Nigerians Face Rising Energy Costs as Diesel and Petrol Prices Surge Sharply NBS Report Nigerians are grappling with steep energy costs following a new report from the National Bureau of Statistics NBS, which shows a significant year-on-year increase in fuel prices across the country. The report reveals that diesel prices have surged by 86.4% over […]

NiMet Issues Flash Flood Warning for Lagos and Southern Coastal States The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has issued a critical weather warning for Lagos State and other southern coastal states, alerting residents to a high risk of flash flooding expected today, June 30. The agency says its latest Weather Outlook indicates that light morning rainfall […]

First Lady Launches North-West Community Food Bank in Jigawa, Calls for Regional Support The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the North-West National Community Food Bank in Jigawa State, urging state governments and stakeholders across the region to support its full rollout and ensure its sustainability. The launch event took place […]

Court Grants ₦200 Million Bail to Omoyele Sowore in Ongoing Cybercrime Trial The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, who is facing charges in an ongoing alleged cybercrime trial. Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress AAC, was granted bail on terms set […]

MAAUN Founder Donates Toyota Hilux to Northwest University to Strengthen Institutional Partnership The Founder of the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria MAAUN Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has donated an official Toyota Hilux vehicle to Northwest University, Kano, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two institutions and supporting higher education development. The donation […]

APC Faces Fresh Internal Crisis Amid Candidate Substitution Allegations and Protests Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress APC is facing renewed controversy over its nomination process following allegations of candidate substitution and growing unrest within party ranks. Reports indicate that disputes over the selection of candidates have triggered confusion among aspirants, with some claiming […]

Zulum Mourns Death of Retired DIG Abdullahi Shettima at 93 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed deep sadness over the death of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Abdullahi Shettima, who passed away at the age of 93. The governor described the late senior police officer as an outstanding patriot, elder statesman, […]

Gunmen Invade Borno Secondary School, Abduct Students During NECO Examination Suspected gunmen have stormed a secondary school in Borno State, abducting an unspecified number of students while the National Examinations Council NECO Senior School Certificate Examination was ongoing, in a fresh attack that has sparked panic and renewed concern over school security in northern Nigeria. […]

Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC From Appearing on 2027 Election Ballot Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that there is a coordinated plan to prevent the African Democratic Congress ADC from participating in the 2027 general elections, warning that such a move would represent a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku, who is […]

ADC Set to Unveil Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate as Political Parties Race to Meet INEC Deadline The African Democratic Congress ADC is set to formally unveil former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as political parties intensify final preparations for the submission of presidential nominations […]

FG Resumes Evacuation of 271 Nigerians From South Africa Amid Rising Security Concerns The Federal Government has resumed the evacuation of Nigerian citizens from South Africa, with 271 Nigerians expected to arrive in Lagos aboard an Air Peace flight as tensions and security threats continue to rise in parts of the country. The evacuation exercise […]

2027 Presidency Parties Race to Finalise Tickets as Running Mate Choices Become Decisive Ahead of INEC Deadline With the July 11 deadline for the submission of candidates’ particulars to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC fast approaching, Nigeria’s major political parties are intensifying efforts to finalise their presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]

Naira to Dollar Exchange Rates Vary Across Markets as Demand and Supply Drive Fluctuations Exchange rates between the Nigerian naira and the US dollar continue to show variations across official banks, bureaux de change, and parallel market operators, as shifts in demand and foreign exchange supply conditions influence daily pricing. Market data shows that the […]

SERAP Demands Probe of Alleged N6.3bn Constituency Project Fund Diversion The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently investigate allegations of diversion, misapplication, or disappearance of ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds, urging that anti-corruption agencies be involved to ensure accountability and possible prosecution of […]

FCCPC Warns Petrol Refiners, Marketers of Sanctions Over Alleged Consumer Exploitation The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC has warned petrol refiners, depot operators, marketers and retail outlet owners that they risk regulatory sanctions if ongoing investigations uncover evidence of consumer exploitation or anti-competitive practices in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The Commission said its […]

Dele Oye Condemns FG’s Foreign Investment Trips as Wasteful, Demands Strategic Economic Reforms Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics AERE, Dele Oye, has criticised the Federal Government’s frequent foreign investment and diplomatic trips, describing them as costly, ineffective, and lacking measurable economic returns despite consuming significant public funds.In a policy paper titled […]

Only 25 of 58 Nigerian Insurers Seek Capital Verification as NAICOM Recapitalisation Deadline Nears Nigeria’s insurance industry is facing mounting pressure ahead of the National Insurance Commission NAICOM recapitalisation deadline, with only 25 of the country’s 58 licensed insurance companies having applied for mandatory capital verification barely one month before the compliance date. The capital […]

Lagos State to Demolish All Distressed Buildings in Alakija After Collapse The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all distressed and structurally unsafe buildings in the Alakija area following the collapse of a two-storey building in the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, during an […]

NLC Condemns DSS Treatment of Sowore, Calls It Threat to Democracy The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has strongly condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services DSS during the arrest of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, describing the treatment as intimidating, unprofessional, and a threat to democratic institutions. In a […]

Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano During State Visit Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday held a private, constructive meeting with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano State, as part of Obasanjo’s official state visit. The meeting, which took place behind closed doors, is understood to have focused on national political developments and broader […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMISSIONS REHABILITATED PREMIER HOTEL IN IBADANPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the rehabilitated and redeveloped Premier Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality revival agenda. The commissioning ceremony, held at the iconic hotel site on Mokola Hill, was performed on behalf of […]

Troops conducting security operations in Borno State, Nigeria have successfully dismantled a terrorist roadblock and freed 53 hostages, in a coordinated mission that also led to the recovery of vehicles and other properties. The rescued persons, alongside the recovered vehicles and assorted belongings, were safely evacuated to Buratai town, where authorities confirmed they are currently […]

Nine persons have been confirmed dead while 27 others were rescued after a building collapse in Lagos State, with emergency operations now concluded at the scene, authorities said. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA confirmed that search, rescue, and recovery efforts ended after responders evacuated survivors and recovered victims from the debris of the […]

Rising Inflation in Nigeria Makes Single-Income Lifestyle Unsustainable, Experts Warn Nigeria’s worsening inflation and cost of living are placing increasing pressure on household finances, with experts warning that relying on a single source of income is becoming unsustainable for many citizens. Speaking in Enugu, financial expert Victor Ufot said the current economic climate requires Nigerians […]