Lagos demolishes 39 marked buildings in Ikota Estate
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — THE Lagos State government has commenced the demolition of all marked structures in Ikota Estate, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state, following the expiration…
Afriland Towers Fire: NSITF pledges prompt payment of victims’ benefits
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has promised to fastrack payments of claims and benefits due the injured as well as families and dependents…
The risk of a misinformed foreign policy
By NI’MAH ARIGBABU When the Nigerian government announced in 2025 that Japan had created a “special visa category” for young, highly skilled Nigerians, the story caught a lot of attention…
Prof Yakubu’s controversial tenure as INEC Chair
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unceremoniously bowed out of office, weeks ahead of his official tenure end on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Thus…
As Air Peace expands horizons with new Abuja-London routes
By FRED CHUKWUELOBE On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow, LHR, route to…
Beautiful nonsense as governance, by Owei Lakemfa
Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued a very powerful statement to the world on October 11, 2025, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate.” He vowed that:…
That Task Force to protect Nigeria’s digital future
By SHUAIB AGAKA In an era where digital transformation drives governance, transparency, and innovation, Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has taken a bold and commendable step. By partnering…
“Judicial Integrity In Question” — CSOs Urge FHC Chief Judge, NJC To Probe Owerri Court’s Conduct In Chinedu Agu’s Case
A coalition of South East Civil Society Organisations has allegedly accused the presiding Judge of the Federal High court Owerri, of Partiality in the handling …
Past NBA National Officer, Okey Ohagba, Loses Father, Noble Sir Iduu W. A. Ohagba, KSJI, GJP (Iduu Ngaobidi Of Ihiala)
The family of former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Officer and current Secretary of the NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), Okey …
“Senate Won’t Be Held Hostage” — Akpabio Warns Against Disruptive Conduct, Reaffirms Commitment To Legislative Discipline
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the National Assembly will not allow any member to undermine its integrity or hold its proceedings hostage, stressing the …