February 16
Nigeria: Again, We Say No to the NGO Regulation Bill
From the 8th National Assembly when the idea was first mooted, proposals to regulate civil society groups have come under different nomenclatures. Despite being shot down by… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Protest in Minna Over High Cost of Living
Scores of Women and youth on Monday protested the high cost of living in Nigeria. Read more »
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 »
January 24
Nigeria: Obiano Pleads Not Guilty to N4bn Money Laundering Charge
A former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the nine-count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Kidnappers Are Wreaking Havoc in Nigeria - The Economist
As Nigeria's worsening insecurity continues to attract international attention, The Economist, a weekly British magazine, has described President Bola Tinubu's security plan as… Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Tackling the Rising Wave of Kidnapping
Security agencies must do more to stem the scourge Read more »
January 15
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 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 »
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 18, 2023
Nigeria: Purported Court Order Surfaces Ahead of Ruling, More Woes for Judiciary
An order of a Federal High Court, allegedly, written by Justice Donatus Okorowo, halting the removal of 27 lawmakers in Rivers State House of Assembly, who recently defected from… 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 14, 2023
Nigeria: Beyond the Abuja Kidney Merchants
All stakeholders must do more to tackle the menace Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Yet Another Tragic Bombing Error
On 17 January 2017, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet mistakenly dropped bombs on settlements harbouring Internally Displaced Persons' (IDPs) in Rann, Kala Balge local… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: CDS On Kaduna Bombing - We Acted On Intelligence, but Missed, It's Highly Regrettable
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, last night, apologised for the bombing of civilians at Tundun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Sunday.… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Undergoing Total Overhaul, Must Change Its Modus Operandi - Olukayode
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukayode, yesterday, said the commission was currently undergoing total overhaul, stressing that it must… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Nigeria: Banks to Close Accounts Without Verification, Identity Number
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it has become mandatory for all Tier-1 bank accounts and wallets for individuals to have either the Bank Verification Number (BVN)… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Nigeria: Emefiele Gets N300m Bail in Alleged Procurement Fraud Charge
Justice Hamza Muazu of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail in the sum of N300 million, to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Nigeria: It's Dangerous for Judiciary to Sanction 165,000 Voters for Electoral Officers' Mistakes - Falana
Renowned lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, yesterday, described as a dangerous judicial trend the recent tendency by the courts to sanction voters and… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Mutfwang's Election, Declares Nentawe Winner
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has nullified the election of Mr. Caleb Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor of Plateau State in the March 2023… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: Court Declares Zamfara Guber Poll Inconclusive, Orders Rerun in Three LGAs
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared as inconclusive the March 18 governorship election that produced the Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal. Read more »
Nigeria: Prosecution of Alleged Terrorists Resumes in Two Weeks - Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, yesterday, disclosed that the federal government would resume the prosecution of some alleged… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Zamfara Guber Election Inconclusive, Sets Aside Return of Lawal As Governor
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared as inconclusive the March 18 governorship election in Zamfara State that produced Dauda Lawal as governor. Read more »