By TONY AYODELE Recent developments in Nigeria’s health sector can be traced to the implementation of recommendations from the Steve Oronsaye Report, which called for the rationalisation, restructuring and improved efficiency of government agencies and regulatory bodies.  What began as a cost-saving and efficiency-driven initiative has now evolved into a broader institutional reform process, particularly within […]

 “The recapitalisation programme has strengthened the capital base of Nigerian banks, reinforcing the resilience of the financial system and ensuring it is well-positioned to support economic growth and withstand domestic and external shocks.”  –- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. By ISAH CHIROMA In April 2026, Nigeria finished a major project to strengthen its banks, […]

The Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG) has urged the federal government to ensure careful management and oversight of pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta to maintain safety and operational efficiency. In a statement issued on Monday, the group stressed that pipeline surveillance is a critical component of national infrastructure protection and should be […]

By KINGSLEY DIKE Nigeria as a country has had the unique good fortune of having very astute diplomats and individuals whose training, performance and force of personality not only catapulted them to national acclaim but global recognition. From Chief Simeon Adebo, Jaja Nwachukwu, Emeka Anyaoku of Nigeria’s First Republic to Ambassador Peter Onu, Ambassador Hope Harriman, […]

Emerging Nigerian artist Skeng We$ is carving a niche in the country’s music landscape by turning personal experiences into emotionally resonant songs.

There were heightened fears on Saturday that terrorists might launch reprisal attacks across the Northwest after suffering heavy losses, which swept away many of their commanders and foot soldiers in Zamfara State.

Democracy rarely dies in one dramatic moment. It is more often weakened quietly by technical rulings, administrative decisions, and institutions that begin to forget why their powers exist in the first place. That is why the imbroglio between the African Democratic Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission deserves to worry every Nigerian, regardless of party. […]

Indigenes of Ibadanland have called on the government to take steps to preserve the historic burial site of Lagelu as a protected heritage and potential tourist centre.

By Daniel Abia A socio-political group in the Niger Delta region, South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG), has called on opposition political parties to wriggle out of the current leadership impasse as proof that they are ready for the 2027 general elections. The group noted that settling the ongoing leadership crises in the opposition parties without casting […]

The My People First Foundation has launched a series of empowerment and humanitarian initiatives across Kogi Central, benefiting over 2,500 individuals through skills acquisition, medical outreach, and welfare support programs.

The Companion, an association of Muslim professionals, has congratulated legal luminary Yusuf Olaolu Ali on the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Amir, Imam Nojeem, and National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tunde Akanni, the group described the recognition as a testament to Ali’s decades of […]

The people of Ifelodun Local Government, under the socio-political group The Like Minds in the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have urged the national leadership of the party to consider Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa for the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — The Taraba State Police Command has arrested suspects allegedly involved in the killing of three police officers in Donga Local Government Area. The stolen service firearms from the deceased officers have also been recovered. Commissioner of Police, CP Morkwap Dongshal, said the arrests followed thorough assessments and engagements with stakeholders […]

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akwa Ibom State Government for the joint development of oil and gas assets in the state, in a move aimed at boosting investment, infrastructure development, and indigenous participation in Nigeria’s energy sector. The agreement was formalised at a signing […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Alhaji Adebayo Azeez, has called on stakeholders to disregard speculation surrounding the 2027 governorship race, particularly claims of an endorsement by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adebayo, an octogenarian businessman and Chairman of HAAZ Motors, made the remarks during an interview with […]