Uba Sani “Since I Became Governor, I’ve Not Borrowed One Kobo” Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says his administration has not taken any fresh loans since he assumed office, while continuing to service debts inherited from previous administrations. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani said the state government is currently paying about ₦6.7 billion […]

NDC Leaders Intensify Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections Top leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC have intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections as the party prepares to unveil its campaign council.The consultations are reportedly focused on strengthening the party’s political structure and developing strategies ahead of the elections. Key figures within the […]

Umahi Orders Arrest of Hartland MD Over ₦14bn Benin Onitsha Road Contract Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited over the company’s alleged failure to complete an 11-kilometre section of the Benin-Onitsha Expressway. The minister reportedly issued the directive after expressing concerns over the […]

Nigeria Records 22,000 New HIV Infections Among Children Annually About 160,000 Nigerian children aged between zero and 14 are living with HIV, according to Professor Prosper Okonkwo of Bingham University. The professor disclosed that Nigeria records approximately 22,000 new HIV infections among children every year, while about 15,000 AIDS-related deaths are recorded within the same […]

Video Watch Ibrahim Gusau’s Final Moments as NFF President A video has captured the final moments of Ibrahim Musa Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF before he stepped down from the position after nearly four years in charge. Gusau announced his resignation on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at a press conference at […]

Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football, following repeated failures by the country’s national teams to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The directive comes amid a major shake-up in the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, with NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and […]

Governors Reject Mismanagement Claims Over ₦15.8tn Subsidy Savings as Atiku Demands Accountability The 36 state governors have rejected allegations that state governments mismanaged the financial gains from the removal of petrol subsidy, amid a fresh dispute over the ₦15.8 trillion in resources freed for the federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The controversy followed […]

NFF Leadership Resigns En Masse Amid Pressure for Football Reform The entire leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF has resigned following mounting pressure over the poor performance of Nigeria’s national teams and growing demands for greater transparency and accountability in the administration of football. The development saw NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed […]

7,825 Nigerians Abducted, ₦7.78bn Ransom Paid in One Year Report No fewer than 7,825 Nigerians were kidnapped in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The Africa-focused market intelligence and security analysis firm disclosed this in its report titled “The Economics of Nigeria’s Kidnap […]

NHRC Demands Arrest of Kuje Chairman Over ‘Vote APC or Relocate’ Threat The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over alleged threats that residents who do not support the All Progressives Congress APC […]

ADC Accuses Tinubu of Panic Response Over $1bn Social Protection Programme The African Democratic Congress ADC has described the Federal Government’s $1 billion social protection programme as a panic reaction to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to introduce a targeted production subsidy to reduce the cost of living. The opposition party accused President Bola […]

From flares to fortune Nigeria moves to turn wasted gas into wealth Nigeria is intensifying efforts to transform gas flaring from an environmental problem into an economic opportunity by capturing and monetising natural gas that would otherwise be burned into the atmosphere. The renewed push follows President Bola Tinubu’s call on the Nigeria Liquefied Natural […]

Alausa tasks NANS to mobilise 10 million student votes for Tinubu in 2027 The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged the National Association of Nigerian Students NANS to mobilise 10 million student votes for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Alausa made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a […]

A Court orders NDLEA to produce KC Luxury after 14 days in custody A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA to produce socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as KC Luxury, before the court after he spent 14 days in the agency’s custody without being formally charged […]

FG unveils $1bn plan to tackle poverty The Federal Government has launched a $1 billion social protection programme aimed at helping vulnerable Nigerian households move beyond temporary relief and towards sustainable economic independence. The initiative, known as the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project HOPE-SP, is part of a broader government effort to overhaul […]

DHQ warns against fake AI video linking CDS to politics The Defence Headquarters DHQ has raised the alarm over a fabricated artificial intelligence-generated video falsely portraying the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, as making partisan political statements. The military described the video as deliberate misinformation designed to deceive the public, misrepresent the position […]

67 Nigerians Return Home From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Violence South Africa’s long-standing appeal as a destination for African migrants is facing a major setback as xenophobic tensions and violence continue to push foreign nationals out of the country. Against this backdrop, 67 Nigerians have returned home from South Africa, highlighting growing concerns over […]

Nigerian Navy Intercepts 500 Litres of Suspected Stolen AGO, Cannabis in LagosThe Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil AGO and substances suspected to be cannabis in Folu Community, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The operation was carried out by naval personnel who recovered the suspected illegally […]

FAAN Clears Bolt to Resume Operations at Nigerian Airports The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN has cleared ride hailing company Bolt to resume operations at airports under its management, following discussions aimed at resolving concerns over the regulation of e-hailing services. The decision ends a temporary disruption that had caused inconvenience for travellers and […]

NFF Crisis Deepens as President Ibrahim Gusau, Board Members Resign The Nigeria Football Federation NFF is facing a majorleadership crisis after its president, Ibrahim Gusau, and several members of the federation’s Executive Committee reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. The reported resignations come after weeks of growing criticism of the […]

APC May Reshuffle 2027 Campaign Council Amid Pressure From North, Southeast The ruling All Progressives Congress APC may review the composition of its presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 general election following complaints from party stakeholders over the structure. The development reportedly reflects growing concerns within the party that some influential political figures and […]

Poorly Designed Roads, Public Facilities Leave Persons With Disabilities Stranded Despite increasing investment in roads, housing, commercial buildings and other public infrastructure, persons with disabilities PWDscontinue to face significant barriers because many newly constructed facilities fail to incorporate basic accessibility features. found that people living with disabilities are frequently left unable to independently access roads, […]

Atiku Insists on Restoring Targeted Petrol Subsidy as Presidency Questions Funding The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring a targeted petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, despite strong opposition from the Presidency. Atiku maintained that the removal of petrol subsidy had worsened the cost-of-living […]

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Reject FG’s Livestock Scheme The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum SMBLF has rejected the Federal Government’s new National Livestock Policy, alleging that the initiative could lead to the takeover of ancestral lands in the Middle Belt and their allocation to Fulani pastoralists.The group raised the concerns in a statement signed […]