SPOTLIGHT

Politics

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 in Abuja. Both leaders said they share the party’s vision...
News

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance in over a decade. GDP and income per person increased significantly, reversing earlier declines in living standards. The government credited reforms for the progress but said more work is needed...
Politics

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...
News

Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...
Politics

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...
News

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...
News

Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...
News

Tinubu Sets Off on France, Kenya, Rwanda Trip to Boost Investment and Partnerships

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will visit France, Kenya, and Rwanda from May 2, 2026. ...

NEWS

News

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance in over a decade. GDP and income per person increased...
News

Plateau Leaders Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Civilians and Destroying Homes in Mangu

KEY POINTS Plateau residents and Christian leaders accused soldiers of attacking civilians and destroying...
News

Nigeria Calls in South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

KEY POINTS Nigeria summoned South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on Nigerians during anti-foreigner...
News

Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...
News

Tinubu Sets Off on France, Kenya, Rwanda Trip to Boost Investment and Partnerships

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will visit France, Kenya, and Rwanda from May 2, 2026. ...

POLITICS

Politics

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...
Politics

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...
Politics

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...
Politics

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. ...
Politics

Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis

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

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.
Politics

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.
Politics

Presidency rejects N’West neglect claims, lists projects

The presidency has pushed back on claims that President Tinubu has neglected the North West, listing a $2 billion Kano-Maradi rail project and other investments.
Politics

Hamzat Consults Gbajabiamila, APC Leaders Ahead of Lagos 2027 Governorship Race

KEY POINTS Obafemi Hamzat met with Gbajabiamila and APC leaders to seek support for...
Politics

Elumelu’s UBA assets cross N33 trillion, sustain growth into Q1 2026

United Bank for Africa's total assets have crossed 33 trillion naira as Tony Elumelu's pan-African lender sustained earnings momentum into the first quarter of 2026.
Politics

Atiku, Obi back joint opposition ticket against Tinubu in 2027

Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and other opposition leaders met in Ibadan and vowed to field one candidate against President Tinubu in 2027, sparking sharp reactions.
Politics

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual-mode system

The APC has shifted its presidential primary to May 23 and adopted a dual-mode primary system, with nomination forms open to every aspirant.
Politics

Akpabio backs Tinubu’s $516m superhighway loan, orders one-week review

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rallied the upper chamber behind Tinubu's $516 million superhighway loan, ordering a committee to conclude its review in one week.
Politics

Haske to Declare Adamawa Governorship Bid April 25

KEY POINTS Abdulrahman Haske will declare his governorship ambition in Adamawa on April 25...

BUSINESS

Business

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.
Business

Dangote crosses $30 billion on Forbes list for first time

Forbes has valued Aliko Dangote at $30.3 billion for the first time as his now operational Lagos refinery closes the gap with Bloomberg's wealth tracker.
Business

3MTT Impact Challenge Announces Winners Driving Real Solutions Across Nigeria

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has announced winners of its inaugural National Impact Challenge, spotlighting digital fellows solving real-world problems across all 36 states.
Business

Nigerian investors gain N5.5 trillion as banks, industrial stocks rally

KEY POINTS Nigerian stock investors gained 5.5 trillion naira last week as the All-Share...
Business

Dangote offers to build East Africa a refinery matching his Lagos plant

Aliko Dangote has offered to build a refinery in Tanzania matching his 650,000-barrel-per-day Lagos plant, with Kenya and Uganda already in talks on the project.

SOCIETY

Politics

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.
Society

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.
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

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

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

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. ...
Sports

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...
Sports

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...
Sports

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.
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...

All STORIES

Politics

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...
News

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...
Politics

Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...
News

Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...
News

Plateau Leaders Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Civilians and Destroying Homes in Mangu

KEY POINTS Plateau residents and Christian leaders accused soldiers of attacking civilians and destroying...
News

Nigeria Calls in South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

KEY POINTS Nigeria summoned South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on Nigerians during anti-foreigner...
News

Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...
News

Tinubu Sets Off on France, Kenya, Rwanda Trip to Boost Investment and Partnerships

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will visit France, Kenya, and Rwanda from May 2, 2026. ...
Politics

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...
News

UNN Accused of Detaining Journalist Over Report on Bad Hostel Conditions

KEY POINTS A journalist was detained at UNN while reporting on poor hostel conditions. ...
News

Army Admits Gaps in Story as Family Rejects ‘Crossfire’ Claim in NYSC Member’s Death

KEY POINTS A NYSC member was killed in Abuja, with the army first blaming...
News

FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.
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