RainSMedia360 https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Desmond Elliot Denies Orchestrating Obasa’s Removal Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions for First Time in 22 Years Ned Nwoko Alleges Manipulation of Delta APC Primaries by State Government Chelsea Beat Tottenham 2-1 to Deepen Spurs’ Relegation Fears Dangote Says Refinery Listing Will Open Africa’s Industrial Wealth to Investors Amaechi dismisses VP rumors, affirms bid for ADC presidential ticket Oyedele: Fiscal federalism requires accountability at all government levels DSS Witness: Ribadu Verified Wiretap El-Rufai Cited Globacom marks 21 years of Ojude Oba sponsorship, reinforcing its commitment to Nigerian cultural heritage Dangote and local refineries can satisfy Nigeria’s petrol demand, according to JETFON US Backs 1,500 Telecom Base Stations in West Africa to Challenge China’s Grip on Broadband Infrastructure Amaechi Says He Can Defeat Atiku for ADC Presidential Ticket, Questions Ex-VP’s Electoral Record El-Rufai family claims DSS defies court orders, continues to detain ex-governor Accord Accuses APC of Attack on Osun Governor Adeleke’s Campaign Office Frank Edoho Opens Up on Failed Marriages, Says He Doesn’t Want “Woman-Related Death” Sadiya Umar Farouq Skips Court Appearance, Defence Claims She Is Receiving Treatment in Egypt EFCC Boss Wants Public Apology for UUTH Raid Kano Civil Society Backs Kwankwaso, Boosts Voter Registration for 2027 Oyo APC hopefuls reject alleged candidate imposition, appeal to Tinubu Guardiola likely to depart Manchester City despite stating otherwise Cuba accuses US of fabricating drone threat to justify sanctions OAU inducts 157 medical and dental graduates, appealing for ₦350 million to fund a CBT learning centre Amidst ₦190 billion EFCC trial, Yahaya Bello wins APC senatorial ticket $100,000 prize pool for 2026 WTT Contender Lagos, starting May 19 Court to rule May 26 on suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027 presidential election Lagos aims for 24/7 power, eliminating electricity bands IGP Orders Reinforcement of Rescue Operations in Oyo School Abduction Dangote Unveils $17bn East African Refinery Plan, Says Regional Governments Will Own Stakes Davido Pledges Support for Babcock University Music Upgrade, Backs Creative Economy Growth Labour Party Rejects Nomination Forms Linked to Abure NDC courts Obidient coordinators to strengthen opposition alliance APC Chairman: Tinubu Revitalizing Economy APM Candidate Promises Fourth Mainland Bridge, Amotekun for Lagos Mbah Praises Chinese Firm for Speedy Road Projects in Enugu Yusuf Buhari Wins APC House of Reps Primary in Katsina Obi Urges 2027 Aspirants to Embrace Integrity and Selfless Leadership David Beckham Becomes Britain’s First Billionaire Sports Star Oyo Confirms Kidnappers of School Pupils Trapped in National Park Presidency Says 2024 Report on Al Minuki’s Death Was Wrong ADC Postpones Presidential, Governorship Screening Late Arrival of Materials Delays APC Reps Primaries in Lagos Manchester City Beat Chelsea to Win FA Cup US, Nigerian Forces Kill ISIS Leader in Joint Operation Why Lagos Rent Keeps Rising as Inflation, Costs, and Demand Pressure Deepen Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026 — NBS Dangote files new lawsuit against Nigeria over fuel import licences Police Launch Fresh Operation To Flush Criminals Out Of Abuja Osun Kingmakers Back Adeleke’s Directive to Prevent Crisis in Ikirun Blessing CEO Remanded in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦36 Million Fraud Birth Records Show APC Aspirant Mahmud Buba Is 15, Ineligible for House of Representatives Race Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed Only to “Enemies” SEC Warns Nigerians Against Ponzi Schemes Promoted on Social Media Atiku Says ADC Presidential Bid Is a National Movement to Rescue Nigeria Madonna, Shakira, and BTS slated to perform at the 2026 World Cup Final half-time show. Dangote Refinery Shares to Be Available on Fintech Apps, Mobile Phones Saleh Mamman gets 75 years for ₦33.8 billion fraud Lagos Blue Line transported 3.5 million passengers in 2025 Soludo denies funding request for Catholic Knights’ regalia Anambra Assembly Confirms Soludo’s 18 Commissioner Nominees Fubara Denies Defection Rumours, Says He Remains in APC PSG Clinch Fifth Straight Ligue 1 Title After Victory Over Lens Man City Edges Palace, Stays Close to Arsenal ADC Alleges ₦800bn FAAC Funds Diverted for 2027 Elections Yakubu Gowon clarifies his civil war decisions in memoir, aiming for understanding, not division Wike-Backed PDP Denies Alliance with APC, Vows to Unseat Ruling Party in 2027 Education Minister Says Fewer Nigerians Are Leaving to Study Abroad as Local Universities Improve NDC sets ₦60 million price for presidential nomination form Turkish drone maker DASAL inks defense supply deal with Nigerian firm EFCC says operatives were attacked with stones during visit to University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Nigerian fintechs report transfer delays due to NIBSS failures Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo passes away at 40 Court Remands Ex-SDP Chairman Gabam Over Alleged Fund Mismanagement Lagos selects 19 accelerators to manage ₦10B MSME fund Repentant terrorists in Borno swear on the Quran to prevent relapse into extremism PDP Chieftain Backs Makinde for 2027 Presidency FCCPC Supports Lagos’ Action Against Estimated Billing MTN Reports 27.9% Jump in Q1 Earnings as Nigeria and Ghana Drive Growth Dangote Targets $50bn Valuation for Refinery Ahead of Landmark IPO Netflix has spent $135 billion creating shows and movies over the last decade Okpebholo Vows Justice After Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Student Near Campus Gate Accord Party alleges political motive in son’s death Macron Says Africa’s Youth and Rapid Growth Make It a Strategic Investment Destination Kwankwaso Says He Is Working With Peter Obi Ahead of 2027, Dismisses Vote-Buying Politics Fidelity Bank Grows Gross Earnings by 45.6% to N1.52 Trillion in 2025 CBN cautions states on debt, stresses fiscal prudence Arsenal Edge West Ham to Move Within Touching Distance of Premier League Title Missing Abuja NYSC member and lawyer found safe, police investigate Ogun APC members protest membership card issues and candidate imposition APC Threatens Suspension for Aspirants Who Undermine 2027 Primary Elections Mexico Reconsiders School Closure for World Cup After Outcry Elon Musk, Tim Cook to Join Trump on High-Stakes China Trade and Technology Visit Osun Government deposes Apetumodu due to U.S. prison sentence INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million corps members for the 2027 general elections Falana demands prosecution in unresolved killings involving powerful Nigerians Bosun Tijani warns MTN, Airtel, Glo over poor network service Odugbemi: Oshiomhole’s Senate bid threatens Assembly leadership UNIBEN student shot dead in car near campus gate after exams FG Approves $500 Million Annual Research and Innovation Fund to Boost Science and Technology Oyebamiji Confident of Victory in Osun Governorship Election Lagos to Shut Outbound Eko Bridge Lane From May 12 for Emergency Repairs Over 600 PDP, SDP Members Defect to APC in Kogi Odugbemi: South Africa retaliation may worsen Afrophobia Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch 29th La Liga title Why Dr. Odugbemi’s 2027 Data Points to an Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket as Tinubu’s Biggest Threat Asake achieves record-breaking debut week with “M$NEY” on Spotify Nigeria Nigerian Army to Expand Use of Drones and Advanced Technology in Fight Against Terrorism Chelsea Draws 1-1 with Liverpool, Ending Six-Game Losing Streak EFCC Declares Former Buhari Minister Sadiya Farouq Wanted Over Alleged ₦37 Billion Fraud Museveni Set for Seventh Term Swearing-In as Uganda Extends His Four-Decade Rule Makinde Urges Loyalists to Stay United Ahead of 2027 Elections APC Clears Obafemi Hamzat for Lagos Governorship Primaries Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Salawa Abeni at 65, Praises Her Lasting Impact on Nigerian Music Kwankwaso supports NDC’s southern zoning for president, sees it as healing path OAU Dismisses Fake Resumption Notice, Says Mid-Semester Break Still in Effect Bus crash in Kogi kills 16 after Driver Oversped UN urges Israel to release Gaza activists Ramaphosa faces new pressure to resign due to