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MMIA Fire Fallout: N’Assembly Holds Emergency Talks with FAAN

Lagos Members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) following Monday’s fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The lawmakers arrived at the airport at […]

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After Intelligence Warning, Obi, Akpata Relocate as Gunmen Strike

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Benin City Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and ex-governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has recounted how he and Labour Party leader Peter Obi narrowly escaped what he described as a potentially deadly attack at a political gathering in Benin City. The incident, which has heightened political tension in the state, occurred

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President of India Arrives in Israel on State Visit

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Tel Aviv — The President of India, Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a formal state visit, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties between the two nations. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the President was warmly received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu. The Indian President described the reception

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From Politics to Courtroom: El-Rufai Slams DSS, ICPC with ₦3bn Claims

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Abuja Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched a sweeping legal challenge against Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption agencies, filing separate suits against the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), seeking a combined ₦3 billion in damages. The former governor is asking the courts to

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Security Agencies Uncover ₦835m Link in Alleged Tinubu Coup Plot

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Abuja Security agencies investigating an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu say they have traced ₦835 million in suspected funding to two private companies, with former Bayelsa State governor Timipre Sylva named among individuals under scrutiny. According to findings cited by security sources, ₦785 million was allegedly channelled through Purple Waves Limited, an

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Monetary Policy Committee of CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5%, as Monetary Policy Easing Begins

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it from 27 per cent to 26.5 per cent following its 304th meeting. The decision signals the beginning of a cautious monetary easing cycle aimed at supporting economic growth while maintaining

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Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Disu Steps In as Acting IGP

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Abuja — What began as speculation earlier in the day has now been formally confirmed. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police. Earlier reports circulating online had suggested that Egbetokun had been removed, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Presidency or the Nigeria Police Force

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PENGASSAN Rejects Tinubu’s Oil Revenue Executive Order, Warns of Investor Fallout

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Abuja, February 20, 2026 — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s recent Executive Order on oil and gas revenue remittance, describing it as a “dangerous precedent” that could undermine the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and weaken investor confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector. Speaking at a

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Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Goes Live at Lagos, Abuja Airports

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Travellers using Nigeria’s two busiest international airports can now enjoy free high-speed internet, following the launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services at Lagos and Abuja terminals. The initiative was unveiled by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with MTN Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. For

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Abuja Hosts 2026 G-24 Technical Session on Development Finance and Debt Sustainability

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Abuja is hosting delegates for the 2026 Technical Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), bringing together senior policymakers, central bank officials, and development finance experts to deliberate on development finance, debt sustainability, and growth strategies for emerging market and developing economies. The G-24 — formally known as the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four —

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