Ondo NASS Tickets: Presidency orders probe into protest over APC candidates
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Presidency has reportedly ordered an investigation into the protest that followed the release of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly candidates in Ondo State. According to sources, security agencies have been directed to investigate the organisers and sponsors […]
NDC: Judicial vandalism imperils Nigeria’s threadbare democracy, by Olu Fasan
Last week, on June 26, Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court, Lokoja, caused a huge judicio-political stir when he set aside his December 10, 2025, judgement ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party. The ruling effectively deregisters the party. Having thoroughly read the […]
Seized assets: Court okays Diezani’s request to tender evidence of acquittal in UK
The UK court had, on June 17, discharged and acquitted the embattled ex-minister in respect of criminal allegations of bribery brought against her.
Defection: NDC, Omo-Agege flay declaration of Udu state constituency seat vacant
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—THE Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Delta State, and the party’s Senatorial candidate for Delte Central, Senator Ovie Omo-Age have kicked against the decision of the state House of Assembly to declare the seat of the member representing Udu State Constituency, Collins Egbetamah, vacant. The seat was declared vacant following Egbetamah’s defection from the […]
Import levy drops to 10%, as auto dealers seek details on green tax
The Federal Government’s reduction in vehicle import levies has officially taken effect, offering hope of lower vehicle prices while prompting auto dealers to seek clarity on the newly introduced Green Tax before assessing the full impact of the policy.
Nnenna Oti: An amazon whose integrity made the difference, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
If I perish, I perish” was the statement of defiance that defined the moment by a woman of uncommon courage – Prof Nnenna Oti, former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), at a point when everything was at stake, including her life. To look politicians, who take no prisoners, in the face […]
NANS gives OSPOLY seven-day ultimatum, demands independent administrative probe
By Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has called for an immediate independent investigation into the crisis at Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, warning that continued administrative failures at the institution could further undermine the quality of tertiary education in Nigeria. In a statement signed on Thursday by its National President, Comrade […]
Geoscientist urges repurposing of oil assets for clean energy
By Henry Ojelu A Principal Geo-scientist, Imorgiemeh Akagbosu Pius, has called for the repurposing of mature oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta for carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage and geothermal energy development as part of Nigeria’s energy transition strategy. Akagbosu said the region’s extensive network of depleted reservoirs, existing well infrastructure and decades of […]
Uche Nwosu commends FG’s education, NYSC reforms
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State Governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government’s proposed education reforms, describing the planned introduction of a continuous 12-year basic education system as a significant step toward improving access to education and reducing school dropout rates. In a statement issued […]
2027: We’ll give Tinubu 95% votes in Ondo’ — APC women declare
—- Hail NASS list, back NWC By Dayo Johnson Akure Women members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have pledged to deliver 95 percent of their votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The women, under the Women Wing of the Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG), made the pledge […]
Okeigbo: Ondo APC stakeholders demand new representative for 2027
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders in Okeigbo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, have demanded a new representative for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing years of poor representation and inadequate development. Their position was contained in a statement issued on their behalf on […]
Campaign of calumny against Chief Hakeem Gbajabiamila will not stand
By Joseph Oriowo The latest campaign of calumny against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Gbajabiamila, has crossed the line from political criticism into outright fabrication. The recent allegation by one Adeniyi Adeyemi that Gbajabiamila was “involved in the establishment” of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, and worse, that he “included” […]
The courtesy that’s beyond please and thank you, by Ruth Oji
Were you taught in primary school to use the magic words? Most people think courtesy means saying “please” and “thank you”, holding doors for others, not interrupting when others speak, remembering the social graces your parents taught you, and the etiquette that makes interactions flow smoothly and signals you were raised right. Well, that’s not wrong, […]
Communities as first responders to insecurity
The Director-General of the Department of State Security Service, (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, has articulated what few security chiefs would dare acknowledge: communities must become the first line of defence against insecurity and terrorism. This postulation represents obvious breakthrough thinking, yet uncomfortable questions remain about why such a brilliant strategy remains unimplemented despite years of worsening […]
Party deregistration and Nigeria’s kuli-kuli democracy
By CASMIR IGBOKWE In Nigeria, the politics of deception has become the norm rather than the exception. Last week, the wife of the President, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, encouraged Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses like selling akara (bean cake), roasted corn, and kuli-kuli (crunchy peanut snack) to survive. According to her, they require little capital to start. […]
S-West group demands release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Ogbomoso
By Henry Obetta The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has tasked the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to take urgent and decisive action to secure the release of kidnapped victims in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area, and the abducted school children in Ahoro-Esinele, Ogbomoso, both in Oyo State.The SSSG is a coalition of […]