reopened impeachment case LAWMA unveils updated waste management master plan for Lagos Court to rule Ireti Kingibe suspension dispute May 18 Otti moves to establish NOUN centre in Aba FRSC launches traffic decongestion drive in Ondo, clears road obstructions PSG edge Bayern to book Champions League final clash with Arsenal NCoS destroys 1,167 phones, sanctions 147 officers in prison crackdown Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act amendment bill, awaits Tinubu’s assent Banks enter N400bn airtime market with cheaper loans Ojo Maduekwe: Wike dual role weakens PDP opposition Senate approves N2.285tn FCT budget with heavy focus on infrastructure projects Wike blasts critics over diplomat land allocations, defends Abuja policy Shettima submits Tinubu’s nomination forms to APC for 2027 election Keyamo taunts ADC, saying they treated Obi poorly, like a “side-chick,” leading to his exit. Senate confirms Tegbe as power minister, demands urgent action on grid collapse CNN Founder Ted Turner Passes Away Aged 87 Lagos moves to expand water access through public-private partnership Lagos to begin charging motorists for street parking Dangote targets 20,000MW power expansion in push into energy sector ECOWAS Parliament to investigate xenophobic attacks in South Africa Jonathan challenges lawsuit seeking his disqualification from 2027 presidential election Alex Otti approves feasibility study, Azumini-Obeaku seaport project ADC cuts presidential form fee to ₦90m as it revises primaries timetable Nigerians locked out as Kled bans country over fraud concerns INEC reopens voter registration on May 11 for the final CVR phase Oyo APC Praises Tegbe’s Nomination, Hails Hope for Power Sector Atiku risks 2027 presidential ambition if he stays in ADC, opposition chieftain warns Lagos ports see import surge with 36 vessel arrivals ADC hits Obi over manifesto ignorance, says exit a ‘relief’ Nigeria signs Airbus deal to boost aviation growth PDP names interim leadership, unveils 2027 election timetable Man City title hopes dented after 3-3 draw with Everton NNPC signs refinery deal with Chinese firms as revenue hits ₦2.77tn Gbajabiamila Endorses Hamzat for Lagos Governor Fake News Fuelled #EndSARS Protests — Lai Mohammed Tinubu’s Policies Drove Lagos Revenue Growth — LIRS Chair Chelsea Edge Leeds 1-0 to Reach FA Cup Final Lasojuné – I No Go Love You Tire (Lyrics) IBEDC staff abduction in Oyo confirmed, police intensify rescue efforts Lasojuné – I No Go Love You Tire Refix (Lyrics) Otedola denies funding claims in Dangote refinery row Labour Party sets timetable and fees for 2027 primaries Ogun pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia as new airport begins hajj flights Sowore criticises police over arrest of bloggers Arbeloa backs Mbappé’s freedom during injury recovery Lizzy Anjorin accepts ₦10m boxing challenge against Iyabo Ojo PDP crisis deepens as board calls emergency NEC meeting Nigeria secures two more spots for World Championships at relays Nigerians warned to avoid protests as xenophobic tensions rise in South Africa Lasojuné – Loving U (Lyrics) Obi, Kwankwaso set to exit ADC as opposition realignment gathers pace Minister of education Tunji Alausa urges youths to reshape Nigeria’s image LAWMA intensifies oversight amid Lagos waste concerns, withdraws 5 licenses Remi Tinubu boosts Niger farming with tractors, fertilizer Kaduna airstrike: FG donates houses to victims FG approves aircraft leasing company to boost Nigerian airlines’ fleet access US increases EU car taxes amid trade disputes Abia state allocates N10bn to clear 20-year gratuity backlog for retirees First Bank confirms Olayinka Ijabiyi as group head for marketing and communications Aisha Binani defects to NDC after brief APC stint Funke Akindele slams Air Peace over UK flight delay Yul Edochie renews criticism of Peter Obi, says he lacks capacity to lead Nigeria Oyo APC leaders back Sharafadeen Alli for 2027 governorship bid Tinubu to begin two-week diplomatic tour across Europe and East Africa APC Inaugurates Committees for Osun 2026 Election Campaign Samsung revenue jumps 43% due to AI chip demand Adebutu eyes Ogun governorship again, urges PDP unity for 2027 Tinubu endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship bid Makinde calls for prayers, unity as Oyo succession debate gathers pace EFCC cleared Pastor Jerry Eze after six-month probe — Olukoyede Supreme Court voids PDP Ibadan national convention over legal breaches NNPC finishes River Niger section of OB3 pipeline China gifts $56.5m ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja, deepening West Africa ties Jandor withdraws from Lagos 2027 governorship race BUA Foods Q1 2026 profit at N142bn despite 11% revenue decrease Naira rebounds slightly, gains N1.24 against dollar at official market Shettima calls for APC unity as 2027 election approaches Lagos shifts focus to rail, BRT, ferries in 2050 mobility plan Atiku criticizes Tinubu on insecurity, predicting public assessment of the administration JAMB extends Direct Entry registration to May 8, adds new centres OPay targets $4B valuation in US IPO with bank backings Tinubu sacks NMDPRA boss, nominates Rabiu Umar as successor Europol arrests 10 Black Axe suspects in Switzerland for alleged cybercrime Dangote sees wealth surge to $34bn as refinery, cement bets drive gains Army Rescues Kidnap Victims, Arrests 10 in Multi-State Raids Rescued Chibok girls to graduate from AUN in symbolic victory over extremism FIFA Set to Ease Suspension Rules with New Yellow Card Reset at 2026 World Cup LASU Opens Indigeneship Verification for 2026 Admission Candidates UAE to Exit OPEC in Strategic Shift to Boost Oil Output Nigeria Turns to Local Tech as Military Backs Startup’s Anti-Insurgency Drones Trump Rejects Iran’s New Peace Proposal as Nuclear Standoff Deepens Nigerian stock market booms, attracting N4.14 trillion in investments Kidnappers demand N1bn ransom for abducted Ekiti church worshippers Amnesty International condemns deadly Boko Haram attack in Adamawa community Oprah Winfrey expands podcast deal in new Amazon partnership Osun APC absolves governorship candidate of blame for past salary cuts ADC slams Tinubu government, alleges erosion of democratic space Malami moves to block EFCC forfeiture of over 50 properties APC rules out extension of 2027 nomination forms sales Emefiele seeks court halt in fraud trial due to missing witnesses Transcorp Power shareholders approve ₦41.25bn dividend after profit growth Court dismisses suit against NCC, MTN over tariff hike Ride-hailing firms offer korope, keke options for cheaper fares Nigeria quietly drops $32.8m Meta fine after secret settlement Asake to release his fourth album, “M$NEY,” independently on May 1 Taiwo Agbaje secures the WBA Africa title with a unanimous decision Oluremi Tinubu introduces food bank to combat North-East malnutrition Lagos firm cautions Ikeja bridge toilet project risks collapse Anthony Joshua announces comeback fight, sets July return after tragic break Michael tops global box office with $217M debut Megan Thee Stallion emotional on Broadway after breakup FG introduces national textbook ranking system for schools Shakira Unveils 2026 World Cup Anthem Featuring Burna Boy Family alleges soldier killed corps member in Abuja home PDP defends Seyi Makinde’s ‘Operation Wetie’ remark, says it was a warning, not a threat FIFA World Cup TV Rights Delayed in India and China OAU denies venue for Obi lecture over late notice, security concerns China Blocks Meta’s $2bn Manus AI Acquisition Deal Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes Africa’s second-richest billionaire after major wealth surge Kwara Committee Seeks Direct Security Funding for LGs Nasarawa deputy speaker rallies support for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections Army Seizes ₦250m Stolen Oil, Arrests Nine in Niger Delta Sanwo-Olu Hosts Banquet for IGP Disu in Lagos Tuggar Links Banditry to Land Use Imbalance Yam Prices Climb High Across Lagos Markets Phyna Says She Prefers Pets Over Having Children Oyo Assembly Majority Leader dumps PDP, joins APM amid party crisis Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After FG Promises Arrears Suspect in Trump Gala Shooting to Face Charges TRUMP RUSHED OFF STAGE AFTER SHOOTING SCARE AT WHITE HOUSE DINNER NATASHA AKPOTI REJECTS ₦1BN DEFAMATION RULING, HEADS TO APPEAL LIVERPOOL FANS PROTEST TICKET PRICE HIKE AT ANFIELD WITH “YOU GREEDY BASTARDS” CHANT WINNIE MANDELA PRAISES NIGERIA’S ROLE IN ANTI-APARTHEID STRUGGLE AMID RISING TENSIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA “WE HAVE ALL THE CARDS” — TRUMP CANCELS IRAN TALKS TRIP, SHIFTS TO PHONE DIPLOMACY PDP & ADC ALLIANCE 2027: OPPOSITION AGREES ON SINGLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, DEMANDS INEC CHAIRMAN’S RESIGNATION “PEP, YOU’VE RUINED MY LIFE!” — ARSENAL FAN BEGS GUARDIOLA AT WEMBLEY AS TITLE RACE HEATS UP Michael Olise Gesture Overshadows Bayern Munich 4–3 Comeback Win vs Mainz as Jamal Musiala Moment Goes Viral Yusuf Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship bid, decries poverty, unemployment UBA’s profit drops 47% to ₦423bn on rising loan losses Opposition escalates pressure on INEC as parties demand chairman’s resignation Osun-Osogbo Festival aims for 500,000 visitors with expanded global outreach Disu tells police officers: Nigerians are your bosses, treat them with respect PDP, LP, ADC plan joint presidential candidate to challenge Tinubu in 2027 NFF mourns former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo Protesters burn military checkpoint in Plateau community after resident’s burial CBN proposes 50% ATM card fee increase to N1,500 Lagos State enforces sanitation, limits transport on Saturdays Researchers warn of global decline in fish growth as overfishing intensifies Wike moves to end FCT teachers’ strike, orders direct payment of allowances State police reform could cost up to N1 trillion, first recruits expected from 2027 — Report FG unveils education reforms to boost skills, digital learning Obasa supports Hamzat for Lagos governor, hinting at 2027 ambitions JAMB releases UTME results for April 20 candidates APC support groups urge Tinubu to reward loyalists with appointments ahead of 2027 FG files 13-count treason charges over alleged coup plot Adelabu declares readiness for 2027 Oyo governorship race 2026 NATIONWIDE DATA VERIFICATION EXERCISE Nigeria plans 3-year shift to new Internet system as data demand surges Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after 15 years Transcorp Hotels Q1 2026 profit up 15% on N22.41bn revenue Wolves relegated after eight-year Premier League stay Wike pushes PDP reconciliation, urges defectors to return Abia partners NRC to build new train station in Umuahia IGP restructures police monitoring unit, appoints new head Supporters launch ‘OK Movement’ for Obi–Kwankwaso 2027 ticket Anambra Polls: ANIEC assures credible council polls in August Flutterwave denies $75m government investment, says IPO claims inaccurate Osun: NDLEA arrests 170, secures 16 drug convictions Flutterwave CEO Agboola makes Endeavor Outliers list for sixth straight year Niger mourns as Sonfada Etsu Nupe, Mahmud Abubakar, passes on FG rejects “hidden spending” claims, citing misinterpreted World Bank report APC chair rules out takeover by defectors, promises balanced power-sharing David Mark confirmed as NWC chair by ADC for 4-year term Shekarau dumps PDP again, returns to APC amid fresh political realignment Kaduna improving under my administration, says Governor Uba Sani NUC moves to review exclusion of NOUN graduates from NYSC Troops rescue 13 abducted Benue Links bus passengers Nigeria to deploy 200 special forces to Türkiye for training FG rolling out unified poverty response system, says minister Amnesty slams NBC’s ‘unlawful’ 2027 election warning Drivers to Sue Uber: Prop 22 Faces Massive Legal Challenge in California Sanwo-Olu pushes structured pathway for youth leadership in Nigeria First female Nigeria Customs pilot earns U.S. commercial licence NAFDAC raises alarm over fake Colgate toothpaste circulating nationwide Nigerians note grid stability amid ongoing power frustrations Real Sociedad win Copa del Rey title, defeating Atlético Madrid in penalty shootout Manchester United edge Chelsea 1-0 to strengthen Champions League push Delta police launch probe after DPO accused of ordering assault on women Malema Jailed 5 Years as EFF Cries Political Persecution Court clears Pretty Mike of drug charges over lack of evidence Crypto hacks resulted in $482.6m stolen in Q1 2026 Kano APC disowns Arewa forum, reaffirms support for Tinubu’s re-election Malema vows to fight conviction after five-year jail sentence Lampard leads Coventry back to Premier League after 25-year wait Cyber threats: NITDA, CAC tighten security, direct MDAs to block attacks Police arrest Benue Links driver over UTME candidates’ abduction UTME records minimal disruptions nationwide as JAMB warns against exam fraud Saraki denies involvement in Offa robbery, alleges Abdulrazaq’s fresh charges are a political witch-hunt 2027: Oyo APC senator Sharafadeen Ali declares governorship ambition Customs seize ₦93m worth of smuggled petrol in Adamawa crackdown Tinubu signs ₦68.32tn 2026 budget, extends 2025 spending deadline Nigeria activates DNSSEC to secure .ng domains against cyber threats Hamzat meets Fashola, GAC leaders amid rising Lagos APC consensus talks Mimiko quits PDP, cites distance from party activities Dapo Abiodun inaugurates 5.5km Abeokuta road, rolls out plans for more infrastructure Dangote moves to sell 10% refinery stake in Pan-African IPO push Ijaw Leaders Back Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027 Re-election Bids Kwara files 20-count charge against Bukola Saraki, Abdulfatai Ahmed over Offa robbery Lagos gets new 24-car trains to boost Red Line capacity, cut commute time 2027 will be my last presidential bid — Atiku Lagos rolls out cybersecurity guidelines as digital threats rise MTN suspends Xtratime service as new lending rules tighten grip on digital credit Anambra starts waterway cleanup April 27 to stop floods NPA pensioners threaten port shutdown over 16 years of unpaid benefits Tinubu Hails Romuald Wadagni’s Landslide Victory, Seeks Stronger Nigeria–Benin Ties Nigeria’s debt rises to ₦159.28trn as borrowing jumps ₦14.6trn in one year Benue governor urges JAMB to reschedule UTME for abducted candidates after rescue Police ramp up security for 2026 JAMB exams, dismiss attack rumours U.S. moves to compensate victims of $4bn OneCoin scam, but recovery remains limited Court grants El-Rufai ₦200m bail as separate Kaduna case stalls Shettima helps families of dead officers as FG deals with Borno airstrike Aregbesola intensifies criticism of Tinubu, calls Renewed Hope Agenda “a scam” Obi warns Nigeria is “collapsing” under Tinubu Saraki not linked to Offa robbery: AGF Tinubu pushes new tax reforms as fix for Nigeria’s fragmented revenue system Ghana Hires Carlos Queiroz to Revive World Cup Hopes FG expands probe to include Sterling Bank, Remita, and Temu ADC convention opens in Abuja amid venue drama, 3,000 delegates accredited Eta makes history as first woman to manage men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji expresses confidence of victory NATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade, push alternative plan for Hormuz Meta is about to dethrone Google in ads and it’s been years in the making Nigeria-Morocco $25bn gas pipeline project advances with joint venture Man City boost chances after dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea Flood risk looms in Lagos as NEMA warns residents to take precautionary steps Trump AI ‘Jesus’ image sparks religious backlash. Partey faces expanded sexual assault charges after case merger Lafarge Ex-CEO and staff convicted of financing terror in Syria ICPC modifies el-Rufai charges, dismisses case against co-defendant ADC relocates national convention in Abuja after Venue drama Nigerian airstrikes repeatedly miss targets in anti-insurgency operations, kills 200 Diezani Alison denies bribery in London trial as defense begins Court shifts ruling in ADC leadership dispute involving Mark, Aregbesola ‘I do not fear Donald Trump,’ Pope Leo declares Lagos CP assures justice after LASU student killed in crash Malami’s return to Kebbi draws massive crowd, boosts ADC momentum Adelabu stands by two-week power pledge as generation exceeds 4,300MW Trump attacks Pope Leo over Iran war, immigration stance Wike-backed faction takes control as police unseal PDP secretariat Military remains key to Nigeria’s survival, says defence minister ‘I’m the boss, you’re a clout chaser’ — Joshua fires back as Fury demands fight US, Iran fail to reach agreement after 21-hour talks in Pakistan African Union no longer fit for purpose, says Kenya’s Ruto LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 21 amid submission congestion Sean Diddy Combs appeals conviction, citing acquitted conduct in sentencing Oyedele admits errors in Nigeria’s tax laws APC sets presidential nomination fee at N100M JAMB delists 23 CBT centres over technical failures after mock UTME Tinubu: Nigeria better off than other African countries, let’s thank God 63% of Nigerians living in poverty despite reduced inflation rate – World Bank Pope condemns Iran strikes, says war cannot be justified by faith Russia, Ukraine to observe temporary Easter ceasefire FG to seize passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship INEC delays voter revalidation until after 2027 elections Army chief urges troops to intensify fight against terrorists Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein, calls for probe Otti plans five-star hotel construction in Umuahia to boost tourism CBN debunks viral N5,000 note featuring Tinubu as fake Trump warns Iran against charging ships as Tensions continue Kano State clears N32bn pension backlog, to settle inherited liabilities Ex-Iranian foreign minister Kharrazi dies after airstrike injuries GTCO’s HabariPay profit jumps 155% to N9.7bn FG downplays U.S. security advisory, insists Nigeria remains stable Tinubu choosing long-term reforms over quick fixes, says Uzodimma Troops kill several terrorists, recover 10 bodies in Plateau Amaechi warns Tinubu return Nigeria’s capital to Lagos if re-elected in 2027 Okpebholo defends 18-month record, points to roads, schools and security gains UN releases $48m to sustain humanitarian air operations in Nigeria NISO implements grid segmentation to prevent nationwide power collapses Youth surge drives Nigeria’s latest voter registration push past 3.4 million Sahel conflict spreads to Niger amid rising West Africa violence Rhodes-Vivour says Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid faces “no clear path” Dangote refinery’s pricing shift reveals Nigeria’s fuel market vulnerability Telecom theft crisis deepens as operators lose 656 generators, batteries in one year Tinubu commissions major Lagos projects, signals push for infrastructure-led growth Nigeria’s growth holds steady despite global shocks, World Bank says Customs, PEBEC unveil reform plan to fix port delays Havertz strikes late as Arsenal snatch first-leg win over Sporting FG secures £746m to modernize Apapa, Tin Can ports Kane returns from injury to fire Bayern past Real Madrid in Champions League clash Abia moves to launch sports economic zone to drive jobs, local industry growth Kano Assembly withdraws impeachment notice after deputy governor resigns FIFA approves Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to represent Nigeria UK denies entry to Ye, leading to cancellation of Wireless Festival Artemis II crew preps for high-speed re-entry after lunar mission Dapo Abiodun presents “Sword of Jagaban” to Tinubu APC reacts to ADC crisis, says INEC can bar party from 2027 elections without consequences Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian warns of “costly confrontation” in open letter to Americans Paga elevates Oviosu to Group CEO in strategic expansion push Rapper Offset hospitalised after being shot outside Florida casino Kebbi Assembly Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru dies in Cairo Tinubu postpones Ogun trip, to visit Jos after deadly attacks SpaceX files confidentially for IPO, targets $1.75 trillion listing Lagos set to open long-awaited Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge to ease gridlock Surulere stakeholders reject Desmond Elliot’s 4th-term Lagos Assembly bid FG launches cyber defence council after rising bank hacks DJ Khaled deal pushes SportyBet as Nigeria’s gambling market hits new growth surge Abuja hopeful as FG settles ₦3.3 trillion power debt UN warns Trump as Iran strike threat deadline looms Somalia launches first offshore oil mission with Turkish government Iyabo Ojo’s The Return of Arinzo grosses N104.8 million in opening box office weekend Gov. Idris vows to deliver Kebbi for Tinubu in 2027 Lagos deploys 500 LASTMA officers ahead of Tinubu’s visit FG urged to train police, traditional, religious leaders in conflict mediation Army launches manhunt after bandits abduct over 150 in Zamfara ‘I reacted from hurt’ — Lilian Afegbai apologises after AMVCA outburst Amnesty knocks Nyesom Wike over ‘shoot’ remark Senegal halts foreign trips for ministers as oil prices spike Airtel hits 650 million users worldwide, becomes second largest teleco INEC suspends recognition of ADC factions amid ongoing leadership dispute Nigeria’s BVN database hits 68.6 million as growth slows amid new CBN rules Another minister exits Tinubu’s cabinet as Onyejeocha steps down Air strikes kills 15 ISWAP fighters in Borno State UNIJOS orders student evacuation after deadly Plateau attack triggers security fears Gattuso quits Italy job after World Cup failure, apologises to fans ADC attacks INEC, demands sack of chairman over leadership crisis Gunmen raid Kwara communities, leave residents injured, abduct several Workers to protests in streets over unpaid minimum wage on May 1 Ye storms back with first major U.S. concert after years of controversy Falana blames courts, lawyers for ‘one-party drift’ after ADC ruling FG unveils university innovation hubs to train 500,000 youths FG to rebuild Enugu–Onitsha highway at ₦350bn as sections near completion Super Eagles line up Portugal, Poland friendlies ahead of AFCON qualifiers EFCC seeks final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami Glovo rider accused of threatening customer after delivery dispute Italy demands football overhaul after World Cup qualification collapse Experts warn Nigerians: ‘Your data is not safe with AI’ Zulum donates ₦150m to families of soldiers killed in Boko Haram attacks Blord remanded in Kuje prison over alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan Outrage as Ogun budgets ₦34bn on official cars despite deadly roads NRC boosts Easter travel with extra trains, offers free Lagos–Osogbo rides State House spends ₦10m on two pressing irons for Shettima’s office MTN FibreX records 100,000 users in Nigeria’s internet market Shettima launches GenU Nigeria secretariat to empower 20 million youths Nigeria ramps up flood preparations as NEMA warns of potential 2026 climate risks Only 10.5% of women in Nigeria have salary-paying jobs – World Bank says Europe turns to Nigeria for jet fuel amid US–Iran conflict Tottenham appoint Roberto De Zerbi as new manager amid relegation battle Iyabo Ojo says she tried to reconcile Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham Wike denies endorsing any 2027 Rivers gubernatorial aspirant U.S. court jails Nigerian fraudster 15 years over $1.5m romance scam Global music star Wizkid hits record 16.5 million Spotify listeners Yobe youths raise N188 million to back Ahmed Lawan’s governorship ambition Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $6bn loan to fund budget, ports Bolt to restrict passengers with low ratings from getting rides Afreximbank underwrites $2.5bn deal to support Dangote refinery expansion Obi accuses Tinubu government of normalizing killings in Nigeria BUA Foods reports N1.77 trillion revenue, proposes N28 dividend Lagos extends tax filing deadline to april 14 Oyo farmers struggle as poor irrigation cripples dry-season farming Yusuf Tuggar to resign as foreign minister ahead of Bauchi governorship bid AMVCA 2026: The herd, gingerrr lead with 9 nominations Over 40 feared dead in gunmen attack on Jos community Abdulsamad Rabiu adds $2.2 billion in under a month as BUA stocks surge NNPC targets New York and London IPO as $20bn project boosts investor confidence Blessing CEO deactivates Instagram amid ₦20m donation dispute U.S. indicts Nigerian-born engineer over $4.7 million contract fraud scheme Starlink challenges Namibia’s rejection of licence application Nigeria’s foreign reserves fall by $547 million in two weeks Bird strike, jet blast disrupt United Nigeria Airlines flight operations NIDCOM secures the return of Nigerians stranded at South African airport Igboho allegedly orders supporters to “abduct” comedian Kuda Bank Lays Off Hundreds In Restructuring Move Saraki Blames Abdulrazaq For Rising Insecurity in Kwara State El-Rufai Loses Mother Amid Ongoing ICPC Trial and Detention FG to Train 10 Million Nigerians on Financial Literacy NAFDAC