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Dangote and Benedict Peters Emerge as Biggest Winners of Hormuz Crisis

KEY POINTS The Hormuz crisis has tightened global oil supply, increasing demand for Nigerian crude and refined products. Dangote Refinery and Aiteo, led by Aliko Dangote and Benedict Peters, are emerging as major beneficiaries of the shift. Nigeria’s production gains are being undermined by...

Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Joins NDC for 2027 Senate Race

KEY POINTS Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the NDC and declared for the Delta Central Senate seat ahead of the 2027 elections. He accused past Delta administrations of failing to convert oil wealth into meaningful development for residents. The NDC described his defection as...

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Nigeria Receives 11,520 Doses of Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection

KEY POINTS Nigeria receives 11,520 doses of lenacapavir, part of a 52,000-dose Global Fund-supported...

ADC chieftain says Tinubu government treats Nigerians like slaves

ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo accuses President Tinubu's administration of corruption, insecurity failures and treating Nigerians as slaves.

Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity worsens

Nigeria spent N32.8 trillion on defence in 15 years, yet insecurity continues to claim lives and displace millions of citizens.

Nigerian schools, parents urged to do more to stop bullying after viral Benin video

Stakeholders are demanding stronger action from schools and parents to curb bullying after a disturbing Benin incident went viral.

Nigerian court rules citizens can record police on duty

A Nigerian court affirms citizens' right to record police, ordering name tags and banning device confiscation.

Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp posts record $399m revenue

Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group posted record full-year 2025 revenue of $399 million and a 44 percent profit after tax surge, its strongest financial performance to date.

BudgIT uncovers N24bn in abandoned, unexecuted public projects

BudgIT's Tracka platform has identified N24 billion in abandoned, unexecuted, and fraudulently delivered public projects across Nigerian states, with Benue, Ondo, Imo, and Lagos among the worst performers.

Nigeria’s balance of payments surplus drops 38 percent

Nigeria's overall balance of payments surplus fell 38 percent to $4.23 billion in 2025, with crude oil export declines and a sharp retreat in foreign portfolio investment driving the contraction.

Tinubu Makes Historic State Visit to UK, Strengthening Nigeria-UK Ties

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu begins historic state visit to the UK, first in...

Emir Sanusi to Lead Kano Eid-el-Fitr Durbar

KEY POINTS Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to lead Hawan Idi durbar in Kano amid...

Four Abducted at Cocoa Research Institute in Ibadan

KEY POINTS Four people kidnapped at Cocoa Research Institute, Ibadan; one rescued. Oyo State...

Labour Party Sets May 23 for 2027 Presidential Primaries

KEY POINTS Labour Party schedules presidential primary for May 23, 2026, with governorship and...

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Dangote and Benedict Peters Emerge as Biggest Winners of Hormuz Crisis

KEY POINTS The Hormuz crisis has tightened global oil supply, increasing demand for Nigerian...

Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Joins NDC for 2027 Senate Race

KEY POINTS Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the NDC and declared for the Delta...

NDC Denies Fake Primary Results, Confirms May 29 Election Holds

KEY POINTS The NDC has denied viral reports claiming primary election results have already...

Makinde Endorses APM Candidate Adekanmbi for Oyo 2027 Governorship

KEY POINTS Seyi Makinde openly endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor for the...