Aliko Dangote Receives Lifetime Achievement Award as Brand Africa Names Dangote Most Admired Brand Its President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to industrialisation and for building one of Africa’s most successful indigenous business enterprises. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand […]

OPay Expands Financial Inclusion as Digital Payments Dominate Nigerian Markets In many markets, motor parks, roadside kiosks, and small shops across Nigeria today, one green Point-of-Sale PoS terminal has become a familiar sight for millions of Nigerians who now use digital payments daily through OPay. OPay, a leading fintech company operating in Nigeria, is playing […]

Bala Mohammed Denies Vice-Presidential Rumours, Reaffirms Bauchi South Senatorial Ambition Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dismissed reports suggesting he is being considered for a vice-presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that his political focus remains firmly on contesting the Bauchi South senatorial seat. The clarification comes amid speculation linking him […]

Obasanjo Flags Off “Lagos to the World” Expedition on Cancer Awareness in Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially flagged off the “Lagos to the World” expedition, a global road journey designed to raise awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and regular health screening, at an event held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The launch ceremony […]

President Tinubu Receives Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq, APC Governorship Candidate Yakubu Danladi Salihu at State House President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, alongside the All Progressives Congress APC governorship candidate in Kwara State and Speaker of the […]

Nigerian States Still Reeling from N13 Trillion Flood Losses as Fresh 2026 Rainy Season Warnings Raise Alarm Nigeria is still recovering from devastating floods that struck between 2024 and 2025, with losses estimated at about N13 trillion, even as fresh warnings indicate that the 2026 rainy season could trigger widespread flooding across the country once […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Portland Gas Ojota Mother Station in Lagos, marking another milestone in the federal government’s push to expand domestic energy infrastructure and improve access to cleaner fuel alternatives across Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, held in Ojota, brought together government officials, energy sector stakeholders and private investors as the administration […]

A security and intelligence expert, Yahuza Getso, has rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that there has been meaningful progress in tackling insecurity in Nigeria, insisting that the reality on the ground shows continued worsening violence across several regions of the country. Getso argued that insecurity remains deeply entrenched, particularly in the North-Central and North-West […]

A prominent Nigerian activist and Federal Capital Territory FCT senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has reportedly withdrawn from the senatorial race following the cancellation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC primary election in the FCT, according to party and political reports. The development comes amid internal party adjustments that affected the timetable and conduct of the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Kano State Polio Emergency Operations Centre EOC at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital in Nassarawa, marking a renewed push to strengthen disease surveillance, immunisation and outbreak response in northern Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony, held in Kano, unveiled an upgraded public health coordination facility designed to serve as […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System NEMSAS National Emergency Response Fleet in Abuja, describing it as a major step toward strengthening emergency healthcare delivery across Nigeria. The launch, held at the Federal Ministry of Health headquarters, introduced what officials described as the largest single-day deployment of […]

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 […]