Opposition Coalition Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Key Leaders Shun G100 Summit Nigeria’s opposition coalition is facing fresh uncertainty over its plans for the 2027 general elections after several key leaders and presidential hopefuls reportedly stayed away from the G100 summit convened to build a common political front. The summit was organised as part of efforts […]

Atiku’s Suit Challenging Tinubu’s 2027 Eligibility Adjourned to September 28. The legal challenge filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election has been adjourned to September 28, 2026.The case was adjourned following the failure to serve the required court process, preventing the matter from […]

Donald Duke Alleges Desperate Politicians Resorting to Human Sacrifice Ahead of 2027 Elections The presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party PRP, Donald Duke, has raised concerns over what he described as disturbing practices allegedly being adopted by some desperate politicians ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Duke alleged that some unnamed politicians were resorting […]

North-Eastern University Gombe Approves Up to 65% Salary Increase for Staff North-Eastern University, Gombe, has approved a significant salary increase for all its staff, with increments ranging from 40 per cent to 65 per cent, effective immediately. The university’s founder, Dr Sani Jauro, approved the new salary structure as part of efforts to improve staff […]

Two Nigerians Extradited to US Over Alleged Sextortion of Minors The United States Department of Justice has announced the extradition of two Nigerian men from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution in separate cases involving the alleged financially motivated sextortion of minors. The defendants were extradited from Nigeria following investigations into allegations that […]

FG Plans 360km/h High-Speed Rail Line Linking Lagos to Maiduguri The Federal Government has announced plans to develop a high speed rail line linking Lagos to Maiduguri, with trains expected to operate at speeds of up to 360 kilometres per hour. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed the plan […]

Court Adjourns Soweto, Dele Frank’s Trial Over Makoko Demolition Protest to October 26 A Lagos State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba has adjourned the trial of activists Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Dele Frank to October 26, 2026, over their alleged involvement in a protest against the demolition of Makoko and the eviction of residents of […]

Police Tear-Gas Pensioners Protesting Unpaid Benefits in Lagos Tension rose in Lagos on Monday as police officers reportedly fired tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting at the Lagos House in Ikeja and the Lagos State House of Assembly over unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other outstanding benefits. The protesters, comprising members of the Nigeria […]

Nigeria’s CNG Conversion Programme Stalls at 12% as Fuel Costs Hit N58.6 Trillion Nigeria’s compressed natural gas CNG conversion programme has stalled at about 12 per cent, raising concerns over the Federal Government’s target of converting one million vehicles to CNG by 2027. The development comes as Nigerians continue to face mounting fuel and transportation […]

EFCC Recovers N1.233 Trillion, Secures 10,872 Convictions in 34 Months The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has recovered assets and cash valued at about N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions within 34 months, as the anti-graft agency intensifies its fight against financial crimes in Nigeria. The figures were disclosed by the EFCC Executive Chairman, […]

IPOB Gives FG 14-Day Ultimatum to List and Hear Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to ensure the listing and hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s pending appeal. IPOB issued the ultimatum amid renewed concerns over delays in the hearing of Kanu’s appeal against his conviction […]

Five Killed in Coordinated Attacks Across Plateau Communities At least five people, including a pastor, were killed in coordinated attacks carried out across communities in Plateau State on Friday night, August 28, 2026, according to reports. The attacks reportedly occurred in different communities, with suspected terrorists targeting residents and travellers in a series of violent […]

APC Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Subsidy Removal Boosted Revenue The All Progressives Congress APC has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the removal of petrol subsidy has increased government revenue and improved Nigeria’s business environment for investors. The ruling party said the reforms were necessary to address longstanding economic challenges and create a […]

Meta to Charge ₦14 Per WhatsApp Business Message From October Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform will be charged about ₦14 per message sent to Nigerian numbers from October 1, 2026, as Meta introduces new per-message charges. The new pricing will affect businesses that rely on WhatsApp Business Platform to communicate with customers at scale, […]

Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Over Alleged Impersonation, Attempted Robbery in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man for alleged impersonation and attempted armed robbery after he was reportedly caught chasing a victim while brandishing a toy pistol in Katsina metropolis. The incident occurred on August 22, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., after […]

Kano Taskforce Disrupts Illicit Drug Supply Chain, Arrests 71 Peddlers The Kano State Multi-Agency Taskforce on Drug and Other Illicit Substances Abuse says its enforcement operations have disrupted the supply chain of illicit drugs in the state, with 71 suspected peddlers, suppliers and other offenders arrested and charged to court. Chairman of the taskforce, Barrister […]

Sowore Demands DSS Apology, Withdrawal of Cybercrime Case African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has demanded an apology from the Department of State Services DSS and the withdrawal of the alleged cybercrime case against him. The development followed the DSS’s directive to its counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde SAN, over the weekend to seek an […]

APC Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says Subsidy Removal Boosted Revenue The All Progressives Congress APC has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that the removal of petrol subsidy has increased government revenues and helped improve Nigeria’s business environment. The ruling party said the reforms were necessary to address longstanding structural weaknesses in the […]

Nigeria Risks Losing Reform Gains to Election-Year Politics, Concessions Nigeria could risk losing some of the gains from ongoing economic reforms as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 general elections, with increased regulatory politicisation potentially threatening business confidence, investment and the pace of reform.As political parties and candidates intensify preparations for the 2027 elections, […]

DSS Seeks to Suspend Sowore Cyber-Bullying Trial Until After 2027 Election The Department of State Services DSS has directed its counsel to seek an adjournment in the cyber-bullying case against African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore until after the January 2027 presidential election. The development has triggered criticism from Sowore and his supporters, […]

FG Approves N10bn for TETFund National Research Fund The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the 2026 grant cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund National Research Fund NRF, representing a 64.2 per cent increase from the N6.09 billion allocated to research projects in 2025. The increased funding is aimed at strengthening research […]

2027 APM Demands Release of FBI Report on Alleged Drug Trafficking Claims Against Tinubu The Allied Peoples Movement APM has called on United States authorities to release the findings of an alleged Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI report concerning purported drug-trafficking activities linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The party made the demand as political […]

Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks in South Africa to AU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken Nigeria’s concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa to the African Union AU, calling for urgent action to protect African unity and solidarity. Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary Summit of […]

KASU ASUU Begins Two-Week Warning Strike Despite Kaduna Government Talks The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, Kaduna State University KASU chapter, has commenced a two-week warning strike despite efforts by the Kaduna State Government to renegotiate the union’s demands. The industrial action follows unresolved issues between the university lecturers and the state government, with […]