Rights violations: We got over 3.7m complaints in 2025 —NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, disclosed yesterday that in 2025, it received a total of 3,724,822 complaints across its 38 offices.
Bayelsa political heavyweights, traditional rulers gather at high-profile event
A broad spectrum of political leaders, lawmakers, traditional rulers and security chiefs converged at a major event in Bayelsa State, underscoring its political and social significance.
Tinubu’s Türkiye visit seen as strategic opportunity for counterterrorism
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Türkiye as a key opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen counterterrorism measures and expand military cooperation amid ongoing security challenges.
2027: Let’s remain united, active for Tinubu’s re- election – DG BTO4PBAT27, Adojutelegan
The Director-General of BTO4PBAT27, a support group for the re- election of President Bola Tinubu, Ogbeni Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has called on party members to remain united, politically active and committed to strengthening the ruling party at the grassroots for the re+election of President Bola Tinubu.
Traditional institution, security leadership converge as Gov. Aliyu’s adviser emerges Sadaukin Gwadabawa
Gwadabawa, Sokoto State: In a ceremony highlighting the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s security architecture, the Sarkin Gobir Gwadabawa, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Lawal Zayyana, has turbaned the Special Adviser to the Governor of Sokoto State on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), as the Sadaukin Gwadabawa.
Intra-Africa trade set for a boost with West Africa industrial summit
Intra-Africa trade is set for strengthening as West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit and Exhibition (West Africa IMT 2026), focusing on industrial expansion.
Ondo PDP House of Rep aspirant, Akinwumi, defects to ADC
House of Representatives aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Barrister Balarabe Abiodun Akinwumi, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
It’s all about spectrum, dear friend, by Okoh Aihe
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, last week, presented the Nigeria Spectrum Roadmap 2026 – 2030 to industry stakeholders. Only the initiates would ever understand why that was ever necessary. Spectrum is not a mere telecoms consumable. It is much more than that. Spectrum provides the oxygen for the telecoms industry to function. Without spectrum the industry […]
Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Monday.Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,420 […]
Mixed reactions follow one-week closure of Onitsha Main Market
The decision by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to close the Onitsha Main Market for one week has continued to draw reactions from stakeholders, legal practitioners, traders, and civil groups across the state.
Awujale selection: Osugbo demands fresh Council of Afobajes
Members of the Osugbo Society in Ijebu-Ode have called Governor Dapo Abiodun, to reconstitute the Council of Afobajes (kingmakers) to ensure transparency and credibility in the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The call was made during the society’s first meeting of 2026 held in Ijebu-Ode.
