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Iran rejects second round of peace talks as naval standoff persists
Keypoints Tehran has officially announced a “definitive” decision to boycott the second round of peace talks…
HOMEF marks Earth Day 2026 with call to end ‘colonial extraction’ of nature
Keypoints The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) celebrated Earth Day 2026 in Port Harcourt with…
Nigeria and France launch ‘Echoes of West Africa’ tour to redefine global jazz
Keypoints Nigeria and France have partnered through the “Echoes of West Africa Tour 2026” to blend…
ICC rejects Duterte’s jurisdictional challenge as trial decision looms
DAHK3X The Hague NL International criminal court. Keypoints The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected a motion…
FAO and WMO report warns extreme heat is a ‘risk multiplier’ for global food systems
Keypoints A joint report by the FAO and WMO highlights that extreme heat threatens the livelihoods…
Cybercrime Act poses threat to free press and democracy, says legal expert
Keypoints Legal practitioner Oluwatobi Fatoki warns that the Cybercrimes Act is being used to suppress journalists…
Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz as naval blockade escalates
Keypoints The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on…
Urgent Appeal for the Restoration of Radio Kogi 93.5 FM, Otite
His ExcellencyAlhaji Ahmed Usman OdodoExecutive Governor of Kogi State. URGENT APPEAL FOR THE RESTORATION OF RADIO…
Egypt’s pharmaceutical exports hit $1.3 billion as ‘Medicine City’ fuels expansion
Egypt Extends State of Emergency For 3 Months Over COVID-19, Security Issues Keypoints Egypt recorded $1.3…
2027: Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi ‘Elephant’ — The Relentless Political Warrior of Kogi East
In this exclusive interview, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi “Elephant” speaks on his long political journey, his unwavering…
Lagos State Government clarifies solar permit controversy
Keypoints A viral video from April 21, 2026, showed officials from the Lagos State Ministry of…
Top 7 High-Profile Data Breaches Targeting Key Institutions in Nigeria since 2024
By Boluwatife Oshadiya Source Credit: Compiled and adapted from an internal investigative brief provided for editorial…
Igalaland: Setting a Standard for Political Transformation in 2027
In 2027, Igalaland stands at a crossroads. The urgency for political reform echoes through the land…
Bassa People Are Dependable, Trustworthy – Kogi Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has described the people of Bassa Local…
Nigerian Army deploys solar dryers and inert silos to combat post-harvest losses
Keypoints The Nigerian Army has inaugurated modern agricultural storage facilities at the Nigerian Army Farms and…
Kogi West Senate Race: Sam Aro Promises Institutional Partnership with Royal Fathers, Economic Inclusion
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Sam Aro, says the disconnect between political…
Gov. Oborevwori commits to ‘green finance’ through renewable energy and waste reforms
Keypoints Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable development at the ANAN Mandatory…
Strengthening National Security Through Education: A New Partnership
In a world where safety sometimes feels uncertain, the Nigerian Army is taking significant steps to…
Selloffs push Nigerian bond yields to 15.92% ahead of Treasury Bills auction
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points Average bond yield rises to 15.92% amid sell…
2027 Senate Race: Dr Ozigi Writes Kogi Central Electorate
My beloved people of Kogi Central, I stand before you today with humility and determination. Our…
Money Market liquidity stays elevated on OMO inflows, CBN deposits; funding costs edge higher
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points System liquidity rises to ₦5.87 trillion on OMO…
The Imperative of Reputation: Nigerian Leaders Must Forge Trustworthy Political Brands
For decades, Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage has faltered, marked by a troubling political landscape.…
AU seeks $30 billion annually to bridge Africa’s water and sanitation gap
Keypoints Africa requires an annual investment of at least $30 billion to achieve universal access to…
Kogi 2027: Return Tickets for Lawmakers — Will the Electorate Return the Favour?
