ADC upholds Mikati’s governorship ticket
The Appeals Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kaduna State has affirmed the emergence of Shuaibu Idris Mikati as the party’s governorship candidate while ordering fresh and rerun primary elections in several federal and state constituencies.
Saving DSO from needless controversies, by Okoh Aihe
Writing about the fresh aspirations of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) and FreeTV being prepped for launch on June 17, 2026, we declared our support for the regulator in choosing the satellite option but warned that the process needs to be more transparent and inclusive. Before the afternoon of the very […]
Group seeks Justice Lifu’s recusal in ADC case
The Grassroots Mobilization Network (GMN), an ADC support group, has backed a petition seeking the recusal of Justice Peter Lifu from a case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nafiu Bala, which is scheduled for hearing on Wednesday. The suit was previously before Justice Emeka Nwite before it was reassigned to Justice Lifu. Speaking […]
Lokpobiri: U.S.-Nigeria Energy Summit targets fresh investment opportunities
Plans for a proposed U.S.-Nigeria Energy Summit gathered momentum on Tuesday as the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, called for a results-oriented energy partnership focused on attracting investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
So, Aristotle was the first political scientist?
By Tunji Olaopa I am always fascinated by my educational trajectory, and the curiosity it instilled in me to keep digging into the basis of my disciplines (political science, public administration, public policy, etc.) and how they enable me to keep making sense of my contemporary realities. Readers are by now mostly familiar with my […]
Experts urge youths on responsible media use
By Faith Adeyefa LAGOS — Stakeholders in the media, education and political sectors have called on Nigerian youths to use social media responsibly to promote good governance, warning against the dangers of fake news and misinformation. The call was made at the Communication Parliamentary Summit 8.0 organised by the Communication Students Representative Council (CSRC), Lagos […]
NDC picks Hamisu for Gwale reps race
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has nominated Dr Muhammad Hamisu as its candidate for the Gwale Federal Constituency seat in Kano State ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Faith and Tech: Nigeria’s new counter-insurgency strategy
By Kennedy Awodi In the asymmetric landscapes of modern warfare, the definition of a frontline is no longer confined to trenches and physical borders. The threats of the twenty-first century insurgency, banditry, and ideological terrorism are fluid, mutating rapidly across geography, digital spaces, and human psychology. Confronted with this reality, Nigeria’s defense apparatus is undergoing a […]
Making Nigerian ports competitive
Clearing a 20-foot container in Cotonou ports, Benin Republic costs N7–8 million versus N14–15 million in Nigeria. A 40-foot container costs N13–14 million in Benin versus N19–20 million, sometimes hitting N25 million in Nigeria’s ex-bonded terminals. Importers save N3–4 million per box by routing through Cotonou. This stark N18 million gap reveals a crisis eating […]
2026 WAEC: Remita strengthens access to registration
•Digitally empowering Nigeria’s future workforce By Matthew Johnson With the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 2026 examinations underway, Remita is ramping up nationwide campaign and access to help students, parents, and schools. Speaking on the initiative, Chinedu Alisa, Head of Enterprise Assets at Remita, said the company remains focused on building infrastructure that supports both […]
Caleb Danladi Foundation trains 105 teachers in digital skills in Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Caleb Danladi Foundation (CDF) has trained 105 primary school teachers in digital literacy and modern teaching methodologies in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State as part of efforts to improve the quality of basic education and prepare teachers for the digital age. The five-day capacity-building programme, held from […]
NeoHomes wins Abuja Real Estate Award
By Emmanuel ElebekeABUJA — NeoHomes Limited, a real estate development company operating in Abuja and Asaba, has been named Emerging Sites and Services Company of the Year at the Abuja Real Estate Awards (ARE Awards) 2.0. The award was presented at the Abuja Real Estate Fireside Chat 3.0 and recognises organisations that have demonstrated growth, […]
Iloro Ward stakeholders reject Omolayo’s suspension, call it illegitimate
Political leaders and stakeholders in Iloro Ward 6, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have rejected the reported suspension of the Chairman of Owo Local Government, Elder Tope Omolayo, describing it as politically motivated and lacking legitimacy.
Court auctions Sha’aban properties over debt
The Sheriff and Civil Process Unit of the Kaduna State High Court has auctioned several properties linked to former federal lawmaker and businessman, Alhaji Mahmood Sani Sha’aban, following a court judgment arising from a longstanding debt dispute.
Ile Ife must reject fire-brigade politics – Rotimi Makinde
By Emmanuel Okogba Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilisation, stands at a political crossroads. As Osun approaches another election cycle, questions of heritage, federal relevance, and generational inheritance have returned to the front burner. In this exclusive interview, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, former Member of the House of Representatives representing Ife Federal Constituency, speaks with […]
Jimoh Ibrahim presents Africa position at UN
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has presented Africa’s position on the growing threat of illicit small arms and light weapons at the 9th Biennial Meeting of States convened by the United Nations.
