CBN Pumps $150,000 Weekly into BDCs to Kill Black Market Premium and Stabilize the Naira The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken its boldest step yet to reclaim control of the retail foreign exchange market, authorizing licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to purchase up to $150,000 every week. This aggressive liquidity injection, announced […]
Nollywood Legend Pete Edochie Fires Back at Death Rumors, Says He’s Alive and Ready for 79th Birthday Nollywood icon Pete Edochie has once again proven that “the lion is not dead,” as he personally stepped forward to debunk a wave of viral death rumors that gripped social media on Tuesday. The 78-year-old veteran, widely revered […]
Leeds Fight Back from Two Down to Hold Chelsea as Cole Palmer Misses Last-Gasp Sitter Chelsea’s charge toward the Champions League places hit a major roadblock on Tuesday night as a resilient Leeds United fought back from the brink to secure a dramatic 2–2 draw at Stamford Bridge. For much of the evening, it looked […]
Police Smash Five-Man Robbery Gang, Recover Stolen Bikes, Cash, and ATM Cards in Statewide Raid The Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its “zero-tolerance” policy on criminality, successfully dismantling a five-man robbery syndicate that has been a thorn in the side of residents in Taura and Ringim. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 10, […]
Dangote Slashes Petrol Price to ₦774 to Edge Out Importers as Refinery Ends Bonus Scheme for Marketers The battle for dominance in Nigeria’s deregulated fuel market has intensified as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially slashed its petrol price on Tuesday. In a move designed to “recalibrate” the market and fend off competition from cheaper imported […]
Lagos Task Force Smashes ‘Pay-to-Dump’ Syndicate, Arrests 26 for Extorting Cart Pushers and Running Waste Racket The Lagos State Environmental Task Force has delivered a decisive blow to the “waste mafia” operating in the shadows of the city’s bridges. In a high-stakes raid on Tuesday afternoon, 26 miscreants were apprehended at the Orile Under Bridge […]
Lawmakers Grill Minister as 2,000 Machines Sit Idle Seven Months After Tinubu’s Grand Launch Seven months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised an “agricultural renaissance” for Nigeria, 2,000 high-tech tractors meant to revolutionize the nation’s farms are reportedly gathering dust, sparking a heated confrontation at the National Assembly. During a 2026 budget defense session on […]
Arewa Group Urges Tinubu to Shake Up NSITF Leadership to Protect Workers’ Billions and Ensure Transparency The presidency has been handed a fresh mandate for institutional reform as a prominent Northern advocacy group, the Arewa Revival Project (ARP), demanded an immediate and “comprehensive review” of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). In a strongly […]
El-Rufai Drops Bombshell, Says He Was Never Tinubu’s Friend and Only Supported Him for Party Politics Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has finally pulled back the curtain on his fractured relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, revealing that the “political bromance” witnessed during the 2023 elections was nothing more than a strategic façade. In a startlingly blunt […]
VP Shettima Tasks Governors to Move Beyond GDP Figures and Make Growth Feel Real for Everyday Nigerians Vice President Kashim Shettima has sent a clear and urgent message to Nigeria’s 36 state governors: macroeconomic success is meaningless if it doesn’t put food on the tables of the common man. Opening the National Economic Council (NEC) […]
“Hajj Hopes Hanging!” Thousands of Nigerians May Miss 2026 Pilgrimage as Saudi Closes Portal; NAHCON Begs for Emergency Extension A dark cloud of uncertainty has settled over thousands of intending Nigerian pilgrims following the official closure of the Saudi Arabian Hajj data-capturing portal. Despite many having fully paid the multi-million naira fares, they now face […]
“Senate Wins, Natasha Loses!” Appeal Court Upholds Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension as Lawmakers Celebrate ‘Victory for Autonomy’ The long-running legal battle between the Nigerian Senate and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reached a decisive conclusion on Monday, as the Court of Appeal in Abuja firmly sided with the Red Chamber, affirming its right to suspend “erring members.” In a […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit 8-Year High as Naira Stabilizes Amid Record Oil and Diaspora Inflows Nigeria’s economic “shock absorbers” are stronger than they have been in nearly a decade. On Monday, fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the nation’s foreign exchange reserves have hit a staggering $49 billion, marking a […]
Nigeria Smashes Records with ₦113 Trillion Trade Value as Minister Oduwole Demands More Cash to Hit $1 Trillion Goal Nigeria’s economy is showing unprecedented muscle on the global stage, with the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, revealing a staggering ₦113 trillion total trade value for the first three quarters of 2025. […]
Lagos Begins Massive Health Drive for 10,000 Truck Drivers with Free Eye Tests and NDLEA Drug Screening Lagos State has launched a high-impact offensive against road accidents, targeting the “human factor” behind heavy-duty vehicle crashes. On Monday, the state government rolled out a specialized health and safety intervention designed to provide free eye care and […]
Tinubu Meets New AFRICOM Chief to Cement U.S.-Nigeria Military Pact After Christmas Day Strikes The military partnership between Nigeria and the United States has moved into a “new gear” following a high-stakes late-night meeting at the Aso Rock Villa on Sunday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu played host to the new Commander of U.S. Africa Command […]
Fubara Begs Wike at Guzape Home After Tinubu’s Late-Night Peace Meeting in Aso Villa The year-long “cold war” in Rivers State may have finally hit a defrost point following a dramatic late-night intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a meeting that lasted well into the early hours of Monday, the President gathered FCT Minister […]
Highlife Legend Ebo Taylor Dies at 90, One Day After Launch of His Own Legacy Festival The world of African music has lost one of its most influential architects. Legendary Ghanaian guitarist and composer Ebo Taylor, the man who bridged the gap between traditional highlife and global Afrobeat, has died at the age of 90. […]
Faithia Balogun Mourns After Family Hid Mother’s Death to Save Her 55th Birthday Party Nollywood icon Faithia Williams-Balogun is navigating a whirlwind of emotions after discovering that her mother passed away just hours before her glamorous 55th birthday celebration a tragedy that her family kept hidden to allow her one last moment of joy. The […]
ADC Sets Tough Rules for Makinde and Others to Join Party, Warns Against Structure Hijack The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State has sent a clear message to Governor Seyi Makinde and other political bigwigs eyeing the party: you are welcome, but you must leave your “godfather” ambitions at the door. Speaking during a […]