June 07
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu - Seven Years On ...
This Day
By all measures, the story of Lagos over the last seven years has been one of resilience, transformation, and strategic governance. From unprecedented infrastructure expansion to… Read more »
Nigeria: From Badagry Royalty to Deputy Governor - The Rise of Princess Damilola Sonayon-James
This Day
Princess Damilola Sonayon-James carries a royal lineage. She is the granddaughter of the late Oba Afolabi James of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West. But in Lagos politics, bloodlines… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Prioritise Bringing Back Oyo Children [opinion]
This Day
Rather than put heads together to see how the children and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oyo State can be rescued, the agents of the federal government have resorted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Scores Another Big Win Under UBA Sani
This Day
The recent announcement of the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI) has illuminated Kaduna State's remarkable progress, ranking it third nationally and awarding… Read more »
Nigeria: The Abracadabra of Chinda's Defection and Democratic Rot
This Day
Last Tuesday, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, formally resigned from his position and defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Is INEC's Complicit in Political Parties' Crises
This Day
With four opposition political parties producing more than one presidential candidate at the end of their primaries, the Independent National Electoral Commission has once again… Read more »
Nigeria: Political Parties' Undemocratic Primary Elections
This Day
With the allegations of imposition of candidates and widespread electoral malpractices that characterised the recent primary elections conducted by the leading political parties,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tony Elumelu's Heirs Insurance Story
This Day
When Tony Elumelu tells stories, they are seldom about instant success but more about patience. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Glitch - How NIBSS Is Defending Nigeria's Quadrillion Naira Payment Ecosystem
This Day
Every modern digital payment ecosystem eventually encounters a difficult truth: no financial infrastructure built by humans is completely immune to technical disruptions. Read more »
Nigeria: How Supreme Court's Verdict Deepens Confidence in Providus, Unity, Banks' Merger
This Day
The Supreme Court's approval of the Providus-Unity merger clears the path for a stronger bank and reinforces confidence in Nigeria's banking reforms, writes Festus Akanbi Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Flush With Capital, Economy Starved of Credit
This Day
Banks have fresh capital, but businesses still lack credit. Can that change? Festus Akanbi asks Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Stronger Profit Growth, 13 Insurance Firms' Revenue Falls 9.9 Percent to N228bn
This Day
Listed insurance companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026 as industry-wide insurance revenue declined by 9.9 per… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Loses Younger Brother
This Day
The Palace Secretary, Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, announced the loss in a statement, saying the Prince passed away on May 30, 2026 (one week ago). Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Urges Judiciary to Uphold Justice, Rule of Law
This Day
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria's future would depend on strong institutions, an impartial judiciary and adherence to the rule of law. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Reiterates Commitment to Maritime Security, Blue Economy
This Day
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria's blue economy… Read more »
June 06
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
Vanguard
Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Weapons Looted in Libya Conflict Now With Extremists in Nigeria - UN
Leadership
The United Nations has warned that weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya have resurfaced in the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and across the wider Sahel… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Reveals Foiled Plot to Bomb Ondo Government House
This Day
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has revealed that security operatives recently foiled an alleged plot to bomb the Ondo State Government House, describing the operation as… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Vanguard
Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Accord Condemns Assassination Attempt On Osogbo Chairman, Demands Investigation
Leadership
The national leadership of Accord led by Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, has condemned the attempted assassination of its chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu… Read more »
Nigeria: Increasing Incidence of Kidnapping As Threat to National Security
This Day
Afakriya Gadzama writes that recent times have witnessed a troubling rise in the incidence of kidnapping across parts of Nigeria, posing significant threats to public safety,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Not 100 Percent Ready, but Can Contain Ebola - - Ncdc
Vanguard
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Iyalode of Remoland, Sade Ogunbiyi, At 80 [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Sade Ogunbiyi, Iyalode of Remoland and wife of renowned academic, journalist and entrepreneur, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi, on her 80th birthday on… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 'Acquire Arms to Defend Yourselves,' Emir of Argungu Tells Residents
Vanguard
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Ondo Community, Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son
Vanguard
Suspected gunmen have abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack on Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, in Ose Council Area of Ondo State. Read more »
