February 03
Nigeria: Corruption Body Moves on 'More Holistic' Approach, Uses Religion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) flagged off some programmes and activities under the theme, "Youth, Religion and the Fight Against Corruption". This is an… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Femi Otedola Emerges Chairman of FBN Holdings
The management of FBN Holdings Plc yesterday announced the appointment of Mr. Femi Otedola as new Chairman of the oldest financial institution in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: The Bane of Uncontrolled Population
An unplanned population is a disaster in the making Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas and the Three Rebels
On Sunday, the coup leaders in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced the withdrawal of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a joint… Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Tuggar Receives U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, was Tuesday on hand to receive the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Review of Global Tax System, Says It Serves Interest of Rich Nations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, called for a review of the global taxation system to redress imbalance in the international tax regime. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Mr President, Who Is in Charge?
I have had the privilege of high office and can state without equivocation that the office of the Nigerian president is one of the most powerful presidencies in the world with… Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Ignoring Our Gallant Heroes
On Nigeria's 50th Independence anniversary in October 2010, many observers of the military were astounded that President Goodluck Jonathan's elaborate 45 minutes speech did not… Read more »
Nigeria: Greed, Ethics, and Public Service in Nigeria
Nigeria, a country with a rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, has grappled with the complex interplay of greed, ethics, and public service throughout its… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Sanwo-Olu's Election As Lagos Governor
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor of Lagos State. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: In Cost Cutting Measures, Tinubu Reduces Official Delegation By 60%
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive mandating a substantial reduction in official entourages for both domestic and international events. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation of Payments Into Private Account By Humanitarian Affairs Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details of payments of… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Nigeria: The Spiral of Violence in Plateau State
The authorities must bring the perpetrators of the violence to justice Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: In New Year Broadcast, Tinubu Offers Hope Despite Difficult Choices in National Interest
In his first new year broadcast, President Bola Tinubu, this morning offered Nigerians hope of a new dawn, stating that all the difficult decisions he had taken since assuming… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Former Speaker, Ghali Na'abba, Dies At 65
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba died on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 65. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: We've Joint Responsibility to Ensure Nation's Peace, Stability - Tinubu to Governors
President Bola Tinubu has declared that federal and state governments have joint responsibility of ensuring peace and stability reign in the Nigerian nation. Read more »
December 24, 2023
Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Meets Bail Conditions, Regains Freedom
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling his bail conditions. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Still On Death Row Inmates
Governors should either commute judicial sentences or order speedy executions Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Revisited
Let me start by thanking you my beloved readers, for your readership throughout the year. I wish you all a merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous 2024 and beyond. Amen. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: FDI - Tackling Poor Signaling
Nigeria faces unprecedented economic uncertainties and desperately needs to "bend the curve" on most economic indices. Even the optimistic people among us struggle with what to… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Plot to Impeach Fubara Takes New Turn As Rivers Lawmakers Defect to APC
The plot to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara assumed another dimension yesterday as 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers of the 31-member state House of… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Satisfied With Nigeria's Security Situation - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reviewed the country's security situation and declared that he was not satisfied with the current state. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt May Increase 2024 Budget If Revenue Improves Next Year, Says Wale Edun
The federal government, yesterday, hinted that it might consider returning to the National Assembly to seek the lawmakers' approval for a supplementary budget next year if the… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Form Global Alliances to End Domestic Threats, Shettima Declares At Convocation Lecture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has canvassed the need for Nigeria and other African countries to form global alliances to tame crises caused by external aggressions and domestic… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Nigeria: Showing Compassion, Shettima Leads Govt's Delegation to Visit Kaduna Bomb Victims, Promises Rebuilding
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, hinted at plans by the federal government to rebuild Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, hit by an… Read more »