Destroys ₦939 Million Worth of Fake and Expired Drugs in Anambra Late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe Linked to 106 Luxury London Properties WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results as Over 3,000 Candidates Score Credits in English and Maths Nigerian Army Retires 18 Generals After Decades of Service Saraki: It’s Unfair to Link Tinubu to My Prosecution Under Buhari Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N1,200 from N1350 MTN Nigeria Leads Trade Value as NGX Holds N128.9tn Market Cap NURTW Leadership Crisis Deepens as Baruwa’s Lawyer Demands MC Oluomo’s Arrest Court Remands Nurse Over Alleged Abortion, Death of Ogun Corps Member Court Orders Arrest of PDP Factional Chairman Kabiru Turaki Moc Madu and Ruby Orjiakor Welcome First Child IOC Restricts Women’s Olympic Events to Biological Females, Introduces New Testing Rule Turaki-Led PDP Faction Rejects Any Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid Akpabio Backs Creation of Anioma State, Outlines Proposed Structure Jury Holds YouTube, Meta Liable in Social Media Addiction Case, Awards $6m Damages World’s Oldest Professional Model, Daphne Selfe, Dies at 97 CBN Responds to Court Ruling on Union Bank Board Dissolution Namibia rejects Starlink licence over ownership and regulatory concerns Wike insists PDP remains united despite ongoing leadership disputes NBA Criticizes Sowore Over Media Interview Inside Abuja Courtroom Senegal Challenges AFCON 2025 Final Verdict at Sports Arbitration Court CBN governor Cardoso seeks stronger cross‑border financial cooperation Two Nigerians linked to Black Axe jailed for €6 million fraud in Ireland Troops’ allowances jump to ₦60,000 as welfare reforms lift morale Troops arrest 18 Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno Jos DisCo cites reduced grid supply for worsening power outages MTN shuts down Ayoba app, focuses on unified digital platform Lagos task force seizes 70 motorcycles in crackdown on illegal operations Court delays ruling on El-Rufai’s bail as corruption case deepens Iwobi honoured for community impact in Football Black List FG plans civilian-led demining teams to curb rising IED threats Obi: El-Rufai facing political persecution, he should not be treated like a fugitive FG shortlists 65 student innovators for its venture capital grant El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court today under heavy security Fans sue FIFA over soaring World Cup ticket prices Zenith Bank Plc appoints Okwudili as executive director Peter Okoye Threatens Legal Action Over Defamatory Post About Late Mother Soludo defends crackdown on native doctors Jehovah’s Witnesses ease blood transfusion doctrine, allow self-donation Sultan of Sokoto directs Muslims to sight Shawwal moon for Eid-el-Fitr Rotimi Amaechi calls for Bola Tinubu’s resignation over insecurity concerns ICPC to arraign El-Rufai over alleged fraud, money laundering Anambra State to Refund Erroneous February Salary Deductions Nigeria’s gas exports hit $10.5 billion in 2025, up 21% from 2024 Nigeria leads Africa in AI surveillance spending with $470M investment Biola Adebayo under fire for interviewing Baba Ijesha Breaking: Nigeria signs deal with UK to receive deported migrants, criminals NFVCB honours Toyin Abraham as ‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits ₦1bn Moniepoint acquires Orda to enter Nigeria’s $19bn restaurant business Guinea denies appeal over Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win NYSC probes death of Ogun corps member Tony Elumelu Foundation to disburse $16m to 3,200 Businesses Oluremi Tinubu condemns assault of women at Ozoro Delta festival Sanwo-Olu urges Muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues beyond Eid celebration Edo police arrest suspects in viral school bullying case Peter Obi says he can govern Nigeria from Kaduna if elected President Welbeck brace lifts Brighton past Liverpool in Premier League clash Zulum vows crackdown on terrorist informants amid renewed attacks in Borno Trump warns Netanyahu against striking Iranian gas fields amid tensions Dangote Raises Petrol Price Again to N1,275 per Litre Nigeria, UK sign migration, visa, border security agreements FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s competitions to boost representation Group to secure 1.5 million votes for Oyebanji in Ekiti governorship poll Police deploy 5,000 personnel, bomb squads across Edo ahead of Eid-el-Fitr Lagos Igbo traders choose United Nigeria Airlines as official carrier Osimhen undergoes surgery after Champions League injury Nigeria ranks fourth in Global Terrorism Index as attacks and deaths surge in 2025 Labour Party sets May 23 for presidential primary INEC records 2.6 million new voters in ongoing CVR Phase II Trump orders temporary halt on strikes against Iran Court slams $6m fine on Filipino sailors over cocaine smuggling Uber, Bolt drivers threaten picketing as strike enters day three CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, hands victory to Morocco FG unveils ‘fly now, pay later’ scheme to ease domestic air travel costs MTN Group to get 2,762 IHS Towers staff in $2.2 billion deal Wale Adenuga denies claims of neglect by Papa Ajasco North-East on High Alert Following Suicide Bomb Attacks in Maiduguri IHS Towers records $269 million revenue for Q4 2025 Spotify gave over $42 million to Nigerian artists in 2025 BUA Cement executives acquire shares worth over N201 million 2,500 NSCDC operatives deployed across Kaduna for Eid-el-Fitr security NBA condemns judge’s order for lawyer to kneel in Sowore case Tinubu vows to defeat Boko Haram/ISWAP after deadly Maiduguri attacks Dangote secures $4.2bn gas deal for Ethiopia fertilizer project Boko Haram suicide bombings rock Maiduguri, Borno governor condemns attacks Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches from U.S. to Mexico Meta to cut over 20% of workforce due to AI costs Passengers injured after Abuja–Kaduna train derails mid-journey Nigerian Navy arrests 37 suspected miners in Niger Delta 62 killed as severe flooding hits Kenya Zenith Bank to open Manchester branch to expand UK–Africa trade links Residents flee FCT communities over bandits’ alleged attack threat Tinubu to begin historic state visit to the UK Nigeria becomes MTN Group’s largest profit driver after earnings surge Obi warns forged certificates in elections could cause political violence Tinubu distributes Rice for Muslims, Christians during Ramadan and Lent Starlink expands its services in Central African Republic FAAN arrests 4 suspected bandits near Akure Airport Uber, Bolt drivers log off apps in protest over low fares 98th Academy Awards: See Oscars Nominations as event holds today NDLEA arrests 74-year-old man with 11kg cocaine at Abuja airport Access Bank Lagos City Marathon medal collection ends today UNILAG ASUU gives management 48-hours to resolve salary dispute ADC holds LG primaries in 15 Plateau councils Oluremi Tinubu celebrates mothers’ resilience, sacrifice on Mother’s Day UNILORIN, NNPCL plan engineering research centre, set up joint committee Suspected APC thugs disrupt ADC meeting in Cross River, police say Wike-aligned PDP faction pushes for unity amid leadership disputes Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey to face new rape charges in UK court April 10 Ibadan drivers seek FG intervention as petrol price increases Trump urges global naval support to keep Strait of Hormuz open 19-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Pole-Sitter in F1 History Lagos to restart monthly environmental sanitation from April 25 after decade-long pause Nigeria processed 11 billion instant payments in 2024 – CBN Obi raises alarm over Electoral Act move to drop certificate forgery from election petitions Lagos to bar school-age children from streets during class hours, Sanwo-Olu says Nigerian student dies after plasma donation in Canada as health authorities probe two fatalities Henry Nwosu of historic 1980 AFCON squad, dies after brief illness Iranian cleric presses Pope Leo XIV to denounce killing of Khamenei Senate tells telcos to install masts in attack-prone Benue communities Lagos warns residents of above-normal rainfall, possible flooding in 2026 Lagos residents protest erratic electricity supply in Fadeyi Keyamo plans to end free VIP access at airport gates over revenue losses U.S. offers $10m reward for information on Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei, other officials Trump warns Iran’s football team against attending 2026 World Cup CBN tightens BVN rules, introduces fraud watchlist for bank customers Makinde appoints acting board for Oyo electricity regulatory commission Wike orders demolition of buildings on embassies’ land in Abuja, developer arrested Ogun govt to relocate illegal motor park at Sango tollgate NDPC warns content creators against filming Nigerians without consent Rapper Balen Shah’s party wins Nepal parliamentary election FCCPC set to sanction five airlines over alleged price fixing Tambuwal dumps PDP, joins ADC citing party crisis DR Congo names World Cup playoff squad amidst FIFA ruling Tinubu sets up petroleum reform task force to unlock up to $10bn sector liquidity Amazon plans to cut 14,000 more jobs in Q2 as AI transition accelerates Easybuy to recruit 10,000 sales representatives across Nigeria in 2026 Reps panel warns agencies against ignoring parliamentary invitations Lagos plans full digitalisation of public healthcare within nine months Adeleke says his performance will secure Osun re-election Meta to allow under-13s use WhatsApp through parent-managed accounts Omah Lay recounts Grammy night breakup that inspired new song Ayra Starr reveals secret relationship inspired her new song ‘Where Do We Go’ Banks get 18 months to launch anti-money laundering systems Makoko leaders, residents meet over unity and eviction concerns Wike approves 1,659 FCTA workers employed in 2016, 2019 INEC upgrades BVAS to prevent election result manipulation Obidient Movement demands federal probe after Edo attack on Peter Obi Tinubu to acting IG Disu: Restore public confidence, end insecurity nationwide Trump assures Iran of participation in 2026 World Cup despite tensions Osogbo minibus drivers protest rising fuel costs Court postpones El-Rufai’s N1bn fundamental rights case against ICPC, others NERC directs private substations to get national grid permits Boxing star Anthony Joshua to relocate to Dubai from the UK Customs intercept N6.38bn expired drugs, codeine, security gear at Apapa Port Kogi government transactions complied with CBN rules in Yahaya Bello trial FCT science and technology university to begin operations under Tinubu, says Wike Aiyedatiwa meets Miyetti Allah leaders over rising insecurity in Ondo Ghana immigration arrests 93 Nigerians in Accra over alleged internet fraud Petrol consumption drops to 56.9 million litres daily in February TikTok commits $200,000 to boost AI media literacy across Sub-Saharan Africa Iran threatens prolonged oil blockade if attacks continue Otti congratulates Ikpeazu on appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain Pope Leo XIV schedules first overseas trips of 2026 to Monaco, Africa, and Spain Joeboy says new artistes must act like influencers to break into music industry Fuel price hike pushes transport fares up by 10% in Enugu Dangote tops 2026 Forbes Africa billionaires list ADC blames Ikwerre LG chairman for alleged attack on Amaechi Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Faith-based Onobiren dethrones Timini’s Love and New Notes after four-week box office reign Iraq Seeks World Cup Playoff Delay Amid Iran Conflict Adamu Garba Amplifies Pro-Iran Content Amid U.S.-Israel Conflict PDP Governors Call for Calm Ahead of Court of Appeal Ruling on Party Crisis Kenya launches automated traffic fines system using SMS Tencent plans multi-million dollar investment in $110bn Paramount–Warner Bros. deal Starlink restores Priority plan in Nigeria’s congested cities at ₦159,000/month DSS arrests sixth suspect linked to 2022 Owo church massacre FG to review MTN’s $6.2bn IHS acquisition over security, market concerns FG plans nationwide internet access for schools to boost digital learning Southampton stun Fulham to reach FA Cup quarter-finals Army commander asks journalists to report soldiers misused by celebrities Tax reform exempts low earners, corrects misinformation — Presidency committee Iran’s clerical council reportedly agrees on successor to Supreme Leader Ramadan: Lagos residents welcome stable food prices amid fasting period Troops repel terrorist attacks, foil cattle rustling operations in Benue US FCC requested transcript of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos councillor over alleged drug trafficking Lagos Warns Actress Sarah Martins to Stop Cooking on Streets Obasogie cleared of match-fixing allegations by Tanzanian club Bwala responds to backlash over Al Jazeera interview Trump rejects Khamenei’s son, demands role in choosing Iran’s next leader Petrol price rises to N1,040 per litre in Lagos and others DisCos collected N207bn from electricity customers in December — NERC FG schedules Kara Bridge repairs for March 10 IBEDC apologises to customers over persistent power outages Obi receives ADC membership card, vows to challenge poor leadership in 2027 ADC chairman David Mark celebrates Obasanjo on 89th birthday Trump taunts Iran over apology to neighbouring countries after airstrikes CAF shifts 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July Afreximbank tops Africa’s loan market with 23% share in 2025 Cross River bans VIO from road operations El-Rufai’s family demands his release, says ICPC detention has no legal basis Seriake Dickson surprisingly dumps PDP for NDC United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA Clearing House Tinubu approves diplomatic postings for 65 Nigerian ambassadors DSVA transfers TikToker’s alleged sexual assault case to Ogun authorities Tinubu sets up committee to establish Grid Asset Management Company GTCO Names Marie Namias to Board as Independent Director Court dismisses NDLEA’s assets case against Abba Kyari China to send envoy to ease rising Middle East tensions Hackers target Israelis with fake emergency spyware app Anambra Approves ₦604m Projects as Soludo Prepares for Second-Term Swearing-In Disu Vows Neutral Policing Ahead of 2027 General Elections Nigeria’s Company Income Tax Hits N2.96T in Q3 2025 US-Israel-Iran Tensions: AI Analysis on Nigeria Economy NIMC Pushes Ward-Level NIN Registration Across Nigeria U.S. Embassy in Abuja Cancels Visa Appointments Over Security Concerns FG Introduces 1% Presumptive Tax for Informal Sector Tantalizers Returns to Profit with N83.6m Gain in 2025 MTN, Airtel Earn N3.6trn as Data Usage Hits Record High Lagos police announce screening for 2025/2026 constable recruitment Canal+ weighs closure of Showmax after MultiChoice takeover EFCC witness tell court $2m recovered from Emefiele’s lawyer Real Madrid fined €15,000 after fan performs Nazi salute during match Medical Council Suspends 3 Doctors Over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son Obi accuses leaders of focusing on ‘stealing’ 2027 election amid insecurity NNPCL Raises Petrol Price to N960 in Abuja Amid Crude Oil Surge Trump hosts Messi, Inter Miami after 2025 MLS Cup triumph FG Launches Nationwide Enforcement Against Sachet and Small-Bottle Alcohol Netnaija founder arraigned over alleged movie piracy Over Half of Nigeria’s Electricity Customers Now Metered – NERC Bitcoin holds above $72K, analysts warn of 2022-style crash Lagos Introduces Drones, AI Platform to Strengthen Traffic Management Breaking: Gunmen abduct 6 worshippers in Ondo church Sean Diddy’s Prison Term Shortened Following Sentence Review Abuja Airport Registers 10,000 ‘Go Cashless’ Cards since 2025 Opposition Rejects INEC Timetable, Alleges Plot to Favour APC DSS Arrests Man Over Alleged Threat to Peter Obi NCC Proposes 14-Day Notice Before Deactivating Dormant SIM Cards ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Kit From El-Rufai, Detains Him MTN Group Projects Fourfold Earnings Jump in Nigeria and Ghana Abia State Launches Cashless Payments for Green Shuttle Buses Dangote Refinery Appoints Investment Banks Ahead of $20B Listing U.S. issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria amid Iran’s retaliatory attacks Key business events to watch in Nigeria this week Fire at UAE data centre disrupts Amazon cloud services NGX raises red flag over suspicious stock price movements Digital payments now dominate Nigeria’s nightlife economy – Moniepoint FAAN Appeals for Patience as Cashless Access Begins at Lagos, Abuja Airports Oyetola Explains Why Osun APC Endorsed Bola Tinubu for Second Term Tinubu signs Electoral Act amendment introducing hybrid result transmission ahead of 2027 elections Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Praises Slain Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei Breaking News, Global Headlines, Business & Tech Asake Returns to Lagos Amid Iran Missile Strike on UAE China Condemns Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader One Dead, Seven Arrested After Youth Clash Shuts Lagos-Badagry Expressway JAMB warns candidates, parents against exam fraud amid AI-assisted scams Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has been killed in U.S.