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. That makes Monday's decision — all 27 in agreement to…
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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…
UTME 2026: Ekiti School Records Six Scores Above 300
In a week of heavy national news, a secondary school in Ekiti State offered something different, a reason to feel hopeful. Six of the school's students scored above 300 in…
POLITICS NEWS
Labour Party Admits Peter Obi’s Exit Left a Major Void
It is not often that a political party's spokesperson stands on national television and admits,…
Rivers APC Disqualifies 65 Aspirants, Clears Wike Allies for 2027
In politics, numbers can speak louder than words. When Rivers State's APC published its screening…
Police Lockdown Enters Day 83 as PDP Factions Battle for Secretariat
ABUJA — The national headquarters of Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Tinubu Meets Wike, Fubara in Bid to Quell Rivers Political Crisis
ABUJA — In a high-stakes political intervention, President Bola Tinubu has convened a meeting with…
Dangote Refinery Is Quietly Saving the Naira, Analysts Say
A few years ago, most Nigerians saw the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a project that…
Nigeria Plans N29 Trillion Borrowing in 2026, NESG Warns
N159 trillion. That is how much Nigeria owes as of the beginning of 2026. And…
Naira Holds Firm as Dangote Effect Steadies FX Market
For the first time in years, Nigerians checking the exchange rate are not getting a…
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.10% as Food Prices Continue to Fall
Nigeria's headline inflation rate recorded a marginal decline in January 2026, settling at 15.10 percent—a…
WORLD NEWS
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…
MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: The Andes Strain’s Deadly Voyage
Deep in the South Atlantic, a luxury expedition vessel designed for the world’s most remote frontiers has become a floating…
Over 50,000 Foreign Nationals Serving in Israeli Military, Data Reveals
More than 50,000 soldiers currently serving in the Israeli military hold at least one other citizenship, with the vast majority…
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…
Troops Bust IPOB/ESN Enclave, Seize Weapons in Imo State
When Nigerian security operatives moved into a quiet corner of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area in Imo State, what they…
Ex-Power Minister Mamman Convicted for N33.8bn Money Laundering
Saleh Mamman once controlled the ministry responsible for keeping Nigeria's lights on. Now a court has found him guilty of…
Stepmother Arrested for Beating 9-Year-Old to Death in Enugu
She was nine years old. She should have been in school, playing with friends, dreaming about the future. Instead, Amanda…
SPORTS NEWS
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…
Meet Dr. Olufunso Amosun, Ooni’s Newly Installed Yeye Moremi Oodua
The installation of Dr. Mrs. Olufunso Amosun as the Yeye Moremi Oodua by Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife,…
