By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — A pan–Niger Delta group has asked the Federal Government to decentralise pipeline surveillance operations across oil-producing communities. The group said the move would ensure fairness and transparency in the management of Nigeria’s oil resources and give host ethnic nationalities a direct role in protecting crude oil infrastructure located on their […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention. This is contained in a statement by the National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said that the polling unit and ward Congresses […]

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to keep his hands off the ongoing probe of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, amid reports that powerful political and judicial actors are lobbying the Presidency […]

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Saturday commended President Bola Tinubu for sustained efforts to advance Nigeria’s economic progress and strengthen national stability.