–Israel airstrikes King Mitchy’s management retracts death announcement after false claim EFCC probes alleged N10bn fraud over ‘non-existent’ Abia airport project Israeli strike on Iran school kills 40 as tensions escalate Ibadan Airport to begin direct international flights by end of 2026 Atiku, Obi, others hold joint briefing over Electoral Act Liverpool thrash West Ham United 5–2 to strengthen top-four push Protesters storm NAFDAC Lagos office over sachet alcohol ban Lupita Nyong’o opens up about ongoing battle with uterine fibroids FAAN bans cash payments at airports from March 1 Fubara warns new SSG, Chief of Staff against secret meetings, misconduct Atiku warns APC faces tough fight in 2027 Court to hear EFCC forfeiture case against Malami April 21 Eniola Badmus threatens legal action over prostitution allegation Premier League set to launch own streaming platform Dangote refinery wants to supply up to 65 million litres of petrol daily Warner Bros. Discovery confirms higher takeover bid from Paramount REA boss has just 24 hours to explain N151bn, $550m grants ICPC denies claim El-Rufai suffered nosebleed in custody ADC South-South backs Amaechi for 2027 presidency INEC budgets N12bn for PVC printing before 2027 polls INEC moves 2027 presidential election to Jan 16 MTN Nigeria posts N1.7tn profit, declares N15 dividend FG approves N21.7bn NAMA HQ in Abuja Senate panel asks Tinubu to remove CAC registrar-general Mirabel handed over to Ogun Women Affairs Over 200 killed in Yelwata attack; witness links Fulanis and premeditated meetings to massacre Osun pensioners credit Adeleke’s free health insurance scheme for improved survival FCCPC accuses local airlines of fare manipulation during festive season Protesters storm Kaduna Government House, demand probe of El-Rufai APC appoints Biodun Oyebanji to lead convention screening Senegal proposes bill to double jail term for same-sex relationships Investors lose N726 billion as stock market reverses gains Simi: NAPTIP to probe daycare abuse allegations following controversy CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5% as Inflation Slows Tinubu Removes Kayode Egbetokun, Set to Appoint Tunji Disu as New Police Chief Kogi Youths Pay for Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Nomination Form Abuja Elections: APGA Candidate Accepts AMAC Election Results, Won’t Challenge APC Victory Breaking: Pastor Peter Akpe Confirmed as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa Idia Aisien opens up on heartbreak, says she spent millions supporting past partners Lagos Government Arrests 46 Individuals in Anti-Open Defecation Crackdown Abia Governor’s Chief of Staff Sponsors Free JAMB Registration, Bursary for Students INEC, security agencies declare readiness for Kano assembly by-elections Osun deploying technology to improve governance, security and public services — Adeleke Reps seek police deployment to reopen fuel stations in conflict areas Ọ Dị Mma: Why the Nwa Boi System Is the Smartest Thing in Nigerian Business NAFDAC Busts Lagos Warehouse with ₦3bn Worth of Fake, Banned Cosmetics SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw Nigeria’s Phone Interception Regulations 20 Million Investor Goal Depends on Fintech Partnerships — Uwaleke Fido Apologises Over Controversial Remarks, Promises Growth and New Chapter Abuja–Kaduna Train Passengers Decry AC, Lighting Failures Mid-Trip Trump says Iran’s next Supreme Leader needs U.S. approval Update: FAAN Confirms 14 Rescued, Six Injured in Lagos Airport Fire EBSU to Withdraw 72 Medical Lab Students Over Low Grades Begging in Dubai Can Lead to Jail and Fine, Police Issue Fresh Warning FAAN Shuts Down Lagos Airport Airspace Due To Fire Outbreak FIFA Series 2026: 48 Countries Set for Global Friendly Tournament How Peller and Carter Efe’s Viral Stunt Sparked Debate About Influence and Responsibility NDLEA Arrests Passenger With 82 Cocaine Wraps at Kano Airport Simi Responds to Backlash Over Resurfaced X Tweets Nigeria Imports 65% of Livestock Despite Huge Local Potential UniAbuja Expels 28 Students For Result Forgery, Drug Possession Amnesty International Says 323 Nigerians Killed in February, Questions Tinubu’s Security Strategy TikTok Star Peller Escapes Generator Fire at Lagos Home Oil Revenue: Legal Questions Arise Over Constitutional Limits Iraq One Win from History as Graham Arnold Targets 2026 World Cup Return Nigeria’s foreign reserves climb to $48.5 billion, highest level since Goodluck Jonathan era Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Dismisses Rumours of Plan to Remove Deputy FCT Elections 2026: Voting Delayed at Kubwa Polling Units Lagos Police Claim Influencer Papaya Ex Resisted Search Police Arrest Officers After Accidental Shooting Kills Two in Alagbado Area of Lagos Tinubu Urges INEC to Ensure Prompt Results Transmission in FCT, Kano and Rivers Polls FA Won’t Punish Jim Ratcliffe Over Immigration Remarks U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Trump-Era Tariffs on Nigeria and Other Nations Lagos Police Commissioner to Pay Sowore N30 Million for Rights Violation UK court sentences Nigerian teen to life imprisonment for murder Hollywood Mourns Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, Dead at 53 Kenya Reveals Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine Tinubu says Nigeria’s elections remain largely manual after signing new Electoral Act INTERPOL arrests 651 suspects across Nigeria and Africa for Cybercrime FG to Launch Military Medical College to Tackle Doctors Shortage Lagos Food Market February 2026: Prices Rise Ogun Governor Gifts Car to Nigeria’s Best Primary School Teacher AfDB Approves $200m Loan to Transform Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Court Delays Malami Money Laundering Trial Until Feb 27 Mugabe’s son arrested in South Africa for shooting gardener 34 killed as Lakurawa terrorists attack Kebbi communities EKEDC announces 3-day power outage in Lekki to upgrade Gunmen abduct, kill Ondo monarch as police launch manhunt OpenAI nears $100 billion funding round to expand AI Expert urges Nigerian government to build new refineries Telcos say Nigeria has sufficient network coverage for e-transmission Tinubu appoints Uba Sani to lead APC mobilization for 2027 Tinubu: Stock market rally shows investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy Atletico Edge Barcelona to Book Copa del Rey Final Spot EFCC extends El-Rufai detention over N432bn probe UN experts: Epstein files may qualify as crimes against humanity Kunle Afolayan: My Films Are for “People Who Have Sense” NITDA trains over 10,000 civil servants in digital literacy programme Suspect in Custody After IED Explosion at Bayelsa State Secretariat 960 Music Seeks to Nullify Sale of Burna Boy’s Early Catalogue Senate shortens election notice period to avoid Ramadan clash Football disputes dominate global sports arbitration, FIFA report reveals Major crimes dropped in Lagos, police commissioner says Boniface returns to training after months out with knee injury Senate passes Electoral Act amendment bill after clash over e-transmission MTN to acquire IHS Towers in $6.2 billion all-cash deal Saudi Arabia confirms crescent moon, Ramadan fasting begins Wednesday Sophia Momodu’s legal team cautions Davido against harassing lawyer NAMA Headquarters Contract Sparks Controversy Over N21.68bn Award VFD Group launches N15 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper, offers attractive short-term yields Spain to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for child sexual abuse content Osun Sues CBN, AGF Over Local Government Funds World Bank Slashes Vietnam’s Growth Outlook Amid Tariff Woes PSG Demands Reform After Stars’ Injuries on International Duty X suffers global outage as users report access problems Premier League, EFL to continue Ramadan fast-break pauses during matches APC Leaders Gather in Kano for Governor Yusuf’s Defection US Freezes Assets