SPOTLIGHT

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an alleged unlawful search of his Abuja home. He argues the...

Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted flight operations and forced evacuations. Some inbound flights were delayed or diverted, including a London flight redirected to Abuja. Authorities say no injuries have been reported as emergency crews continue...

AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...

Atiku Blames Low FCT Poll Turnout on ‘Intimidation and Shrinking Democratic Space’

KEY POINTS Atiku says low turnout in FCT council elections signals intimidation and weakening...

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an...

Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted...

Court Postpones Tukur Mamu’s Case Challenging Terrorist Label

KEY POINTS The Abuja Federal High Court adjourned Tukur Mamu’s lawsuit challenging his terrorist...

FG Defends Oil Revenue Executive Order

KEY POINTS The federal government says Executive Order 9 enforces constitutional rules on revenue...

NEWS

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an alleged unlawful search of his Abuja home. He argues the...

AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...

Atiku Blames Low FCT Poll Turnout on ‘Intimidation and Shrinking Democratic Space’

KEY POINTS Atiku says low turnout in FCT council elections signals intimidation and weakening...

Court Postpones Tukur Mamu’s Case Challenging Terrorist Label

KEY POINTS The Abuja Federal High Court adjourned Tukur Mamu’s lawsuit challenging his terrorist...

FG Defends Oil Revenue Executive Order

KEY POINTS The federal government says Executive Order 9 enforces constitutional rules on revenue...

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

Innoson Employs 8,000 Workers as Expansion Accelerates

Innoson expansion to add 2,000 jobs and launch a tractor plant as workforce reaches 8,000 across Nigeria.

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 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.

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

El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an...

Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted...

AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...

Atiku Blames Low FCT Poll Turnout on ‘Intimidation and Shrinking Democratic Space’

KEY POINTS Atiku says low turnout in FCT council elections signals intimidation and weakening...

Court Postpones Tukur Mamu’s Case Challenging Terrorist Label

KEY POINTS The Abuja Federal High Court adjourned Tukur Mamu’s lawsuit challenging his terrorist...

FG Defends Oil Revenue Executive Order

KEY POINTS The federal government says Executive Order 9 enforces constitutional rules on revenue...

Anambra Government Shuts Nnewi Auto Parts Market for One Week Over Sit-At-Home Noncompliance

KEY POINTS Anambra authorities shut NASPA Market in Nkwo Nnewi for one week starting...

ICPC Arraigns Ebonyi Accountant Over Alleged N61m Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS ICPC arraigned an Ebonyi State government accountant over alleged N61 million money-laundering...

Tinubu Pledges State Police to Tackle Nigeria’s Insecurity

Tinubu says Nigeria will establish state police to curb insecurity and reiterates that his 2023 campaign promises will not be delayed.

Joint Revenue Board Says 98 Percent Report Tax ID Portal Use

Joint Revenue Board says more than 98 percent of taxpayers report seamless use of the new Tax ID portal launched in January 2026.

Fidelity Bank Expands Women’s Skills Initiative With HerFidelity 2.0

Fidelity Bank unveils HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, combining vocational training and business mentorship to support women entrepreneurs.

National Assembly Delays Plenary to March 5

National Assembly shifts plenary resumption to March 5 to complete budget defence hearings on the 2026 Appropriation Bill.