By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU THE Nigerian House of Representatives has entered an extraordinary phase of self-examination, dedicating an entire plenary session to the country’s deepening security crisis. The move, described by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen as both urgent and unavoidable, reflects widespread anxiety following weeks of coordinated attacks, mass abductions and targeted assaults across multiple states. A […]
THE President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba has raised an alarming call for urgent national action on the deteriorating condition of Nigerian children, declaring that the nation is in a “state of emergency” as insecurity, poverty, and systemic neglect continue to endanger millions. Speaking at the UNICEF–NGE–DAME World Children’s Day event held […]
By SANI BATURE THE United States has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as the country confronts growing incidents of abductions and violent attacks. The commitment followed a series of high-level meetings between a Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and senior U.S. officials in Washington. According to a statement from Presidential […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso is expected to outline key monetary and regulatory priorities when he addresses financial sector leaders at the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on 28 November. The event, now in its 60th edition, is regarded as a […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI NIGERIAN rapper and activist Folarin “Falz” Falana has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from their elected officials following the release of kidnap victims in Kwara and Niger States. In a video posted on X, Falz acknowledged the return of 38 abducted worshippers in Kwara and 50 of the more than 300 kidnapped […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says the global economy is proving more resilient than expected, but still far too weak to meet the needs of many nations—especially poorer ones. Speaking at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, she said the world had avoided some of the dire outcomes […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE AS Nigeria edges toward a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, lawmakers at both federal and state levels are working intensely to push through a new round of constitutional amendments before the year runs out. The process—often slow, contentious, and politically delicate—has now entered what key actors describe as its […]
By AYOOLA FASEYI THE days following the November 20 sentencing of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu brought an eruption of outrage across social media. “Yorubas do not like Igbos,” many users claimed. “What have we done to deserve this hate?” These sweeping grievances circulated with such force that people far removed from the issue were […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Auditor-General of the Federation has uncovered serious financial irregularities at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), revealing that the agency spent ₦118.75 million in 2022 without any supporting documentation. The finding raises concerns about weak internal controls and questionable spending practices within one of Nigeria’s key regulatory institutions. The revelations are detailed […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE SPECULATION over whether Asaba would remain the capital of the proposed Anioma State has been firmly dispelled following a review of the official Anioma State Creation Bill. Social media rumours had claimed the capital might be reassigned to another city once the state is created, but the bill leaves no room for […]