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EXCLUSIVE: Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho operates undeclared accounts, violates code of conduct law

Akwa Ibom’s Paradox: Luxury SUVs for ex-officials while pupils sit on floors

SPECIAL REPORT: How gas flaring turns Akwa Ibom’s oil communities into a furnace

SPECIAL REPORT: Edo’s N14.15 billion extra-budgetary spending raises questions about fiscal discipline under Okpebholo

SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts

Akwa Ibom’s N2.53 trillion revenue in 32 months under Eno surpasses its previous eight-year earnings

SPECIAL REPORT: Abuja residents bear the brunt of poorly regulated quarrying companies

SPECIAL REPORT: Oil spills from abandoned wells ravage Ogoniland amidst plans to resume production

EXCLUSIVE: How the coup to topple, kill Tinubu was uncovered and foiled
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Opinion
When the pump price goes up in Tehran, we bleed in Lagos, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú

From insight to impact: How research is powering FSDH’s market leadership, By Hakeem Muhammed

Economic lessons from the coastal road and Fourth Mainland Bridge, By Dipo Baruwa

Africa and the deadly dust from Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene

A critical review of “Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law”, By Chido Onumah

Ransom payment to terrorists: The lies, deception and politics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
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FIFA opens ticket sales,

World Cup Play-off: FIFA opens ticket sales, lists DR Congo, not Nigeria, among contenders

Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery explains N100 petrol price increase amid crude price surge

Senator Seriake Dickson (PHOTO CREDIT: Henry Seriake Dickson on Facebook)

Ex-Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson quits PDP

Trump

US/Israel-Iran war: America turns to Kurdish rebels as hope of popular uprising in Iran falters

Former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah

N2.5bn Fraud Charges: Ex-minister Stella Oduah, co-defendant begin returning alleged looted funds

Iran and US war(PHOTO CREDIT: Aljazeera)

US/Israel-Iran war (Day 6): Iran postpones Khamenei’s funeral, Senate fails to limit Trump’s war powers

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House of Reps (PHOTO CREDIT: @HouseNGR)

Reps probe N365m National Library project abandonment in Jalingo

Members of the committee on South East Development Commission

Reps approve N140bn budget for South East Development Commission

Centre: Chairman, House Committee on Disability, Bashiru Dawodu

Reps probe disability commission over alleged ₦97m POS procurement

EFCC operatives

Another firm linked to Nestoil Group gets injunction against EFCC, others

Iran and US war(PHOTO CREDIT: Aljazeera)

US/Israel-Iran war: Iran says terrorists moving in border area as Trump turns to Kurdish rebels

Cross River House of Assembly building

Nigerian lawmaker suspended ‘indefinitely’ over alleged assault on wife

Senator Seriake Dickson (PHOTO CREDIT: Henry Seriake Dickson on Facebook)

Ex-Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson quits PDP

Former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele.

We arrested lawyer with $2m cash allegedly belonging to Emefiele – EFCC witness

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Chairman of the House Committee on Mandatory National Decarbonisation, Sesi Whingan, with stakeholders at a technical roundtable on Nigeria’s national decarbonisation programme

Lawmakers push framework to coordinate Nigeria’s transition to low-carbon economy

Union Dicon Salt

Union Dicon Salt says majority shareholder still unreachable, speaks on operational challenges

The former National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director General Emma Glassco (CREDIT: NewsPublic Trust)

World Bank Funds: Liberia anti-graft agency clears fishery agency’s head of fraud

US President Donald Trump

US/Israel-Iran War: Trump wants to be involved in selection of next Iranian leader

Troops of the Nigerian Army

Nigerian troops dismantle IPOB’s bomb-making factory, hideouts

WADATA PLAZA, Abuja, National secretariat for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

PDP appoints caretaker committee for Shendam, replaces Wase LGA chair

Special Reports

Justice John Tsoho

Headline Stories

EXCLUSIVE: Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho operates undeclared accounts, violates code of conduct law

February 26, 2026

Pupils at Ibiaku Itam Primary school sitting on bare floor to learn

Headline Stories

Akwa Ibom’s Paradox: Luxury SUVs for ex-officials while pupils sit on floors

February 25, 2026

Gas Flare at Ikot Ebekpo

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: How gas flaring turns Akwa Ibom’s oil communities into a furnace

February 22, 2026

Monday Okpebholo Edo state governor

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Edo’s N14.15 billion extra-budgetary spending raises questions about fiscal discipline under Okpebholo

February 20, 2026

Takalau PHC in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts

February 17, 2026

Governor Umo Eno

Headline Stories

Akwa Ibom’s N2.53 trillion revenue in 32 months under Eno surpasses its previous eight-year earnings

February 15, 2026

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The two new commissioners sworn in by the Katsina state Governor

Governor Radda swears in two new commissioners

L-R: The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland; Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, Ogun State Deputy Governor; Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Adokun of Igan-Okoto;Oba Mukaila Salako, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure; Ade Akinsanya and the member representing Yewa-North/Imeko-Afon in the Federal House of Representatives; Hon Gboyega Nasir Isiaka during the commissioning of the phase 2 of the 21 kilometers Imashayi-Igan-Okoto-Ayetoro road in Yewa North Local Government area of the state on Thursday.

