By Ephraim Oseji A human rights lawyer, Christmas Akpodiete, has commended United States President, Donald Trump, for what he described as decisive and courageous action against Iran, saying the move represents a major step toward global peace and security. Akpodiete, in a statement on Monday in Washington, said the President’s intervention in Iran in 2026 […]

The summit, held from March 19 to 20, 2026 brought together Ministers from across West Africa, senior United States government officials

By IKENNA EMEWU  The land dispute between Edda and Amasiri in Ebonyi State has taken more than enough on society and the state than we know. Whatever creates a scar in the minds and memories of two neighbours and causes the cord of affinity to snap is a deep cut. That is what has happened between Edda […]

Traditional rulers in Badagry Division have called for the Lagos State governorship seat to be zoned to the area in 2027, citing justice, equity, and fairness. The traditional rulers, led by Aholu Olalekan Sejiro0, the Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, made the call on Monday during a media briefing in Badagry, also declaring support for President […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria, DSFN, has called on governments at all levels to strengthen policy implementation, ensure accountability, and promotes inclusive actions for persons with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. The call was made by the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of DSFN, Mrs. Rose Mordi, during a press […]

By NICK DAZANG  Due to shifts in the Muslim and Christian calendars, Ramadan and Lenten seasons tend to coincide about every 30 to 33 years. The last significant overlap was in mid-February 1993 when both seasons commenced on the same day. The last overlap prior to 1993 was in 1863. In a country which citizens put so […]

By DIMEJI BASSIR On March 13, 2026, President Bola Tinubu announced the Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce — a nine-member body chaired by Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, tasked with producing three reform blueprints within six months. The announcement arrives at a particularly fraught moment. Nigeria averaged just 1.46 million barrels per day, […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide and Agbenuso Omo Alade Oodua, Aare Oladotun Hassan Esq., has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the new Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, alongside the Chief of Defence Staff, to move into Kwara State and establish stronger joint security structures. He said the […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri A group known as All Kanuri Youth Renewed Hope Agenda (AKYRHA), has pledge to canvass 10 million votes for Tinubu/Shettima ticket across (19) nineteen Northern States ahead of 2027 general elections. Grand Patron and Chairman of the National Executive Council of the Group, Hon. Aji Kolo Ali Gujja (Empire) said they […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State Treasurer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Adebola Adeleke, has urged the party to reposition itself strategically ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebola called on the National Working Committee, under the leadership of David Mark, as well as coalition partners, to adopt a deliberate and intelligent approach toward […]

By Samson Ezea “You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius Turning 62 is more than the marking of years; it is the celebration of a life tested, refined, and strengthened by experience. To exemplify resilience and stoicism at 62 is to embody the quiet strength that […]

The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has called on the federal government to urgently prioritise the development, rehabilitation, and full operationalisation of key ports within the Niger Delta region to ensure equity and federal character.

Nigerians and organisations dedicated to proactive risk management in both the public and private sectors will be honoured at the upcoming 8th Nigerian Risk Awards and Summit, NRA, scheduled for June this year in Lagos.

…laments over insecurity  By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri  Stakeholders and supporters of the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State on Sunday organized a 3rd- Day Sallah felicitation in honor of one of its  Chieftain, Hon. Attom Magira. The occasion which took place at Magira’s family house located in Gwange, Maiduguri, the state capital attracted […]

Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league of regular contributors to The Nigerian Economy Newspaper (https://economyng.com), as the media platform navigates the crowdy lane to the top. Felix Ijeh, PhD, is a seasoned banker, distinguished economist, researcher and policy analyst. He is […]