Good Friday remains one of the most solemn and spiritually intense days in the Christian calendar, and across Nigeria, millions of believers mark it with deep reflection, prayer, and remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas or Easter Sunday, which carry visible notes of celebration, Good Friday is observed in a…
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to seek an accelerated court hearing over its leadership dispute rather than criticise the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Keyamo gave the advice in a post on X on Friday. He said the crisis within the party is a legal…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria to support smallholder farmers and strengthen the country’s agricultural sector. The funding, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will drive the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project, aimed at improving productivity and food security. Targeting One Million Farmers The AGROW…
Africa’s leading payments company, Flutterwave, has reportedly secured a full banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Marking a major milestone in its evolution from a payments platform to a full financial services provider. Founded in 2016, Flutterwave has grown into one of Africa’s most influential fintech firms. Operating in over 30 countries…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal ruling to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Falana spoke during the fifth public lecture held in honour of late activist Yinka Odumakin. He said INEC wrongly…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It said the party caused its own crisis. Earlier, the ADC accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the APC. The party linked the move to INEC’s decision to withdraw recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee…
A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever has claimed 50 lives at the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo, Taraba State, raising serious public health concerns. Hospital authorities confirmed that the deaths occurred between November 2025 and March 2026, making it one of the most severe outbreaks recorded in the state in recent years. According to the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau state that the recent killings in the state will not be repeated. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday when he met with stakeholders in Jos, the state capital, following the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA, where suspected bandits killed about 28 people. The…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the resignation of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the electoral body has taken sides in ongoing political disputes. The demand was made by David Mark, interim national chairman of the party, during a press conference on Thursday at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre…
Nigeria has taken a major step in its bid to host the 2031 African Games after officially receiving the evaluation team from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC). The delegation was welcomed by the National Sports Commission in Abuja. Marking a crucial phase in the competitive bidding process for Africa’s biggest multi-sport event. Inspectors Assess…
