We Are Our Own Enemy: Nigerians Must Own the 2026 Development Debate

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered fumigation of the Igbokoda River and health kits for residents after the NAF aircraft crash that killed all 25 people on board on October 5.

More than 7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily returned home in 2026, Dr. Bernard Doro announced at the UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva, with 14,000 more registered to return from Cameroon.

The IMF has urged Nigeria to deploy targeted cash transfers and temporary income support for vulnerable households, warning that high living costs are still hitting ordinary Nigerians despite economic growth.

Nigeria is pushing for World Bank guarantees to fund infrastructure, with the power sector as a key focus. Tax-to-GDP is up, reforms are paying off, and the future looks bright.

As 'Tinubu Must Go' gains momentum, a new 'Tinubu Must Stay' movement is fighting back with facts. Can evidence beat noise in Nigeria's battle for public opinion?

APC candidate Kingsley Ezekwelu unveils a six-month youth reorientation plan to fight the quick-money syndrome and rebuild Anambra's future through hard work and empowerment.

SERAP has taken the CBN to court over $6.23m in election funds and over N1.63tn in public money the Auditor-General says is unaccounted for. The suit demands answers, names, and recovery.

Atiku Abubakar's latest attack on Femi Fani-Kayode backfires spectacularly as the former minister exposes a trail of scandals, broken promises, and a fading political career. Will Nigeria's perennial candidate finally bow out?

Nigerian producer Trevor Beats is using his 800k digital audience to discover, mentor, and promote the next generation of African music stars.

From Tinubu's Kaduna campaign launch to a smart solar import reversal and a new Special Forces battalion, here's your power roundup of Nigeria's top stories.

The Obidient Movement challenges the FG's 30-day fuel discount, demanding transparency and backing Peter Obi's plan to halve petrol prices with a verifiable subsidy framework.

The NLC has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to cut petrol prices and renegotiate the minimum wage. Will the government listen, or is a showdown brewing?

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reveals how late PDP chieftain Daniel Orbih rejected every bribe from Rotimi Amaechi to stay loyal, calling him a selfless political titan.

The US wants to charge a $70,000 fee for international students to work after graduation. Here's why this is a direct attack on Nigerian talent and what it means for Africa.

NCDC raises alert after Kenya confirms imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak. No case in Nigeria yet, but here is what you need to know.

From the tragic NAF crash in Ondo to INEC's salary shocker and JAMB's bold Canada move, here's the full evening recap with all the details you need.

Over 500 women groups just collapsed into the APC campaign machine for 2027. The First Lady is promising prosperity, but is the momentum real? Here's the full breakdown from the Abuja summit.

Nigerian poet Tares Oburumu talks NLNG shortlist, his book Flora's Love Colony, and why consistency is the real key to literary success.

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum denies ordering arrests of #TinubuMustGo protesters, saying his warning was for criminals, not political opponents. His camp slams ADC for twisting his words.

Former Enugu lawmaker Denge Josef Onoh delivers a sharp warning to South-East politicians: stop the insults on Peter Obi or risk leaving the region as 'political nomads' with no national anchor.

SERAP has given President Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to investigate ₦94.4 billion in missing oil funds, recover every naira, and prosecute those responsible or face legal action.

Parents of abducted NYSC members accuse Eduak King Transport of withholding next-of-kin details as kidnappers demand N50 million ransom. Government urged to act.

Nigeria's past leaders honour Rev. William Okoye, a fearless chaplain who served two presidents and stood for integrity. A life of faith, truth, and service.

Nigerian-born ex-professor Emmanuel Finnih gets 78 months in US prison for a $1.3m student aid fraud scheme that left victims with debt and damaged credit.

NYSC member Kenneth Nweke built a fire emergency app, digitised Ibeku High School, and trained student developers in Abia State. A win for grassroots tech innovation.

Nigerian scrap dealers have kicked off a 15-day nationwide warning strike against iron-smelting companies over pricing disputes and alleged weighing fraud. The association says dealers are losing millions daily.

Lagos faces a critical environmental crossroads. The decisions made today will shape the city for decades. Here's what must change now.

Nigeria's Federal Government has broken ground on a new ultra-modern National Control Centre in Osogbo, replacing a 64-year-old facility. This is a major win for the Renewed Hope Agenda and a giant leap toward reliable power for all.

Nigeria and Indonesia are proving that the Global South can trade on its own terms, with bilateral trade topping $3bn annually. Here's why this partnership matters for Africa.