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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. No official statement has been issued, leaving uncertainty around the circumstances of the alleged death. The Nigerian media space has been...

ADC Warns Tinubu of Possible 2027 Defeat Over Rising Hardship

KEY POINTS ADC warns Tinubu risks losing the 2027 election due to worsening hardship and public dissatisfaction. Party accuses the President of being disconnected from economic and security challenges facing Nigerians. Tinubu’s criticism of opposition figures sparks backlash, with ADC calling his remarks unpresidential. The...

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Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.

Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.

Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.

Nigeria Transporters, Commuters Decry Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War

Transporters and commuters say high petrol prices are worsening hardship, despite reports that Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price.

Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former SEC Director-General Lamido Abubakar Yuguda...

Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance...

Makoko Residents Reject Relocation Plan to Epe After Demolition

KEY POINTS Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro rejected the Lagos Assembly’s proposal to...

Kano Governor Yusuf Removes Head of Service Abdullahi Musa

KEY POINTS Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has removed Head of Service Abdullahi...

Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.

Nigeria Suspends $300 Helicopter Fee for Oil Firms

Nigeria suspended its $300 helicopter landing fee on oil and gas operators for two months after industry stakeholders raised disruption concerns.

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Veteran Broadcaster Temisan Okomi Reportedly Dies at 53

KEY POINTS Reports of Temisan Okomi’s death emerged on social media but remain unconfirmed. ...

ADC Warns Tinubu of Possible 2027 Defeat Over Rising Hardship

KEY POINTS ADC warns Tinubu risks losing the 2027 election due to worsening hardship...

Lagos orders filling stations and banks to open toilets to public

Lagos has deployed 1,710 public toilets and is now directing filling stations, banks and eateries to open their restrooms to the public to end open defecation.

JAMB releases 2026 UTME results, warns on fraud

JAMB has released 2026 UTME results for 632,788 candidates who sat Thursday's exam, warning against score manipulation as arrests are already underway.