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The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially begun in Glasgow, Scotland, with 72 Nigerian athletes competing across 10 sports. The National Sports Commission says Team Nigeria is aiming for its best-ever performance, targeting 20 gold medals to surpass the country's previous record.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has sparked fresh reactions online after making comments widely interpreted as a dig at social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM). The remarks come as tensions continue over VDM's allegations relating to the Ajiran murder investigation.
Nigerian TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis have set social media ablaze after releasing their official pre-wedding photographs ahead of their August 1 wedding. While thousands of fans flooded the couple with congratulatory messages, others questioned whether the pair are ready for marriage, making the photos one of the most talked-about entertainment moments online.
An aircraft operated by Enugu Air veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Thursday, prompting an emergency response and a safety investigation. The airline confirmed that all 63 passengers and five crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
Nearly 28 years after the sudden death of Nigeria's former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, a newly released memoir by retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer Dennis Amachree has revived debate over the military ruler's final moments. The book rejects several long-standing conspiracy theories and presents what the author describes as a first-hand account from a woman who was with Abacha when he died.
A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has convicted and sentenced 12 individuals for abusing the Nigerian currency, the naira, in separate cases prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convictions are part of the agency's ongoing nationwide campaign against the spraying, mutilation and abuse of the naira.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled Nigeria's largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, seized illicit drugs valued at ₦480 billion, and arrested 9,769 suspects in the first five months of 2026. The agency also warned that drug cartels are increasingly establishing meth laboratories deep inside forests to evade detection.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 26.5%, marking the second consecutive time the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the rate. The decision comes as inflation continues to ease, but policymakers remain cautious about global economic uncertainty and domestic price pressures. Here's what the decision means for businesses, borrowers, savers and the average Nigerian.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has addressed fresh speculation surrounding his future after renewed reports linked him with several top European clubs. The Nigerian international insists there is no conflict over his club situation, even as transfer rumours continue to dominate headlines following another prolific season with Galatasaray.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals to leadership positions across 10 federal agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose appointed as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments take immediate effect and are part of the administration's efforts to strengthen public institutions.
The Federal Government has begun settling long-standing debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos), paying ₦333 billion under its Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme while preparing a fresh ₦729 billion bond to clear more verified obligations. The move is expected to improve liquidity in Nigeria's power sector and support more reliable electricity supply.
Fresh scrutiny has greeted Nigeria's proposed 2026 budget after documents revealed that the Federal Government earmarked ₦8.05 billion for the construction, renovation and equipping of churches and mosques. The allocation has sparked nationwide debate, with many Nigerians questioning the priority of such spending at a time of rising inflation, unemployment and a widening fiscal deficit.