‘Governance Needs a Corporate Mindset’ – Osborn Umahi
At 28, Umahi, a civil engineer, philanthropist, and Chairman of Tyneside Oil & Gas, is making a definitive leap into public service. His emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Police arrest pregnant woman, four other kidnappers in Abuja
By Daniel Tyokua The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it has arrested five suspects connected to a kidnapping and banditry activities at the outskirts of Abuja, with a…
Tinubu inaugurates new Court of Appeal complex in Abuja
By Daniel Tyokua President Bola Tinubu on Monday, inaugurated the newly completed Court of Appeal, Abuja Division building complex at Dakibiyu in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Speaking at the…
Deregistration: Justice Lifu, a threat to Democracy – ADC
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others,…
NASS, NELFUND target 7 million beneficiaries in major expansion of student loan scheme
By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Abuja The National Assembly, NASS, on Monday partnered with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million direct beneficiaries…
Four nabbed as anti-wildlife trafficking operation seizes elephant tusks in Lagos, Ogun
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken A coordinated operation involving the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Nigeria Customs Service, and the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) has led to the…
Bauchi Police Begin Crackdown On Vehicles With Covered, Unauthorized, Missing Number Plates
By George Coben, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has, on Monday, began enforcement operation against vehicles with covered, unauthorized, defaced or no registration number plates. CP, Mr Sani-Omolori Aliyu,…
Chevron, NCDMB, Bristow launch Cadet Pilot Training Programme in Nigeria
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Bristow Helicopters, has launched a helicopter pilot development programme billed to provide training for…
Deregistration of parties: politicisation of judiciary threat to democracy, says Obi
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of some political parties, including the…
Setting the Record Straight: Senator Seriake Dickson is Presidential Material
*But Remains Committed to the Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket By, Dr. Adesusu Maxwell Adodo In the ongoing national conversation about coalition-building and the future of Nigeria’s opposition politics, clarity and context are…
Democracy Day: PDP urges Nigerians to remain hopeful
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite the political and economic challenges facing the country, assuring citizens that democracy…
CSOs, women, storm NASS for Special Seats Bill
By Stellamaries Amuwa Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and women from different groups on Thursday gathered and staged solidarity march to the National Assembly, in Abuja, displaying banners and placards…
The Spare Tyre, the North’s Rotation Rule, and the Amaechi Political Circus
By Chuks Oyema If Nigerian politics were a theatre of absurd comedy, Rotimi Amaechi would be the man forever auditioning for the lead role—only to be handed the script for…
Katsina Government, DHQ mourn Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, vow renewed offensive against bandits
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken The Katsina State Government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity, describing the…
2027: COPAC urges ADC to convene National Candidate Summit
By Myke Uzendu, Abuja The Coalition Political Action Committee (COPAC) has called on the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to urgently convene a National Candidate Summit aimed at…
UNDP Calls for Stronger Integration of GBV Response into Nigeria’s Global Fund GC8 Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under the Joint United Nations Team on HIV/AIDS and with support from the Global Fund, has called for the stronger integration of Gender-Based Violence…
General Olufemi Oluyede: The Man Steering Nigeria’s Defence into A New Era
By Sambo Sule In the crucible of a nation forged by resilience, where shadows of uncertainty stretch long across savannah and coast, General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede emerges as a beacon…
Abba Kabir Yusuf: Leadership That Listens
By Abdulmalik Suleiman In an era when politics is loud, His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf chose a different sound, the sound of work getting done. He governs with calm.…
2027: Reginald Amadi joins Imo gubernatorial race
Dr. Reginald Amadi in the middle during the occasion by his left is HRH Eze Jones Uzoka. Pix by Everest Ezihe, Owerri From Everest Ezihe, Owerri Despite last Friday early…
NUJ Calls for Immediate Review of Journalist’s Detention, Urges Respect for Rule of Law
The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D (North Central), Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh, has expressed concern over the reported arrest and detention of the Editor of…