FRSC, NSCDC Deepen Sokoto Partnership
National News – The Federal Road Safety Corps and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have moved to reinforce their operational alliance in Sokoto, pledging deeper collaboration to improve safety, security, and public service delivery across Nigeria’s North-West. The commitment was made on Thursday in Sokoto when FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer for RS10, Assistant Corps […]
CBN Tightens Grip on Failed Transactions
National News – Nigeria’s banking regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria, has moved to tighten oversight of digital banking failures by ordering all financial institutions to begin submitting monthly reports on unsuccessful electronic transactions. The directive, issued in Abuja on April 21, 2026, and signed by Rita Sike, forms part of a revised regulatory framework […]
APC Shifts Primaries Ahead of 2027 Race
National News – Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has revised its 2026 primary election timetable, pushing its presidential primary to May 23 and governorship contests to May 21, a move that signals strategic recalibration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, […]
Senate Screens Tinubu’s Housing Nominee
National News – Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday opened deliberations on a fresh ministerial nominee as President Bola Tinubu seeks to strengthen his cabinet, with engineer Muttaqha Darma stepping forward for scrutiny over his proposed leadership of the housing sector. The exercise, which began shortly after noon inside the National Assembly, saw lawmakers question the nominee’s […]
Sanwo-Olu Hails Alebiosu at 90
National News – Babajide Sanwo-Olu has honoured elder statesman Busura Alebiosu as he marks his 90th birthday, spotlighting a political journey that has spanned multiple eras of governance in Lagos. The governor’s tribute, issued on Thursday through his media aide, arrives just ahead of the milestone celebration scheduled for April 24. Sanwo-Olu described Alebiosu—who currently […]
Tinubu Seeks $516m Highway Loan
National News – President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Nigerian Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, to approve a $516 million external loan to finance critical segments of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a project positioned as a major economic lifeline. The request, presented during Thursday’s plenary, outlines a funding plan tied to a nine-year repayment […]
Sugar Institute Push Gains Momentum
National News – Nigeria’s push for self-sufficiency in sugar production received renewed attention on Wednesday as the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, visited the Nigeria Sugar Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State, praising ongoing reforms while pressing for immediate full-scale operations. The visit brought into focus not just progress at the institute but […]
LP Crisis Clouds Obi’s 2027 Chances
National News – Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the political future of Peter Obi after the interim leadership of the Labour Party signalled that his chances of contesting the 2027 presidential election on its platform may be legally constrained. Speaking during a televised interview, the party’s caretaker chairman, Nenadi Usman, pointed to provisions in Nigeria’s […]
Creme Puff Oldest Cat Record Explained
Did You Know? Creme Puff, a domestic cat owned by Jake Perry in Austin, Texas, holds the record as the world’s oldest cat, living for 38 years and three days. The record, widely cited in longevity studies, highlights unusual feline lifespan extremes and continues to spark debate among veterinarians and pet lovers globally. This extraordinary […]
Toure Compares Valverde, Szoboszlai Midfield Debate
National News – Former Manchester City star Yaya Toure has stirred fresh football debate after commenting on the rising comparison between Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai during the 2025/2026 European football season. The discussion, which has circulated widely among analysts and fans, centers on who delivers more influence in midfield transitions, […]