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NAHCON Beats Saudi Deadline and Secures All 2026 Hajj Hotels Early Nigerian pilgrims can breathe a collective sigh of relief as the “accommodation anxiety” that usually haunts the Hajj season has been put to rest months in advance. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced this Monday that it has officially locked down all […]
Nigeria Hands Over $5bn Energy HQ to Save the Continent from Foreign Funding Bans Nigeria has officially cemented its place as the “financial heart” of Africa’s energy sector. In a landmark ceremony in Abuja this Monday, the Federal Government formally handed over the keys to the African Energy Bank (AEB) headquarters to its promoters, marking […]
Wike’s Faction Defies Party Leaders, Sets March 28 for Rival PDP Convention The “civil war” inside the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has just escalated from a boardroom brawl to a full-blown national showdown. In a move that effectively splits Nigeria’s main opposition party in two, the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Samuel […]
Uzodimma to Lead Star-Studded Committee as APC Gears Up for Massive March Convention The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is officially in “convention mode.” In a move to ensure its upcoming national gathering is more of a celebration than a battlefield, the party has assembled a 73-member “Dream Team” to steer the ship. At the […]
Police Tell NLC to Cancel Tuesday Protest as Intelligence Reveals Secret Plot by Outlaws to Hijack the Rally The streets of Abuja are on edge tonight as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued an urgent “red alert,” begging the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stay off the streets this Tuesday. The police […]
Dangote and NNPC Lock in Massive Gas Deal to Power Refinery and Slash Diesel Costs with CNG The “Decade of Gas” just got a massive shot of adrenaline. In a deal that essentially links the heart of Nigeria’s energy sector to its biggest industrial engine, the Dangote Group and the NNPC have signed a series […]
Kano Gov Promises to Finally End Royal War as He Joins the APC Camp Kano residents may finally see an end to the confusing “double emir” drama that has gripped the state for nearly two years. The Kano State Government has officially promised that the messy tug-of-war between Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero […]
First Lady and Ooni of Ife Launch High-Tech ‘Dream Centre’ to Fix Nigeria’s Lack of Role Models In a powerful blend of tradition and modern governance, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Ooni of Ife have joined forces to tackle a “silent crisis” facing the nation’s youth: the shortage of real-life […]
Wike Hands Over 12 Luxury Ambulances to Abuja Hospitals and Warns Against Using Them for Funerals FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is finally answering the “doctors vs. roads” debate with a massive delivery of 12 “hospital-on-wheels” ambulance buses. In a colorful ceremony in Abuja this Thursday, the Minister silenced critics who had accused his administration of […]
NCC Claims 99.9% of Nigerian Highways Now Have Signal, but Commuters Say ‘Not So Fast!’ If you’ve ever been stranded on a Nigerian highway praying for just one bar of signal to make a call, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has some “mostly” good news for you. In a bold new report released this Wednesday, […]
Tinubu Orders Two New Satellites to Blast Nigeria’s Digital Economy Into Space Nigeria is officially heading back to the stars. In a major move to fix the country’s patchy internet and jumpstart a $1 trillion economy, President Bola Tinubu has given the “all systems go” for the purchase of two state-of-the-art communication satellites. The news […]
Court Picks February 18 to Decide if UK-Based Witness Can Testify via Video in Messy Visa Marriage Scam Trial A high-stakes legal battle over how international witnesses should give evidence has hit the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi. At the center of the storm is Shitta Waliu Aderibigbe, a travel agent accused of […]
“Stop Being a Villa Errand Boy!” PDP Governors Blast Fayose for Attacking Seyi Makinde Over Aso Rock Visit The internal war within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a messy turn as the party’s governors have collectively descended on former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. The governors didn’t hold back, labeling the former “Oshokomole” […]
Court Shuts Down BPP’s Certification Ceremony After Rival Group Claims ‘Illegal Overreach’ A massive legal wall has been erected in front of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) just as it was preparing to crown a new batch of “certified” procurement officers. A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a “stop-work” order, bringing a […]
Good News for Roadside Traders and Tailors: New Tax Laws Mean More Money in Your Pocket! Nigerian artisans, traders, and low-income workers are the biggest winners in the country’s latest tax overhaul, according to Taiwo Oyedele, the man leading the federal government’s fiscal reform team. Speaking at a lively town hall meeting organized by SMEDAN […]
NUPRC Opens 50 New Oil Blocks for Sale but Warns ‘Weak’ and ‘Broke’ Firms to Stay Away Nigeria’s oil industry is entering a “no-nonsense” era. On Wednesday, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) threw open the doors for investors to bid on 50 lucrative oil and gas blocks, but with a massive catch: if […]
“Investment, Not Charity!” Shettima Tells Africa to Stop Begging for Aid and Start Hunting for ‘Patient Capital’ Nigeria is leading the charge for a new kind of “money talk” across the continent. Vice President Kashim Shettima has sent a blunt message to African leaders and development partners: the era of waiting for foreign aid to […]
ADC Slams Opposition Leaders for Being ‘Too Weak’ to Challenge APC in 2027 With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown down the gauntlet, accusing Nigeria’s opposition leaders of “sleeping on the bicycle” while the citizens are screaming for a new direction. In a candid assessment of the political […]
Governor Abba Yusuf Breaks Silence on Why He Dumped NNPP to Join Tinubu’s APC In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has finally revealed the “real reasons” behind his high-profile exit from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Addressing the public just 24 hours after […]
“A Heartbreaking Goodbye!” Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Plunged into Mourning After Father Dies in Tragic Road Crash The Nigerian football community has been hit with a wave of sadness following the tragic passing of Sunday Ndidi, the father and mentor of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. The elder Ndidi lost his life in a […]