…as Kuku leads FAAN to dual ISO certifications Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said the 8,000-square-meter temporary departure terminal is nearing completion and will be operational soon. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this during a comprehensive inspection tour of the facility, which is expected to serve passengers upon […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru At a most inspiring press conference held in Lagos on Thursday, January 29, 2026, which marks a new phase in the evolution of Nigeria’s foremost platforms for intellectual and creative excellence, NLNG, unveiled the new visual brand elements for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation, and […]

Political power in Nigeria is often built on alliances, but it is frequently destroyed by ambition and the struggle for supremacy. Across the country, political godfathers and their protégés have repeatedly walked the same path: unity in opposition, victory at the polls, and rupture in power.

Twenty-five years ago, Zaki Terungwa Gwaza Bunde, the clan head of Mbatyav in Shitile, Benue State, woke before dawn because the land was waiting.

“There are some steps I ought to have taken to move the state forward but I dare not because of fear that taking such decisions would affect my victory in 2027. For example, some people who failed examinations and should have been sanctioned one way or the other could not be punished because of second term ambition.”

An opinion analysis by Chukwudi Akadike Since the inauguration of Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State, governance in the State has unfolded under unusually strained political conditions. Much of this tension has been attributed by observers to the continued influence of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now serving as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. […]

The honour firmly positions Banke Naya as one of the most influential and impactful voices representing African artistry beyond the continent.

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has issued arrest warrants against a first generation bank and four of its senior officials over the alleged illegal operation and maintenance of  bank accounts in the name of the 30 local government councils in the state. The  case, was filed by the Osun State […]

Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to match Nigeria’s expanding bilateral and trade agreements with practical visa access for Nigerians, warning that economic diplomacy without mobility delivers only “half-wins.” Oluwafemi, who is also the founder of the Douglas Development Institute (DDI), made the call […]

‎By Henry Obetta Governor Bassey Otu of ‎Cross River State has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, in recognition of what the institution described as his far-reaching contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria.‎The honour was conferred during its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies. […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Commissioner for Information and Strategy to intensify public enlightenment and sensitisation on the ongoing demolition exercises across parts of the state, in a bid to curb misinformation and prevent avoidable tension. The resolution followed a motion moved […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Civil Society Forum for Police Reform, led by Comrade Ibrahim Ilyasu, has caled on the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold the rule of law by immediately complying with subsisting court judgments ordering the reinstatement of illegally retired police officers. Speaking at a press conference […]

Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona is a Nigerian-born American professor, writer, and scholar of religious studies

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Since November, 2025, each Wednesday, the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Nasarawa Gwong, Jos North, is alive with movement. Nursing mothers, babies strapped to their backs or cradled in their arms, form an orderly queue in the facility. What draws them is a small sachet with life-altering potential, the Small […]

The Lagos State Government says it is prioritising innovation, citizen feedback and collaboration to improve efficiency in addressing environmental challenges and delivering a more livable city in 2026.