Gov Abiodun commissions phase II of Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro road

President Bola Tinubu (R), Governor Uba Sani (C) and others during a project commissioning

President Tinubu is behind my success — Kaduna governor

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed hosts Heart Doctors for Iftar in Bauchi on Wednesday (Photo credit- Governor Bala Mohammed’s X handle)

Bala Mohammed hosts Greece-based NGO, Heart Doctors in Bauchi

Governor Radda hands over ₦50m Zakkat to State Board

Governor Radda hands over ₦50m Zakkat to State Board

Features and Interviews

Kidnappers holding their victims.

Features And Interviews

FEATURE: Help! My Uncle is Kidnapped in Nigeria, By Haruna Mohammed Salisu

byHaruna Mohammed Salisu

Participants at the event (Credit: India AI summit X page)

Features And Interviews

Nigeria’s AI readiness and insights from India’s Seven Chakras

The Pentagon [Photo: newsweek.pl]

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: What Pentagon’s switch from Anthropic to OpenAI actually signals

byAkintunde Babatunde

Remo Stars are now the "fading" NPFL champions (PHOTO CREDIT: Remo Stars X Page)

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: How Remo Stars moved from NPFL champions to relegation battlers

byGbemidepo Popoola

Heatwave (PHOTO CREDIT: Punch Newspaper, https://punchng.com/ways-to-stay-healthy-during-a-heat-wave/)

Features And Interviews

How extreme heat is deepening public health concerns in Nigeria

byAbdulkareem Mojeed

Anthropic AI (PHOTO CREDIT: Tech.co)

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: AI, National Security, and the Return of Sovereignty Politics

byAkintunde Babatunde

February 28, 2026

Business

News Reports

Union Dicon Salt

Union Dicon Salt says majority shareholder still unreachable, speaks on operational challenges

EFCC operatives

Another firm linked to Nestoil Group gets injunction against EFCC, others

Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery explains N100 petrol price increase amid crude price surge

FEC approves digital postcode system

FEC approves digital postcode system for accurate, faster parcel processing

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

Nigerian company says it’s unable to reach majority shareholder

Financial Inclusion

Financial Inclusion

Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

February 8, 2026

Robert Ochola, CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Instant payment transactions in Africa hit $1.9trn in 2024 — Report

November 16, 2025

The launch of the State of Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level

November 13, 2025

Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Payment Systems: Central bankers, regulators, converge on Eswatini for SIIPS launch

November 12, 2025

L-R: Munir Bello - Nigeria Country Lead, Inclusive Financial Systems at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Angela Wambugu - Director, Advisory Services Africa at Women's World Banking, Uche Uzoebo - Chief Executive Officer, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited, Dr Nurudeen Zauro - Technical Advisor to the President on Economic & Financial Inclusion, Elizabeth Gathai - Regional Head, Africa at Women's World Banking, Dr Stephen Ambore - Policy Director, Africa, Women's World Banking.

Group seeks financial inclusion for women in Nigeria

August 29, 2025

Analysis & Data

Lagos City (PHOTO CREDIT: Lagos Insider)

ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

A photo of Nigerians using their phones

Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

October 22, 2025

A towering six-meter sculpture—the thinker’s burden, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, to challenge negotiators in Geneva.

Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

September 8, 2025

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Nigeria’s economy stabilises. But Nigerians are still hungry

August 19, 2025

Wale Tinubu, chairman Oando Clean Energy

Oando Achieves 63% production growth, posts ₦1.72 trillion revenue half year 2025

Regional

South West

MFM founder, Daniel Olukoya

Court revokes ex-MFM chorister’s bail, orders blogger’s arrest in Olukoya defamation case

Lagos APC’s newly re-elected Asst. Publicity Secretary dies, party mourns

Owo church massacre

Owo Church Massacre Trial: Suspect tells court how SSS operatives arrested him

Chimamanda Adichie with her husband

Medical council suspends three doctors over death of Adichie’s son, full probe to follow

South South

Cross River House of Assembly building

Nigerian lawmaker suspended ‘indefinitely’ over alleged assault on wife

APC chairman re-elected in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno and John Akpanudoedehe

