PFIPC Scandal Raises Fresh Questions Over Budget Integrity, Governance in Nigeria What began as the Presidency’s attempt to dismiss the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC as a fictitious organisation has escalated into a major controversy, triggering widespread concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary process and the effectiveness of its public institutions. The controversy […]

President Tinubu Flags Off Akwanga-Maiduguri Superhighway, Pledges to Transform Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday officially flagged off the construction of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Maiduguri Superhighway, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to connecting every part of Nigeria through modern and durable road infrastructure. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, President Tinubu described […]

Atiku Applauds Court Over Dismissal of Suit Challenging ADC Leadership Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian judiciary for demonstrating courage, independence, and fidelity to the Constitution following the dismissal of a suit challenging the leadership of the party. Reacting to Thursday’s judgment of […]

Imo Government Begins Recovery of Illegally Acquired Lands, Warns of Demolition The Imo State Government has commenced the process of recovering state-owned lands allegedly acquired illegally by individuals in different parts of the state, warning that all unauthorized structures on such properties will be demolished while offenders face prosecution. The government disclosed this in a […]

Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Record as Africa’s Most-Streamed Artist With 46.84 Million Monthly Listeners Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has reclaimed his position at the top of Africa’s digital streaming charts after setting a new record for the highest monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify. The milestone […]

Super Eagles Striker Reportedly Arrives Early for Preseason, Outpaces Teammates in Fitness Return A Nigeria international striker has reportedly set the pace ahead of the new club season after returning early for preseason training, beating several of his teammates to camp as preparations intensify for the upcoming campaign. The forward, who is part of the […]

2027 Rhodes-Vivour, Obi Political Pathways Diverge as ADC Internal Crises Trigger Realignments Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reflected on the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the breakdown of his political alignment with Peter Obi and internal disputes within the African Democratic Congress ADC that […]

Naira Strengthens as Exchange Rate Improves to ₦1,369 Per Dollar The Naira recorded a marginal appreciation against the United States dollar on Thursday, strengthening in the foreign exchange market as improved supply dynamics and market adjustments supported the local currency. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, the indicative exchange rate fell […]

Troops Arrest Suspected Key Armourer Linked to Attacks on Oil Facilities in Imo, Recover Arms and Ammunition Troops have arrested a suspected key armourer believed to be supplying weapons used in attacks on oil facilities and security personnel in parts of Imo State, in a major breakthrough in ongoing counter-crime operations in the South-East. The […]

FG Hails Suspension of Oyo Teachers’ Strike, Describes Move as Victory for Dialogue and Learning The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the strike by teachers in Oyo State, describing the development as a significant victory for dialogue, collaboration, and the continued education of Nigerian children. The Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT in Oyo […]

APC Cracks Deepen as Revised National Assembly Primaries Trigger Resistance and Delta South Court Battle Fresh internal divisions have emerged within the All Progressives Congress APC following the party’s revised National Assembly primaries, a development that has intensified power struggles across several states and triggered legal disputes, including a court case over the Delta South […]

2027 Atiku Abubakar Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Official Spokesperson, Strengthens Campaign Structure Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Nollywood actor-turned politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his official spokesperson ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a move widely seen as strengthening his political communication strategy. The appointment was […]

Ogun 2027 Power Rotation Debate Deepens as Egba, Ijebu, Remo and Yewa Blocs Jostle for Influence The debate over governorship zoning in Ogun State has intensified ahead of the 2027 elections, with renewed political agitation across the state’s four major blocs Egba, Ijebu, Remo and Yewa each pushing arguments for fairness, inclusion and historical balance […]

Nigeria Cuts Import Duties on Food, Vehicles in Major Economic Relief Push The Federal Government has begun implementing sweeping reductions in import duties on essential goods, including food staples and passenger vehicles, in a major fiscal policy shift aimed at easing Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis and boosting economic relief for households and businesses. The new tariff […]

NIMC Act 2026 Ushers in Nigeria’s Digital Identity Revolution Nigeria has taken a major step toward a fully digital economy following the signing of the National Identity Management Commission NIMC Act 2026, a landmark law designed to modernize the country’s identity management system and strengthen digital governance. The new legislation repeals the 2007 NIMC Act, […]

Cooking Gas Prices Begin to Ease Across Nigeria as Retail Costs Drop in Lagos Retail prices of cooking gas have begun to ease across Nigeria, according to market checks and recent reports, offering some relief to households grappling with rising living costs. Findings by correspondents indicate that prices of liquefied petroleum gas LPG currently range […]

CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the revocation of operating licences of forty-six microfinance banks across the country, in a sweeping regulatory action aimed at strengthening compliance within the financial sector. The decision was approved by the Governor of the Central Bank, Olayemi […]

Tinubu Urges Nations to Embed UN Charter Preamble in Constitutions to Strengthen Global Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on member states of the United Nations to incorporate the Preamble of the UN Charter into their national constitutions, as part of efforts to promote global peace, justice, human dignity and stronger international cooperation. Speaking […]

2027 Presidency Running Mates Emerge as Key Factor as Parties Rush to Meet INEC Deadline With the July 11 deadline for submitting candidates’ particulars to the Independent National Electoral Commission fast approaching, only a handful of political parties have finalised their presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general election. Political parties across Nigeria are intensifying […]

Former Minister Uche Nnaji Reportedly Arrested at Enugu Airport by ICPC Operatives Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. According to initial reports, Nnaji was taken into custody shortly […]

Dangote to Boost Refining Capacity to 2.1 Million Barrels Per Day with Expansion into Kenya Dangote Group has announced plans to significantly expand its refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day, strengthening its footprint in Africa’s downstream oil sector with major operations in both West and East Africa. The expansion includes an existing capacity […]

Experts Urge Women to Prioritise Mindset Shift Over Capital in Pursuit of Financial Independence Women seeking financial independence have been advised to focus first on transforming their mindset rather than relying solely on access to capital, as economic empowerment advocates argue that lasting wealth creation begins with changing deeply rooted beliefs about money. Speaking on […]

Heavy Rainfall in Lagos Sparks Fears of Cholera, Malaria and Typhoid Outbreaks Heavy rainfall across Lagos has raised concerns among health experts over potential outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and typhoid, as flooding continues to disrupt daily life and strain public health systems. Persistent downpours have led to widespread flooding in several parts of the city, […]

UNILAG Students Stranded in China Begin Return Home After University Intervention The University of Lagos UNILAG has confirmed that a group of its students who were stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now on their way back to Nigeria following swift institutional intervention. The development comes after concerns were raised […]