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 […]
“Seyi Tinubu’s Group Gets New Engine!” RTIFN Names Top Diplomat Amb. Arome as National Secretary to Drive ‘Renewed Hope’ Agenda The leading advocacy group backing the President’s administration, Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has significantly strengthened its leadership core with the appointment of Ambassador Dr. Felix O. Arome as its National Secretary. The announcement […]
“Lookman is Here!” Nigerian Star Bags Goal and Assist on Dream Atlético Debut as Simeone’s Men Crush Betis 5–0 The Ademola Lookman era at Atlético Madrid has begun with a bang. Just days after completing his high-profile €40 million move from Atalanta, the 2024 African Player of the Year delivered a masterclass on Thursday night, […]
Senator Victor Umeh Insists Senate Agreed to Electronic Transmission, Says Law Now Forces Comparison of Results Senator Victor Umeh has stepped forward to clear the air on the heated controversy surrounding the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment, insisting that the Nigerian Senate has not abandoned the electronic transmission of results. Following a wave of public backlash […]
Tinubu Deploys Military Battalion as Kwara Death Toll Hits 170 After Villagers Defied Terrorist Doctrine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will “never surrender” to extremism following a gruesome massacre in Kwara State that has now claimed an estimated 170 lives. In a fiery response to the Tuesday night assault on the Woro […]
Final-Year KWASU Student Idris Agboluaje Dies in Fatal Crash While Rushing for Student ID Card A shadow of grief has fallen over the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, following the tragic death of a final-year student, Idris Aremu Agboluaje, who lost his life in a ghastly auto crash while attempting to meet examination requirements. Idris, […]
Federal Government Launches CPR Training for Health Staff, Plans Nationwide Push to Turn Citizens into Life-Savers The Federal Government has taken a bold step toward fixing Nigeria’s emergency response gap, starting right at the heart of the health sector. On Thursday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, officially inaugurated […]
Turaki’s PDP Faction Explodes as Commission Recognizes Wike-Backed Camp After Court Ruling The civil war within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has entered a dangerous new phase, with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of taking sides in a brewing legal battle. The outcry follows reports on Thursday that […]
NCC and NDPC Sign Landmark Deal to Stop Telecom Operators from Misusing Subscriber Information The days of “free” digital platforms quietly profiting from your personal information may be numbered. In a major step toward digital sovereignty, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) joined forces on Thursday to launch a […]