Reflecting on APC’s South-South Congress and the road to 2027
By FRED OGHENESIVBE In a carefully choreographed display of unity and political intent, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has redrawn its internal map, electing a new Zonal Executive Committee, positioning the region as a national political powerhouse, and reinforcing its relevance in national electoral politics. The congress, held in Asaba, was […]
Tinubu urged to subsidize crude supply to local refineries amid global tensions
A security consultant and public affairs analyst, Dr. Johnson Ikporho Agagbo, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the Federal Government to immediately subsidize crude oil supply to local refineries to shield Nigerians from the severe impact of rising global oil prices caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Sterling Bank returns over ₦2bn to customers through zero transfer fees policy
One year after breaking from traditional banking practices, Sterling Bank says it has returned more than ₦2 billion to customers through its Zero Transfer Fees policy, a move that is reshaping the cost of everyday banking in Nigeria. Launched on April 1, 2025, the policy removed transfer charges on the bank’s digital platform, OneBank, making […]
Dickson receives ADC, SDP, LP defectors into NDC, warns against one-party state
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has formally received defectors from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Labour Party (LP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing journalists after the event on Friday, the former […]
Ghana ends WASSCE hiatus as Professor Davis wins vice chairmanship
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe The West African Examinations Council has concluded its 74th Annual Council Meeting in Accra, Ghana, where Professor Ernest Kofi Davis was elected as the Vice Chairman for a one-year tenure. The meeting, which took place from March 24 to March 28, 2026, marked a significant policy shift as the […]
Hayatu-Deen calls for protection of democratic integrity
Foremost banker and economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has urged stakeholders to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic process, emphasizing the importance of transparency, inclusiveness, and public trust in electoral governance.
