The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has kicked against moves to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election, warning that such a decision would amount to a grave "political miscalculation." The Forum’s position followed recent indications that some elements within the ruling party are pushing …
After nearly two decades of failing to deliver the second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, the Federal Government has stunned members of the public with a fresh ₦10 million allocated to the project in the 2026 budget proposal. This, according to observers and industry stakeholders, has created more uncertainties about the …
United States President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that American forces are “annihilating” terrorists in Nigeria. He accused these groups of killing Christians in large numbers. “Many good things are happening,” Trump said at the Board of Peace signing ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We’ve hit them very hard. …
Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to rein in his supporters and adopt a calmer, more strategic approach ahead of the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed made the call on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, saying Obi and some of …
Nigeria’s cashew exports to the European Union rose to 3,035 metric tonnes in 2025, a 12 per cent increase from 2,709 tonnes in 2024. The performance stood out amid uneven supply from several African producers. On a global scale, Nigeria’s cashew nut exports reached $398.135 million in the first half of 2025, up 81.15 per …
A heated online exchange between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has divided Nigerian celebrities and sparked a wider debate over legacy, influence, and greatness in Nigerian music. The dispute began about a week ago after Seun Kuti called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, …
Nigerian music star Davido has publicly thanked his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for defending him amid a renewed paternity dispute involving an alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh. Davido shared the appreciation on Thursday via his Instagram page, posting a photo of himself with his father and writing, “Thank you, my loving Father.” The controversy resurfaced last …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria now views food security as a fundamental macroeconomic, security, and governance issue, not merely an agricultural concern. He made the remarks at a high-level panel on ‘When Food Becomes Security’ during the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. According to a statement on Thursday by his …
American online sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known globally as iShowSpeed, celebrated his 21st birthday in Lagos on January 21, 2026, by live streaming his first full day in Nigeria. The YouTube and Twitch star’s arrival was part of his ambitious “Speed Does Africa” tour, a 28-day, 20-country journey that began in Angola on December …
A fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, razing a one-storey shopping complex and adjoining shops along Amore Street in Ajegunle Boundary, Lagos. The blaze destroyed goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that the incident was first reported around 2:40 a.m. through its 767/112 toll-free lines, …
