South African President Cyril Ramaphosa allows 153 Palestinians from Gaza to remain after arrival, citing humanitarian and compassionate reasons.

Nineteen West Africans deported under US third-country program are unreachable in Ghana, sparking legal challenges and human rights alarms.

Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny takes five Latin Grammys, including album of the year, before his 2026 Super Bowl show.

Former Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Akin Osuntokun, says contradictory court rulings and PDP’s crisis are accelerating democratic decline.

The Nigerian Academy of Letters condemns scrapping the National Language Policy, urging reinstatement of mother-tongue-based education.

Air Peace flight operations disrupted as lessor SmartLynx suddenly withdrew aircraft, causing delays, cancellations, and significant financial losses.

El-Rufai urges Northern governors to promote technology, digital entrepreneurship, and calls on INEC to adopt digital solutions.

Obiano dismisses viral claims of his death, releasing a video from his Texas home to confirm he is alive.

S&P revises Nigeria’s outlook to positive, citing reform gains amid fresh concerns over fiscal discipline and delayed budget execution.

PDP pushes ahead with its Ibadan convention despite conflicting court orders, citing Supreme Court protection over internal party matters.

Irabor urges urgent amendments to Nigeria’s terrorism law to protect journalists, reduce arbitrary arrests, and strengthen coordinated media–security collaboration nationwide.

Twelve Ondo lawmakers move to impeach Speaker Oladiji over alleged ₦50m fraud, denying any plot against Governor Aiyedatiwa.

Economist Ken Ife says Nigeria has political independence but remains economically dependent, citing oil sector mismanagement and regulatory failures.

BBC apologises for an edited Trump speech segment in a Panorama episode but rejects his demand for financial compensation.

PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo hails FG’s suspension of 15% petrol import duty.

Kebbi Central Senatorial District,Senator Aliero warns security forces lack manpower and equipment as insurgents overrun communities across the north.

Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s dominant win over Gabon, urges Super Eagles to sustain momentum in their push for World Cup qualification.

National Pension Commission commits to ensuring retirement security for informal workers through the new Personal Pension Plan initiative.

GHL initiates contempt action after accusing AMCON officials of ignoring a subsisting court order restraining any receivership moves.

New bill seeks to modernise military law, making tribunal decisions subject to civil court oversight for fairness and transparency.