Court Voids INEC Timelines, Gives Opposition Parties Breathing Space Ahead of 2027 Elections A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC lacks the constitutional authority to impose restrictive timelines on political parties’ primaries and other pre-election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The judgment, which has triggered […]

Lekki, Lagos Island Account for Over 27% of Criminal Cases in Lagos Government The Lagos State Government has disclosed that more than 27 per cent of criminal cases recorded across the state within the last three years originated from the Lagos Island and Lekki-Ajah axis, with Lekki-Ajah alone accounting for over 16 per cent of […]

APC Consolidates Grip Ahead of 2027 Governorship Elections as Governors, Loyalists Dominate Primaries Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress APC has strengthened its political position ahead of the 2027 governorship elections after incumbent governors and their loyalists secured sweeping victories in party primaries across several states. The nationwide primaries, held amid intense internal negotiations and consensus […]

President Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as new JAMB Registrar President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, in a major leadership change within Nigeria’s tertiary education examination system. The announcement was contained in an official statement from the […]

JAMB releases 279 previously withheld UTME results after malpractice investigations The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB has released 279 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME results that were earlier withheld over suspected examination malpractice, following the conclusion of investigations into affected candidates. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the Board’s Public […]

Three APC aspirants withdraw from Adamawa governorship race, back Ahmed Galadima Aminu Three governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress APCin Adamawa State have stepped down from the race and endorsed Ahmed Galadima Aminu ahead of the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for today. The development is widely seen as a significant political boost for […]

Nigeria Advances Halal Economy Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness and Trade Access The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to develop its Halal economy framework as part of a broader strategy to expand global trade access, attract foreign investment, and strengthen the country’s non-oil export base. The initiative is designed to position Nigeria as […]

NMDPRA and NUPRC Strengthen Regulatory Collaboration to Boost Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Governance The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission NUPRC have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regulatory collaboration aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The renewed partnership is […]

Nigeria Strengthens Korea–Africa Strategic Partnership Ahead of Seoul MeetingThe Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the Korea–Africa Strategic Partnership as preparations intensify for an upcoming high-level meeting in Seoul, aimed at deepening economic, technological, and diplomatic cooperation between both sides. The initiative forms part of Nigeria’s broader foreign policy direction under […]

Another APC Aspirant, George-Kelly, Withdraws From Rivers Governorship Race, Cites Party Unity Ahead of 2027 Another governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly, has withdrawn from the party’s governorship primary, citing party unity, reconciliation, and support for leadership efforts aimed at stabilising the political atmosphere ahead of […]

Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries, Cites Peace, Unity Amid Rivers Political Calm Push Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, citing the need to preserve peace, unity, and stability in the state, in a move widely interpreted as an attempt to end prolonged political tensions […]

Fear Grips Oko as Bandit Attack Rumours Empty Schools After Oriire Abductions, Teacher Beheading Sparks Panic Fear and tension have gripped Oko and surrounding communities in Oyo State following renewed insecurity concerns triggered by the recent deadly school attacks in the Oriire Local Government Area, where bandits abducted pupils and teachers and later killed a […]

Obasanjo Flags Off ‘Lagos To The World’ Expedition In Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially flagged off the “Lagos to the World” expedition in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking the launch of a historic solo overland journey aimed at promoting global awareness about prostate cancer and cancer advocacy. The expedition, which began at the Olusegun […]

Police Arrest Suspect Over Attempted Lynching Of Two Women In Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the mob assault and attempted lynching of two women along Ring Road 3 in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The command disclosed that police operatives responded swiftly to […]

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5% After 305th MPC Meeting The Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate MPR at 26.5% following the conclusion of the 305th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee MPC, signaling continued caution over inflation and broader economic pressures in Nigeria. The committee also voted unanimously to maintain […]

2027 NDC Clears Peter Obi To Contest Presidential Primary The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has cleared former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to contest its presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election after a screening exercise held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The party’s National Screening Committee said Obi satisfied all constitutional […]

Nigeria-US Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists In Northeast Nigerian troops, working in coordination with the United States Africa Command AFRICOM, have eliminated at least 175 ISIS terrorists in a series of sustained counterterrorism operations across Nigeria’s North-East region, according to the Defence Headquarters DHQ. The military disclosed on Tuesday that the joint strikes, which […]

Ojude Oba Festival To Hold Despite Royal Transition Organisers The organisers of the annual Ojude Oba Festival have dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that the cultural celebration would be suspended following the death of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. Speaking during a press briefing in Ijebu Ode ahead of the 2026 edition of […]

Nigeria’s Tuberculosis Burden Worsens Amid Rising Infections, Stigma Nigeria’s tuberculosis TB crisis continues to pose a major public health and economic threat, with increasing infections, deaths and widespread stigma undermining efforts to control the disease, according to an editorial The editorial warned that inadequate funding, weak healthcare infrastructure and poor public awareness are worsening the […]

Desmond Elliot Says He Signed Obasa Impeachment Document Out of Misunderstanding Lagos lawmaker and actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has clarified his involvement in the impeachment saga surrounding former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, saying he signed a related document out of misunderstanding. Elliot explained that he was abroad at the time of the […]

Nigerian star wins Serie A Best Defender after historic season in Italy A Nigerian defender has been crowned Serie A Best Defender after a standout season in Italy, marking a historic individual achievement for the player following an exceptional campaign with AS Roma Women. Shukurat Oladipo, the 21-year-old Nigeria international, was officially named the Best […]

Nigeria drawn against Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania and Madagascar in 2027 AFCON qualifiers Nigeria have been drawn against Guinea, Tanzania and Madagascar in the qualification series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, following the official draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will compete in Group L of the qualifying campaign as […]

Dangote Refinery slashes jet fuel price to ₦1,650 per litre, says move will ease airline cost pressures Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel Jet A1 to ₦1,650 per litre, down from ₦1,750, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airlines and ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. […]

Armed Forces of Nigeria intensify coordinated strikes against ISIS/ISWAP terrorists in North-East The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified coordinated military operations against ISIS-linked Islamic State West Africa Province ISWAP and other terrorist groups in the North-East, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts under the federal government’s security strategy. Military authorities say the latest operations […]