Politics
Yahaya Bello: Court adjourns to rule on admissibility of deed of assignment, irrevocable power of attorney
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 9, 2026 adjourned to rule on the admissibility of a Deed of Assignment and an Irrevocable Power…
National Peace Committee, INEC says 2027 critical stage for Nigeria’s democracy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Peace Committee(NPC), say Nigeria is at a “very critical stage” in its democratic evolution, urging political actors to abandon the “politics…
El-Rufai’s family rejects ICPC’s phone-tapping device discovery
Hon. Mohammed Bello El‑Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of waging a smear campaign against Malam…
Iran Supreme leader, Khamenei killed in Israeli airstrike, says Israeli official
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Iran this morning, an Israeli official told Israeli media on Saturday night. Channel 12 news reports that Prime…
Economy
Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and…
Cardoso reveals net reserve figures
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Nigeria’s gross and net foreign reserves showed significant improvement at the end of 2025, reflecting…
Centre warns U.S.-Iran conflict could push inflation in Nigeria up by 5%
The Sea and Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) says inflation could rise by three to five per cent in Nigeria amid ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. SEREC`s head…
Dangote targets steel, power, ports in new industrial push
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to expand into steel production, electricity generation and port development as part of a broader ambition to accelerate industrialisation across Africa.…
News
MDCN panel suspends Dr Majekodunmi, two others over death of Chimamanda’s son
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has invoked its order of suspension against the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and two others, after establishing a…
COAS tasks army special forces, directs decisive dominance to defeat terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify and sustain high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents…
No mention of wiretapping device as ICPC release details of items recovered from El-Rufai’s residence
The ICPC has released details of electronic items that were recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai without any mention of the wiretapping device the agency…
NIMC intensifies ongoing ward level enrollment drive
The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, on Tuesday reminded the public that the Ward Level Enrolment Drive which officially commenced on Monday 16th February 2026 is still ongoing. A statement…
Health
Court convicts two for production and distribution of fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has convicted two individuals, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono (58) and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu (28), for offences related to the production, possession, sale, and distribution of…
NAFDAC alerts parents to recalled contaminated Aptamil and Cow and Gate formulas in Nigeria
Press Release /The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the general public, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and all relevant stakeholders about the precautionary recall of…
Sports
Obi congratulates Seattle Seahawks, says Nigeria will lead, excel leadership is executed effectively
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has congratulated the Seattle Seahawks on their well-deserved victory on Sunday night. He also said the New England Patriots…
Anthony Joshua breaks silence after car crash
Anthony Joshua, on Thursday, broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash that killed two of the former world heavyweight champion’s…
Opinion | Editorial
Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment
Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic…
GOV OTTI @61: ABIA, INDEED, HELP IS HERE!
By Kazie Uko As we prepared for the inauguration of the newly-elected governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on May 29, 2023, one of the issues the…
Watchdog and the death row metaphor
By Segun Adediran The architecture of death row is not built of stone and steel, but of stagnant time. To be on death row is to live in the "After"—dead,…
UCTH and Tribalism: The red line Nigeria must not cross
By Osita Chidoka The ongoing dispute over the rejection of newly posted House Officers at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital represents a dangerous trend that, if left unchallenged, threatens…
Entertainment
Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to Best African Music Performance
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and…
Life
Alleged Sexual Assault: TikToker Mirabel in ICU, investigations ongoing – Police
The Ogun State Police Command says that a TikToker identified as Mirabel is in an intensive care unit (ICU) as investigations continue into her allegations of sexual assault. The command’s…
Interviews
NMA says nationwide shutdown of health sector imminent
On July 2, the Nigerian Medical Association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands to avert industrial action in the health sector. In this interview…
Ex-NAF Group Captain faults amnesty for Boko Haram fighters
There are two caveats in carrying out an amnesty programme. First, it should be at the end of the conflict, secondly, it should not be a blanket amnesty. Probably, this…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated John Dramani Mahama on Saturday following Ghana’s hotly contested presidential election. Bawumia, 61, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the election…
Appeal Court nullifies judgement on Rivers LG election
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Friday nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register…
Headlines
Yahaya Bello: Court adjourns to rule on admissibility of deed of assignment, irrevocable power of attorney
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 9, 2026 adjourned to rule on the admissibility of a Deed of Assignment and an Irrevocable Power…
COAS tasks army special forces, directs decisive dominance to defeat terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify and sustain high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents…
Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and…
No mention of wiretapping device as ICPC release details of items recovered from El-Rufai’s residence
The ICPC has released details of electronic items that were recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai without any mention of the wiretapping device the agency…
WebTV
Vidoe: Tinubu stumbles, falls during reception parade in Turkey
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled and fell on Wednesday during an official reception parade in Turkey, a moment that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The…
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment
Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic…
GOV OTTI @61: ABIA, INDEED, HELP IS HERE!
By Kazie Uko As we prepared for the inauguration of the newly-elected governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on May 29, 2023, one of the issues the…
Alleged Sexual Assault: TikToker Mirabel in ICU, investigations ongoing – Police
The Ogun State Police Command says that a TikToker identified as Mirabel is in an intensive care unit (ICU) as investigations continue into her allegations of sexual assault. The command’s…
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger set to uplift women
Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is set to uplift women in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Day is…
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Jackson,…
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