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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 […]
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 […]