Atiku, ADC condemn Tambuwal’s arrest, say EFCC now political tool
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising anti-corruption agencies to pressure opposition leaders into defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
DSS’s improved public image
In a few days, the administration of Oluwatosin Ajayi in the Directorate of State Security Services, DSS, will clock one year. The Director General was appointed on Monday, August 26, 2024. He took over from Yusuf Bichi, whom President Bola Tinubu inherited from the regime of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. Its core mandates include […]
NMA raises alarm over mental health crisis among doctors
Kwara State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has expressed concern over the the growing mental health challenges and well-being of doctors in Nigeria.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops doubt quick ceasefire, reject territorial concessions
As the US President, Donald Trump, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, meet on Friday at Alaska, Ukrainian soldiers have expressed little faith in prospects of a quick ceasefire, rejecting suggestions that Kyiv should give up any of its hard-fought territory to Russia.
Gender inclusion, youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s devt – Mignot, EU Ambassador
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Gautier Mignot, has stressed the importance of gender inclusion, youth empowerment, and combating disinformation, describing them as transformative tools for development.
FMBN receives stakeholders’ commendation at AIHS 2025
By Kingsley Adegboye The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) emerged as one of the highlights of the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2025, earning widespread commendation for its impactful plenary session and new initiatives aimed at expanding affordable homeownership. Managing Director/Chief Executive, Shehu Usman Osidi, lauded the AIHS as a vital platform for […]
Adire Village to be established in Ogun
The Global Adire Egba Development Limited, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has concluded plan to build a world-class Adire village in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Gov. Mohammed flags off cybernation program, targets 100, 000 citizens on digital skill
In a determined move to positioned Bauchi State as a hub for digital innovation and a technologically driven state, Governor Bala Mohammed on Tuesday flagged off what is the Cybernations program an intensive cybersecurity training initiative.
Tinubu’s S-East inclusion in railway project commendable – Igbo Community
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Igbo Community Association, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating plans to build light railway lines across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, with special appreciation for the inclusion of the South East. Describing the move as a step towards reversing decades of infrastructural neglect, the association […]
Between the separatists and the builders of Lagos, by Rotimi Fasan
When I made the point that those who chose to criticise the Bariga LCDA for renaming some bus-stops in Lagos without looking at the action that provoked that reaction were being one-sided, I was merely calling for fairness in our evaluation of that episode. I affirmed the right of the LCDA to make that decision and […]
Re-thinking the current football business model in Nigeria as a catalyst for sports development
By BABATUNDE FASHOLA Over the last few years, I have tried to develop a document around which I hoped we could create a brain trust to unlock the limitless possibilities that sports can bring to us as a people if we act deliberately and consistently, and I must confess that the work is unfinished, but the […]
Kogi ADC: Abejide unperturbed by detractors – Media aide
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Hon Leke Joseph Abejide, a two-term federal lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Customs & Excise, has said he remains unfazed by allegations challenging his leadership and proprietorship of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State. This was disclosed by his Special Adviser on Public Communication, Bashiru […]
‘Nigerian-American polymath ready to lead California’
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Dr Akinyemi Agbede, a Nigerian-American polymath, has declared his intention to run for governor of California in the next election. In a statement signed by political strategist Dr Emmanuel Stephen, Agbede’s vision for the state was described as a potential turning point for California’s future. The statement reads, “With a […]
Is Nigeria beyond redemption? A discourse on the state of the nation(4), by Usman Sarki
“Economics have an awkward way of overriding all other considerations“– John Buchan Recapitulating on previous experiences will definitely give us the direction towards which we can posit an argument whether we should be optimistic or otherwise about Nigeria’s present and future prospects. For, without a recourse to past experiences, the ability to make an informed […]
NACPDEAN clarifies legal, regulatory status of charcoal export in Nigeria
The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) has clarified that the legal status and regulatory framework governing charcoal exports in Nigeria were inaccurately represented in a Newspaper publication of Monday, 10th August 2025. In a rejoinder signed by Acting Secretary-General, Mr. Ojei Uche Joseph, and made available to Vanguard, […]
