Jonathan Says Leadership Should Shift to Under-50 years old, Warns Presidency Is Too Stressful for Elderly Leaders Former President Goodluck Jonathan has sparked a fresh debate on the future of African governance, calling for a deliberate handover of power to a younger generation. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the 50th-anniversary memorial for the late […]
Obasanjo Blames Shagari for Nigeria’s Rice Woes, Says 1979 Import Ban Reversal “Killed” Local Farmers Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a sharp look back at Nigeria’s economic history, identifying the exact moment he believes the nation lost its way regarding food security. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at a memorial lecture for the late […]
FG Floats Rice Pyramids at Argungu Festival, Vows to Turn Cultural Heritage Into Food and Tourism Goldmine The legendary waters of the Matan Fada river are stirring again as the Federal Government uses the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival to signal a new era of food sufficiency and global tourism. On the second […]
Wike Says Abuja’s Mega Bus Terminals Need FEC’s Final Green Light to Launch Private Management Abuja’s ambitious plan to modernize its transport system is currently parked in the “waiting room” of the Federal Executive Council. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed on Thursday that while the city’s mega bus terminals are structurally ready, they cannot “hit […]
NNPC Shatters Records with ₦5.7tn Profit in 2025 as Oil Production Hits 1.6m Barrels Daily The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially cemented its status as a commercial powerhouse, declaring a staggering ₦60.5 trillion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year. In a detailed financial report released on Thursday, February 12, the […]
Gov AbdulRazaq Donates ₦10m to Family of Forest Guard Killed in Fierce Ambush by Bandits Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has honored the memory of a fallen security volunteer, Omotosho Olawuyi Samuel, with a ₦10 million donation to his bereaved family. Samuel, a forest guard described as a “brave patriot,” was killed on Sunday during a bloody […]
Tinubu Names Ex-Ambassador Ismail Yusuf as New Hajj Commission Boss Following Usman’s Shock Resignation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved swiftly to fill the leadership vacuum at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), appointing Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the agency’s new Chairman and CEO. The announcement, made on Wednesday via a statement from […]
Kwankwaso and Miyetti Allah Risk U.S. Visa Bans as New Bill Targets ‘Religious Freedom Violators’ The political career of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has hit a diplomatic storm following the introduction of a new bill in the United States Congress that seeks to bar him and other high-profile Nigerian figures from entering […]
Lagos Shuts Critical Roads for 12 Hours as 2026 City Marathon Debuts New Coastal Route Lagosians planning a romantic outing or early morning commute this Saturday, February 14, will need to navigate a major city-wide “shutdown” as the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon takes over the streets. The Lagos State Government on Wednesday released […]
Governor Adeleke woos Global Investors in South Africa as Romulus Mining Pledges $150 Million Boost for Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially put Osun State on the global mining map, declaring the state “open for business” during a high-stakes investment forum in Cape Town, South Africa. Speaking at a dinner on the sidelines of the […]
“Transparency Not Guaranteed!” Senator Dickson Backs Senate’s Move to Drop ‘Real-Time’ E-Voting, Warns Nigeria Is Not Yet Ready As the dust settles on the Senate’s controversial passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Senator Seriake Dickson has stepped forward to defend the decision to scrap “real-time” electronic result transmission. The former Governor of Bayelsa […]
Lobbying Intensifies as Diri Faces Tough Choice Over Successor to Late Ewhrudjakpo The political atmosphere in Bayelsa State has reached a fever pitch as Governor Douye Diri faces mounting pressure to fill the vacant seat of the Deputy Governor. Nearly two weeks after the final burial of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Governor’s desk is reportedly […]
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 […]