UK’s eVisa System: A leap forward or a step backward?
As the United Kingdom’s eVisa system launches on February 25, 2026, replacing the traditional vignette sticker, Nigerians weigh the pros and cons, with some welcoming the move as a step forward, while others voice concerns over potential technical issues, data security, and accessibility problems.
FCT Council Polls: 70 CSOs seek real-time upload of results, identify hotspots
A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for credible elections in the country on Friday demanded the real-time upload of results from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, scheduled for today.
Oil Revenue: Tinubu’s Executive Order means more money for FG, states, LG – Shehu
Last week’s Executive Order (EO) by President Bola Tinubu means more money for Federal, States and Local Governments, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Shehu, has said.
Ondo killings: Tinubu summons Aiyedatiwa
•We’ll fish out killers of Monarch — Police, Army By Dayo Johnson, Akure Disturbed by the violence that erupted during the All Progressive Congress, APC, ward Congress that led to the death of four persons in ldanre, Ondo state, President Bola Tinubu, has reportedly, summoned, governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. A top government source told vanguard in […]
Tinubu urges telcos to give educational platforms unhindered connectivity access
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor President Tinubu has begged telecommunications operators, telcos in the country to give unhindered connectivity access to educational institutions and other platforms of learning in the country, reminding them that connectivity is the right of every Nigerian citizen. The President said he observed that in the telcos’ business, commercial considerations mostly […]
FCT Elections: S’Court, A’Court defy Wike’s public holiday, conduct proceedings
The Supreme Court and Court of Appeal conducted proceedings on Friday, despite a public holiday declared by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Culture, religion and Nigeria’s burgeoning population, by Francis Ewherido
Nigeria currently has an estimated population of 242,431,832 people. Nigeria’s population at independence was 45,053,782. That is about 500 per cent increase since independence. At independence Nigeria was the 14th most populous country in the world. Currently, we are the sixth, surpassed only by India, China, the United States of America, Indonesia and Pakistan. At the rate […]
Terrorists launch fresh attack, kill 30 in Zamfara
No fewer than 30 people were reported killed as terrorists launched a fresh attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya Village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Nigeria spends N10.81trn on debt service in 9 months
Nigeria spent N10.81 trillion servicing outstanding debt obligations in the first nine months of 2025 (9M’25), according to figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO).
Electoral Act Amendment: Actual motives of political players now clear — Opposition lawmakers
Some opposition members of the National Assembly yesterday cried blue murder over the decision of the National Assembly not to make the electronic transmission of election results to the IReV mandatory.
Mercy Johnson’s Asiwaju Cap, by Emmanuel Aziken
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie’s appointment as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo marks more than a routine celebrity crossover into government. It is a signpost of Nigeria’s evolving political culture, where fame, narrative power and emotional connection increasingly shape political legitimacy and governance communication. In a media-saturated democracy, celebrities […]