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi As political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Kogi…
Airtime lending suspension, regulatory confusion and the stranded consumer
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once declared: “Let the poor breathe.” As regulators bicker over jurisdiction and…
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 22nd, 2026
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the…
ADC Crisis: We Won’t Defy Court Orders, Convention Suspended — BAM Tackles Mark’s Faction
The Acting National Publicity Secretary of the Nafiu Bala-led African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bashiru Abdul Mohammed…
Why the Campaign Against Joash Ojo Amupitan Misses the Point
In a political environment increasingly shaped by speed rather than substance, the recent calls for the…
Assembly Member’s Coordinator Accused of Defrauding Young Business Woman in Yagba East
One of the Ward Coordinator of the member representing Yagba East state constituency in the Kogi…
UN Climate Chief warns of ‘fossil-fuel driven stagflation’ at Berlin summit
Keypoints UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell warned that reliance on fossil fuels and global conflicts are…
Idris HK Releases Another Tranche of Payment in Settlement of Over ₦7M Scholarship Fund for 50 Kogi Students
The chairman of Idris HK Foundation, Alhaji Idris Hussein Kashim has released another tranche of payment…
UK-Nigeria trade mission concludes with record £8.1 billion in bilateral exchange
Keypoints The United Kingdom completed its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria following President Bola…
CBN warns Nigerians over surge in fraudulent messages, heightened Cybersecurity risks
Key Points: CBN alerts public to rising fake emails and messages impersonating the bank Fraudsters using…
RMRDC launches NISSRAMP to bridge data gaps in Nigeria’s raw materials sector
Keypoints The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) unveiled the Nigerian Information Statistical System for…
FAAN foils vandalism attempt at MMIA; 13 convicts jailed
Keypoints FAAN security and the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) arrested 14 suspected vandals on Monday…
Namibia urges global oil firms to open supply chains to local businesses
Keypoints Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Modestus Amutse, called for international oil operators to…
On Joash Ojo Amupitan
By Tunde Olusunle, PhDFellow, Association of Nigerian Authors, (FANA) That the name Joash Ojo Amupitan has…
U.S. Navy interdicts sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean as Iran warns of retaliation
Keypoints U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani, a sanctioned tanker, in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday.…
FCCPC warns firms over non-compliance in merger and acquisition processes
Key points Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission cautions firms on merger and acquisition compliance. All…
Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa departs Housing Ministry with gratitude to President Tinubu
Keypoints Outgoing Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa formally thanked President Tinubu on Tuesday following a minor cabinet…
SMEDAN DG urges adoption of ICSS framework to boost MSME growth in Nigeria
Key points Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria calls for wider adoption of ICSS…
Federal Government adopts Imo State’s OKOBI model as national economic strategy
Keypoints The Federal Government has approved a nationwide scale-up of the One Kindred, One Business Initiative…
Pipeline security firm claims 96% Oil output in Niger Delta
Key points Abili Integrated Services Limited claims up to 96% oil production in areas under its…
NAFDAC inaugurates task force to combat fake drugs in Kano
Key points National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control sets up seven-member task force…
NAFDAC inaugurates task force to combat fake drugs in Kano
Key points National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control sets up seven-member task force…
D’Tigress Face Tough Test in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Group Draw
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside France, South…
Over 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025, IOM reports
Key points International Organization for Migration reports over 8,000 migrant deaths or disappearances in 2025. Global…
Over 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025, IOM reports
Key points International Organization for Migration reports over 8,000 migrant deaths or disappearances in 2025. Global…
Gov. Abba nominates Murtala Garo as deputy governor
Key points Abba Yusuf nominates Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State. Nomination follows resignation…
Prof. Samuel Oladipo appointed new Vice Chancellor of TASFUED
Keypoints The Governing Council of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) has named Prof. Samuel…
FG, AU strengthen collaboration to expand access to safe water across Africa
Key points Nigeria and African Union Commission deepen collaboration on water and sanitation. Focus placed on…
FG urges PR professionals to drive clear communication of policies, reforms
Key points Kashim Shettima calls for clearer communication of government reforms. Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…
Naira weakens to ₦1,350/$ as FX pressures intensify amid rising outflows
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 22, 2026 KEY POINTS Naira depreciates to around ₦1,350/$ at official…
NCDC activates contact tracing after COVID-19 Case confirmed in Cross River
Key points Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention confirms single COVID-19 case in Cross River.…
Nigeria records improved macroeconomic indicators as Edun reflects on tenure
Key points Wale Edun says Nigeria recorded stronger growth and declining inflation. Reforms under Bola Tinubu…
FG targets MSME growth with new funding linkage under ICSS programme
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points Federal Government moves to bridge gap between entrepreneurship…
FG targets MSME growth with new funding linkage under ICSS programme
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points Federal Government moves to bridge gap between entrepreneurship…
Nigerian stock market gains N88bn amid selective buying interest
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, 22nd April, 2026 Key Points Market capitalisation rises by N88bn to N140.523tn All-Share…
Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, names Taiwo Oyedele finance minister
By Boluwatife Oshadiya, April 22, 2026 Key Points Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves cabinet reshuffle targeting economic…
CBN Sells ₦1.9 Trillion OMO Bills as Liquidity Management Tightens Financial System
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 22 2026 KEY POINTS CBN raises ₦1.9 trillion via OMO bills…
CBN Sells ₦1.9 Trillion OMO Bills as Liquidity Management Tightens Financial System
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 22 2026 KEY POINTS CBN raises ₦1.9 trillion via OMO bills…
