Dan’iya seeks security overhaul after attack
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called for an urgent overhaul of the state’s security architecture following renewed bandit attacks on Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area. Dan’iya, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, described the recurring […]
Operation Safe Corridor: Between justice for victims and mercy for terrorists
Why is government investing billions of naira rehabilitating former terrorists while many victims remain trapped in poverty and displacement?
Northern Nigeria beyond power: The imperative of internal renewal, by Usman Sarki
“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic,” Peter F. Drucker The reactions generated by my recent article, “Northern Nigeria and an APC Second Term: Negotiation or Surrender?”, have been illuminating, thoughtful, and in many respects sobering. Among the responses received was a particularly frank intervention […]
ECONOMIC REFORMS: Manufacturers’ alternative energy expenditure surges 71.4% to N1.34trn in two years
By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers in Nigeria spent an estimated N1.34 trillion on alternative energy sources in 2025, representing a 71.4 per cent increase from N781.68 billion recorded in 2023, as businesses grappled with the rising cost of production triggered by ongoing economic reforms. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) disclosed this in its assessment of the […]
Aggrieved Somolu APC members reject assembly primary result, insist Apata won poll
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Somolu House of Assembly Constituency 2 have rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election that declared Mr. Moruff Alli-Balogun as the winner, insisting that Samuel Apata, emerged victorious in the exercise conducted across the constituency. The protest was contained in a petition addressed […]
NGX Group advocates stronger capital market integration into monetary policy framework
By Peter Egwuatu Group Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to treat capital market development as a macroeconomic necessity, arguing that the effectiveness of monetary policy increasingly depends on the depth, liquidity, and coherence of Nigeria’s financial markets. Popoola made this […]
Jimoh Ibrahim elected chair of UNGA budget and administration committee
Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), has been elected as chairman of budget and administration for the UN General Assembly’s fifth committee.
A’Ibom Labour Party adopts Emmanuel Ben as 2027 guber candidate
By Uko Etim UYO — The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of Labour Party (LP) has officially presented Emmanuel Ben as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The adoption was announced during the party’s primary elections held at the Labour Party Secretariat in Uyo, where party leaders and delegates unanimously endorsed Ben’s candidacy. Speaking, […]
Gov AbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC candidate, Danladi-Salihu to Tinubu
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Saturday formally presented Rt. Hon. Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The visit, which took place on June 30, 2026, followed Danladi’s emergence as the APC’s gubernatorial […]
FG moves to accelerate mini-grid deployment with new guidelines
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled new guidelines for the safe and efficient interconnection of solar mini-grids to electricity distribution networks, aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment and improving electricity access across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Chief Electrical […]
Ondo Christian leaders warn against politicising insecurity
Christian leaders in Ondo State, have warned political leaders against politicising the country’s security challenges, insisting that the protection of lives and property should not be subjected to partisan interests.
Ex-Danjuma Laah allies endorse Tinubu, Uba Sani, Katung
The Southern Kaduna Integrity Forum (SKIF), made up of former members of the campaign structure of ex-Senator Danjuma Laah, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and Senator Sunday Marshall Katung for re-election, citing performance and development achievements.
Foundation to graduate over 100 youths, award business grants in Lagos
By Michael Akande The ARS Entrepreneurship Empowerment Foundation (ARS Foundation) has concluded arrangements to graduate over 100 youths and present business grants to selected beneficiaries at its 2026 Empowerment Event scheduled to hold in Lagos on Friday. The event, billed for June 6, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall of New Estate Baptist Church, Surulere, Lagos, […]
202:7: Abuja monarchs, grassroots group mobilise FCT residents to register to vote
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – AHEAD of the forthcoming general elections in the country, traditional leaders in Garki, Abuja, have joined a grassroots mobilisation group to boost participation in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Dr Lazarus Nuhu Nyaholo, secretary of the Garki Traditional Council, who represented the paramount ruler, His […]
OML 42 workers protest in Warri, demand improved welfare, management changes
By Paul Olayemi WARRI — Operations at the Warri office of the NEPL/Neconde Joint Venture Partnership Team (JPMT) were disrupted on Tuesday as workers engaged in OML 42 operations staged a protest over what they described as unresolved welfare and employment concerns. The protesters, comprising both host community and non-host community personnel working under O&M […]
Lagos: Agege APC leaders petition Tinubu, NWC over Assembly Primary outcome
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Working Committee (NWC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the outcome of the party’s primary election for Agege Constituency I was wrongly altered.
