UK to seize illegal migrants’ phones under new counter terror policy
The UK government has activated a counter-terror policy that allows it to seize mobile phones from illegal migrants without arresting them.
Tahir hands over leadership at NEMSA as tenure ends
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, has formally handed over the leadership of the Agency following the completion of his statutory tenure, which ended on December 31, 2025.
Nigeria revenue service, NITDA accredit Pillarcraft for E-Invoicing
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have accredited Accredit Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions as E-Invoicing System Integrator.
Out-of-pocket payments driving Nigerians into poverty — Osibogun
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s heavy reliance on out-of-pocket payments to fund healthcare is pushing families into poverty, delaying care-seeking and fuelling the country’s grim health outcomes, Professor Akin Osibogun, a Professor of Public Health at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has warned. Osibogun who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Association (FNMA), […]
Youth leaders hail Abdullahi Mustapha’s leadership at energy commission, pass vote of confidence
Nigeria’s youth leaders have commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, describing him as a shining example of a Nigerian youth making meaningful impact in governance. The commendation came two years into Dr. Mustapha’s tenure, with youth leaders praising his leadership style and commitment to reforming the ECN in […]
Illegal mining: Forum sends SOS to FG, Ogun gov
An advocacy group, Ibile Justice Forum, has raised the alarm over illegal mining activities in Iloro I, Iloro II and Ibiri villages, all within the Ado-Odo community, in Ogun State, urging the state and Federal Governments to recover their farmlands for the community.
2026: A New Year, A New Beginning
Having bid the year 2025 goodbye, many Nigerians might have done so with mixed feelings bordering on realised and unrealised expectations. Indeed, for some it was a year of celebration for achievements recorded, including new births, birthdays, weddings, promotions and appointments, among others. These milestones provided moments of joy and gratitude amid an otherwise turbulent […]
Assessing the relevance of traditional rulers (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the constitutional roles of traditional rulers in the first republic. It also highlights their little recognition in the 1979 constitution and the non recognition in the 1999 constitution . While the 1979 Constitution gave a little role to the traditional rulers, the 1963 Constitution gave free role to […]
Citing Global Tensions, Gov Mbah tasks Enugu MDAs on N870bn IGR target
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has tasked the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state government to meet the N870 billion target projected in the state’s 2026 budget, citing the unpredictability of external revenue sources like the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation, given the prevailing geo-political tensions around the globe.
Pen Edge launches Fercullen Irish Whiskey in Lagos
Pen Edge Limited, the sole franchise holder and representative of Fercullen Irish Whiskey in Nigeria, has officially introduced the premium whiskey brand into the Nigerian market.
Ondo APC mandate elders forum mobilise members for party’s e- registration exercise
The Ondo State APC Mandate Elders Forum have called on all loyal and progressive members of the All Progressives Congress, APC across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State to fully participate in the ongoing Electronic Registration exercise of our great party.
