Politics
Middle East Crisis: U.S. embassy cancels visa interviews in Abuja, issues security alert
“Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026,” the U.S. government stated. The U.S. embassy…
DSS arrests suspect over Edo attack on Peter Obi, other ADC members
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man suspected of being behind the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter…
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…
Economy
Zenith Bank to host 2026 international women’s day seminar to champion leadership, ownership and collective growth
Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant occasion, the Bank…
DMO offers savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit
The Debt Management Office has listed two federal government savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a release by the DMO, the first offer is a two-year…
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…
News
Shun fraudulent practices, Olukoyede charges students
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to shun fraudulent practices and serve as good ambassadors of their…
Nuhu Ribadu is so incompetent that he misleads President Tinubu – Onaiyekan
…We Raised Issue Of Insecurity At The Villa & The NSA Started Talking About Progress Made John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, has recounted 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…
Health
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…
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…
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
Zenith Bank to host 2026 international women’s day seminar to champion leadership, ownership and collective growth
Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant occasion, the Bank…
Middle East Crisis: U.S. embassy cancels visa interviews in Abuja, issues security alert
“Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026,” the U.S. government stated. The U.S. embassy…
DMO offers savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit
The Debt Management Office has listed two federal government savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a release by the DMO, the first offer is a two-year…
Shun fraudulent practices, Olukoyede charges students
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to shun fraudulent practices and serve as good ambassadors of their…
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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