News

Tinubu hails BUA–UAE industrial deal as major trade breakthrough

By Ayo Ayodele Abuja, February 16, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD…

Politics

INEC warns transport unions, staff ahead of FCT Area Council election

By Ihechi Enyinnaya With five days to the February 21, 2026 Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof.…

Metro

Husband, wife arraigned in court for N740m bitter kola export fraud

By Crystal Ugoeze The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 16, 2026, arraigned Osabohein Alex Ologbose, Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon…

Business

Customs clarifies ₦1,365.56/$ rate applied for February 6, faults legacy portal figure

By Ayo Ayodele The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified that it does not determine or manipulate foreign exchange rates used in customs valuation, stating that all rates applied in…

Entertainment/Arts

Mysterious: Two Nollywood members found dead in car, Police launch probe

By Our Reporter The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, has launched an investigation into the deaths of two Nollywood production crew members found inside a parked vehicle in…

Sports

Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji dies in UK after brain injury

By Our Reporter UK-based Nigerian footballer, Saburi Adeniji, has died after battling a severe brain stem injury. Adeniji, a left winger for non-league side Kings Park Rangers Football Club of…

Opinion/Features

Why Technology Cannot Save Nigeria’s Elections

By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D. In recent years, Nigeria’s electoral reforms have been dominated by one seductive idea: technology will save democracy. Electronic accreditation, BVAS deployment, and the promise of…