President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has marked the third anniversary of his administration with a national address defending his economic reforms, acknowledging the sacrifices Nigerians have made, and insisting that his policies are beginning to stabilise the economy and restore long-term growth momentum. In the statement released on May 29, 2026, Tinubu said his government […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting they were necessary steps to prevent fiscal collapse and place Nigeria on a path of recovery, even as critics continue to point to worsening hardship, insecurity and rising poverty across the country. In a nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration, Tinubu […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has confirmed that its nationwide primaries for the 2027 general elections will hold today as scheduled, despite growing political tensions and logistical concerns ahead of the exercise. In a statement issued by the party leadership, the NDC announced that only aspirants who emerge victorious in the primaries will be required […]

COURT DISMISSES SUIT SEEKING TO DISQUALIFY JONATHAN FROM 2027 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, AWARDS ₦20M COSTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify former President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election, describing the action as an abuse of court process and awarding ₦20 million in costs against the […]

THOUGHTFUL GIFTING EXPERTS EMPHASIZE EMOTIONAL VALUE OVER COST IN MEANINGFUL A growing body of discussion around gift-giving is reinforcing a simple but powerful idea: the most meaningful gifts are not defined by their price tag, but by the thought and emotional intention behind them. According to recent commentary on gifting culture, a good gift is […]

FG CANCELS $717.7M WORLD BANK POWER INTERVENTION LOAN The Federal Government of Nigeria has cancelled a $717.7 million World Bank-backed power sector intervention loan, following a formal request and a mutual agreement between both parties to discontinue the financing arrangement under the Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation. According to documents obtained from the World Bank, […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES RANGERS ON WINNING THE NIGERIAN LEAGUE TITLE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International Football Club of Enugu for winning the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title, describing the achievement as a testament to the club’s rich history, resilience, and contribution to Nigerian football. In a statement issued by the Presidency […]

Nigeria, Türkiye Sign MoU on Solid Minerals Cooperation The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking a significant step toward deepening economic and industrial collaboration between both countries.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the […]

Energy Security Takes Priority Over Rapid Energy Transition, Says Oando CEO Wale Tinubu The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has said that global energy and economic crises are slowing the pace of the global energy transition, as governments increasingly prioritise energy security and stable hydrocarbon supply over rapid decarbonisation. Tinubu made […]

Nextier Blames Nigeria’s Police Brutality on Colonial-Era Militarized Culture, Calls for Shift to Service-Oriented Policing Security experts under the Nextier policy group have attributed persistent cases of police brutality and human rights abuses in Nigeria to a deeply entrenched colonial-era militarized policing culture, urging a fundamental shift toward a service-oriented, accountable, and human rights–compliant police […]

NHRC Records 267,787 Human Rights Complaints in April 2026, Cites Rising Insecurity, Abuse of Power The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has reported a sharp surge in human rights violations across Nigeria, recording 267,787 complaints in April 2026, a figure it attributes to worsening insecurity, abuse of authority, and shrinking civic space. The Commission disclosed […]

Lagos APC Assembly Primaries Signal Power Shift Ahead of 2027, as Internal Rifts and Obasa Impeachment Crisis Shape Outcome The recently concluded All Progressives Congress APC House of Assembly primaries in Lagos State have been interpreted by analysts as a major signal of a looming power realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, with internal […]

Naira Gains 1.42% in April 2026 as CBN Ramps Up OMO Sales to ₦9.71 Trillion to Stabilise FX Market The Naira appreciated by 1.42 per cent in April 2026, supported by increased liquidity management measures from the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, which intensified its Open Market Operations OMO sales to about ₦9.71 trillion in […]

Nigeria’s Economy Grows 3.89% in Q1 2026 as Telecoms and Agriculture Lead Expansion, Electricity Sector Contracts Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.89 per cent year-on-year growth in real GDP in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by strong performance in telecommunications, agriculture, financial services, trade, and construction, even as structural weaknesses in electricity supply and […]

Julius Berger Gives Update on Lagos Bridge Rehabilitation Projects Julius Berger Nigeria has provided a major progress update on the ongoing rehabilitation of key Lagos bridges being executed under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works, as part of a nationwide infrastructure renewal programme aimed at restoring ageing transport assets and improving commuter safety […]

Abuja High Court Grants Tunde Ayeni N200 Million Bail in Alleged N15.7bn Fraud Trial An Abuja High Court has granted former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni bail in the sum of N200 million over allegations of fraud involving about N15.7 billion, in a case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. Justice Jude […]

ADC Alleges Tinubu’s 10.99 Million APC Primary Votes Signal 2027 Rigging Plot Nigeria’s opposition parties have strongly criticised claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10.99 million votes during the All Progressives Congress APC presidential primaries, with the African Democratic Congress ADC alleging the figures point to a wider plan to manipulate the 2027 general […]

ADC, SDP Reject INEC Appeal Over 2027 Election Timetable Dispute The African Democratic Congress ADC and the Social Democratic Party SDP have rejected the decision by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to appeal a Federal High Court ruling that faulted aspects of the commission’s timetable for the 2027 general elections. Opposition parties say the […]

Nigeria’s GDP growth slows to 3.89% in Q1 2026 amid improved agricultural performance Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.89 per cent year-on-year growth in real Gross Domestic Product GDP during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics NBS.The figure represents a slight slowdown compared to the […]

Lagos APC unveils House of Reps and Assembly candidates for 2027 elections, Obasa clinches Agege ticket The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has officially unveiled its list of candidates for the House of Representatives and the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made […]

Nigerian theatre practitioner Tobenna Amechi reshapes African storytelling through immersive stage productions Nigerian creative producer and theatre practitioner Tobenna Amechi is gaining attention for his innovative approach to African storytelling, using immersive and participatory theatre to preserve cultural memory while blending contemporary performance styles. Amechi, founder of Wise Creations and its performance arm Wise Productions, […]

Gunmen attack Yashikira Emir’s palace in Kwara, abduct 10 and set part of palace ablaze Gunmen have abducted 10 persons following a coordinated overnight attack on the Yashikira Emir’s palace in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, also setting parts of the palace on fire during the operation. The incident reportedly occurred around 2 […]

Operation Hadin Kai troops assure enhanced security across North East during Eid-el-Kabir amid Boko Haram threats Troops of Operation Hadin Kai OPHK have assured residents across Nigeria’s North East region of enhanced security measures before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, amid concerns over possible Boko Haram and ISWAP threats. The assurance was contained in […]

Former Oyo Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi wins PDP governorship primary in landslide victory Former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in the state following a landslide victory in the party’s primary election held ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gbolarumi secured a commanding […]