Ogun Community, Landlord Trade Words Over Alleged Waterway Encroachment in Sango Ota
Residents of Olu Ayodele Street in Iloye Olokuta Community Development Association (CDA), Sango, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused a trader, Kabiru Badmus, of constructing structures on a designated waterway, allegedly triggering persistent flooding in the area. Community members claim the disputed land was originally mapped out as a street linking to […]
Nigeria Supplies 52% of Africa’s Crude Oil Exports to US in 2025
Nigeria supplied 52 per cent of Africa’s crude oil exports to the United States in 2025, reinforcing its dominance in the Africa–US energy trade, according to new figures from the US International Trade in Goods and Services report. Total US crude oil imports from Africa declined to 89.371 million barrels in 2025, down from 103.631 […]
Cost of Power in Nigeria: Inside Caucus Politics, Godfatherism and Election Spending
The journey to elective office in Nigeria begins long before voters step into polling booths. Within parties like the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, power is first negotiated through caucus politics, loyalty networks and financial influence. Caucus Politics and Internal Power Blocs Party structures are layered around influential caucuses — elders, youth, […]
Nigerian Air Travellers Stranded as US–Israel–Iran Conflict Shuts Middle East Airspace
Hundreds of Nigerian air travellers have been stranded following escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, triggering widespread Middle East airspace closures and international flight cancellations. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air France, Lufthansa, and Air India have suspended operations across affected routes. Passengers departing Nigeria were reportedly deboarded after authorities shut down […]
FIFA Delays Verdict on Nigeria vs DR Congo World Cup Eligibility Dispute
Nigeria’s football community is growing increasingly frustrated as FIFA continues to delay its verdict on the eligibility dispute between the Super Eagles and DR Congo following the Africa 2026 World Cup play-off. The protest, filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in December, questions the eligibility of several DR Congo players allegedly holding dual nationality. […]
Senate Pledges State Police Amendment Before End of 2026
The Nigerian Senate has vowed to conclude the constitutional amendment process required to establish state police before the end of 2026, marking a major step in Nigeria’s security reform efforts. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that lawmakers will immediately resume work on the 1999 Constitution review once plenary reconvenes. The move follows a formal request […]
Edo PDP Hails Court Validation of 2025 National Convention, Says People’s Will Prevails
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the ruling of the Oyo State High Court which upheld the party’s November 15 and 16, 2025 National Convention, describing it as a decisive victory for internal democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, the […]
NSCDC Vehicle Kills Female Officer During Simulation Exercise in Abuja
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The fatal incident occurred during a coordinated show-of-force drill involving operational patrol vehicles. According to officials, the officer was knocked down and run over by a moving patrol vehicle […]
NNPC Pushes CNG Investments as AKK Gas Pipeline Nears Completion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stepped up efforts to attract investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure ahead of the July 2026 commissioning of the Ajaokuta–Gwagwalada segment of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline. The 614-kilometre AKK Gas Pipeline is central to Nigeria’s gas expansion strategy, designed to increase domestic gas supply, strengthen power generation, […]
JAMB Uncovers AI Exam Fraud Syndicates Targeting 2026 UTME Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered sophisticated AI-powered exam fraud syndicates targeting candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, described the development as a serious threat to Nigeria’s education system. He revealed that criminal groups used artificial intelligence tools to impersonate JAMB […]