APC and SDP Leaders in Esa-Oke Defect to Accord Party, Declare Support for Adeleke’s Re-election Bid Political realignment in Obokun LGA as opposition figures dump APC and SDP, back Osun governor ahead of August governorship poll A wave of political defections has hit Esa-Oke in the Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State as leaders […]

Abia PDP Chairman Urges Voters to Reject APC in 2027, Cites Party Strength Amid Internal Leadership Dispute State party leader insists PDP remains strong and capable of producing credible candidates ahead of 2027 elections despite ongoing internal crisis The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has called on residents of the […]

Makinde Sparks Reactions After Remark Hinting at Possible Impeachment in Viral Video Oyo State governor says remaining time in office could be cut short as political tension and impeachment rumours swirl Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has triggered widespread political reactions online after a viral video showed him making a remark referencing the possibility of […]

CSOs Petition INEC Chairman Over Alleged Staff Redeployments Ahead of Osun Poll Civil society organisations (CSOs) have petitioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over what they described as controversial redeployment of electoral staff ahead of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. The groups raised concerns that recent postings […]

Pressure Mounts on Atiku’s 2027 Ambition as Tinubu, Wike Reject Automatic Tickets Fresh political tension is building ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections as leading political figures clash over zoning arrangements, automatic presidential tickets and the future direction of the country’s democracy. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is facing increasing resistance to his anticipated presidential […]

REPORTS EXPOSE ABUSE, CORRUPTION, INEQUALITY IN NIGERIAN PRISONS Fresh reports have uncovered widespread abuse, corruption and deep inequality within Nigeria’s correctional facilities, revealing a prison system increasingly undermined by systemic collapse, poor oversight and entrenched criminal networks operating from behind bars. According to findings, Nigerian prisons officially known as correctional centres are facing severe operational […]

FG Moves to Fast-Track Federal Medical Centre Project in Udu Kingdom, Delta State Federal Government accelerates establishment of new FMC as stakeholders push for improved healthcare access in Udu and surrounding communities. The Federal Government has moved to accelerate the establishment of the proposed Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Udu Kingdom, Delta State, as part […]

Fintiri Calls for Fairer Revenue Sharing Formula to Boost State, Local Government Development Adamawa governor urges more realistic fiscal arrangement as RMAFC continues nationwide consultation on revenue allocation review. The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called for a more realistic and democratic revenue sharing formula in Nigeria, saying the current arrangement limits […]

Police Foil Terror Plot, Arrest Six Suspects in Akure Over Planned IED Attacks on Government Facilities Intelligence-led operation in Ondo State disrupts suspected terrorist network targeting public infrastructure in the state capital. Security operatives in Ondo State have arrested six suspected terrorists in Akure after uncovering a planned attempt to carry out Improvised Explosive Device […]

Court Adjourns Trial Of Driver In Anthony Joshua’s Car Crash Case To June 2 Adjournment marks fourth delay as prosecution seeks to file fresh charge A court has adjourned the trial of the driver involved in a car crash linked to British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua to June 2, following a request by the prosecution […]

Nigeria Braces for Severe Flooding in 2026 as Over 30,000 Communities Face Risk Annual OutlookFederal Government strengthens emergency response systems as flood forecast identifies thousands of vulnerable communities nationwide. Nigeria is preparing for severe flooding in 2026, with more than 30,000 communities identified as vulnerable across the country, according to the newly released 2026 Annual […]

IPAC Backs Bill to Reserve 30% Parliamentary Seats for Nigerian Youth Ahead of 2027 Elections Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has thrown its weight behind a proposed bill seeking to reserve 30 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for young people, describing the initiative as a necessary […]

Over 2.2 Million Candidates Sit 2026 UTME Nationwide The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has officially commenced nationwide, with over 2.2 million candidates participating in this year’s highly anticipated university entrance examination organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to the examination body, 2,243,816 candidates registered for the exercise, representing a […]

APC REJECTS AUTOMATIC TICKETS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS, INSISTS ON PRIMARIES AND CONSENSUS The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out the possibility of automatic tickets for the 2027 general elections, insisting that all aspirants must emerge through party primaries or a consensus process in line with electoral laws and internal party guidelines. According to party […]

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.38% in March 2026 amid Israel-US-Iran war, oil price surge Global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs push consumer prices higher despite earlier easing trend. Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, driven largely by rising global oil prices, disruptions to supply chains caused by […]

Atiku Abubakar Urges Nigerians to Oust APC in 2027, Says Next Presidential Bid May Be Final Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, warning that the country risks deeper economic and governance crises if the party remains in power. […]

Nigeria’s Low Revenue Sustains Debt Pressure Despite Tinubu Reforms Rising debt servicing costs continue to limit infrastructure investment even as fiscal reforms deliver modest improvements Nigeria’s persistent revenue challenges are sustaining pressure on public finances, with rising debt servicing obligations constraining infrastructure funding despite ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fresh concerns have […]

A new report has revealed that only seven per cent of emergency cases in Nigeria are handled by public ambulances, underscoring major gaps in the country’s emergency medical response system. According to the findings, government-operated ambulance services — including those under the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) account for just 7% of […]

The Federal Government has warned that 226 local government areas across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) fall within high flood-risk zones in 2026, raising fresh concerns over potential widespread impact on communities nationwide. The disclosure is part of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook released by the government through relevant agencies, highlighting areas […]

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to ₦159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025 according to new data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO), highlighting continued reliance on borrowing to finance government spending. The latest figures show that the country’s debt increased from ₦153.29 trillion recorded at the end of September 2025 to ₦159.28 trillion […]

2027 Coalition of 1,500+ Groups Led by COCSON Plans 20 Million Signatures to Back Tinubu’s Re-election A broad-based national coalition comprising over 1,500 civil society organisations, professional bodies, labour groups, artisan associations, and grassroots networks has announced plans to mobilise 20 million signatures in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the […]

United Nigeria Airlines records fifth bird strike in 2026 as CRJ-900 incident raises aviation safety concerns United Nigeria Airlines has recorded its fifth bird strike incident in 2026 after one of its aircraft, a CRJ-900, struck birds while landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja renewing concerns over aviation safety standards and wildlife hazard […]

Tinubu reforms boost revenue by 411% as Adedeji cites fiscal gains, while Obi warns rising debt threatens Nigeria’s economy Nigeria’s fiscal policy debate has intensified after the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, claimed that ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu have significantly improved government revenue performance reportedly increasing collections […]

SIM swap fraud exposes weak telecom bank coordination, erodes trust in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem SIM swap fraud is increasingly exposing critical gaps in coordination between Nigeria’s telecom operators and financial institutions, enabling criminals to hijack phone numbers, access bank accounts, and drain funds while weakening public trust in digital payments. According to a report […]