Obi’s 2027 chances ended with ADC exit — Fayose
…Says opposition disunity has handed Tinubu advantage ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) effectively ended his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Fayose said Obi and other opposition politicians weakened their collective chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Concerned Citizens Assembly demands 17 autonomous regions, 80% revenue retention
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Concerned Citizens Assembly has called for the restructuring of Nigeria into 17 autonomous regions with greater control over their resources, security and internal affairs, including the retention of 80 per cent of revenues generated within their territories. The group made the demand in a communiqué issued on Wednesday at […]
Nigerian-born scholar Brendan Amadi wins Southern African Times Award
LAGOS — Nigerian-born scholar, writer and researcher, Brendan Amadi, has been named recipient of the Southern African Times 2026 Editorial Recognition of the Year Award. The award, the publication’s highest annual editorial distinction, recognises exceptional contributions to public discourse, intellectual engagement, professional excellence and thought leadership across Africa and the global African diaspora. Amadi emerged […]
No visa restrictions on Nigerians – South African envoy
The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Umuchieze preserves community heritage in Arctic archive, sets precedent for African communities
The Umuchieze community in Ahiazu Mbaise Imo State has become the first community to preserve its documentary heritage in the Arctic World Archive (AWA) in Svalbard, Norway, in a move described as a significant step towards securing African cultural memory for future generations. The milestone was marked on 26 July 2026 with the presentation of […]
2027 Presidential Campaign: Nigeria must move beyond rhetoric to candidates ready to serve — Ijebor
ABUJA — As campaigns for the 2027 presidential election officially commence, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Anselm Ijebor, has urged Nigerians to critically scrutinise the records, policies and programmes of candidates seeking elective offices. Ijebor also advocated intensified tracking of the records of politicians seeking public office, saying the 2027 presidential […]
