Nigerian Stock Market Gains N6.7tn in January as Oil Prices Rally
The Nigerian stock market ended January 2026 with strong gains, adding more than ₦6.7 trillion in market value, as global oil prices climbed to about $71.01 per barrel last week. Market analysts said the surge in crude oil prices, if sustained, would benefit Nigeria by supporting government revenue expectations and boosting investor confidence, particularly in […]
Soludo, Onitsha Traders Brace for Showdown as Markets Set to Reopen Today
All eyes are on Onitsha today as Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and traders at the Onitsha Main Market face a decisive test over the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home that has disrupted economic activities across the state. The standoff stems from Soludo’s resolve to end the weekly shutdown imposed by the Indigenous People […]
Politicians Are Nigeria’s Problem, Pray for Us — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged Nigerians to pray for their political leaders, saying politicians are largely responsible for the country’s challenges. Obi made the call on Sunday while speaking at the thanksgiving service marking Oyo State’s 50th anniversary at the Cathedral of St. Peter Anglican […]
House Democrats Refuse to Fast-Track Senate Funding Deal as Shutdown Drags On
As a partial federal government shutdown entered its first full day Saturday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will not help Republicans accelerate passage of a Senate-approved funding package, signaling the shutdown is likely to last longer than initially expected. Jeffries confirmed his party’s position during an interview Saturday on MSNBC, saying Democrats would […]
Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election, Cutting GOP House Edge
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday, trimming Republicans’ already narrow majority and delivering a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump. Menefee, the Harris County attorney, defeated Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member, in a runoff election. He will succeed the late Sylvester Turner, a former […]
Gov. Kefas Officially Defects to APC, Vows Inclusive Development for Taraba
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Saturday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was formally received by Vice President Kashim Shettima at a ceremony held in Jalingo. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the defection as a moment of pride for both the […]
Yusuf Rules Out Removal of Emir Sanusi II Despite APC Defection
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed speculation that his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could result in the removal of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, insisting that there is no intention to alter the status of the Kano Emirate. The governor spokesman, Sanusi Bature, categorically stated that […]
FG Renews Push on Youth Education, Digital Skills
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through education and digital skills development, describing them as central to the country’s ambition to emerge as a strong and competitive global force. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Saturday while delivering a lecture titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in […]
ADC Alleges NASS Filibustering Over 2025 Electoral Bill
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the National Assembly of deliberately employing delay tactics in the passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill, warning that further postponement could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party expressed concern over proposed amendments […]
Tinubu Concludes Türkiye Trip with Nine Agreements
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330, arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, according to a brief statement issued by the Presidency to State House correspondents […]
