When Godfatherism Defeats Democracy
The facts of the Rivers State crisis have never been in serious dispute. In May 2026, an APC screening committee for the 2027 Rivers State House of Assembly elections disqualified…
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When Godfatherism Defeats Democracy
The facts of the Rivers State crisis have never been in serious dispute. In May 2026, an APC screening committee for the 2027 Rivers State House of Assembly elections disqualified…
Borrowing Tomorrow to Pay for Yesterday
According to the Debt Management Office, the country's total public debt as of December 31, 2025 stood at $110.97 billion or N159.28 trillion. But, President Bola Tinubu, in the Africa…
FG Pays N3.41bn to 73,000 TVET Trainees
The Nigerian federal government has paid out N3.41 billion in training stipends to 73,000 young Nigerians enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs. The government says the funds…
POLITICS NEWS
ADC: El-Rufai Is Tinubu Political Prisoner
ABUJA, May 14, 2026 — The African Democratic Congress has described former Kaduna State Governor…
Peter Obi Vows One Term If He Wins 2027 Presidency
ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has made a public pledge to…
PDP Clears Natasha for 2027 Kogi Senate Contest
ABUJA— The Peoples Democratic Party has cleared Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to contest the 2027 Kogi…
Atiku and Amaechi Submit ADC Forms for 2027 Race
ABUJA, May 14, 2026 — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Transportation Minister Rotimi…
Nigeria Stock Market Hits Record N160 Trillion Cap
LAGOS — Nigeria's stock market has reached a record high, with the Nigerian Exchange Group's…
Dangote Refinery Cuts Nigeria’s Crude Imports Sharply
LAGOS, May 14, 2026 — Nigeria's crude imports have dropped sharply as the Dangote Petroleum…
Naira Holds Steady at N1,370 as CBN Watches Market
LAGOS — The Nigerian naira traded at around N1,370 to the United States dollar in…
Dangote Refinery Is Quietly Saving the Naira, Analysts Say
A few years ago, most Nigerians saw the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a project that…
WORLD NEWS
Iran War Casts Shadow Over Trump Xi Beijing Talks
BEIJING — The war involving Iran continues to cast a long shadow over global energy markets and is shaping the…
Trump and Xi Open Historic Beijing Summit on Trade
BEIJING — United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.…
EU Unanimously Sanctions Israel Over Gaza War Devastation
In European diplomacy, unanimous decisions are hard to reach. Every single one of the EU's 27 member states must agree.…
Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Visit With Xi Jinping
When the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries sit down together, everyone pays attention — including Nigeria. On…
Lakurawa Kills Two Customs Officers in Kebbi Attack
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two Nigeria Customs Service officers in Kebbi State. Reports say one of the officers was…
Kwara Pastor Jailed for Life for Raping 3 Children
A Kwara State High Court has sentenced Ajiboye Olayinka, the general overseer of Mission House of Divine Land of Joy…
EFCC Raid on Uyo Hospital Sparks Doctor Strike
Doctors in Akwa Ibom State have declared an indefinite strike after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stormed…
A General for the Home Front: What Tinubu’s New Security Appointment Means
When a president creates a new security role and puts a retired military general in it, it usually means something…
Mastercard, BMONI Launch Naira and Dollar Cards in Nigeria
LAGOS — Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform, have announced a new collaboration to launch virtual and physical payment…
8 Nigerian Startups to Pitch at London Stock Exchange
LAGOS — Eight Nigerian technology startups have been selected to pitch their businesses at the Africa Tech Summit London Investment…
SPORTS NEWS
Frank Edoho Wife Makes Explosive Abuse Claims Online
LAGOS — Veteran Nigerian broadcaster and TV host Frank Edoho has come under intense public scrutiny this week after his…
My Father’s Shadow Wins Best Film at AMVCA 2026
LAGOS — Akinola Davies Jr's film My Father's Shadow has won Best Movie at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice…
Burna Boy Sprays Dollars on Fuji Legend Adewale Ayuba in Viral Video
It was a few seconds of video. But those few seconds said a great deal about who Burna Boy is…
AMVCA 2026: The Night Nollywood Reminded Africa Why It’s the Best
Lagos always has a way of turning a ceremony into an event. Saturday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites…
