US lawmaker alleges Obama administration blocked Nigeria’s CPC designation despite USCIRF recommendations over religious persecution concerns.

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NDC senatorial aspirant petitions EFCC over alleged ₦20m extortion by party screening committee, citing fraud and coercive pressure.

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Borno Governor Zulum pledges to hand over a more secure and economically stable state to his successor in 2027.

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Bandit attack in Kogi community kills Government Secondary School vice principal, sparking tension and grief in Iluke Bunu.

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Police, CLEEN Foundation urge DPOs to strengthen gender-based violence prevention, victim protection and survivor-centered response strategies in Oyo State.

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Tompolo calls for peace in Warri amid INEC ward delineation tensions involving Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri communities.

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Yobe Emir of Gazargamu, Alhaji Tijjani Ibn Sale Geidam, dies in Cairo, Egypt at 80 after prolonged illness.

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Edo State closes three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo over intelligence reports of planned kidnap attack on students.

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Financial experts warn that Nigeria may lose significant fintech-driven wealth if major technology firms list on foreign stock exchanges. Rapid sector growth continues, but overseas IPOs could shift investment value and ownership benefits away from Nigeria. Nigeria possesses

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British Council urges Nigerian schools to adopt research-driven teaching methods to improve learning outcomes and classroom effectiveness.

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DLA gives Tinubu 14-day ultimatum to address escalating kidnappings, warning that insecurity continues to threaten lives nationwide.

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Indomie celebrates Nigeria’s cultural heritage through participation in Ojude Oba Festival and Ilorin Durbar, strengthening community engagement.

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Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa denied involvement in APC primary protests, warning against attempts to link him to unrest.

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Eight dismissed federal civil servants appealed to President Tinubu for reinstatement, citing hardship despite National Assembly resolutions ordering their recall.

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ADC governorship candidate Isa Ashiru pledged good governance in Kaduna, praised democratic primaries and thanked party members for support.

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Senate calls for ban on textile imports, urging government to revive local textile industry and boost jobs and economic growth.

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Kwankwaso says he is open to reconciliation with Governor Abba Yusuf despite political differences within Kano NNPP/NNDC tensions.

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Lagos urges FG partnership on stricter environmental regulations, as LASEPA pushes youth engagement to tackle industrial pollution nationwide.

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FG says democracy is delivering results as 1,859 families access N128bn mortgages under MREIF at 9.75% interest rate.

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NCC praises Bosun Tijani’s digital empowerment drive as Girls in ICT competition promotes inclusion and STEM skills across Nigeria.

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EFCC warns fraudsters in Ekiti and Ondo as Olukoyede unveils prevention-focused anti-corruption strategy at new Ado-Ekiti zonal office.

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IGP deploys DIGs to geopolitical zones and orders coordinated patrols as House summons service chiefs over rising insecurity concerns.

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Marine litter threatens global blue economy as plastic waste endangers oceans, fisheries, trade and tourism, experts warn on World Ocean Day.

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MAN warns tariff amendment bill could trigger N2.8trn loss, urging government to adopt balanced and evidence-based taxation approach.

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Igbo traditional institutions face rising crises as insecurity and violence claim the lives of monarchs, deepening instability in the South-East.

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IMF endorses Nigeria’s reforms but warns that poverty and food insecurity remain high despite improved macroeconomic outlook and growth projections.

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Obi demands accountability over Nigeria’s rising debt, Presidency blames devaluation, while IMF raises concerns over $5bn borrowing plan.

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Nigeria’s airtime credit market grows rapidly, but faces regulatory uncertainty as fintech expands and stakeholders seek clearer oversight and rules.

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As 18 parties unveil candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 election, voters focus on competence, vision, and track records over numbers.

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INEC warns court rulings affecting the 2027 election timetable could disrupt preparations, as stakeholders urge urgent legal clarification.

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Rising LPG prices threaten Nigeria’s clean cooking campaign, pushing households toward charcoal amid supply concerns and market distortions.

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With the 2026 World Cup set to kick off in just two days, sports e-commerce platform LeagueBook has unveiled a new campaign designed to help football fans overcome one of the tournament’s biggest challenges: securing match tickets and official merchandise.

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Good evening. Here are the top stories from today's edition of The Guardian. Stay informed with the biggest updates, top trends, and most-read stories of the day. 1. Tinubu launches Ebola response task force, approves N10bn emergency fund 2. Atiku

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TikTok removes over 4 million videos in Nigeria in Q4 2025 for violating community guidelines, citing safety enforcement efforts.

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Tinubu says housing delivery is progressing under Renewed Hope Agenda with thousands of units under construction nationwide.

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Tinubu commissions new EFCC zonal office in Ado-Ekiti, boosting anti-corruption efforts and strengthening institutional capacity nationwide.

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Federal Government welcomed IMF 2026 report, saying Tinubu’s reforms are restoring stability and strengthening Nigeria’s economic outlook.

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Senate called for a ban on textile imports to revive local industry, create jobs, and boost Nigeria’s economic growth.

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A bus driver died in a multiple-vehicle crash at Cele inward Oshodi, Lagos, involving a mini-bus and a Toyota Tundra.

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Baze University VC Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi said migration does not erase identity, as people remain connected to their roots digitally.

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana warned that insecurity and poverty could threaten the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.