APC REJECTS AUTOMATIC TICKETS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS, INSISTS ON PRIMARIES AND CONSENSUS The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out the possibility of automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections, insisting that all aspirants must emerge through party primaries or a consensus process in line with electoral laws and internal party guidelines. According to party […]

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March 2026 amid Israel-US-Iran war, oil price surge Global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs push consumer prices higher despite earlier easing trend. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, driven largely by rising global oil prices, disruptions to supply chains caused by […]

Atiku Abubakar Urges Nigerians to Oust APC in 2027, Says Next Presidential Bid May Be Final Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, warning that the country risks deeper economic and governance crises if the party remains in power. […]

Nigeria’s Low Revenue Sustains Debt Pressure Despite Tinubu Reforms Rising debt servicing costs continue to limit infrastructure investment even as fiscal reforms deliver modest improvements Nigeria’s persistent revenue challenges are sustaining pressure on public finances, with rising debt servicing obligations constraining infrastructure funding despite ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fresh concerns have […]

A new report has revealed that only seven per cent of emergency cases in Nigeria are handled by public ambulances, underscoring major gaps in the country’s emergency medical response system. According to the findings, government-operated ambulance services — including those under the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) account for just 7% of […]

The Federal Government has warned that 226 local government areas across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) fall within high flood-risk zones in 2026, raising fresh concerns over potential widespread impact on communities nationwide. The disclosure is part of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook released by the government through relevant agencies, highlighting areas […]

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to ₦159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025 according to new data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO), highlighting continued reliance on borrowing to finance government spending. The latest figures show that the country’s debt increased from ₦153.29 trillion recorded at the end of September 2025 to ₦159.28 trillion […]

2027 Coalition of 1,500+ Groups Led by COCSON Plans 20 Million Signatures to Back Tinubu’s Re-election A broad-based national coalition comprising over 1,500 civil society organisations, professional bodies, labour groups, artisan associations, and grassroots networks has announced plans to mobilise 20 million signatures in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the […]

United Nigeria Airlines records fifth bird strike in 2026 as CRJ-900 incident raises aviation safety concerns United Nigeria Airlines has recorded its fifth bird strike incident in 2026 after one of its aircraft, a CRJ-900, struck birds while landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja renewing concerns over aviation safety standards and wildlife hazard […]

Tinubu reforms boost revenue by 411% as Adedeji cites fiscal gains, while Obi warns rising debt threatens Nigeria’s economy Nigeria’s fiscal policy debate has intensified after the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, claimed that ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu have significantly improved government revenue performance reportedly increasing collections […]

SIM swap fraud exposes weak telecom bank coordination, erodes trust in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem SIM swap fraud is increasingly exposing critical gaps in coordination between Nigeria’s telecom operators and financial institutions, enabling criminals to hijack phone numbers, access bank accounts, and drain funds while weakening public trust in digital payments. According to a report […]

Opposition disunity, legal battles weaken 2027 prospects as PDP factions clash in court Nigeria’s opposition parties are facing renewed uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections, as deepening internal divisions and ongoing legal disputes within key parties—particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) continue to raise concerns about their electoral […]

FG defends Borno airstrike as targeted anti-terror operation, NHRC demands probe into Yobe strike The Federal Government has defended a recent Nigerian Air Force airstrike in the Jilli axis of Borno State, insisting it was a carefully planned counter-terrorism operation aimed at disrupting insurgents’ supply routes and logistics networks, even as controversy continues over a […]

ADC on brink of 2027 exclusion as court battles, deadline draw near Legal disputes, leadership crisis and tight electoral timelines have placed Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a precarious position, with concerns mounting that the party could be excluded from the 2027 general elections if it fails to resolve its internal conflicts within regulatory […]

‘We won’t abandon you,’ VP Shettima tells families of fallen heroes Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has assured families of fallen military personnel that the federal government will continue to support and stand by them. He gave the assurance during an event held in honour of deceased members of the armed forces, where he paid […]

HURIWA demands probe into $250m Lagos estate demolition, alleges injustice as FG insists due process was followed The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into the demolition of a $250 million estate along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road corridor, alleging violations of due process and injustice against investors, while […]

Chibok Survivors at AUN Mark 12th Anniversary, Call for Stronger Investment in Girls’ Education Survivors of the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction, currently studying at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, have marked the 12th anniversary of their ordeal with renewed calls for greater investment in girls’ education, highlighting resilience, empowerment, and healing through […]

Tompolo @ 55: Onoh Hails Niger Delta Leader as Tributes Pour In Prominent political figure and former South-East spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Denge Josef Onoh, has joined a growing list of dignitaries paying tribute to Niger Delta leader Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as he marks his 55th birthday, describing […]

Troops Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspect Over Borno Attack That Killed General Braimah, Two Soldiers Nigerian troops have arrested a 15-year-old suspected insurgent in connection with a deadly attack in Borno State that led to the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and two soldiers, with the teenager allegedly confessing to involvement in multiple assaults on military […]

Concerns Rise as 26,000 Children Held Yearly in Correctional Facilities, Stakeholders Push ReformsFresh concerns have emerged over Nigeria’s juvenile justice system following revelations that about 26,000 children are held annually in correctional and detention facilities, many under conditions critics describe as unlawful and harmful to their development. Stakeholders, legal experts and government officials are now […]

Insurgent Attacks, Airstrike Fallout Deepen Pressure on FG Over Nigeria’s Security Strategy Fresh insurgent attacks, mounting troop casualties and the fallout from a controversial military airstrike in Borno State have intensified pressure on Nigeria’s Federal Government, with analysts and citizens questioning the effectiveness of the country’s current security strategy. Recent developments in the North-East have […]

Chief Saheed Oladele dumps APC for SDP, says move driven by conviction over convenience Prominent politician and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Saheed Oladele, has formally defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing his decision as one guided by “conviction over convenience.” Oladele announced his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Naira ranks among Africa’s strongest currencies as CBN interventions boost stability but strain reserves The Nigerian naira has been ranked among Africa’s stronger-performing currencies, reflecting recent stability supported by sustained interventions from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), even as policymakers warn that the efforts are placing pressure on the country’s external reserves. The currency’s […]

Heavy security at Kaduna High Court as El-Rufai appears for trial over alleged corruption, fraud, abuse of office There was a heavy security presence at the Kaduna State High Court on Monday as former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, appeared for the continuation of his trial over allegations of corruption, fraud, abuse of office, […]