Another 130 pupils still in captivity after their abduction from St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, have been released; total now 230.

South African police are searching for gunmen after an attack on a tavern left nine people dead and 10 injured.

World bank funding targets MSMEs nationwide, expanding affordable credit access for women led firms and agribusinesses through DBN led FINCLUDE project.

Authorities place opposition figure in pre-trial detention after early December coup attempt against President Patrice Talon failed.

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in Miami bout, calls out Tyson Fury.

Sixteen Nigerian banks meet capital thresholds ahead of March 2026 recapitalisation deadline, as others race to comply.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang explains APC defection as strategic, while party chairman Yilwatda predicts a convincing APC win in Osun.

Tinubu begins three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos, inaugurating projects and attend Eyo Festival in Lagos.

Tinubu warns governors he may issue executive order to enforce Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy.

Baze University professor Abiodun Adeniyi says resignations are insufficient without full, transparent probe into oil sector regulators.

Yiaga Africa director Samson Itodo warns higher ceilings in campaign spending exclude ordinary Nigerians and fuel patronage politics.

PDP’s rival factions meet INEC in Abuja, signalling readiness for reconciliation ahead of key off-cycle elections.

Paul Alaje warns repeated capital rollovers threaten inflation control, fiscal discipline and investor confidence.

NCS seizes ₦769.5m worth of diverted containers in Kano and Jigawa, securing convictions and court-ordered forfeitures.

FEC approves ₦58.47trn 2026 budget, paving way for Tinubu’s presentation to the National Assembly.

Peter Obi pays NECO exam fees for 148 Anambra inmates and donates ₦15m to strengthen nursing education in Onitsh

Gusau celebrates Ahmed Musa’s leadership and legacy as Nigeria’s most-capped player ever after his international retirement.

Super Eagles arrive in Morocco aiming for a fourth AFCON title as Nigeria seeks redemption after missing the World Cup

COAS Waidi Shaibu orders major training reforms and intelligence upgrades to build a more professional, combat-ready Nigerian Army.

Oil and gas expert Maurice Ibe urges new NUPRC, NMDPRA heads to end conflicts of interest.