Politics
Lamido, son, family businesses to face fresh arraignment for alleged N1.3b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC will on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, arraign the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido before Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal…
Court grants ICPC permission to access, analyse data from the electronic devices recovered El-Rufai’s house
The Federal High Court Abuja has granted the ICPC permission to access and analyse data recovered from the residence of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State.…
ADC backs indefinite suspension of Ireti Kingibe by ward
Barely 24 hours after an indefinite suspension slammed on Senator representing the FCT in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe by her Ward in Wuse, the African Democratic Party on Thursday…
I saved Nigeria from bankruptcy but Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists causing widespread carnage: Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday night assured Nigerians that the country would never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty, assuring that terrorists would be defeated.…
Economy
Again, Dangote refinery increases ex-gantry petrol price by N100 to N1,175/litre
The Dangote refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of its petrol to N1,175 per litre. Sources at the refinery told an online publication that the refinery increased the price by…
CBN directs banks to block loan defaulters from accessing credit facilities – Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked commercial banks to restrict loan defaulters, specifically large-ticket obligors, from accessing credit facilities. A large ticket obligor is a borrower (an individual…
NMDPRA grants six permits for fuel importation to ensure Importation to market stability
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has granted import permits for petrol to six depot owners and petroleum marketers. Industry insiders view this as a strategic step…
NNPC secures presidential approval for $20 billion FID Bonga Deepwater project
President Bola Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the long-awaited Final Investment Decision on the Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project. This is marking a milestone in…
News
EFCC witness: I gave ex-NIMASA DG Akpobolokemi $15m cash withdrawn from agency’s account
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has narrated how he personally delivered $15 million in cash to Patrick Akpobolokemi, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration…
Police Service Commission Promote 13 CPs to AIGs, 17 DCPs to CPs
The Police Service Commission has Promoted 13 CPs to AIGs, 17 DCPs to CPs. 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) promoted to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs): 1. Emmanuel Christopher (former…
Alleged N110.4bn Fraud: Witness narrates how $760,910 was used to pay school fees of Yahaya Bello’s children
A prosecution witness in the trial of a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Thursday, March 12, 2026 narrated before the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court,…
ISWAP appoints Abu Ameer as new pulka commander after neutralization of Modu Kundiri
Following the recent neutralization of Modu Kundiri, the senior commander (Qa’id) of Pulka camp in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has…
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
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
Again, Dangote refinery increases ex-gantry petrol price by N100 to N1,175/litre
The Dangote refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of its petrol to N1,175 per litre. Sources at the refinery told an online publication that the refinery increased the price by…
Lamido, son, family businesses to face fresh arraignment for alleged N1.3b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC will on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, arraign the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido before Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal…
EFCC witness: I gave ex-NIMASA DG Akpobolokemi $15m cash withdrawn from agency’s account
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has narrated how he personally delivered $15 million in cash to Patrick Akpobolokemi, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration…
CBN directs banks to block loan defaulters from accessing credit facilities – Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked commercial banks to restrict loan defaulters, specifically large-ticket obligors, from accessing credit facilities. A large ticket obligor is a borrower (an individual…
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…
U.S. drops largest non-nuclear bomb on Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons facility
Satellite imagery from Maxar and Planet Labs, analysed by researchers at the Middlebury Institute and the Institute for Science and International Security, shows significant damage at the Taleghan-2 facility inside…
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.…
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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