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Obi Meets Makinde in Ibadan as 2027 Opposition Plots Deepen
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, amid rising opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting comes barely 72 hours after a high-level opposition parties’ summit was held in the Oyo State capital, drawing...
APC Fixes May 2026 Primaries, N100m Presidential Form
The All Progressives Congress has released a revised timetable for internal activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting May 15 to May 23, 2026 for its nationwide primary elections, even as the ruling party confronts mounting pressure over the economy, insecurity, and internal unity. According to the schedule released by the party’s National Organising...
This Is Wild Wild West’: Will Operation Wetie Return Before 2027? Makinde’s Warning Shakes APC
A single Yoruba phrase uttered at an opposition summit this weekend has reignited memories of one of Nigeria’s bloodiest political crises and drawn fierce condemnation from the ruling party. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, while addressing opposition leaders in Ibadan on Saturday, invoked “Operation Wetie” as he warned against what he described as dangerous...
Tinubu Appoints Fatima Zuntu as NBMA Director-General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency for an initial term of four years, effective April 16, 2026. The appointment was made in accordance with Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act, 2015, which establishes...
Not His Account: INEC Debunks Fake X Profile of Chairman with Forensic Investigation
The Independent National Electoral Commission has disowned a purported X account attributed to its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, describing it as fake and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Adedayo Oketola, said a comprehensive, multi-layered forensic...
David Mark at 78: Leads Obi, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola in Surprise March on INEC
Prominent politicians across party lines, including former Senate President David Mark, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and ex‑Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday led a massive protest to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja to demand electoral accountability ahead of the 2027 general elections. Defying heavy rain, the...
Economics
CBN Lowers Interest Rate as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, citing sustained progress in curbing inflation and stabilising the economy. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, where all...
NUPRC Launches 2025 Upstream Licensing Round,Offers Blocks for Investors
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 blocks for bidding across five of Nigeria’s sedimentary basins, while emphasizing that only technically competent and financially capable firms will qualify. The move, the commission said, is designed to eliminate speculative participation and position Nigeria’s upstream...
Tinubu Heads to Türkiye on State Visit to Deepen Bilateral Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday left Abuja for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as Nigeria moves to deepen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties with the country. The trip was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, in a post on X, where he outlined the...
TAX TROUBLE: NEC Steps In To Fix Nigeria’s Tax Mess
The National Economic Council (NEC) is set to meet with the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to address concerns surrounding Nigeria’s new tax laws. This move aims to clarify and implement the tax reforms effectively, promoting economic growth and fairness. – Exemptions for Low-Income Earners: Individuals earning below N800,000...
Dangote Refinery to the Rescue: Fuel Scarcity Fades Away
The Dangote Refinery has significantly increased Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply by 64% to 32 million litres per day in December 2025, up from 19.5 million litres in November. This surge has led to a 19% decline in fuel imports, which fell to 42.2 million litres daily. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...
Nigeria Economic Revival: EU High-Risk Label Removed
The Federal Government of Nigeria announces that the country has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries, marking a significant achievement in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda. This development, confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering...
Entertainment
Pretty Mike Walks Free as Judge Dismisses NDLEA Drug Suit
Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged socialite and nightclub owner Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, and his club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, in a drug-related case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Delivering judgment, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa upheld their no-case submission, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima...
New York Times Points to Adam Back in Renewed Hunt for Bitcoin Founder
A year‑long investigation by The New York Times has concluded that British cryptographer Adam Back is the “most likely candidate” behind Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, reigniting a 17‑year search for the digital currency’s founder. Back, 55, is chief executive of blockchain firm Blockstream and a pioneer of early digital asset research. If the findings...
Mc Apapa Brings Comedy Xperience to Kubwa This Easter Monday
Comedy Xperience with Mc Apapa is scheduled for Easter Monday at Grand Valley Hotel, organizers said. Red‑carpet arrivals begin at 5 pm; the show starts at 6 pm. Apapa will host a lineup that includes Mc Pashun (Titus from “My Flatmate”), Mc Jp, Aje Baba, Mc Nappy, Mc Kpako, Mc GodPikin and Min Suzie Oche-Otene (in music). Organizers promise “pure laughter” and local ribbing....
Eric Dane’s Death and the Controversy Building up
Eric Dane’s passing has sparked a controversy after Laura Ann Tull, a former Grey’s Anatomy extra, accused him of bullying and abuse on set. Tull claimed Dane mocked her, spoke negatively about her, and contributed to her departure from the show. She even stated, “I am why he was fired from Grey’s,” although there’s no...
Peller Survives Fire Incident at New Home
Popular TikToker Peller has survived a generator fire at his residence in the early hours of Saturday, escaping unhurt in what he described as a near-disaster. The social media influencer disclosed the incident in a video posted on his Instagram page, which showed flames consuming his generator as he urgently called for help. According to...
Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirms Readiness to Host AFRIMA 10th Edition
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its readiness to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as preparations accelerate toward the awards’ landmark 10th anniversary. The announcement came on Tuesday during the AFRIMA Francophone stakeholders’ meeting in Abidjan, where Serge Akpatou, Deputy Director General of the Ivorian Bureau of Copyright, highlighted the country’s...
Sports
AFCON 2025: Morocco Crowned Champions as CAF Overturns Result
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final following a successful protest. The decision, announced on Tuesday, overturns an earlier ruling by CAF’s disciplinary body after an appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF),...
Premier League Slams Chelsea £10.75m Fine, Suspended Transfer Ban
Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban by the Premier League over historical breaches linked to undisclosed payments. The league announced the sanctions on Monday, also imposing an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban on the west London club. According to the Premier League, the violations came...
Trump Questions Iran’s World Cup Place as Team Insists ‘No One Can Exclude Us
Donald Trump‘s comments on Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have added uncertainty to the situation. Trump stated that while Iran’s team is welcome, their presence could pose risks to their “life and safety”. This comes after Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, expressed concerns about the team’s safety, citing the US and Israel’s...
Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points, Second-Highest in NBA History
Bam Adebayo produced one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history on Tuesday, dropping 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a commanding 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The remarkable display ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing the 81-point performance recorded by the late Kobe Bryant in 2006....
Varvara Voronchikhina Delivers Gold for Russia at Winter Paralympics
Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina has delivered a standout performance on Monday to win the women’s super-G standing event at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina, securing a historic gold medal for Russia. The 23-year-old athlete finished 1.96 seconds ahead of France’s Aurelie Richard, who claimed silver in the race. The victory marks Russia’s first Winter Paralympic...
PSG Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial Over Rape Allegation
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi,, is set to stand trial on charges of rape, his lawyer and a French prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday. The allegation stems from February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman reported to police in Val-de-Marne, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. Hakimi, 27, who played a pivotal role in...
