Politics
CCC flags rising fake news, insecurity and political distrust shaping Nigeria’s pre-election climate
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has raised fresh concerns over a dangerous convergence of insecurity, political distrust, and disinformation across Nigeria’s information ecosystem, warning that the trend is already…
FG clarifies repatriation deal, says only Nigerians without right to live in UK affected
The federal government on Friday said that the agreement it signed with the UK government only relates to Nigerians who do not have legal status to live and remain in…
Press Release: King Charles toasts Tinubu with ‘Naija no dey carry last’, hails Nigerian jollof rice
The country itself is transforming at a remarkable pace. Nigeria hasn’t merely changed. It has arrived. A SPEECH BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING CHARLES AT A STATE BANQUET FOR PRESIDENT…
Tinubu directs political appointees seeking elective offices to resign By March 31
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections to resign from their posts on or…
Economy
Why pay rent endlessly when you can own your dream home now?
FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit…
Dangote Refinery increases fuel price
Dangote Refinery has increased its petrol (PMS) ex-depot price from ₦1,175 to ₦1,245 per litre, effective March 21, 2026, citing rising global crude oil costs and geopolitical tensions. This latest hike…
FirstBank’s MREIF: Secure property nationwide with N100 million loan access
How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through…
Zenith Bank set to open Manchester branch to strengthen UK-Africa trade links
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial…
News
Court sentences ex-AG Nwabuoku to 72-year imprisonment over ₦868m fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Delivering…
Army arrests serving soldier over alleged fraud of N114million, false claims on ‘Osisikankwu’ operation
The Nigerian Army has arrested a serving soldier, Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon, over alleged large-scale fraud amounting N114million and false claims relating to the killing of notorious kidnap kingpin, Obioma…
Church Abduction: ECWA asks security agents to be proactive rather than responding after bandits attacks
The Executive Council and members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) on Sunday confirmed the abduction of worshippers by bandits during a church service in Oro-Ago, in the Ifelodun…
Italy-bound opioids, meth hidden in winter jackets, cartons intercepted at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit substances – methamphetamine and opioids- at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. A statement on Sunday in Abuja by…
Health
NAFDAC warns Nigerians of fake cancer drugs in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit cancer medicines, Avastin and Tecentriq, in the country. Avastin (bevacizumab) is…
Nigeria receives 11,520 doses of groundbreaking HIV prevention jab
Nigeria has received 11,520 doses of lenacapavir, the long-acting injectable HIV prevention medicine. The federal government officially took delivery of the consignment on Wednesday at the Federal Central Stores, Oshodi,…
Sports
CAF faces pressure as Guinea contests Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win
The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows…
Senegal to appeal ‘Unjust’ AFCON ruling
Senegal’s football authorities said they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. “The Senegalese…
Opinion | Editorial
Economic realities, do not wait until 2028
By Paul Alaje The projections we made earlier (27th February, 2026) were ₦1,000 per litre for PMS and $100 per barrel for crude oil before April, if the war persists.…
Weep not for Bwala, Weep for Nigeria
By Paul Ibe We have read the latest statement issued by Daniel Bwala in the aftermath of his rather embarrassing interview with a mixture of suppressed disgust and embarrassment —…
My open letter to Peter Obi, a cat with nine lives
By Fr. Drogba My beloved Peter Obi, I understand what you may be passing through at the moment, after your last attack at Edo State. It shows how rotten the…
Context Matters: What Peter Obi really meant about food prices
By Valentine Obinyem “Crashing food prices will make our farmers poor.” — Peter Obi This was posted by Ejike Nnaji. I do not know the spirit in which he shared…
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
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools
Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in…
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
Court sentences ex-AG Nwabuoku to 72-year imprisonment over ₦868m fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Delivering…
Army arrests serving soldier over alleged fraud of N114million, false claims on ‘Osisikankwu’ operation
The Nigerian Army has arrested a serving soldier, Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon, over alleged large-scale fraud amounting N114million and false claims relating to the killing of notorious kidnap kingpin, Obioma…
Why pay rent endlessly when you can own your dream home now?
FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit…
CCC flags rising fake news, insecurity and political distrust shaping Nigeria’s pre-election climate
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has raised fresh concerns over a dangerous convergence of insecurity, political distrust, and disinformation across Nigeria’s information ecosystem, warning that the trend is already…
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…
Why pay rent endlessly when you can own your dream home now?
FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit…
FirstBank’s MREIF: Secure property nationwide with N100 million loan access
How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through…
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools
Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in…
Remi Tinubu condemns backless, plunge, slip, naked dresses worn by Nigerian girls
The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly advocated for mentorship that emphasises modesty, cultural values, and moral character. She gave the advice on Thursday during an interfaith Iftar/Lent breaking of…
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
Conservative Anglicans meeting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja have pulled back on plans to elect a rival “primus inter pares” – the Latin term meaning “first among equals” which describes the…
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