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Court Confirms PDP Convention in Ibadan is Valid

KEY POINTS A court in Ibadan ruled that the PDP’s November 2025 convention was lawful and properly conducted. The judge dismissed objections and ordered...
Business

Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4 2024. Agriculture and industry recorded stronger growth compared to the previous year. Services remained the top driver of growth, though its expansion slowed slightly. Nigeria’s economy ended 2025 on a stronger...
News

Kidnapped Man Goes Blind After Six Months in Captivity

KEY POINTS A kidnapped Nigerian man, Kasimu Wali Tambuwal, says he has gone nearly...
Politics

South-South Leaders Back Amaechi for 2027 Presidency

KEY POINTS South-South political leaders say they unanimously support Rotimi Amaechi if he runs...
Business

Seplat Revenue Jumps 144 Percent to $2.73 Billion

Seplat Energy 2025 revenue surged 144% to $2.73 billion as offshore assets boosted production and dividends rose 52 percent.
Politics

Diaspora Group Warns Over Alleged Threats to Peter Obi

COPDEM diaspora Peter Obi warning highlights alleged security threats and urges investigation to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic stability.
News

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.
News

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

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

NEWS

News

Court Confirms PDP Convention in Ibadan is Valid

KEY POINTS A court in Ibadan ruled that the PDP’s November 2025 convention was lawful and properly conducted. The judge dismissed objections and ordered...
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.
News

FCCPC Flags Airline Price Manipulation During Festive Peak

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

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.
News

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

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

POLITICS

Politics

Diaspora Group Warns Over Alleged Threats to Peter Obi

COPDEM diaspora Peter Obi warning highlights alleged security threats and urges investigation to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic stability.
Politics

South-South Leaders Back Amaechi for 2027 Presidency

KEY POINTS South-South political leaders say they unanimously support Rotimi Amaechi if he runs...
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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
News

PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...
News

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...
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.
Politics

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.

BUSINESS

Business

Seplat Revenue Jumps 144 Percent to $2.73 Billion

Seplat Energy 2025 revenue surged 144% to $2.73 billion as offshore assets boosted production and dividends rose 52 percent.
Business

BUA Cement Triples 2025 Profit to N356 Billion, Lifts Dividend

BUA Cement 2025 profit triples to N356 billion as revenue surpasses N1.179 trillion and board lifts dividend to N10 per share.
Business

Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4...
Business

CAC Says Nigeria Competing Globally in Business Registration

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

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.

SOCIETY

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.
Society

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.
News

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
News

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
News

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

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.
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...
Culture

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.
Culture

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.
Culture

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

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...
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...
Sports

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...
Sports

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.
Business

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.

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Business

Seplat Revenue Jumps 144 Percent to $2.73 Billion

Seplat Energy 2025 revenue surged 144% to $2.73 billion as offshore assets boosted production and dividends rose 52 percent.
Politics

Diaspora Group Warns Over Alleged Threats to Peter Obi

COPDEM diaspora Peter Obi warning highlights alleged security threats and urges investigation to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic stability.
Business

BUA Cement Triples 2025 Profit to N356 Billion, Lifts Dividend

BUA Cement 2025 profit triples to N356 billion as revenue surpasses N1.179 trillion and board lifts dividend to N10 per share.
News

Court Confirms PDP Convention in Ibadan is Valid

KEY POINTS A court in Ibadan ruled that the PDP’s November 2025 convention was...
Business

Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 4.07% in Late 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew 4.07% in Q4 2025, higher than 3.76% in Q4...
News

Kidnapped Man Goes Blind After Six Months in Captivity

KEY POINTS A kidnapped Nigerian man, Kasimu Wali Tambuwal, says he has gone nearly...
Politics

South-South Leaders Back Amaechi for 2027 Presidency

KEY POINTS South-South political leaders say they unanimously support Rotimi Amaechi if he runs...
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.
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.
News

FCCPC Flags Airline Price Manipulation During Festive Peak

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

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.
News

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

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