Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires
ECOWAS Meeting: FG seeks unified action against border crimes

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FCCPC seals Abuja properties over alleged consumer rights violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday sealed the business premises of two Abuja-based real estate firms – Ochacho Group and TI’BLON Construction/Real Estate/Facility Management over alleged non-compliance with regulatory directives aimed at protecting consumers.
Five stars ready to light up the World Cup
Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football’s biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
Jpryme PG reflects on ambition, Gen Z culture, inspiration behind ‘Chop Wire’
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.
FG unveils net-zero investment plan, targets 2060 carbon neutrality
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 […]
Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 220% to $480m
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, […]
Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Court voids INEC’s timelines on party primaries, nomination of candidates
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.
Inside Makurdi’s Mopol Barracks where families drink from pond
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.
Over 41% of electricity consumers still without meters –NERC
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 […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 22, 2026
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.
2027 election: ADC unveils Niyi Akingunola as choice for Ondo East/West Reps seat
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 […]

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