of 8 Nigerians Linked to Boko Haram and Cybercrime TUC Issues Strike Ultimatum Over 5% Petroleum Tax Sanwo-Olu Appoints Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as New Chancellor of LASU Student becomes Lagos one-day governor after winning spelling bee Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Ensure Every Vote Counts in 2027 NSCDC Chief Orders Integration of AI in Crime Investigations 3.5 Million Nigerians Join Voter Registration Surge, Says INEC Tunisia Soars to 2026 World Cup with Late Ben Romdhane Strike NCAA Summons Airlines for Urgent Talks on Persistent Flight Disruptions and Passenger Refund Delays Israeli Forces Pledge Intensified Operations with Greater Force in Gaza City Amid Escalating Conflict Natasha Protests Alleged Exclusion from North Central Committee Ethiopia Celebrates Milestone with Inauguration of Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam South Korea Dispatches Aircraft to Repatriate Workers Detained in U.S. Immigration Raid Katsina Governor Radda Unveils €5.1 Million EU-Funded Peace Initiative to Combat Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Jamie Carragher Labels Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho as Club’s Worst Signing Ever Veteran Nollywood Icon Kanayo O. Kanayo Warns of Perils in YouTube Casting Trends State security service Charges El-Rufai with Cybercrime Over NSA Phone Tapping Nigeria, DR Congo Set for High-Stakes World Cup Play-Off Final in Rabat NDLEA Destroys Over 25,000kg of Hard Drugs Worth Billions in Kebbi Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram, ISWAP Attacks in Borno Israeli Leaders Reject Palestinian Statehood Ahead of Crucial UN Gaza Vote Chelle Alleges DR Congo Used ‘Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootout As Nigeria Crash Out of World Cup Race Peter Obi Vows to Contest in the 2027 Presidential Election Bandits Abduct 25 Schoolgirls, Kill Vice Principal In Night Attack On Kebbi School NAFDAC Denies Federal Order to Halt Sachet Alcohol Enforcement Dangote Refinery Clarifies Why Petrol Prices Dropped, Dismisses Tariff Suspension Claims FG Opens Application Portal For N50m Student Venture Capital Grant Johannes Klaebo becomes greatest Winter Olympian ever with ninth gold medal Amnesty International accuses Tinubu of ‘utter failure’ as terror attacks rise RMAFC denies report claiming disputed oil wells have been ceded Obidient Movement begins fresh mobilization for Peter Obi in Akwa Ibom ahead of 2027 Obi Urges Nigerians to Register for Voter Cards to Strengthen Democracy ADC moves to expand base with aggressive membership drive in Oyo Ikeja Electric Threatens Service Disruption Over Missing IDs 2Baba Says “Womanizer” Tag Doesn’t Reflect Who He Really Is OpenAI retires GPT-4o model, users shift to new AI system Breaking: INEC Sets February and March 2027 for General Elections Oyo Lawmakers Push Bill to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics by 2027 INEC Explains Legal Basis for 2027 Election Dates Atiku Urges INEC to Review 2027 Election Date Over Ramadan Concerns UK to Move to Digital eVisa System from February 25 NELFUND Denies Allegations of Student Loan Diversion at University of Abuja Ghana to End Foreign Funding for Cocoa Purchases, Mahama Says Osun APC Officially Endorses Tinubu for Second Term First Lady, Remi Tinubu Defends Muslim-Muslim Ticket Residents Flee Kwara Communities After Terrorists Issue Fresh Attack Threat Jonathan Urges Africa to Embrace Younger Leaders Troops Neutralize Terrorists in Yobe Night Raid Tinubu Attends 61st Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi FG Urges Private Sector to Close Nigeria’s Broadband Last-Mile Gap Global Child Labour Remains Stubborn at 138 Million, ILO Warns Atiku Dismisses Fayose’s Claim of Secret Political Deals with Makinde Lagos Begins Handover of 180 New Shops at Alaba Transnational Market Group Urges U.S. Lawmakers to Drop Kwankwaso from Religious Freedom Sanctions Russia blocks WhatsApp, affecting over 100 million users Scores Feared Dead, Several Abducted as Gunmen Raid Niger Communities Malami Corruption Case Stalls as Trial Judge Steps Aside Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Abure Refuses to Vacate National Secretariat INEC Seeks ₦874bn for 2027 Polls as Election Costs Surge Nigeria Positions Itself for the $800 Billion Global EV Market Zamfara APC Condemns Destruction of Tinubu Billboards NDLEA Crackdown in Kano with ‘Operation Ramadan Mubarak,’ 13 Arrested Food, Rent, Transport Dominate Nigerians’ Monthly Budgets – Report Nigerian appeals alleged forced recruitment into Russian army Ukraine Plans Election, Referendum as U.S. Pushes Peace Talks Lagos Court Charges Two FSDH Executives Over Alleged Multi-Currency Fraud Bolaji Ogunmola Claps Back at Critics, Considers Social Media Break Lagos, Enugu, Kebbi, 10 Other States to expect longer rainy days, NiMet predicts Abure-led faction accuses Nenadi Usman’s camp of forcefully occupying LP secretariat Natasha Reverses Position, Backs Real-Time Transmission of Election Results Bayelsa Monarchs Call for Fair Trial for Ex-Minister Alison-Madueke Shoprite Reports Profit Growth Amid Low Food Price Inflation CAC Blames Banks for Undermining Anti-Corruption Efforts Amaechi Urges Real-Time Electoral Transmission to Prevent Deaths Terrorists Kill Two in Fresh Kwara Attack NDLEA Officer Killed During Rivers Drug Raid U.S. Airstrikes in Sokoto Gain Support from Shehu Sani Netanyahu: Khamenei may have been killed in strike Many Nigerians Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Libya Coast Lookman in line for Atletico debut as Copa del Rey quarterfinal tension builds Mo Abudu says cinema screen time in Nollywood is driven by ticket sales, not favoritism Seyi Tinubu denies secretly funding King Mitchy’s charity “We’re running on generators, not electricity” — FCT residents lament U.S. Judge reprimands FBI and DEA for delaying release of President Bola Tinubu’s records Outrage as activists plan ‘Occupy NASS’ protest over Senate e-transmission vote Pope mourns Nigeria attack victims, urges government to protect lives South Africa to withdraw troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo by end of 2026 Ramadan: Tomato prices unlikely to spike despite fasting – Farmers EU moves to curb Meta’s WhatsApp AI dominance with sanctions Palace Defeats Brighton 1-0, ends 12-game winless streak Peter Obi, Supporters Protest Senate’s Block on Real-Time Election Results UBS Continued Handling Ghislaine Maxwell’s Money Despite Epstein Fallout FMC says late arrival after snakebite caused singer Nanyah’s death Faithia Williams loses mother days after 55th birthday celebration Musk’s Space Gamble: Why the SpaceX–xAI Merger Feels Huge — and Strange Seahawks crush Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl 60 crown Abia government says N210m photocopier budget line was clerical error FCMB, Wema, FirstHoldCo file early as NGX Q4 filings split banks Liverpool’s new signing Jacquet suffers serious shoulder injury, summer move now in doubt Wike launches Majority FM in Rivers Ahead of The 2027 Elections Ondo governor appoints 32 new permanent secretaries Nigeria’s gas ambitions face $22bn pipeline funding gap under new NNPC master plan Tinubu holds security talks with US Africa Command chief after fresh terror threats Heavy screen use may be dulling Gen Z learning skills — new research warns Lagos shuts Ladipo auto parts market over environmental violations Barcelona officially walk away from Super League Ebuka goes down on one knee again, this time in Vatican City as he and Cynthia mark 10 years of marriage Zelenskyy: US is pressing Moscow and Kyiv to wrap up war talks before summer Security forces halt Lakurawa raid in Kebbi, neutralize fleeing suspect Palmer runs riot at Molineux as Chelsea outclass Wolves 3–1 Wike to politicians: Back disloyal allies and betrayal will find you Valentine in Lagos without tears: 10 date ideas under N50,000 Guardiola shrugs off ‘style over trophies’ debate ahead of Anfield clash Cubana Chief Priest lands Imo leadership role in Tinubu support movement PDP crisis deepens as chieftain urges Makinde, Wike to end feud Shettima visits Kwara, promises justice after deadly terror attack JAMB says registration closes February 26, no extension Tinubu will sweep South East in 2027, Uzodimma predicts Aisha, and the Love I Wasn’t Ready to Keep ADC condemns 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