Okocha Explains Why Nigerian Footballers Are More Successful Than South African Stars Legendary Super Eagles midfielder Jay‑Jay Okocha has given his insight into why Nigerian footballers, historically and currently, have had greater success exporting talent to top European leagues compared with players from neighbouring South Africa. Okocha one of Nigeria’s most iconic football exports with […]

Middle East Crisis Pushes Up Fuel Prices, Transport Costs Rise in Nigeria The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, leading to higher fuel prices in Nigeria and an increase in transportation costs across the country. As tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran continue to […]

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Start 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Campaign Today Against Colombia in Lyon, France Defending African champions Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, begin their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament campaign today with a Group A opener against Colombia in Lyon, France. The qualifying tournament running from March 11 to […]

Nigeria’s Government Begins Consultations to Introduce Social Media Age Restrictions, Seeks Public Input to Protect Children While Preserving Online Benefits The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide public consultation on proposed social media age restrictions as part of efforts to enhance the safety of children on digital platforms, while still preserving the educational […]

NIOB Blames Frequent Building Collapses on Substandard Materials, Unqualified Workers and Disregard for Approved Designs, Warns of Risks to Lives and Property The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has raised fresh alarm over the recurring incidents of building collapses nationwide, attributing the structural failures to the use of substandard construction materials, employment of unqualified personnel, […]

APC’s control of 31 states and defections raise concerns Nigeria may drift toward a dominant‑party system before 2027 elections Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now controls 31 of the country’s 36 states, following a steady wave of defections from opposition parties, prompting concerns among analysts and political observers that the nation could be drifting […]

NNPC secures presidential approval for $20bn Bonga Southwest Aparo project The NNPC has received presidential approval for the $20 billion Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSA) oil project, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s oil production capacity and energy revenue. The announcement was made under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, with the project […]

‘You can never end creativity Sanwo-Olu urges support for entertainment industry The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger support for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, saying creativity is a continuous process that can never be exhausted. The governor made the remarks during the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation by Afrobeats star […]

HEAVY TRAFFIC ON LAGOS–IBADAN EXPRESSWAY AS KARA BRIDGE REPAIRS RESUME; BACKLOG REACHES OTEDOLA BRIDGE Commuters travelling on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway outbound from Lagos are facing significant traffic delays after repair work on the Kara Bridge resumed on Tuesday morning, causing a traffic queue that has stretched all the way back toward the Otedola Bridge. The […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO NIGERIANS OUR UNITY REMAINS UNSHAKABLE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the country’s unity, peace, and sovereignty remain firm despite ongoing security challenges, stressing that no agent of instability will be allowed to divide the nation. Tinubu delivered the message while hosting traditional and religious leaders from across Nigeria at […]

TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE ONIGBINDE, COMMENDS HIS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN FOOTBALLPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences following the death of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. In a statement released on Tuesday […]

Dangote Refinery pledges abundant fuel for Nigeria after oil prices near $120/barrel Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged to maintain abundant fuel supply to Nigeria despite global crude oil prices surging to near $120 per barrel the highest level in years amid rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The managing director, David Bird, made the assurance […]

Former Super Eagles Coach Dies at 88 Former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88, bringing an end to the life of one of Nigeria’s most respected football tacticians. The legendary coach reportedly died on Monday, March 9, 2026, just days after celebrating his 88th birthday, according to […]

US Warns Of Possible Terror Threat Against Its Facilities, Schools In Nigeria The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country. In a notice released on Monday, the embassy said the alert was intended to inform U.S. citizens […]

Oborevwori Delta State No‑Go Area For Opposition Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has declared that the oil‑producing state has effectively become a no‑go area for opposition political parties, pointing to the extensive infrastructure achievements of his administration as the reason for his confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oborevwori made the remark during the […]

NiDCOM Condemns Arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, Demands Immediate Release The Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has strongly condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerian citizens in Mozambique, describing the incident as “disturbing and unacceptable” and calling for their immediate release if no valid charges are […]

Super Eagles Star Breaks All‑Time Career Record in Europe Seville, Spain Nigerian international striker Akor Adams, a key forward for both the Super Eagles and Sevilla FC, has set a new all‑time career milestone after scoring in LaLiga, marking the best goal‑contribution season of his professional career. The achievement came on Sunday, when Adams netted […]

FG Says OPL 245 Dispute Resolution Will Reposition Nigeria’s Economy The Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 will reposition Nigeria’s economy and strengthen the country’s fiscal muscle a development he describes as a major milestone for the nation’s economic landscape. […]

Court of Appeal Set to Deliver Judgment on Disputed PDP National Convention The Court of Appeal in Abuja is scheduled to deliver judgment on consolidated appeals arising from the national elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held on November 15 and 16, 2022. The ruling, expected later this week, could settle long‑standing legal […]

FG Backs Nigerian Women’s Strategic Leadership, Economic Participation Oduwole The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has urged Nigerian women to approach leadership and economic participation with strategy, courage and long‑term thinking as they seek to expand their influence across business and public life. Dr. Oduwole made the remarks on Monday during […]

Nigeria Police Appoints Anthony Okon Placid as Force Public Relations Officer Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has announced the appointment of Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), following approval by the Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), takes over […]

Peter Obi Registers With ADC, Says 2027 Election Will Be Nigerians Against Bad Leadership Abuja, Nigeria Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the 2027 general election will be a defining battle between Nigerians and what he described as “bad leadership.” Obi, who contested the 2023 […]

Civic Group Urges EFCC, ICPC to Probe ₦170 Million FCT Rice Relief Project Civil society watchdog MonITNG has called on Nigeria’s foremost anti‑corruption agencies the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate discrepancies in a ₦170 million rice relief project purportedly executed in the Federal […]

NCN Sets Up Committee to Develop Funding Structure for Nigeria’s Nutrition Interventions In a major policy move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public health framework, the National Council on Nutrition (NCN) chaired by Vice‑President Kashim Shettima has established a special Nutrition Financing Subcommittee tasked with designing a sustainable funding structure for the country’s nutrition programmes and […]