Wike rejects PDP factionalism claims as Dickson warns party risks becoming APC clone FCT minister insists party remains united, while former Bayelsa governor cautions against loss of identity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is divided into factions, insisting that the party remains […]

PDP leaders open peace talks, signal readiness to withdraw cases ahead of 2027 elections Turaki says factions “have broken the ice” as party moves toward reconciliation and electoral readiness Leaders of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have begun fresh peace talks aimed at resolving internal divisions, with indications they are ready […]

Education Reforms Stir Debate as Nigeria Pushes Full CBT Exams Nationwide Nigeria’s ongoing education reforms have come under fresh scrutiny as the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to fully transition public examinations to computer-based testing (CBT), a policy now shaping the country’s academic landscape. The development, which forms part of broader structural reforms in […]

CBN Reforms Boost Bank Resilience, Attract ₦4.61tn Capital Cardoso The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has highlighted Nigeria’s financial sector reforms as a model of proactive regulatory leadership, noting that recent policies have strengthened banks and attracted massive investor confidence. Speaking at a high-level financial regulatory forum in Abuja, Cardoso said […]

FG Promises Improved Power Supply After Weeks of Nationwide Outages The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians following weeks of crippling power outages across the country, attributing the crisis largely to a drop in electricity generation caused by gas supply shortages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the disclosure on Tuesday, acknowledging the hardship […]

European Union Boosts Ties With Nigeria With €290 M Investment Package to Drive Growth and Development The European Union (EU) has unveiled a strategic €290 million investment package to deepen ties with Nigeria and support key sectors of its economy, marking a significant boost in bilateral cooperation and development engagement. The package was announced during the eighth […]

Zamfara Grand Reception Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Lawal into APC, Assures End to Insecurity In a high‑profile political event on Tuesday, Kashim Shettima formally received Dauda Lawal and thousands of his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a grand reception held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, Zamfara State. The Vice […]

Kano Governor Orders Appointees Seeking Election to Resign Within Seven DaysKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest elective offices in the upcoming 2027 general elections to resign their positions within seven days, setting a strict deadline of Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The resolution was […]

Signature Bank appoints Alex Alozie Deputy Managing Director Signature Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Alex Alozie as its new Deputy Managing Director, bringing a wealth of banking experience and leadership to the institution’s executive team. Alozie is a distinguished banking executive with over two decades of leadership experience spanning operations, technology, digital banking, […]

Tension explodes as Portable and Carter Efe nearly fight in Lagos face‑off The long‑running feud between entertainers Habeeb “Portable” Badmus and Carter Efe escalated dramatically in Ikeja, Lagos, this week as the two met for a pre‑fight face‑off and nearly came to blows, in the latest build‑up to their May 1 celebrity boxing showdown at the […]

GATEWAY Program to give 340,000 Nigerian youths access to global online jobs A major new initiative called the GATEWAY Program is set to equip 340,000 Nigerian youths with digital skills and opportunities to access global online freelance jobs, organisers said, as the nation seeks to leverage the booming international gig economy to tackle youth unemployment. […]

NNPC Nigeria regaining global energy edge amid supply disruptions The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says Nigeria is strengthening its position as a reliable global energy supplier, projecting increased oil output even as global energy markets face major supply shocks linked to geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference, NNPCL’s […]

APC’s 2026 convention faces tensions over zoning, Tinubu’s influence, and governors’ interests, shaping unity and prospects for 2027 elections The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading into its 2026 National Convention this weekend amid rising internal tensions that could have significant implications for the party’s cohesion and its trajectory ahead of the 2027 general […]

Court returns el‑Rufai to ICPC custody, fixes March 31 for bail hearing, 6:00 am WAT A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El‑Rufai, to March 31, 2026 amid ongoing corruption proceedings. El‑Rufai was this week arraigned before the court on a 10‑count charge […]

Ministers eyeing 2027 governorship tickets face dilemma as March 31 resignation deadline approaches Serving ministers and political appointees angling for gubernatorial tickets in the 2027 general elections are confronting a growing dilemma as the mandatory March 31, 2026 resignation deadline draws near, sources in Abuja report. Government officials are now carefully weighing their options, political prospects and […]

Oyo State Police rescue kidnapped victim, launch manhunt for suspects The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in Oyo town without any injuries, following a swift and coordinated operation. Authorities have intensified the search for the suspects who fled the scene and recovered several stolen items linked to the abduction. Police […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over widespread electricity outages, acknowledging the hardship caused across homes, businesses, schools and industries. The apology comes amid weeks of erratic power supply and rising temperatures, which have increased electricity demand nationwide. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Adebayo Adelabu described the outages as […]

DisCos Record ₦2.4tn Loss as Nigeria’s Power Supply Worsens Nigeria’s ongoing electricity crisis deepened as distribution companies (DisCos) recorded losses totalling about ₦2.4 trillion over the past two years, a development that has significantly worsened power outages and heightened public frustration nationwide. The staggering losses which include more than ₦1 trillion in 2024 and approximately […]

Makinde Labels PDP Members With Wike as ‘Enemies of Democracy’ Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike of acting contrary to democratic principles, declaring that those within the party who side with Wike are “enemies of the […]

ICPC to Arraign Nasir El‑Rufai Over Alleged Multi‑Billion‑Naira Fraud Tuesday The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that it will arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai before a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, on charges related to alleged multi‑billion‑naira fraud and other offences. […]

SERAP urges Senate President Akpabio to name NNPC officials in ₦200 trillion probe The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Godswill Akpabio to compel full disclosure of officials allegedly linked to a ₦200 trillion scandal involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), intensifying pressure on the legislature to ensure transparency SERAP, a prominent […]

EU unveils €290m investment to boost health, digital and agriculture sectors in Nigeria The European Union (EU) has announced a €290 million investment package to support Nigeria’s development in critical areas including healthcare manufacturing, digital infrastructure and agriculture, officials said on Tuesday. Unveiled at the Eighth Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja, the funding forms part of […]

The Governor of Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Anambra State, making her the first woman to hold the position in the state’s history. The announcement was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary on Nnake, aged 39, hails from Nawfia […]

Audu Maikori laments poor music distribution in Nigeria Nigerian lawyer and creative industry expert Audu Maikori has raised fresh concerns about the ongoing challenges facing the distribution of music, products and services across Nigeria’s entertainment sector. Maikori, co‑founder and former CEO of the Chocolate City Group one of Africa’s most influential music and media companies […]