Zamfara 2027 Governor Lawal, 14 Other Candidates Sign Peace Accord Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and 14 other governorship candidates have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to promote peaceful political activities and respect the electoral process. The agreement was signed at a Peace Accord and Election Security Summit […]

NMA Raises Alarm Over Doctors’ Health, Burnout The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State chapter, has raised concerns over doctors’ health and welfare, calling for improved working conditions and stronger measures to prevent burnout among medical practitioners. The association warned that doctors who devote themselves to caring for patients often neglect their own physical and […]

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 21, 2026 The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, across the official foreign exchange market and the parallel market. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was quoted at approximately ₦1,330.97 to ₦1,332, In the parallel […]

INEC Reviews Voter Registration Records, Moves to Address PVC Bottlenecks in South-East The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered a review of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) records in the South-East and directed the removal of obstacles hindering the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash […]

2027 PDP, APGA, Accord Join Tinubu’s Re-election Campaign Yilwatda The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has claimed that major opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Accord Party, have joined the campaign to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. […]

Nigerians Demand Relief, Not Mere Figures, as Economic Hardship Persists Nigerians are demanding tangible improvements in their living conditions despite signs of economic stabilisation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with rising living costs continuing to place pressure on households across the country. In an editorial titled “Nigerians Demand Relief, Not Mere Figures, argued that although […]

Court Voids EFCC Probe Report on London/Paris Club Refunds A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Garki, Abuja, has nullified an investigation report by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC which alleged fraud in the disbursement of London/Paris Club refunds involving Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Justice Suleiman Belgore, who […]

Uduaghan’s Remains Arrive in Delta as Tributes Pour In The remains of former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan have arrived in Delta State, as tributes continue to pour in from political leaders, associates and members of the public mourning his death. The arrival of his remains has drawn attention to the late politician’s contributions to […]

NDC Dismisses Defection of Some Candidates to APC as ‘Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish’ The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the defection of some of its candidates to the All Progressives Congress APC as “good riddance to bad rubbish,” dismissing the departures as inconsequential to the party. The party’s reaction followed the decision by […]

Military Air Strikes Kill 103 ISWAP Terrorists in Adamawa, Borno The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai OPHK, says it has killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province ISWAP terrorists in a series of air strikes across Adamawa and Borno states. The military also reported destroying several logistics hubs and storage facilities allegedly […]

NGX Group Wins Africa’s Best Exchange Award as Market Turnover Hits ₦7.82 Trillion Nigerian Exchange Group Plc NGX Group has been named Africa’s Best Exchange at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026, in recognition of its contributions to market infrastructure, digital innovation and capital formation. The award was presented at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in […]

Six Years After EndSARS, Police Harassment and Unkept Promises Continue to Frustrate Calls for Reform Six years after the EndSARS protests brought allegations of police brutality to the forefront of national debate, Nigeria continues to face concerns over unlawful arrests, torture, extortion, arbitrary detention and excessive use of force by law enforcement officers. Despite the […]

Tinubu Says He Has No Regrets Over Subsidy Removal, Defends Economic Reforms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he has no regrets over the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic reforms introduced by his administration, insisting that Nigeria cannot borrow its way to greatness. The President made the remarks on Monday, October 19, […]

Opposition Questions Tinubu’s 12-State Campaign Plan as City Boy Movement Targets 10 Million Votes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported plan to personally attend campaign rallies in 12 state capitals ahead of the 2027 presidential election has sparked debate, with opposition figures questioning the strategy and the President’s ability to campaign across the country. The All […]

Tinubu Commends Youth Support Groups, Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Governance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigerian youths and youth support groups for supporting his administration’s reform agenda, while reaffirming his commitment to youth empowerment, political participation and inclusive governance. The President made the remarks on Monday, October 19, during a gathering […]

President Tinubu Receives United Nations’ Proposed $14bn Budget for 2027 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the United Nations’ proposed budget for 2027, valued at approximately $14 billion, from Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim. The seven-volume budget document was presented to the President at the State House in Abuja on Sunday, […]

Tinubu Extends Tenures of Correctional and Immigration Service Chiefs by 18 Months President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the heads of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), allowing both officials to remain in office until 2028. The extension covers Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, Controller-General […]

DSS Arraigns Five Suspects Over Kidnap of 20 Corps Members, Others in Imo The Department of State Services DSS has arraigned five suspects before the Imo State High Court over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps NYSC members and four other persons in Imo State. The suspects were brought before the […]

Police Smash Suspected Robbery Gang, Arrest Six in Jigawa The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of an armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for attacks on residents of Jahun Local Government Area, recovering 13 mobile phones and cash suspected to be linked to the crimes. The arrests followed investigations into two robbery […]

EndSARS at Six The Echoes, the Anger and the Unfinished Quest for Justice Six years after the EndSARS protests shook Nigeria and brought national attention to allegations of police brutality and excessive use of force, the demand for justice remains unresolved for victims and their families. The anniversary has renewed attention to the human cost […]

Tinubu’s Reforms Spared Nigeria Deeper Economic Crisis Shettima Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s decisions have spared Nigeria a deeper economic crisis that could have resulted from further delays in implementing critical policies. Shettima said the reforms were necessary to address longstanding structural weaknesses in the economy, […]

Dele Cole’s Death Leaves Vacuum in Family, Friends’ Circle Agbahor Dr Aghogho Agbahor has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran Nigerian diplomat, journalist and elder statesman, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, describing his passing as a painful loss that has left a significant vacuum in his family and among friends. Cole died in London […]

Sanwo-Olu Asks Gbadegesin to Resign, Appoints Sanuth as New LAWMA MD Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reportedly asked the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, to resign and appointed Dr. Hassan Sanuth as his replacement amid persistent waste management challenges across the state. The reported leadership change follows […]

‘My Message Twisted’ Obi Denies Telling UK-Based Nigerians to Abandon Loved Ones The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied asking Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to abandon relatives who depend on them for financial support, insisting that his remarks on Nigeria’s economic hardship have been distorted by political […]