Tinubu reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA chairman

By Kingsley Omonobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, following his tenure as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory […]
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No probe on frontier fund, says Minister Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has dismissed reports in a section of the media suggesting that the Federal Government plans to probe an alleged diversion of the Frontier Exploration Fund, describing such reports as misleading and inaccurate.

Pen remains mightier than the sword, say Unilag’s don, Suraj

Lagos—Writing continues to wield transformative power, participants were told at the 2025 Lagos National Author’s Day, emphasising that the pen remains mightier than the sword in influencing thought, action, and societal change. Dr. Olunifesi Adekunle Suraj, Professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Lagos and Executive Director of the African Center for Media and […]

Wike, soldiers altercation: Respect the uniform, no offence committed — Gen. Irabor, Matawalle

The dust raised by the altercation between the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja a few days ago is yet to settle, as former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, retd, and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, yesterday warned that any act of disrespect towards the uniformed services amounted to an affront on the authority of the Nigerian state.

Capital Market: T+2 settlement cycle begins November 28 —SEC 

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Ex change Commission (SEC) has announced that Nigeria’s capital market will officially transition to a T+2 (trade date plus two days) settlement cycle for equities transactions with effect from Friday, November 28, 2025, in a move designed to align with global best practices and enhance market efficiency. Hitherto, […]

FG suspends 15% import duty on petrol, diesel

The Federal Government (FG) has sus pended the planned 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), better known as petrol and diesel. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced the decision in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, […]

The shadow over Tanzania: Examining foreign influence and African elections

As Tanzania approached its presidential election, observers noted heightened activity in the region, including military movements in neighbouring countries. In particular, the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) has long maintained a presence in Kenya, which analysts suggest can provide logistical and strategic advantages for regional operations. Footage of trucks leaving BATUK facilities sparked discussions […]

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