The Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has raised concerns over what it described as the shrinking civic space in Nigeria following the reported questioning of writer, Okey Ndibe, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

By Jimoh Babatunde Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative established by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group to drive economic diversification and sustainable development in the Southern African nation. The appointment, announced jointly by the […]

The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦6 billion to vulnerable households in Imo State under the Household Upliftment and Empowerment Programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

By Olayinka Ajayi The National Association of Yoruba Descendants in North America, also known as Egbe Omo Yoruba, has urged Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other South West governors to engage all security architecture to ensure the kidnapped children and teachers are set free by their abductors. The elite Yoruba group, while standing […]

By Matthew Johnson Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining stockfish exports to Nigeria despite mounting challenges from climate change, declining fish stocks and rising global food prices. Speaking during a visit to the Otto Ido Whitesand Stockfish Market in Oyingbo, Lagos, Norway’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Andreas Kravik, described Nigeria as […]

By Babajide Komolafe I-Invest, a digital investment platform, has launched an enhanced mobile application featuring faster navigation, stronger security and a new asset-backed loan product that allows investors to borrow against their portfolios. Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of Parthian Technology, Mrs. Tobi Olusoga, said the company’s mission remains focused on […]

The morning foretells the day.  Early signs can indicate how a day will unfold. In that sense, the recent presidential, gubernatorial and legislative primaries foretell a very messy general election next year. Over the past two weeks, the media have been awash with endless stories about deeply flawed party primaries. The primaries betray a political […]

Nigeria is at a crossroads – politically, economically and socially. There is no easy way out of the bind. You believe President Bola Tinubu’s preachment of ‘Renewed Hope’ at your own peril because blind trust is always a risky proposition. And that is what the administration wants Nigerians to do – trust blindly. They want […]

Nigerians have been urged to unite against terrorism by remaining vigilant, reporting suspicious activities and supporting communities affected by insecurity across the country.

By Steve Oko The Vice Chancellor of Amadeus University, Professor Chima Eke, has expressed excitement over the university’s outstanding performance at the just-concluded National Universities Commission Debate Championship (NUCDC 2026), where the two-year-old institution emerged third nationwide. Godfrey Okoye University won the championship while University of Ilorin came second in the contest which featured 78 […]