SPOTLIGHT

Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park by the FCT administration. Protesters issued a one-week ultimatum demanding...

Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and PSC over alleged police misconduct in Delta State. He accused some SCID officers of suppressing witness statements and evidence linked to his criminal case. The petition seeks an independent investigation...

Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

NYSC Member Detained in Ilorin Over Podcasts Questioning Kwara Bridge Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS NYSC member Segun Ajibare was reportedly detained in Ilorin after publishing podcasts...

Dangote details mafia fight against $20bn Lekki refinery

Aliko Dangote said a fuel-import 'mafia' tried to block his $20bn Lekki refinery as land, currency and infrastructure costs piled up.

Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

NEWS

Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

NEITI flags rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s mining sector

NEITI said weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership are driving illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park...

Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

POLITICS

Mamman jailed 75 years for N33.8bn power fraud, sentenced in absentia

The Federal High Court sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in absentia over N33.8 billion fraud tied to hydroelectric power projects.

Obasa Declares Interest in House Of Representatives Seat Ahead Of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has declared his intention to contest for...

Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara denied rumours that he defected from the APC...

Oyo APC Governorship Aspirants Reject Alleged Candidate Imposition Ahead of 2027 Poll

KEY POINTS Six Oyo APC governorship aspirants rejected alleged plans to impose a consensus...

Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have obtained ADC presidential nomination...

Speaker Abbas Declares Bid For Fifth Term in House of Representatives

KEY POINTS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared his bid...

Jonathan Says He Will Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

KEY POINTS Goodluck Jonathan said he will consult widely before deciding on a 2027...

Bucknor-Akerele warns APC over one-party state push

Former Lagos Deputy Governor Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele warned that APC's push to absorb opposition parties and create a one-party state ahead of 2027 will fail.

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...

BUSINESS

Dangote details mafia fight against $20bn Lekki refinery

Aliko Dangote said a fuel-import 'mafia' tried to block his $20bn Lekki refinery as land, currency and infrastructure costs piled up.

Forex shock will swallow tariff cut on car prices, stakeholders warn

Nigerian car prices will not drop despite FG's tariff cut from 70 to 40 percent because forex, logistics and port costs dominate vehicle landing prices.

LPG price set to hit N1,500/kg as depot stocks dry up

Nigerian cooking gas could rise to N1,500 per kilogram from N1,300 as depot stocks thin and only Dangote Refinery, Ardova and Navgas have supplies.

Otedola scores N49.6bn paper gain as FirstHoldCo Q1 profit jumps 72 percent

Femi Otedola added N49.6 billion to his paper wealth as FirstHoldCo's stock jumped 10 percent on a 72 percent leap in Q1 profit.

How Otedola’s bad-loan cleanup powered FirstHoldCo to $233m Q1 profit

FirstHoldCo's Q1 2026 profit jumped 72 percent to N321 billion, vindicating Femi Otedola's N830 billion bad-loan cleanup and lifting the bank above GTCO and Access.

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

Dangote details mafia fight against $20bn Lekki refinery

Aliko Dangote said a fuel-import 'mafia' tried to block his $20bn Lekki refinery as land, currency and infrastructure costs piled up.

Abdullahi accuses Tinubu of running ‘Ponzi economy’ on fresh loan

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of running a 'Ponzi economy' after the federal government sought another $1.25 billion World Bank loan.

Forex shock will swallow tariff cut on car prices, stakeholders warn

Nigerian car prices will not drop despite FG's tariff cut from 70 to 40 percent because forex, logistics and port costs dominate vehicle landing prices.

FMDA forecasts 16.42 percent April inflation in Nigeria

FMDA projects Nigeria's headline inflation to rise to 16.42 percent in April from 15.38 percent in March as food and fuel prices climb.

NEITI flags rising illicit financial flows in Nigeria’s mining sector

NEITI said weak regulation, illegal mining and opaque ownership are driving illicit financial flows in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

Mamman jailed 75 years for N33.8bn power fraud, sentenced in absentia

The Federal High Court sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in absentia over N33.8 billion fraud tied to hydroelectric power projects.

Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Takeover Of Jabi Lake Park

KEY POINTS Abuja residents and activists protested the alleged takeover of Jabi Lake Park...

Activist Wong Box Petitions IGP, PSC Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Delta

KEY POINTS Activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, petitioned the IGP and...

Boko Haram Faction Beheads Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno

KEY POINTS Boko Haram fighters reportedly beheaded more than seven captives after a failed...

Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid to lift refinery stake, plans public listing

Aliko Dangote rejected NNPC's bid to lift its 7.25 percent refinery stake, saying his $20 billion Lekki plant plans a public listing for ordinary Nigerians.

NYSC Member Detained in Ilorin Over Podcasts Questioning Kwara Bridge Rehabilitation

KEY POINTS NYSC member Segun Ajibare was reportedly detained in Ilorin after publishing podcasts...

Obasa Declares Interest in House Of Representatives Seat Ahead Of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has declared his intention to contest for...