By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the swift implementation of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan during the C-5 Plus Summit on Monday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, urging the immediate and unconditional release of First Vice President Riek Machar and other key opposition leaders to support lasting peace […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi made the announcement on Saturday during the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, which also served as the official unveiling of ADC as his new political platform. He cited […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Two Nollywood production crew members, Godstime Imeh and Walter Odediran, were found dead on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inside a parked car at a movie set in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, prompting an investigation by SCID, Yaba. The cause of their deaths remains under investigation. Victims Identified The deceased were identified as […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) disclosed on Thursday, February 13, 2026, that it generated N60.5 trillion in revenue and posted a profit after tax of N5.76 trillion in 2025. The company, which operates across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, remitted N14.706 trillion to statutory government agencies to support national development. […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Canadian Dollar (CAD) maintained stability against the Nigerian Naira (NGN) on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Nigeria’s foreign exchange markets. The resilience comes as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implements liquidity management strategies, helping stabilize the currency and reduce volatility during trading sessions. Official Market Trends In the Nigerian Foreign […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered firearms and hard drugs in Enugu State. The operations were carried out in January 2026 in Enugu South Local Government Area. According to the command, the arrests followed credible intelligence gathered by operatives. Consequently, police intensified surveillance in identified criminal hotspots. […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Katsina State Government has provided free eye surgeries for over 1,000 less-privileged patients in Katsina State.The medical outreach was conducted from February 7 to 11, 2026.The surgeries took place at the Old Market Eye Hospital in Katsina.Importantly, the initiative aimed to restore sight and improve access to quality healthcare.The programme was […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Abeokuta. The move aims to strengthen retirement security and address gaps caused by delayed pension contributions from previous administrations. The benefit will be implemented through defined service-year […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned the killing of 22-year-old Isaac David Satlat in South Africa.The tragic incident occurred barely a week after the murder of Emeka Uzor in Johannesburg. Satlat, a young e-hailing driver, was allegedly attacked by three suspects.Although investigations are ongoing, one suspect has already been arrested.The […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria has endorsed key institutional reforms within the African Union.The endorsement was announced at the 39th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the summit.He presented Nigeria’s position during a closed session of heads of state. Accordingly, Nigeria supports reforms focused on peace, security and […]
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