SPOTLIGHT

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.

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and Feb 6, 2027 for governorship polls. The change follows adjustments introduced by the Electoral Act 2026, which altered election timelines. Party primaries start April 23, 2026, while campaigns begin in...

Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

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.

Dangote Swaps Luxury for Factory Floor in Industrial Push

Dangote industrialization strategy replaces luxury lifestyle with large-scale factories, cement plants and a refinery aimed at boosting local production.

Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

NEWS

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.

Tinubu Extends Shea Nut Export Ban to Spur Local Processing

Tinubu extends Shea nut export ban to 2027 to boost local processing as prices fall and traders report market disruption.

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and...

Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

POLITICS

Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Begin State Police Amendment

Tinubu urges National Assembly to advance State Police amendment, linking constitutional reform to efforts to combat terrorism and banditry.

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun Escape Gunmen in Benin City

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape gunmen in Benin City after attackers disrupted an ADC meeting and opened fire near the former governor’s residence.

ADC Condemns Alleged Assassination Attempt on Obi in Benin

ADC condemnation of alleged assassination attempt on Obi in Benin follows gunfire at a political meeting and fresh tensions in Edo State 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.

BUSINESS

Dangote Swaps Luxury for Factory Floor in Industrial Push

Dangote industrialization strategy replaces luxury lifestyle with large-scale factories, cement plants and a refinery aimed at boosting local production.

CAC Says Nigeria Competing Globally in Business Registration

CAC instant business registration system drives surge in incorporations as official calls for stricter crypto oversight.

Court Says AMNI Not in Receivership, Adjourns Dispute Hearing

Court says AMNI is not in receivership and sets February 26 to rule on stay request in AMNI receivership dispute.

Court Orders Oriental to Pay Indimi Daughters $43.51 Million

Court orders Oriental Energy to pay $43.51 million to Indimi daughters in a dividend dispute over offshore oil earnings and share ownership.

MTN Nigeria Becomes Most Valuable Firm on NGX

MTN Nigeria market valuation hits $11.2 billion after a 19.45% share rally, overtaking BUA Foods and Dangote Cement on the NGX.

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

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

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...

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...

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.

Rabiu Pays $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles Despite Loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu has paid a $500,000 Super Eagles cash gift despite Nigeria’s loss, praising the team’s effort, unity and impact on national morale.

All STORIES

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.

Dangote Swaps Luxury for Factory Floor in Industrial Push

Dangote industrialization strategy replaces luxury lifestyle with large-scale factories, cement plants and a refinery aimed at boosting local production.

FCCPC Flags Airline Price Manipulation During Festive Peak

FCCPC interim review finds airline price manipulation during festive peak and considers enforcement under competition law.

Tinubu Extends Shea Nut Export Ban to Spur Local Processing

Tinubu extends Shea nut export ban to 2027 to boost local processing as prices fall and traders report market disruption.

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and...

Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

Olu of Warri Confers Chieftaincy Title on Oluremi Tinubu

KEY POINTS Olu of Warri conferred Utukpa-Oritse chieftaincy title on Oluremi Tinubu in Warri. ...

CAC Says Nigeria Competing Globally in Business Registration

CAC instant business registration system drives surge in incorporations as official calls for stricter crypto oversight.

Igbo Group Backs US Call to Remove Sharia From Constitution

Ndigbo Worldwide Union Sharia statement supports US call to remove religious provisions from Nigeria’s Constitution and urges legal reform.

Senate Urges Tinubu to Remove CAC Boss Over Repeated Snub of Lawmakers

KEY POINTS The Senate has urged President Tinubu to sack CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji...

Opposition Leaders Gather in Abuja to Speak on Electoral Act Concerns

KEY POINTS Top opposition leaders are meeting in Abuja to present a joint position...