By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded arrangements for the inauguration of its newly elected Executive Council, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Apapa, Lagos. The high-profile event is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the maritime, shipping, logistics, security, and media sectors, and will feature […]

By Adeola Badru A humanitarian volunteer organisation, Uniquely Network Rescue Service (UNRS-Nigeria), has called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to urgently intervene in what it described as the unlawful detention of 48 of its members by the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The appeal was […]

The presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe rescue of pupils and teachers reportedly abducted in separate incidents in Oyo and Borno states.

Writing about the fresh aspirations of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV being prepped for launch on June 17, 2026, we declared our support for the regulator in choosing the satellite option but warned that the process needs to be more transparent and inclusive. Before the afternoon of the very […]

The Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN), an ADC support group, has backed a petition seeking the recusal of Justice Peter Lifu from a case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nafiu Bala, which is scheduled for hearing on Wednesday. The suit was previously before Justice Emeka Nwite before it was reassigned to Justice Lifu. Speaking […]

Plans for a proposed U.S.-Nigeria Energy Summit gathered momentum on Tuesday as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, called for a results-oriented energy partnership focused on attracting investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

By Tunji Olaopa I am always fascinated by my educational trajectory, and the curiosity it instilled in me to keep digging into the basis of my disciplines (political science, public administration, public policy, etc.) and how they enable me to keep making sense of my contemporary realities. Readers are by now mostly familiar with my […]

By Faith Adeyefa LAGOS — Stakeholders in the media, education and political sectors have called on Nigerian youths to use social media responsibly to promote good governance, warning against the dangers of fake news and misinformation. The call was made at the Communication Parliamentary Summit 8.0 organised by the Communication Students Representative Council (CSRC), Lagos […]

The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has nominated Dr Muhammad Hamisu as its candidate for the Gwale Federal Constituency seat in Kano State ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

By Kennedy Awodi  In the asymmetric landscapes of modern warfare, the definition of a frontline is no longer confined to trenches and physical borders. The threats of the twenty-first century insurgency, banditry, and ideological terrorism are fluid, mutating rapidly across geography, digital spaces, and human psychology. Confronted with this reality, Nigeria’s defense apparatus is undergoing a […]

Clearing a 20-foot container in Cotonou ports, Benin Republic costs N7–8 million versus N14–15 million in Nigeria. A 40-foot container costs N13–14 million in Benin versus N19–20 million, sometimes hitting N25 million in Nigeria’s ex-bonded terminals. Importers save N3–4 million per box by routing through Cotonou. This stark N18 million gap reveals a crisis eating […]

•Digitally empowering Nigeria’s future workforce By Matthew Johnson With the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 2026 examinations underway, Remita is ramping up nationwide campaign and access to help students, parents, and schools. Speaking on the initiative, Chinedu Alisa, Head of Enterprise Assets at Remita, said the company remains focused on building infrastructure that supports both […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Caleb Danladi Foundation (CDF) has trained 105 primary school teachers in digital literacy and modern teaching methodologies in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State as part of efforts to improve the quality of basic education and prepare teachers for the digital age. The five-day capacity-building programme, held from […]

By Emmanuel ElebekeABUJA — NeoHomes Limited, a real estate development company operating in Abuja and Asaba, has been named Emerging Sites and Services Company of the Year at the Abuja Real Estate Awards (ARE Awards) 2.0. The award was presented at the Abuja Real Estate Fireside Chat 3.0 and recognises organisations that have demonstrated growth, […]

Political leaders and stakeholders in Iloro Ward 6, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have rejected the reported suspension of the Chairman of Owo Local Government, Elder Tope Omolayo, describing it as politically motivated and lacking legitimacy.