‘I won’t go to gutters with him’: Ex-senator reacts to ‘insults’ from Akwa Ibom governor

Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai

Uma Ukpai’s family releases funeral arrangements for late evangelist

South East

Members of the committee on South East Development Commission

Reps approve N140bn budget for South East Development Commission

Troops of the Nigerian Army

Nigerian troops dismantle IPOB’s bomb-making factory, hideouts

Nigerian police

Police arrest man, 62, over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Ondo

Enugu on map [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]

Enugu on high alert after outbreak of Lassa fever in neighbouring states

North West

Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam

Why we are impeaching deputy governor – Kano Assembly

The former defence minister, with the 2023 PDP governorship candidate, Mustapha Lamido, during one of their engagements

Why I met Jigawa opposition leaders – Ex-defence minister

Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam

Kano Assembly serves deputy governor impeachment notice

The former defence minister, with the 2023 PDP governorship candidate, Mustapha Lamido, during one of their engagements

Jigawa 2027: Ex-defence minister meets opposition leaders amidst defection rumours

North East

Governor Agbu Kefas

How ex-PDP chairperson clinched APC leadership in Taraba

NAF Jet used to illustrate the story

Nigerian military kill terrorists after attack on Borno base

Adamawa gov paid a courtesy call to the National Secretariat of the (APC) in Abuja

Adamawa gov visits APC national secretariat, praises Tinubu’s economic reforms

Photo: From left: The Aku Uka of the Jukun Kingdom, Ishaku Adda Ali; Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas; and the Tor Tiv, James Ayatse, during a joint security meeting in Wukari, Taraba State, on Tuesday.

Taraba, Benue governors meet in Wukari, set up joint committee to tackle border insecurity

North Central

WADATA PLAZA, Abuja, National secretariat for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

PDP appoints caretaker committee for Shendam, replaces Wase LGA chair

David Ombugadu

Why I dumped PDP – Nasarawa governorship candidate

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike during an inspection [PHOTO CREDIT: Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS]

Wike promises C of O to indigenous people of Abuja

Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho

Benue NBA branches fault CCB’s invitation of Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho

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Erratic Electricity: Nigeria to establish Grid Asset Management Company

The national power supply grid has collapsed repeatedly

Erratic Electricity: Nigeria to establish Grid Asset Management Company

VP, Governors, APC leaders at the PGF Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit 2026 held at the State House Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa.

Governors, APC leaders pledge to advance Tinubu’s ‘renewed hope agenda’

President Tinubu, alongside VP Shettima, hosted an interfaith breaking of fast with state Governors at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Monday. (Photo: State House)

Tinubu breaks fast with governors, urges compassion for the poor

Tinubu mobilises traditional, religious leaders

Tinubu mobilises traditional, religious leaders to drive Universal Health Coverage

Kano governor joins APC

Kano now at the table, not the margin; Governor Yusuf declares as he formally joins APC

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International

The former National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director General Emma Glassco (CREDIT: NewsPublic Trust)

World Bank Funds: Liberia anti-graft agency clears fishery agency’s head of fraud

US President Donald Trump

US/Israel-Iran War: Trump wants to be involved in selection of next Iranian leader

Iran and US war(PHOTO CREDIT: Aljazeera)

US/Israel-Iran war: Iran says terrorists moving in border area as Trump turns to Kurdish rebels

A ship on the Indian Ocean

US bombs Iranian warship invited by India for naval exercise

Trump

US/Israel-Iran war: America turns to Kurdish rebels as hope of popular uprising in Iran falters

Sports

FIFA opens ticket sales,

World Cup Play-off: FIFA opens ticket sales, lists DR Congo, not Nigeria, among contenders

Finidi George (CREDIT: Rivers United )

“I can’t believe we scored three goals!” – Finidi, ecstatic as Rivers United go top of NPFL

Sokoato Samuel

Sigma Olomouc sign Sokoato Samuel from Mahanaim FC

CAF President, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe

CAF announces new dates for WAFCON 2026

Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (PHOTO CREDIT: Sabc_Sport on X)

South Africa accuses Morocco of ‘holding CAF hostage’ over WAFCON 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Mo Abudu

Showmax announces discontinuation of service

Front cover of Christian Relations

REVIEW: Inside Nkereuwem Udoakah’s new book on Christian Relations

Front Cover of "New Narratives of African Migration: Exploring Media and the Contestation of Space"

REVIEW: Inside Abiodun Adeniyi’s book on African migration, media and contestation of place

Wole Soyinka with the Pyrates Confraternity members (Credit_ Instagram)

TRENDING: Soyinka leads Pyrates Confraternity in final tribute to Biodun Jeyifo

Doris Ogala & Pastor Chris Okafor

Pastor Chris Okafor withdraws his apology to Doris Ogala, other women

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Bamidele Ademola-Olateju writes about the distortion of public statistics and what the government needs to do to ameliorate the situation.

