By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN FOR decades, the South-east region of Nigeria has carried the weight of a historic grievance — being the only geopolitical zone with five states, compared to six or seven in other regions. This structural imbalance has long been cited as a source of political and economic marginalisation. Now, that long-standing agitation […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the newly elected boards of 28 national sports federations, marking the start of a new four-year administrative term for Nigerian sports. The ceremony, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, concluded the recent nationwide federation elections. Inaugurated federations include wrestling, boxing, […]
By SANI BATURE THE Niger State government has approved free medical care for survivors of the Essa tanker explosion. Governor Umaru Bago’s aide, Dr. Murtala Bagana, said about 50 victims are receiving treatment for burns and inhalation injuries at hospitals in Bida, Agaie, and Abuja. The government also supplied ₦10 million worth of drugs and […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS RELIGIOUS leaders have raised alarm over rising faith-based violence in Nigeria, revealing that 16,769 Christians and 6,225 Muslims were killed between 2019 and 2023. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja, the President of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, said the killings reflect deep-rooted religious persecution and government inaction. He urged […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE TRAGEDY struck on Wednesday in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, when a cement-laden truck reportedly owned by the Dangote Group lost control and crushed several people, including a pregnant woman, along the Akungba-Owo highway. Witnesses said the truck, which suffered brake failure, rammed into pedestrians after breaking through a barricade near Adekunle Ajasin […]
By OBI DAVIES THE Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has urged the Federal Government to make its tax reforms more predictable and transparent to boost business confidence and attract investment. NBCC President, Prince Abimbola Olashore, said many businesses—especially SMEs—struggle to understand key provisions due to poor communication and inconsistent interpretations. He called on the […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing unemployment through large-scale vocational training under the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP). Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, disclosed this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the University of Uyo Centre for Skills Acquisition and Rural Development. […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have trained journalists from Nigeria’s South-East, South-South, and North-Central regions on ethical journalism and child rights reporting. The two-day workshop, held at Golden Tulip Hotel in Port Harcourt, aimed to enhance journalists’ capacity to report children’s issues […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN THE House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry of Finance to disclose details of all federal financial interventions to states since 2023, excluding FAAC allocations. The resolution followed a motion by Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki (PDP–Sokoto), who said multiple support schemes—such as budget aids, infrastructure funds, and […]
By OBIOMA TORI ECONOMIST Daramola Omoyele has urged the Nigerian government to include religious institutions in its new tax framework while tackling corruption in tax administration. In an interview on Wednesday, Omoyele warned that the 2025 Tax Administration Act—which introduced unified tax IDs and compliance measures—would fail if it exempts powerful groups like religious […]