By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has called for sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, including a new process for appointing the chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to guarantee greater independence from the executive. Onaiyekan made the call on Thursday while […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from captivity and been received by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma. The victims escaped in the early hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the general area of […]

The US Department of State has launched an online portal allowing members of the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse.

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Concerned members of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, have urged the unions’ national leadership to declare nationwide interdenominational prayers over delayed salaries and other outstanding entitlements. The members made the request in an open letter […]

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has called on political leaders, electoral institutions and the media to work towards a democratic system that genuinely serves Nigerians and promotes the common good. Onaiyekan spoke on Thursday as keynote speaker at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC 2026), organised by […]