The Federal Government has said 2026 will signal the full rollout of the Nigeria First policy, moving the initiative from the planning stage to concrete, measurable implementation. This was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) in its 2026 Outlook Summary. It said it will focus on practical measures to prioritise …
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has declared that it generated ₦60.517 trillion in revenue and ₦5.76 trillion as profit after tax in 2025. The national oil firm made this known in the NNPC Limited Monthly Report Summary for December 2025, released on Thursday, February 12. According to the report, crude oil and condensate …
The Federal Government has redeployed police officers previously assigned to VIP protection to vulnerable communities in Kwara State following a wave of deadly terrorist attacks. The move forms part of renewed security measures aimed at restoring confidence and strengthening protection in affected areas. In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, the Minister of Information …
Nigerian skitmaker and musician, Nasiru Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has opened up about a recent heartbreak that left him emotionally shaken, declaring that he will not be giving love another chance anytime soon. The entertainer, best known for his hit song 'Short Skirt', shared his feelings in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) …
The family of veteran actor Pete Edochie has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down a TikToker who circulated false reports of the actor’s death. The controversy erupted after viral claims about Edochie’s passing were debunked by both the actor’s family and management. Leo Edochie, the actor’s first son, described the news …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally released the Notice of Election as well as the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, fixing February 20 and March 6, 2027, for the Presidential and Governorship polls. Speaking on Friday in Abuja at a meeting with political party leaders, civil society organisations, …
Fresh details have emerged in the leadership crisis affecting the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, as opposing factions within the party continue to assert their positions ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. At the centre of the dispute is the status of the state chairman, Sunday Bisi, who has rejected claims that …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of acting in a partisan manner following what he described as a failed attempt to arrest former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai at Abuja airport. Atiku made the allegation in a post on X on Friday, claiming the incident …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate operating across Abuja. Authorities arrested 13 suspects and recovered weapons, ammunition, and a stolen vehicle. This was revealed in a statement issued on February 13, 2026, signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Abuja, …
At least five major capital projects in Lagos State’s budget, collectively valued at over ₦3.7 billion, recorded a performance of less than 20 per cent. Similarly, several projects posted zero execution, even as audit findings revealed ₦326.2 million in financial and administrative discrepancies across ministries and agencies. The revelation is contained in the Lagos State …
