Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy was facing an existential threat, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deliberately weakening opposition parties and shrinking democratic space in a manner that could lead to a de facto one-party state.

By Henry Obetta The BAT Ideological Group has announced the appointment of Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi, a seasoned journalist and media professional, as its Director of Media and Publicity. Atoyebi brings nearly two decades of experience in journalism and strategic communication, earning a strong reputation for professionalism, credibility, and impactful storytelling. Her extensive media background is […]

AS the condemnation over the recent US invasion of Venezuela and capture of its President, Nicholas Maduro, continues to grow, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, and other foreign policy experts in Nigeria have taken a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying his action raised concern about growing trend of imperialism by global superpowers and global stability.

By Innocent Anaba The newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, DPPF, Mr. Oyedepo Rotimi, SAN, has that he was committed to strengthening public prosecution in Nigeria to meet the country’s present national challenges and the demands of the future. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has categorically dismissed remarks made by former labour leader Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, who claimed that the union is a government scheme aimed at undermining the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Recall that The former NLC lead, who is also the ex–general secretary of the Organisation […]

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, yesterday, said it has rescued Colonel Ajanaku (retd), following his abduction by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Army, which made this known via its official X handle, stated that the retired officer was kidnapped in the early hours of January 5, 2026 from his residence […]

By Rasheed Sobowale A US-based Nigerian researcher, Adeyemi Faith, has been selected as one of only 10 recipients worldwide of the American Physical Society (APS) Topical Group on Magnetism and its Applications (GMAG) Student Travel Award, a highly competitive international recognition. Announcing the development on Monday, while congratulating the recipient, Clemson University College of Science […]

FACED with inadequate accommodation as over 30,000 students jostle for about 8,000 bed spaces, the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may approve squatting for students with their colleagues, just as it vowed to sanction those engaged in hostel racketeering.

The Oporoza House has lauded High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpomupolo, also known as Tompolo, Tuntereowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, for his contributions to protecting oil facilities, promoting environmental remediation, and fostering economic revival in the Niger Delta.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that no child is left unvaccinated as Nigeria sustains its national drive toward complete polio eradication. The Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SSPHCDA), Dr. […]

The Democratic Front for Rule of Law, a coalition of civil society organisations, has praised the Federal High Court Judge Emeka Nwite for his firm warning during the ongoing trial of former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Bagudu, and his son. Justice Nwite, who is overseeing the trial, cautioned all parties to […]

By Chioma Obinna The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, yesterday, faulted the Federal Government’s recent circular reviewing the retirement age in Nigeria’s health sector, warning that the policy selectively favours one cadre. The union also said the development threatens equity, teamwork and efficiency in healthcare delivery. In an open letter to the Office of the […]

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has condemned the massacre of defenceless citizens in Kasuwan Daaji community of Niger State by suspected bandits.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—THE Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, yesterday, accused the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of intimidation and vowed to defend the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the coalition accused Wike of repeatedly overstepping the boundaries of […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, have described the deadly boat mishap in Yobe State as an avoidable tragedy that exposes deep-rooted failures in Nigeria’s inland waterway safety systems. Reacting in separate statements yesterday, the two elder statesmen expressed grief over the loss of lives […]