The Katsina State Government has confirmed seven persons dead when bandits attacked Magajin-Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

By Vera Opia A new wave of Nigerian youths often referred to as Gen Z is rewriting the script of what it means to earn a living. Unlike older generations that place prestige on government jobs, oil companies, or banking careers, today’s under-30s are building an entirely different economic ecosystem. For them, survival and success are […]

The Police command in Lagos State has dismissed allegations linking its personnel to partisan politics, describing the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the command’s reputation.

A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s 100 percent increase in international passport fees, which took effect on September 1.

“during off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Kogi (November 2023), Ondo (November 2024) and Edo (September 2024), pre-prepared results were allegedly uploaded to IReV before the closure of polls.”

The controversy over the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race took a twist last week when it emerged that a court had cleared the obstacle to his being sworn in for the third time as president.

Miscreants suspected to be political thugs, yesterday afternoon, invaded a rally organised by the Lagos

By Gabriel Ewepu The National President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, Dr Ojo Ajanaku, has alleged that those behind the Bill seeking to ban raw materials export in the agricultural sector want to cripple the nation’s cashew industry in order to force cashew farmers sell their cashew nuts cheaply to local processors instead of exporting them. In an interaction with […]

For the second time in this column,I am today attempting to reach out to one leader who has had the special privilege of serving as a first citizen of Nigeria. The first time I tried it was in May 2012, when this column featured an article titled “Nigeria: If I were General Buhari.” What influenced my […]

Following a closed-door meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, retd, in the Presidential Villa last Wednesday, there are strong indications that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly may return on September 18, 2025.

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of employing repressive tactics to stifle opposition voices ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Joy Aliyu Michael Umeokoli, an Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Software Engineer, in this interview, explains why media literacy alone cannot help individuals spot AI-generated fakes. He also shares insights on how model developers can design systems that make synthetic media traceable, among other issues. Excerpts: AI-generated content is now everywhere, from realistic deepfake speeches […]

•New Edo Line passengers, others kidnapped By Ozioruva Aliu TRAGEDY struck late Saturday as eight personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an unidentified civilian were reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers who were said to have gone away with a Chinese expatriate working at the BUA Cement site in Okpella, […]

With just two days to the proposed nationwide strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), a new voice has entered the fray, offering a firm counter-narrative. The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA) has issued a strongly worded statement asserting the constitutional rights of drivers and rejecting any form of […]

There is growing uncertainty in the camp of former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding which political platform he may consider using, should he decide to pursue a return to the presidency in 2027.