Analysis

When the pump price goes up in Tehran, we bleed in Lagos, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú

byBámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú

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From insight to impact: How research is powering FSDH’s market leadership, By Hakeem Muhammed

From insight to impact: How research is powering FSDH’s market leadership, By Hakeem Muhammed

Dipo Baruwa writes about incentivising private investments in the context of global competitiveness.

Economic lessons from the coastal road and Fourth Mainland Bridge, By Dipo Baruwa

Azu Ishiekwene writes about Muhammadu Buhari and his legacy.

Africa and the deadly dust from Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene

Dr Chido Onumah writes about the demise of Comrade Bene Madunagu.

A critical review of “Reparations: History, Struggle, Politics and Law”, By Chido Onumah

Zainab Suleiman Okino writes about Sule Lamido and his new biography.

Ransom payment to terrorists: The lies, deception and politics, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Editorial

Voting in Kuje

EDITORIAL: Abuja Council Polls: A dress rehearsal for 2027?

Biodun Jeyifo

EDITORIAL: Biodun Jeyifo (1946-2026): In Memoriam

February 23, 2026

The ruins of houses and shops after the kidnap at Kaiama, Kwara State [PHOTO CREDIT: @IFRCAfrica]

EDITORIAL: Kaiama kidnappings and the need to root out intelligence sabotage

February 19, 2026

Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu

EDITORIAL: Tinubu, release withheld Osun council funds now!

February 16, 2026

Voting and accreditation begins at polling unit 012 inside Ijegun Primary School

EDITORIAL: Electoral Reforms: What is the Senate really afraid of?

February 9, 2026

File Photo: President Bola Tinubu Laying wreath at Armed Forces Remembrance Day [PHOTO CREDIT: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu]

EDITORIAL: Beyond the 15 January Symbolism — What Nigeria Owes Its Armed Forces

January 26, 2026

Health

News Reports

WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus [Photo: Scrol.in]

WHO condemns killing of paramedics in Lebanon as US/Israel-Iran war continues

NCDC

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC

National Agency for Food and Drugs Control (NAFDAC)

NAFDAC warns against malaria, HIV diagnostic kits over quality concerns

Nigeria records 543% surge in breast cancer cases as Africa tops global rise- Study

Investigations

Takalau PHC in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi

SPECIAL REPORT: Vulnerable Nigerian communities continue to suffer from US aid cuts

February 17, 2026

Samuel Akpan tapping raffia palm

Palm Wine Scarcity (2): Declining number of tappers contributes to shortage, rising costs

December 14, 2025

illustration of a woman leaking urine. Photo Credit_ Raise Foundation_

Left to Leak: Inaccessible healthcare leaves women in rural Niger with fistula

December 13, 2025

Nurse thread cannulas into twig-thin arm (1)

Life on the Line: Inside Katsina’s child malnutrition crisis

December 4, 2025

Health Specials

Lenacapavir

Lenacapavir: What to know about new HIV prevention injection coming to Nigeria

HFN executive director Megan Adeddiran with patients during a haemophilia infusion camp

Nigeria struggles with essential care for bleeding disorders as global medicine moves to gene therapy

PT Health Watch: Persistent fatigue, weight changes may signal thyroid disorder – Expert

PT Health Watch: Persistent fatigue, weight changes may signal thyroid disorder – Expert

February 28, 2026

Senior Registrar, Internal Medicine at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Chinedu Izegbu.

PT Health Watch: Hormonal Imbalance in Men – Symptoms, causes and when to seek help

February 21, 2026

Features

An AI generated image of a Nigerian health worker attending to a child at a PHC

How Nigeria fits into Gates Foundation’s final 20-year global health push

February 24, 2026

Sammy Samaila [Photo credit: News Agency of Nigeria]

Inside story of Gombe varsity student who survives on liquids for 21 years

February 22, 2026

A man staring into a picture in demonstration of forgetfulness (PHOTO CREDIT: Gemini AI Generated)

YOUR HEALTH: How to manage forgetfulness or dementia, By Dr Nkechi Obianozie

January 23, 2026

Food supplements for malnourished children at Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.

Why hundreds of children die of malnutrition in Kebbi

January 23, 2026

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine vials [PHOTO CREDIT: BioWorld]

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October 2, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival to London [PHOTO CREDIT: @TheAsoVilla]

INFOGRAPHICS: Buhari has spent 200 days in UK for treatment since assuming office

Children waiting for treatment at a treatment centre in Ringim LGA.

INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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