Group demands probe of ₦4bn gold seized at Kano airport
A civic group, Hope Builders Nigeria, has called the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a full-scale investigation into the alleged interception of gold bars valued at about ₦4 billion at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The group’s general secretary, Sabi’u Ibrahim Kano, in a statement on Monday, insisted that the circumstances […]
Osun 2026: Group mobilises 30,000 votes for Oyebamiji
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A group of technocrats, professionals and youth influencers under the umbrella of the Peoples Alliance for Progressive Change (P-APC) has declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 election. The group also pledged to mobilise 30,000 votes for […]
Tinubunomics: A theory
By Suleiman A. Suleiman After 27 years of uninterrupted democratic development, a division of labour of sorts is emerging around three dates in Nigeria’s national calendar. October 1 remains our Independence Day, a moment for reflecting on our journey as one nation. June 12 is now the uncontested Democracy Day, when we assess our progress […]
Oil Revenue: Low production undermines benefits of high crude oil prices
Nigeria lost an estimated $839.22m in oil revenue in the first four months of 2026 after failing to meet its 1.5m barrels per day OPEC quota
Adeleke to receive defectors as re-election campaign begins
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is expected to welcome defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into the Accord Party on Tuesday as part of activities marking the commencement of his re-election campaign. The event is scheduled to hold at Freedom Park, Osogbo, and is […]
Osogbo APC calls for clarification over alleged security incident
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osogbo has called for clarification and a thorough review of reports relating to an alleged security incident mentioned by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
Tinubu’s N10 billion Ebola fund
President Bola Tinubu’s approval of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding to pre-empt a regional surge of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a welcome and necessary step for national health security. Announcing the package alongside the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness signals that the administration understands the need […]
Food industry on brink as rising costs, forex crisis trigger mass layoffs
“Smaller package sizes remain the preferred choice for many consumers whose purchasing power has been severely eroded”
Soludo appoints Udechukwu Special Adviser on Investments
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has appointed Christian Udechukwu as his Special Adviser on Investments.
Civil war: Why Ojukwu refused to recognise Gowon as head of state – Abubakar
“Ojukwu refused to recognise the new head of state, insisting that in the absence of Aguiyi-Ironsi, the next in command was Brigadier Babafemi Ogundipe”
ITUC-Africa urges Nigeria, others to ratify platform workers’ treaty
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African countries to urgently ratify and implement the newly adopted International Labour Organization, ILO, Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, 2026. The Convention, adopted at the just concluded 114th International Labour Conference in […]
OPM Foundation rescues undocumented Nigerian children living on streets of Egypt
The humanitarian arm of Omega Power Ministries, the OPM Foundation, has intensified efforts to support undocumented Nigerian children living on the streets of Egypt, providing shelter, education and daily welfare for those unable to return home due to lack of legal documentation.
Oshiomhole’s generalisation and the damage to Nigeria’s image
By Olufemi Soneye Senator Adams Oshiomhole is one of Nigeria’s most recognizable political figures. As a former labour leader, governor, national party chairman and now senator, his words carry enormous weight. That is why his recent assertion that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, is “filled with rogues” deserves serious scrutiny. No institution should be immune […]
Enugu West Group writes Obi for transparency in NDC nomination process
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A political pressure group, the Enugu West Political Desk (EWPD), has called for transparency, fairness and inclusiveness in the nomination process of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State ahead of future elections. In an open letter addressed to former Anambra State Governor and NDC leader, Peter Obi, as well as […]
2027 campaigns must tackle insecurity, jobs, poverty — Nextier
As political parties ready their machinery for the 2027 general elections, Nigerians want concrete plans on insecurity, jobs and poverty — not recycled ethnic or religious appeals, researchers at public policy think-tank Nextier warned on Sunday.
Apapa, Tin Can rank among world’s most improved container ports
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s two busiest seaports, Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, have been ranked among the world’s top 20 most improved container ports over the past five years, according to the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) released by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report ranked Tin Can Island […]