2027: Grassroot Groups Endorse Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Second Term
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the leadership of the I AM NATASHA forums spanning all…
From Neglect to Glory: Igala Youths Launch Historic N2 Billion Campaign to Rebuild Ata’s Palace (Part 1)
In the ancient town of Idah, where the River Niger bends like a patient witness to…
From Potential to Decadence: Nigeria’s Sports Paradox
By Hussain Obaro Nigeria is a nation of over 220 million people, with more than 60%…
Prof Ogidiolu Urges FG to Invest in Forest Development to Tackle Insecurity, Unemployment
A professor of geography, Adesola Ogidiolu, has called on the Nigerian government to significantly scale up…
How Yahaya Bello Raised Millionaire Youths, Empowered Women, Built a New Generation of Leaders in Kogi
In the political history of Kogi State, leadership has often been defined by intent, but in…
Kogi Anti-Internet Fraud Campaign Seals Partnership with Amb Nihi on Statewide Sensitization Drive
The Kogi Anti-Internet Fraud Campaign Team has sealed partnership with the Special Adviser to the Kogi…
Zero Child Infections: AHF Nigeria Sets to Launch Radio Drive to End Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has developed a community-based radio programme, “Mentor Mothers” aimed at Prevention…
Rejoinder: In Support of Continuity and Consolidation in Kogi State House of Assembly
The attention of the Concerned Group for a Better Kogi State has been drawn to recent…
Tehran stalls on Islamabad talks as naval blockade persists
Keypoints Iranian state media reports no delegation has traveled to Islamabad for scheduled talks. Tehran demands…
‘Paper Noise vs Real Impact’: Group Dismissed Kogi LG No Confidence Vote Against Senator Karimi
Supporters of the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sunday Karimi, have…
High-stakes treason trial of alleged coup plotters begins in Abuja
Keypoints The Federal Government will arraign several high-ranking suspects, including retired military officers and a police…
APC Must Not Gamble Its Ticket in Kabba/Bunu LGA: Performance Must Remain the Deciding Factor
The attention of stakeholders, party leaders, and loyal members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is…
West African leaders meet in Abuja to draft 2026-2033 water security plan
Keypoints Stakeholders and ministers from across West Africa convened in Abuja on Tuesday, April 21, 2026,…
2027: New Dawn for Adavi/Okehi as Amb Saly Oyiza Joins House of Reps Race
The people of Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency have, over the years, demonstrated resilience and patience in the…
CBN tightens BVN rules to combat SIM swap and device fraud
Keypoints Financial expert Tunji Adepeju clarified on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the Central Bank of…
Iran warns U.S. provocations hinder diplomacy as ceasefire deadline looms
Keypoints Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States on Monday, April 20, 2026, of…
Amnesty International slams Germany and major powers as global rights order faces ‘near-collapse’
Keypoints Amnesty International’s 2025/2026 annual report, released Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warns that the international rules-based…
IEA chief warns Middle East war causing ‘biggest energy crisis in history’
Keypoints Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), stated on Tuesday, April 21,…
Third female cabinet member departs Trump administration amid investigations
Keypoints U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from the Trump administration on Monday, April 20, 2026,…
Top 7 China product categories making billions for Nigerians
From electronics to textiles, China shipped a record $24.9bn worth of goods into Nigeria in 2025.…
Naira weakens to ₦1,350/$ as external reserves fall by $1.4bn
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 21, 2026 Key Points Naira depreciates to ₦1,349.67/$ amid rising FX…
Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 21st, 2026
The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the…
Petrol station workers demand formal integration into NUPENG reforms
Keypoints The Petrol Station Workers (PSWs) group, led by Ibrahim Zango, is demanding immediate inclusion in…
NCC, CBN sign MoU to strengthen consumer protection, tackle fraud
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 21, 2026 Key Points NCC and CBN sign MoU to boost…
Banking stocks lift NGX as investors gain ₦609bn
By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 21, 2026 Key Points Banking stocks drive ₦609bn market capitalisation gain…
Ukrainian drone strike hits Tuapse oil refinery for second time in a week
Keypoints A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse early Monday, April…
Stable power supply critical for Nigeria’s smart factory transition
Keypoints Smart energy expert Orebiyi Godfrey warns that Nigeria’s unstable grid is the primary barrier preventing…
Court dismisses oil field suit against Minister Lokpobiri over procedural flaws
Keypoints Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit by Hi-Rev…
Court dismisses oil field suit against Minister Lokpobiri over procedural flaws
Keypoints Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit by Hi-Rev…
ECOWAS Health Ministers move to adopt binding regional charter on maternal mortality
Keypoints Health Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Freetown,…
Havana and Washington hold rare high-level talks amid Trump-era tensions
US Adds Cuba To Blacklist of Countries That Do Not Fully Cooperate on Counterrorism Keypoints Alejandro…
Lagos Power Equation: Hamzat, heritage and the politics of succession
As political permutations begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 governorship cycle in Lagos State,…
EU foreign ministers gather to weigh €90bn Ukraine loan and Middle East crisis
Keypoints European Union foreign ministers are meeting today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Luxembourg to address…
Lokoja Forum of Democrats Rejects ‘Continuity Agenda’ Over Alleged Poor Performance
The Lokoja Forum of Democrats has strongly rejected the call for “continuity” being canvassed in some…
Beyond SIM Swaps: How CBN–NCC collaboration aims to secure Nigeria’s digital economy
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace, powered by rapid mobile penetration, fintech innovation,…
Beyond SIM Swaps: How CBN–NCC collaboration aims to secure Nigeria’s digital economy
Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace, powered by rapid mobile penetration, fintech innovation,…
Deadly atack on Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway leaves one dead, several travellers feared abducted
Key points Armed attackers reportedly strike along Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway, killing one person. Several travellers allegedly abducted;…
Deadly atack on Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway leaves one dead, several travellers feared abducted
Key points Armed attackers reportedly strike along Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway, killing one person. Several travellers allegedly abducted;…