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Foreign Affairs Minister, Tuggar Resigns Ahead of 2027 Election
Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stepped down from his position, the ministry confirmed on Monday through spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. The resignation follows a directive from President Bola Tinubu requiring political appointees intending to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign by March 31. The mandate is anchored in Section...
PDP presses ahead with convention, unity remains out of reach
The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Caretaker Working Committee, aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, pressed ahead with its 2026 national convention on March 29 despite injunctions and internal warnings. Delegates ratified a largely Wike‑backed leadership slate and announced a joint disciplinary panel to manage Wike–Atiku‑aligned tensions. The PDP’s internal crisis has stretched for years, sharpening after...
APC convention’s ‘graveyard peace’ puts healthcare in spotlight; PDP holds shaky truce
The All-Progressives Congress wrapped its national convention last week (March 26‑28, 2026) with choreographed unity and no open contests for top posts. Analysts dub the calm “graveyard peace” order enforced rather than negotiated, even as the ruling party faces internal trade‑offs. Key outcomes reinforced that control: nearly all National Working Committee seats were filled by...
Divided Nigeria Tests Electoral Act 2026 as Opposition Mounts Legal Challenge
President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026 on 18 February has divided Nigeria’s political elite ahead of the 2027 general elections. The legislation establishes stricter electronic‑transmission requirements and imposes heavier penalties for dual‑party membership; the presidency describes these measures as safeguards against hacking and electoral fraud, while opposition figures contend that they advantage incumbents. Senate spokesperson...
Tinubu Sends Security Chiefs to Maiduguri as Bombs Kill 23, Wound 108
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, to take charge of counter-insurgency operations following Monday’s coordinated terror attacks that left 23 people dead and 108 injured. The attacks, blamed on Boko Haram, occurred at the Monday Market, Post Office flyover, and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate. Inspector-General of...
Tinubu Ends 37‑Year Lull with Royal Windsor State Visit
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit, meeting with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, solid minerals, and security, with several agreements and memoranda of understanding expected...
Economics
CBN Lowers Interest Rate as Inflation Eases
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, citing sustained progress in curbing inflation and stabilising the economy. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the bank’s 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, where all...
NUPRC Launches 2025 Upstream Licensing Round,Offers Blocks for Investors
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the 2025 oil and gas licensing round, offering 50 blocks for bidding across five of Nigeria’s sedimentary basins, while emphasizing that only technically competent and financially capable firms will qualify. The move, the commission said, is designed to eliminate speculative participation and position Nigeria’s upstream...
Tinubu Heads to Türkiye on State Visit to Deepen Bilateral Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday left Abuja for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as Nigeria moves to deepen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties with the country. The trip was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, in a post on X, where he outlined the...
TAX TROUBLE: NEC Steps In To Fix Nigeria’s Tax Mess
The National Economic Council (NEC) is set to meet with the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to address concerns surrounding Nigeria’s new tax laws. This move aims to clarify and implement the tax reforms effectively, promoting economic growth and fairness. – Exemptions for Low-Income Earners: Individuals earning below N800,000...
Dangote Refinery to the Rescue: Fuel Scarcity Fades Away
The Dangote Refinery has significantly increased Nigeria’s domestic petrol supply by 64% to 32 million litres per day in December 2025, up from 19.5 million litres in November. This surge has led to a 19% decline in fuel imports, which fell to 42.2 million litres daily. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...
Nigeria Economic Revival: EU High-Risk Label Removed
The Federal Government of Nigeria announces that the country has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries, marking a significant achievement in Nigeria’s economic reform agenda. This development, confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering...
Entertainment
Mc Apapa Brings Comedy Xperience to Kubwa This Easter Monday
Comedy Xperience with Mc Apapa is scheduled for Easter Monday at Grand Valley Hotel, organizers said. Red‑carpet arrivals begin at 5 pm; the show starts at 6 pm. Apapa will host a lineup that includes Mc Pashun (Titus from “My Flatmate”), Mc Jp, Aje Baba, Mc Nappy, Mc Kpako, Mc GodPikin and Min Suzie Oche-Otene (in music). Organizers promise “pure laughter” and local ribbing....
Eric Dane’s Death and the Controversy Building up
Eric Dane’s passing has sparked a controversy after Laura Ann Tull, a former Grey’s Anatomy extra, accused him of bullying and abuse on set. Tull claimed Dane mocked her, spoke negatively about her, and contributed to her departure from the show. She even stated, “I am why he was fired from Grey’s,” although there’s no...
Peller Survives Fire Incident at New Home
Popular TikToker Peller has survived a generator fire at his residence in the early hours of Saturday, escaping unhurt in what he described as a near-disaster. The social media influencer disclosed the incident in a video posted on his Instagram page, which showed flames consuming his generator as he urgently called for help. According to...
Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirms Readiness to Host AFRIMA 10th Edition
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its readiness to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as preparations accelerate toward the awards’ landmark 10th anniversary. The announcement came on Tuesday during the AFRIMA Francophone stakeholders’ meeting in Abidjan, where Serge Akpatou, Deputy Director General of the Ivorian Bureau of Copyright, highlighted the country’s...
Tems, Burna Boy Set Milestones on Billboard Hot 100
Afrobeats sensations Tems and Burna Boy have rewritten history for African music, becoming the African artists with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100. Their latest milestone comes through features on J. Cole’s new album, The Fall-Off. Tems lends her vocals to “Bounce Road Blues” alongside Future, which debuted at number 34, while...
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Breaks N1 Billion Box Office Record
FilmOne Studios says the billion-naira box office performance of ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ the 2025 feature film by Toyin Abraham, reflects strong audience growth and increasing commercial confidence in Nollywood cinema. The film has grossed N1,081,177,001 at the Nigerian box office, securing its place among the industry’s highest-earning theatrical releases and marking a major milestone for both...
Sports
AFCON 2025: Morocco Crowned Champions as CAF Overturns Result
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final following a successful protest. The decision, announced on Tuesday, overturns an earlier ruling by CAF’s disciplinary body after an appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF),...
Premier League Slams Chelsea £10.75m Fine, Suspended Transfer Ban
Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban by the Premier League over historical breaches linked to undisclosed payments. The league announced the sanctions on Monday, also imposing an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban on the west London club. According to the Premier League, the violations came...
Trump Questions Iran’s World Cup Place as Team Insists ‘No One Can Exclude Us
Donald Trump‘s comments on Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have added uncertainty to the situation. Trump stated that while Iran’s team is welcome, their presence could pose risks to their “life and safety”. This comes after Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, expressed concerns about the team’s safety, citing the US and Israel’s...
Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points, Second-Highest in NBA History
Bam Adebayo produced one of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history on Tuesday, dropping 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a commanding 150–129 victory over the Washington Wizards. The remarkable display ranks as the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing the 81-point performance recorded by the late Kobe Bryant in 2006....
Varvara Voronchikhina Delivers Gold for Russia at Winter Paralympics
Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina has delivered a standout performance on Monday to win the women’s super-G standing event at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina, securing a historic gold medal for Russia. The 23-year-old athlete finished 1.96 seconds ahead of France’s Aurelie Richard, who claimed silver in the race. The victory marks Russia’s first Winter Paralympic...
PSG Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial Over Rape Allegation
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi,, is set to stand trial on charges of rape, his lawyer and a French prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday. The allegation stems from February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman reported to police in Val-de-Marne, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. Hakimi, 27, who played a pivotal role in...
