement cycle

Nigeria's capital market will switch to a T+1 settlement cycle on June 1, bringing the country in line with the US, Canada and India.

Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National...

Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 220 percent to $480m

Nigeria's trade surplus jumped 220 percent to $480 million in January as oil exports hit a record, even as weaker cocoa prices dragged non-oil earnings.

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5%...

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

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...

Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...

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 irregularities but failed to prove the case. NFF has appealed the decision as DR Congo advances in qualification. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lost its petition against the Democratic Republic...

Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after recovering from an early drop to third place. The Campos...

All STORIES

Otti backs plan to expand insurance access in Abia

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has backed a plan to deepen insurance penetration, commending registered insurance brokers for engaging the public and pledging wider participation.

FG scraps three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants

The Federal Government has directed agencies to stop placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, saying the practice has no legal basis.

CBN unveils Payment Systems Vision 2028 to drive growth and financial inclusion

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled Payment Systems Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap to build a secure, inclusive and globally competitive payments ecosystem in Nigeria.

Nigeria and Liberia move to deepen maritime cooperation and capacity building

NIMASA Director-General Dayo Mobereola and Liberia's honorary consul Dapo Akinosun have pledged to deepen maritime cooperation, capacity building and Blue Economy development across Africa.

Peter Obi says leaders chase 2027 politics while abducted children stay captive

Peter Obi warns that Nigerian politicians are fixated on the 2027 elections while abducted schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo remain in captivity after two weeks.

Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). ...

Atiku Camp Fires Back at Babachir Lawal, Revives Grass-Cutting Scandal in ADC Primary Row

KEY POINTS The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC...

Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric in Kwara Dawn Attack

KEY POINTS An Islamic cleric was killed in a dawn attack by gunmen in...

Ibadan Erupts in Protest Over Oyo School Abductions as Anger Mounts

KEY POINTS Hundreds of protesters in Ibadan blocked major roads, demanding the immediate rescue...

NUT to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Abducted Teachers, Students

KEY POINTS The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced a nationwide solidarity and...

Lagos Police Accused of Detaining WAEC Candidate, Father Over Alleged Theft, Demanding ₦2.5m Bribe

KEY POINTS The Take It Back Movement, TIB, has accused Lagos police officers of...

Two Policemen Killed in Attack on Soludo Aide’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Suspected hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra Governor’s Chief of Staff, killing...