ECOWAS bloc hits 4.6% growth amid global economic headwinds — President
ECOWAS President Dr Omar Touray says the bloc recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, in spite of global economic challenges, and envisages 5 per cent growth in 2026.
Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice, says Ayra Starr
Two-time Grammy nominee, Ayra Starr, has said Afrobeats star Burna Boy remains her number one choice for collaboration.
Petrol to cost more as crude oil price rises further
“But while crude oil price increased by 6.2 per cent, the local retail price increased by 14.3 per cent, indicating that local oil companies more than doubled the rate of increases in their main input cost, crude oil.”
Northern CAN, Christian clerics reject calls for sack of INEC chair
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has rejected calls by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, SCSN, for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, describing the demand as an attempt to politicise religion and undermine a key national institution.
Ogun community protests competing claims over Eba Island amid oil drilling approval
The people of Ode Omi Kingdom in Ogun State have formally appealed to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in a developing custodianship dispute over Eba Island following the federal government’s approval for crude oil drilling in the area. In a letter dated January 28, 2026, addressed to the governor […]
Enugu Govt slashes land rates by 60%, abolishes illegal levies
The Enugu State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the land sector, including the immediate abolition of illegal levies and the streamlining of land-related charges, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader economic transformation agenda.
Rivers crisis: APC reaches out to Wike, Fubara, seeks political solution
Senator Basiru noted that by his experience as a politician, it is not through press statements that one articulates real politics.
Makoko, Oworonsoki demolitions: CP led assault on us — Protest leader
Controversy trailing the protests against alleged illegal demolitions, forcible evictions and land grabbing in Makoko, Oworonsoki and other parts of Lagos deepened yesterday, as activist and protest leader, Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, accused the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, of personally leading an assault on peaceful protesters.
Jetour appoints W Motors as authorised distributor
Jetour has appointed W Motors as its Authorized Distributor in Nigeria. This collaboration brings together Jetour’s global automotive innovation and W Motors’ strong local market presence and operational expertise.
FCTA workers resume strike as Wike warns appeal doesn’t halt court ruling
By Omeiza Ajayi Abuja — Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, yesterday resumed the indefinite strike they began on January 19 over unresolved welfare issues, after appealing the ruling of National Industrial Court ruling ordering the suspension of the industrial action. Only a few workers were […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded over alleged cyber offences
By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie is currently held at Suleja Correctional Centre after an Abuja court arraigned her over alleged cyber-related offences. The actress was reportedly arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives of Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, and taken to Abuja on Wednesday morning where she was subsequently […]
