When the judiciary becomes ultimate threat to democracy
The judiciary is often described as the last hope of the common man. Whenever disputes arise, citizens turn to the courts for redress. When the powerful seeks to oppress the…
Gains, lessons from Oyo students’ rescue
Beyond the pain, political controversy and anxiety that surrounded the kidnapping and eventual rescue of the students and teachers in Oyo State, there are compelling reasons to be grateful. What…
Collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road: End cycle of palliative repairs, Ugolor urges Oborevwori
Demands cost of governor’s ordered emergency repairs By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Civil society leader, Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government…
NDIC promotes financial literacy, deposit protection in Ebonyi
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has organised a financial literacy campaign for students in Ebonyi State to enhance their knowledge of personal finance and create…
Trump says frozen Iranian assets will pay for damage to shipping
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US would begin using frozen Iranian assets to pay for ships and cargo damaged by strikes in and around the Gulf. “Please let…
NBA: I’ll resign if evidence of election rigging emerges – Badejo-Okusanya
President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to resign if credible proof surfaces that the election which brought her into office was manipulated. Speaking during…
Modric signs new AC Milan deal
Croatian veteran Luka Modric has extended his contract with AC Milan by one season, the Serie A club announced on Thursday. The midfielder will turn 41 in less than two…
World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031
The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organization’s new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world’s…
Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning…
US announces new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump…