SPOTLIGHT

Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Tegbe replaces former...

Senate Row Erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Rules

KEY POINTS Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole clashed during Senate plenary over the interpretation of amended standing rules. Akpabio warned Oshiomhole against disrupting proceedings and threatened disciplinary action if he became unruly. The Senate recently amended its rules to restrict eligibility for principal offices...

SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye...

Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC, Declares FCT Senate Ambition

KEY POINTS Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined the NDC alongside...

Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

NEWS

Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Tegbe replaces former...

IPOB Declares Total South-East Lockdown For May 30 Biafra Remembrance

KEY POINTS Indigenous People of Biafra has declared a total lockdown across the South-East...

SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

POLITICS

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...

Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027

KEY POINTS President Tinubu endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as APC’s Lagos governorship candidate for 2027. ...

Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Supreme Court of Nigeria will rule on the ADC leadership dispute...

Nsukka coalition warns elites against imposing candidates

The Nsukka Democratic Movement has warned political elites in Enugu North against backroom deals to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Datti Baba-Ahmed quits Labour Party for PRP, eyes 2027

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's 2023 running mate, has quit the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 elections.

BUSINESS

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.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Cardoso warns bank directors to strengthen governance or face regulatory action

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigerian bank directors to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action following the recent recapitalization exercise.

Investors gain N26.5trn on Nigerian Exchange in April

Nigerian stock investors pocketed 26.5 trillion naira in April as the All-Share Index surged 20.13 percent and market cap climbed to a record 155.7 trillion.

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

Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye...

Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC, Declares FCT Senate Ambition

KEY POINTS Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined the NDC alongside...

Senate Row Erupts as Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over New Rules

KEY POINTS Godswill Akpabio and Adams Oshiomhole clashed during Senate plenary over the interpretation...

IPOB Declares Total South-East Lockdown For May 30 Biafra Remembrance

KEY POINTS Indigenous People of Biafra has declared a total lockdown across the South-East...

SSANU, NASU to Suspend Nationwide Strike May 11

KEY POINTS SSANU and NASU will suspend their nationwide strike from May 11, 2026. ...

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.

Bauchi Hisbah Arrests Seven Over Alleged Wife-Swapping Group

KEY POINTS Bauchi Hisbah arrested seven suspected members of a group accused of wife-swapping...

Gunmen Attack Funeral in Plateau, Kill Mourners During Mass Burial

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, forcing residents...

Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...

FG bars non-PhD varsities from honorary doctorates

Education Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled new rules barring non-PhD universities from awarding honorary doctorates and requiring NUC clearance for every recipient ahead of conferment.

Umahi awards N545bn Carter Bridge rebuild to CCECC

Works Minister David Umahi handed the N545 billion Carter Bridge reconstruction contract to CCECC and ordered an emergency closure of one Eko Bridge carriageway.

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.