President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the naira would have strengthened to N1,000 to the dollar within weeks if not for the recent intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria aimed at maintaining market stability. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the president, spoke at the Progressive Governors forum (PGF)–Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit held […]

On February 24, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police. This appointment followed the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga said this followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. […] The post From Edet To Disu: Inside Story Of Past Nigeria’s Inspectors-General Of Police appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The National Assembly has resolved to meet President Bola Tinubu over what it described as inadequate funding of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and its media agencies, following concerns raised over the ministry’s 2025 budget performance. The decision was taken on Tuesday by the joint committee on Information and National Orientation after […]

Former Minister of State for Science and Technology and the Abia State Renewed Hope Ambassador, Chief Henry Ikoh, has said that far-reaching economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have ended the era when state governments borrowed to pay workers’ salaries. The post Under Tinubu, govs no longer borrow to pay salaries — Ex-Minister Ikoh appeared first on Vanguard News.

The director general of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde has applauded the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on the reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27.0 per cent to 26.5 per cent at its 304th meeting. The DG in a statement on […]

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has dismissed speculations about defecting to another political party, insisting that he remains fully committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made this known while hosting stakeholders from ten local government areas of Bauchi State to a Ramadan Iftar at the Government House, Bauchi. According to the […]

Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. The post Benue: Again, armed herders kill two fishermen n Agatu ambush appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins laments after finding out that the dispatch rider, Opeyemi, who professed love to her, lied about his relationship status

The only survivor of a military helicopter crash in southern Peru that killed 15 people was a small dog belonging to a colonel who was among the passengers, an air force source told AFP Tuesday. The post Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15 appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to meet national demand, effectively positioning the country for sustained fuel self sufficiency while exporting up to 20 million litres in surplus. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, […]

Ellah Lakes Plc has confirmed that its public offer has closed without meeting the minimum subscription threshold, and as a result, no shares will be issued and all funds received from applicants will be returned. The company stated this in a release to the investing public on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited. Recall that Ellah […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken after escaping an assassination attempt. DAILY POST had reported that gunmen attacked the convoy of the former Anambra State governor in Edo State on Tuesday. Obi spoke in a video circulating online following the attack at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where […] This is where our democracy has reached – Peter Obi speaks after escaping assassination in Edo

Reaffirming Nigeria’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom, the government noted that the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship for all citizens. The post FG rebuts US Congress report, says no policy of religious persecution appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian equities market reversed its recent bullish momentum on Tuesday, shedding N1.14 trillion as investors moved to lock in gains. The downturn came on the heels of the conclusion of the first 2026 meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). After reviewing global and domestic economic conditions, the […]

Efforts to strengthen the credibility of public examinations in Nigeria received a boost as the National Examinations Council, NECO, unveiled plans to partner with the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, on electronic result verification and the expansion of computer-based testing, CBT, in the country. The NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, made the disclosure […] NECO, NOUN team up to fight certificate fraud, expand computer-based exams

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled an ambitious 60-day plan to fully digitise its internal communications, eliminating all paper trails and paving the way for faster, more transparent operations in Nigeria’s vital oil and gas sector. NUPRC chief executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the executive secretary […]

Anambra State Government has called on transporters to support efforts to end the sit-at-home tradition in the state by resuming full operations on Mondays. Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, during a one-day training/retraining program for commercial drivers and riders in Anambra State, noted that full operation of transporters was needed in ending […] Sit-at-home: Anambra govt urges transporters to begin full operation on Mondays

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the banking sector recapitalisation programme is progressing in accordance with the approved regulatory timetable, with activity accelerating as the March 31, 2026, deadline nears. Speaking at the close of the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) media briefing, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, […]

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Nwosu, has condemned the attack on the party’s presidential aspirant on Tuesday afternoon in Benin City, Edo State. Nwosu, who was the governorship candidate of the party in the November governorship election in Anambra State, said the attack poses a serious threat to the principles that underpin […] ADC chieftain, Nwosu condemns attack on Obi in Benin, urges security to fish out those responsible

Okemesi fell into a coma following complications from medication administered during a recent hospital stay. The post Nollywood actor Okemesi is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Okemesi fell into a coma following complications from medication administered during a recent hospital stay. The post Nollywood actor Okemesi is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the residence of a national leader of the party, Chief The post Obi condemns attack on Odigie-Oyegun’s residence, urges government action appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

For football fans counting down to the 2026 World Cup, the dream is simple. The post Visa ban, ticket prices and violence: Pre-2026 World Cup is not looking good appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has accused the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), of engaging in misinformation, disinformation, and manipulation aimed at halting the ongoing reforms in the nation’s advertising industry. In a rebuttal against the Trustees of ADVAN, signed by its director-general, Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON described an open letter written by […]

Now in its fourth edition, the LBCI seeks to expand educational opportunities and nurture a generation of responsible young men capable of making meaningful contributions to society. This year’s edition features over 500 boys from public and private schools, correctional facilities and diverse backgrounds.

No fewer than six persons, including a pregnant woman and five undergraduate nursing students, have died in a fatal road crash at the Kwara end of the Ilorin–Ogbomoso highway. The The post Pregnant woman, five nursing students die in crash on Ilorin–Ogbomoso road appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The new fares will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026. The post New Lagos BRT Bus Fares Following 13% Increase (FULL LIST) appeared first on Channels Television.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed on Saturday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had won a by-election to fill the vacant seats in the Kano State House of Assembly’s Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that the seats fell vacant after the tragic deaths of Aminu Sa’ad, the legislator representing Ungogo […] The post “Victory or Political Compassion” – Why Kano APC Swept Bye-elections appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Others expected to perform on the night include DJ Wikki, MC Casino, Ikpa Udo, DJ Masked Queen and DJ Sunny Dread The post Okey Bakassi leads cast at Niger Delta Games Cultural Expo Night appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six chairperson posts, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) taking the sixth.  According to the commission, Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) received 40,295 votes to win the chairmanship seat of Abuja Municipal Area Council, […] The post “Vote‑Buying, Missing Registers, Low Turnout,…”: How 2026 FCT Council Elections Were Shaped appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Lagos State Ministry of Housing on Tuesday paid N23.2 million as refund to verified subscribers of Egan-Igando Mixed Housing scheme. Following the transfer of the housing scheme to the The post Lagos refunds N23.2m to Housing scheme subscribers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The unveiling of the secretariat consolidates CAN Lagos operations under a permanent structure for the first time in nearly 30 years. The post Lagos CAN names new secretariat after Remi Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday said Nigeria’s future under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has become brighter than it was envisioned. Abbas said this at the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit, with the theme, ‘Taking Renewed Hope To The Grassroots: One Party, One […]

…as commission targets $200bn South-East economy, proposes  N140bn as 2026 Budget Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Kalu, on Tuesday, warned its management The post Senate warns SEDC against syphoning public funds  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Dr. Akpe, who is currently the Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri, hails from Sagbama Local Government Area in Bayelsa West Senatorial District. His confirmation is seen as restoring political balance in […]

Ojaja Pan Africa Limited, owned by Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has completed the redemption of its inaugural Commercial Paper issuance valued at ₦9.2 billion, reinforcing confidence in the The post Ooni’s Ojaja Pan Africa redeems ₦9.2bn commercial paper, strengthens investor confidence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.