2026 MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A MORE ROBUST PHASE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH: PRESIDENT TINUBU’S NEW YEAR GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all […]
By Muftau Ogunyemi/Segun Giwa Akure, Jan.1, 2026 The Police Command in Ondo State says no Church was attacked and no life lost during an attack by gunmen at Ipele community of Owo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday night. DSP Jimoh Kazeem, the command’s Spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on […]
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following a car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and long-time team members. The Ogun and Lagos State governments confirmed in a joint statement on Wednesday that the former world champion was medically cleared and allowed to continue […]
Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its national evolution. With a swelling youth population, a weakened economy, a fractured security architecture, and institutions struggling under the weight of decades of neglect, the country is pressed against the wall of history. It must decide: reinvent itself or continue spiraling into deeper instability. This is why […]
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on Nigerians to couple their excitement and renewed hopes in 2026 with zero tolerance for economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He gave this charge in Abuja on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in a New Year […]
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Dec, 31, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Lagos State, to embrace unity, peace and renewed commitment to nation-building in the new year. The state APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, made the call in a New Year message issued on Wednesday […]
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Dec. 31, 2025 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N502 billion in November 2025. The NNPC Limited made this known in its Monthly Report Summary for November, 2025, released on Wednesday. The report also highlighted key figures, including crude oil and […]
Geometric Power, Nigeria’s only integrated power firm, is the first electricity company in the country to recover fully from the nationwide gas crisis that caused most Nigerians to celebrate Christmas without light. This fact was made known by the Southeast zone of the Electricity Consumers Association of Nigeria (ECAN). In a statement released in Umuahia, […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has extended season’s greetings to all the stakeholders of the Agency on behalf of himself, his family, the Management and staff of NIMASA, noting that their contributions were instrumental to the progress recorded across Nigeria’s maritime sector in 2025. In his […]
By Joy Akinsanya Abeokuta. Dec. 31, 2025 Gunmen on Tuesday evening abducted a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Moruf Musa, at Ibiade in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the former Majority Leader of the Assembly between 2007 and 2011 was […]
Nigeria will meet Mozambique for the sixth time at senior level in one of the Round of 16 games of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match will take place at the 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès, which has hosted Nigeria throughout their Group C campaign. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm […]
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Dec. 31, 2025 The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) says 2027 will witness unusual political developments, fuelled by shifting alliances and increased youth and women participation across party lines. NYFA’s Director General, Dare Dada, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. […]
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Dec. 31, 2025 Sen. David Mark says the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerged from necessity to halt Nigeria’s steady drift towards a one-party state. In a New Year message, Mark said the coalition was formed as a rescue mission to restore hope, democracy and accountable leadership in […]
A major political shift occurred today in Enugu as presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, led prominent political leaders from the South East zone and beyond to decamp to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the event, which had in attendance the National Chairman of the ADC, […]
The Hope in the Jungle Initiative (HITJI), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering children, youths and women in underserved and crime-prone communities, has presented award certificates to beneficiaries of its Maiden Masters Scholarship Scheme, and hosted a public lecture in Elibrada, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The scholarship presentation was held during the […]
Nigeria recorded an overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround from the deficit position in the preceding quarter, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The improvement was supported by a sustained current account surplus of $3.42 billion, supported by stronger trade […]
The governments of Ogun and Lagos states have given assurance that Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, who was involved in a road traffic accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, will, alongside another survivor of the crash receive the best medical care possible. A joint statement by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser, […]
The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of the year 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while approving the cancellation, directed that in place of the Greater […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a further strengthening of domestic economic activity in December 2025, as the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) maintained its position above the 50-point expansion threshold. The December 2025 PMI Survey released by the Bank, according to a statement by Hakama Sidi Ali (Mrs.), Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, […]
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condoled with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over the fatal road accident involving him, his friends and aides on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria. In a condolence message, Dabiri-Erewa mourned the unfortunate death of two members of Joshua’s entourage, who lost their […]
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma,Tuesday, December 30, 2025 unveiled the statue of foremost Imo State educationist and entrepreneur, the late Dr. Nnanna Ukegbu, saying he will be sorely missed for his wise counsels. Dr. Ukegbu died in 2017 and was buried eight years after in his premises at Imerienwe in Ngor Okpala Local […]
Nigeria wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style with a convincing 3–1 win over Uganda on Tuesday night at the Fez Stadium in Morocco. The Super Eagles, who had already secured qualification, started strongly and took the lead in the 28th minute. Paul Onuachu scored from close range […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Dec. 30, 2025 President Bola Tinubu says the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on Jan. 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Tinubu described the reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Dec. 30, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Civil Service as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, State House, […]
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Dec. 30, 2025 Mr. Adedamola Joshua, uncle of world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, said news of the road crash stunned the family, describing the incident as a rude shock, and saying no prior warning reached relatives before the information became public. Joshua spoke on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the […]
