Fast-rising music star and Pg Nation boss, Jpryme PG, has opened up on the inspiration behind his latest track, Chop Wire, describing it as more than just a song, but a bold statement about a new generation’s definition of success and ambition.

By Progress Godfrey  The Federal Government launched its Net-Zero Investment Plan in Abuja on Wednesday, setting a 2060 target for carbon neutrality while pushing for growth anchored on clean investment. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the plan outlines Nigeria’s pathway to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and positions climate action within […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a $480 million trade surplus in January 2026, driven by a 4.46 percent increase in export receipts to a record $4.68 billion, largely fueled by petroleum products. This represents a 220 percent month-on-month (MoM) increase in trade surplus when compared to$150 million recorded in December 2025.   The Central Bank of Nigeria, […]

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with political parties being relieved after a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timelines that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, issued for the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates.

It is undeniably one of the largest police barracks in Benue State, housing nearly 400 families. Yet, for many of its residents, the Makurdi Mobile Police (Mopol) Barracks falls far short of being a true home.

By Obas Esiedesa About 5.1 million consumers, representing about 41 per cent of Nigeria’s 12.31 million active electricity customers were without prepaid meters as of February 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Commission, in its January and February 2026 metering factsheet, disclosed that only 7.21 million customers had been metered […]

The Nigerian Naira maintained its steady momentum against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Friday, May 22, 2026, demonstrating continued stability across both the official window and the informal parallel market segments.

Frontline aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Niyi Akingunola, has emerged as the widely accepted and confirmed choice of the party for the Ondo East/West Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hon. Akingunola enjoys overwhelming acceptance across wards, polling units, and communities owing to his longstanding relationship with […]

THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region

Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information in Delta State, Charles Aniagwu, yesterday, said Senator Ned Nwoko lost the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election to former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, because of his alleged unpopularity within the district.

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims insinuating he is working for the interest of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The  Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,387 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,380 per dollar on Wednesday.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, political parties have received relief after the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timeline that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the conduct of primaries and the nomination of candidates.

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MOST first-term governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday secured return tickets for the 2027 governorship elections, while several outgoing governors successfully delivered their preferred successors in consensus-driven primaries across the country..