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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state• Unity between Ijebu and Remo communities seen as key to National Assembly approval• Talks ongoing on the proposed state name and capital Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake offered by the Alaafin• Ibadan traditional leaders describe the gesture as disrespectful and warn against repeat incidents• Governor Seyi Makinde has not commented directly on the controversy A short conversation between...

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Fury in Lagos as Traders Protest Owode-Onirin Killings

Traders protest Owode-Onirin killings in Lagos, demanding justice, police accountability, and laws to stop land grabbing and brutality.

Tinubu Moves to Borrow $2.3bn, Float $500m Sukuk for 2025

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $2.3bn external borrowing and $500m Sukuk to fund 2025 budget and refinance Eurobond.

Tinubu Approves N4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Sector Debts

Tinubu approves a ₦4 trillion bond to clear debts owed to power firms and gas suppliers, aiming to stabilise Nigeria’s electricity sector.

Irabor Says Boko Haram Fighting War of Evil, Not Religion

Lucky Irabor says Boko Haram’s campaign is a war of evil, not religion, as leaders call for moral revival and national unity.

Protesters shut Kaduna, accuse oil cabal of plotting to sabotage Dangote Refinery

Kaduna protesters accuse an oil cabal of sabotaging Dangote Refinery, demanding Tinubu defend the $20 billion project from vested economic interests.

Naira Gains to N1,480 per Dollar on Parallel Market

The naira rises to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market as CBN reforms improve liquidity and restore trader confidence.

Soludo, Aregbesola, Others Urge FG to Fix INEC Before 2027

Soludo, Aregbesola, and other leaders urge urgent reforms to fix INEC before 2027 and restore credibility to Nigeria’s electoral system.

NDLEA Dismantles Cocaine Cartel Behind Six UK Shipments

NDLEA dismantles a global cocaine syndicate tied to six UK shipments, arresting key suspects in coordinated raids across Nigeria.

NiMet Warns of Three-Day Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

NiMet forecast warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods across Nigeria as states and agencies brace for potential weather impacts.

Family Seeks Answers After Trader’s Abduction in Enugu

The family of trader Uchenna Okoro pleads for help after his abduction on the Enugu–Benue highway, amid rising kidnappings and official silence.

Nigeria Shines with Three Golds at Para Badminton Event

Nigeria wins 3 gold, other medals at the International Para Badminton Championship in Abia, showcasing resilience and national pride.

School Fees Soar, Parents Flock to ₦20,000 Jelesimi Centers

As school fees skyrocket, more Nigerian parents are returning to Jelesimi day care centers, exposing the growing education crisis and economic strain.

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

New Awujale to Emerge Within a Month as Ijebu Ruling House Screens 86 Nominees

KEY POINTS Fusengbuwa Ruling House says screening of 86 nominees for Awujale has been...

Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.