Bola Tinubu Faces Alleged Drug Trafficking Claims: US Lobbying Firm Declares No Cover‑up
Background Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been a central figure in Nigerian politics for over three decades, serving as the governor of Lagos...
Abia State GADA warns landlords after Aba building collapse: 2026 safety crackdown impacts Nigerian property owners
A chronic safety crisis behind the headlines Nigeria’s construction boom has long outpaced the capacity of regulators to enforce building codes. In...
Kabiru Salisu joins Saudi side Al‑Jabalain from Ranchers Bees – what it means for NPFL 2026
Background: Salisu’s rise with Ranchers Bees Kabiru Salisu emerged as a key figure for Ranchers Bees during the 2024‑25 season, helping the...
Osun Governorship Election 2026: Ademola Adeleke Wins in Tight Race
Background Osun State, located in Nigeria’s southwest, has long been a political battleground between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's...
NGX investors lose N3.8 trillion after President Tinubu’s Lagos visit – impact on market
Background: NGX performance before the Tinubu visit The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) entered 2026 on a shaky footing, with the All‑Share Index...
Osun 2026 Governorship Election: Early Turnout Hits INEC Delays, Raising Nigeria Stakes
Background: Why Osun Is a Political Barometer Osun State, with its 3.5 million registered voters, has become a testing ground for Nigeria’s...
Abia State orders health officers to inspect all abattoirs, bans tyre‑roasted kanda in 2026 health alert
Informal meat processing and the kanda tradition In many parts of southeastern Nigeria, especially in Abia, the sale of freshly slaughtered meat...
Nyesom Wike Criticized Over Roaming Cattle in Abuja 2026
Background The issue of roaming cattle in Abuja has been a persistent problem, with many residents expressing concern over the safety and...
Nigeria Leads Africa at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 10 Gold Medals
Background of the Commonwealth Games Nigeria has a long history of participating in the Commonwealth Games, with its athletes consistently making a...
Senator Natasha Akpoti Urges Nigeria to Reciprocate Over Ayra Starr Visa Denial
Senator Natasha Akpoti, representing Kogi Central, has urged the Nigerian government to take reciprocal measures against South Africa, according to foreign policy...
Davido Eyes Nollywood Acting Debut in 2026
Davido, the renowned Nigerian singer, has expressed his desire to venture into the movie industry as an actor, according to a recent...
Sinach Wins N5bn Copyright Suit in Lagos Court 2026
A Federal High Court in Lagos has made a significant ruling in a copyright case involving Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Joseph Egbu,...
EU denies boycott of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, pledges continued aid and security support
Background: EU‑Nigeria ties ahead of the 2027 poll Nigeria’s 2027 general election is already being billed as a litmus test for the...
Davido vs Bashir Ahmad: Celebrity‑politics showdown in Osun ahead of 2026 governorship vote
Background: Osun’s contested political landscape Osun State has long been a bellwether in Nigeria’s southwest, swinging between the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Simon Ekpa sentenced to six years in Finland 2025 – what it means for Biafra secession and African diaspora activism
Background: The Biafra Republic Government in Exile The idea of an independent Biafra first resurfaced during Nigeria’s civil war (1967‑1970), when the...