FG, Indian firm sign $1bn investment deal to reposition steel sector

The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an Indian firm, Rashmi Metaliks Group, for a $1 billion investment over three years.

 

We are enroute to Aso Rock, ADC will take over in 2027 -John Oyegun

John Odigie-Oyegun, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is ready to oust President Bola Tinubu and take over Aso Rock after the 2027 general election.

 

Make campaigns issue-based, Afenifere urges politicians

 

As the 2027 general election comes closer, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on politicians and political players across the country to go about their electioneering processes in a peaceful manner.

Odumodublvck alleges artistes falsify age for record labels, deals

Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has alleged age-cheating in the Nigerian music industry.

US lawmaker advises Tinubu on removal of Matawalle

Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has called for the removal or redeployment of Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle.

Nigeria’s public debt rose to N159trn in 2025, up by N14trn — DMO

The Debt Management Office (DMO) says Nigeria’s total public debt for federal and state governments hit N159. 27 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.

 

Circumcision best thing that happened to me, helps control my s#xual urges- Actress Victoria Inyama

Victoria Inyama, the Nigerian actress, says female circumcision, despite being traumatic, has helped her abstain from unwanted s#xual intercourse.

 

Aregbesola’s Old Social Media Post Praising Tinubu Resurfaces After ‘Scammers’ Remark

An old 2017 social media post by Rauf Aregbesola praising President Bola Tinubu has resurfaced online following his recent criticism of the administration.

Ondo Govt Approves Construction of Multiple Hospitals, Upgrades Psychiatric Facility

The Ondo State Government has given the green light for the construction of several new hospitals across the state, including 100-bed and 50-bed facilities, as part of a major healthcare infrastructure expansion.

Nigerian man arrested after shooting spree leaves two women dead in US

A Nigerian man, Olaolukitan Adon Abel is in custody and facing multiple m^rder charges after a DeKalb County magistrate judge referred his case to superior court on Tuesday following a series of shootings on Monday.

Flood to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, 29 other states – FG

 

As the rain begins, the Federal Government, on Wednesday, released the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), predicting floods to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi and 29 other states.

Police arrest 18-year-old for vandalising installations on Third Mainland bridge

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising reflective road safety installations on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Court clears Pretty Mike of drug charge

 A federal high court sitting in Ikoyi has discharged Pretty Mike, the nightclub owner, and club supervisor Joachim Hillary, ruling that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to prove a prima facie case against them.

 

Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria over N13bn electricity debt

Despite Nigeria’s ongoing electricity supply challenges, three West African countries—Benin, Togo, and Niger—failed to fully settle payments for power supplied in the fourth quarter of 2025, accumulating a combined debt of $9.55 million, equivalent to N13.07 billion.

 

APC is in panic – Dele Momodu backs Atiku-Obi presidential ticket

Media mogul, Dele Momodu, has said a presidential ticket that has Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi will be a formidable choice for the African Democratic Congress, ADC.