STATE OF THE NATION: Nigeria trapped in flawed security architecture —Nyiam
Lt. Col. Tony Nyiam, retd., one of the principal actors in the 1990 Orkar coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the military government of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in this encounter called for a sweeping and far-reaching restructuring of Nigeria's security architecture, warning that the country's current centralised framework is fundamentally incapable of addressing the complex and evolving nature of insecurity across the federation.
2027: Okpebholo supporters push equity agenda in Egor/Ikpoba-Okha seat
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Diaspora Support Team of Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has appealed for equity and fairness in the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency representation. The Spokesperson of team, Mr Michael Uyiosa Edobor, made the appeal in an address to the Edo governor, APC leaders, and […]
Lagos lawmaker empowers constituents, distributes food Items, others
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The lawmaker representing Lagos Island Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegb, at the weekend empowered constituents with food items and cash gifts, while reiterating her commitment to improving their welfare. Speaking at the event, Oyekan-Olumegbon said that her initiative is driven by her desire to replicate […]
2027: Group urges Offoboche to join Ogoja/Yala Reps race
At the Abuja briefing, PDI spokesperson Comrade Patrick Livingston said the call is grounded in Offoboche’s consistent record of community service and the legacy of her late husband.
Defence Ministry secures elite special forces training deal with Turkey
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening its military capacity and counter terrorism capabilities following a landmark defence collaboration with the Republic of Turkey to train 200 Nigerian Special Forces personnel, a development widely described by security experts as a strategic milestone in the country’s battle against insurgency and banditry. […]
‘My nightclubs are the least of what I do’ — Sir Uyi fires back at Vaniti critics
The Chief Executive Officer of Vaniti Lagos, Uyi Ogbebor, has warned critics of his nightclub to steer clear, as he may be forced to show his might if pushed to the wall.
“It’s sacrifice,” Kareem defends N1bn spending on politics, reaffirms party loyalty
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem, has defended his reported political spending, describing it as a personal sacrifice aimed at strengthening grassroots development rather than a profit-driven investment. Speaking during a recent radio interview, Kareem clarified that the nearly N1billion he referenced was spent over time […]
Nigeria: Living on generators, but led by solar
By Abdulsalam Abdullahi Opeyemi In Nigeria today, the hum of generators is as familiar as traffic noise. From small roadside shops to large corporate offices, petrol and diesel generators have become an unofficial backbone of daily life. Yet beneath this noisy reality, a quieter transition is emerging, one increasingly shaped by sunlight. Nigeria may still […]
Ododo’s sports vision yields results as Anyebe charges Kogi United on NPFL promotion
The commitment of the Kogi State Government to youth and sports development has begun to translate into tangible results, as Kogi United Football Club opened their 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Fosla FC in Abuja. The result came just days after the team departed Lokoja amid strong words […]
Registration Order: Let us breathe, Tinubu’s support groups tell Ondo APC
A coalition of 15 support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has rejected a directive by the party’s State Executive Committee mandating their registration, warning that the move could hinder grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Braithwaite @10: Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, Sanwo-Olu for Abuja Memorial
President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend the 10th anniversary remembrance of late legal icon, Dr. Olatunji Braithwaite, scheduled to hold in Abuja.
