SPOTLIGHT

Tinubu Sweeps APC Presidential Primary in Landslide Victory

KEY POINTS Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the 2026 APC presidential primary in a sweeping landslide across multiple states nationwide. His sole challenger, Stanley Osifo,...

NCAA Places 11 Airlines on Sanction List Over Unpaid Debts

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority placed 11 domestic airlines, including Air Peace and Ibom Air, on a “no-pay-no-service” sanction list over unpaid debts. The directive follows growing industry pressure from aviation service providers demanding settlement of outstanding charges. Despite a government-approved debt...

Obasa’s Candidates Lose as APC Releases Lagos Assembly and Reps Primary Results

KEY POINTS Obasa-backed candidates lost in Lagos APC House of Assembly primaries, including in...

Nurse Group Demands Justice Over Murder Of Imo Student Nurse

KEY POINTS A nurses’ group condemned the alleged rape and murder of Imo student...

Bandits abduct 10 in Kwara palace attack

Suspected bandits have burned part of an Emir's palace and abducted 10 people, including his wives and children, in a midnight attack on a Kwara community.

Army warns of impersonation scam using generals’ names

The Nigerian Army has warned of an impersonation scam in which fraudsters pose as senior officers on Facebook to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Shettima Leads Nigerian Delegation to Benin Republic Presidential Inauguration

KEY POINTS Vice-President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to Benin Republic for the...

NCAA Places 11 Airlines on Sanction List Over Unpaid Debts

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority placed 11 domestic airlines, including Air Peace...

NEWS

Bandits abduct 10 in Kwara palace attack

Suspected bandits have burned part of an Emir's palace and abducted 10 people, including his wives and children, in a midnight attack on a Kwara community.

Military vows tight Sallah security in North-East

The Nigerian military has promised tight Sallah security across the North-East, vowing peaceful Eid el-Kabir celebrations despite threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgent remnants.

Cooking gas hits ₦1,500 per kilo as marketers warn of scarcity

Cooking gas has climbed to ₦1,500 per kg amid worsening scarcity, and marketers warn the crisis is pushing struggling Nigerian families back to firewood and charcoal.

Shettima Leads Nigerian Delegation to Benin Republic Presidential Inauguration

KEY POINTS Vice-President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to Benin Republic for the...

NCAA Places 11 Airlines on Sanction List Over Unpaid Debts

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority placed 11 domestic airlines, including Air Peace...

POLITICS

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...

Obasa’s Candidates Lose as APC Releases Lagos Assembly and Reps Primary Results

KEY POINTS Obasa-backed candidates lost in Lagos APC House of Assembly primaries, including in...

Ahmed Galadima Emerges Winner of Adamawa APC Governorship Primary

KEY POINTS Ahmed Galadima won the Adamawa APC governorship primary with 414,444 votes. Abdulrazak...

Kwara Assembly Speaker Yakubu Danladi Wins APC Governorship Primary

KEY POINTS Yakubu Danladi Salihu won the Kwara APC governorship primary with 94,990 votes. ...

Hamzat Wins Lagos APC Governorship Ticket With Over 657,000 Votes

KEY POINTS Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat won the APC governorship primary with...

Tinubu has no plan to rename Nigeria, Presidency says

The Presidency has dismissed as fake a viral report claiming President Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia law in the North ahead of 2027.

Kwankwaso denies working for Tinubu ahead of 2027

Former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has denied working for President Tinubu ahead of 2027, saying only foolish people would believe it as he backs Peter Obi.

Tinubu says subsidy cabals want him dead

President Bola Tinubu says oil subsidy and exchange rate cabals want him dead, blaming the threat on the reforms he launched after taking office in 2023.

Gowon: Ojukwu frustrated Aburi Accord peace moves

Yakubu Gowon's new memoir accuses late Biafran leader Ojukwu of frustrating the Aburi Accord and every peace effort before Nigeria slid into civil war.

Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Lagos APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation of Supporters

KEY POINTS Desmond Elliot withdrew from the APC primary for Surulere 1, citing intimidation...

Tonye Cole Withdraws from Rivers APC Governorship Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Tonye Cole withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship primary after consultations with...

Momodu: zoning debate will hand Tinubu 2027 win

Veteran journalist Dele Momodu warns that the opposition's zoning debate could split its base and hand President Tinubu a second term in 2027.

Goronyo: Tinubu committed to Nigeria’s growth

Bello Goronyo says President Tinubu's nationwide road projects and welfare programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda prove a strong commitment to growth.

BUSINESS

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%...

Dangote unveils multi-billion-dollar Olokola deep seaport on 10,000 hectares

Aliko Dangote's group has begun preliminary work on a 10,000-hectare deep seaport at Olokola, targeting exports, fertilizer shipments and Atlantic trade.

Dangote lifts Ethiopia investment to $4billion, pledges African food security

Aliko Dangote raised his Ethiopia investment from $2.5 billion to over $4 billion, pledging that fertilizer plants will deliver food security across Africa.

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.69% in April Despite Slower Food Price Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69% in April 2026 after the...

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

Bandits abduct 10 in Kwara palace attack

Suspected bandits have burned part of an Emir's palace and abducted 10 people, including his wives and children, in a midnight attack on a Kwara community.

Army warns of impersonation scam using generals’ names

The Nigerian Army has warned of an impersonation scam in which fraudsters pose as senior officers on Facebook to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Military vows tight Sallah security in North-East

The Nigerian military has promised tight Sallah security across the North-East, vowing peaceful Eid el-Kabir celebrations despite threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgent remnants.

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.

Cooking gas hits ₦1,500 per kilo as marketers warn of scarcity

Cooking gas has climbed to ₦1,500 per kg amid worsening scarcity, and marketers warn the crisis is pushing struggling Nigerian families back to firewood and charcoal.

Tinubu Sweeps APC Presidential Primary in Landslide Victory

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

Shettima Leads Nigerian Delegation to Benin Republic Presidential Inauguration

KEY POINTS Vice-President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to Benin Republic for the...

NCAA Places 11 Airlines on Sanction List Over Unpaid Debts

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority placed 11 domestic airlines, including Air Peace...

Obasa’s Candidates Lose as APC Releases Lagos Assembly and Reps Primary Results

KEY POINTS Obasa-backed candidates lost in Lagos APC House of Assembly primaries, including in...

Man Arrested Over Fake Bandit Video on TikTok

KEY POINTS Ogun police arrested a man accused of staging a fake bandit attack...

NDLEA Nabs Drug Suspects at Enugu, Abuja Airports

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested a suspect who excreted cocaine at Enugu airport and an...

Nurse Group Demands Justice Over Murder Of Imo Student Nurse

KEY POINTS A nurses’ group condemned the alleged rape and murder of Imo student...