SERAP Raises Fresh Concerns Over Legislative Integrity NIGERIA’S leading civil society organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has formally petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate alleged misconduct involving senators and senior executive officials in the amendment of the Electoral Act and the passage of the Tax Reform Bills. The organisation […]
THE Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the growing controversy surrounding the Senate’s position on the transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement jointly signed by NGE President, EzeAnaba, and General Secretary, OnuohaUkeh, the Guild said the development is already creating doubt and mistrust in the […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS FIRST Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is gaining global recognition for its efforts to tackle insecurity and boost the economy, despite ongoing domestic challenges. Speaking on Fox News during a visit to the U.S., she welcomed international attention and support, including acknowledgment from former U.S. President Donald Trump at the 74th National […]
Pre-Handover Inspection Signals Final Phase THE Delta State Government has conducted a pre-handover inspection of the DSC Roundabout Flyover in Effurun, signalling that one of the state’s most prominent urban infrastructure projects is nearing completion. The inspection exercise, held on Monday, was led by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, […]
Governors Demand Evidence of Presidential Write-Off THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has been thrown into fresh scrutiny after Nigerian governors demanded evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval to write off $1.42 billion and ₦5.5 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to the Federation. The request […]
A Reunion Centuries in the Making ON 7 February 2026, history unfolded at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba as the Asaba Kingdom formally welcomed the Ezhionum community back to what both sides affirmed as their shared ancestral homeland. The gathering marked the first official reunion between Asaba and Ezhionum in more than 300 years, closing a long […]
Trust Deficit Threatens Nigeria’s Ambitious Tax Reforms — SBM Report BY any fiscal benchmark, Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Reform Acts were designed to mark a decisive shift away from the country’s historic dependence on oil revenues. After decades of failed attempts to build a broad, sustainable tax base, the reforms promised to strengthen government finances, stabilise […]
IPOB Condemns Kanu’s Conviction, Accuses Court of Political Bias THE proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has launched a scathing attack on the Federal High Court following the conviction and life imprisonment of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, accusing the trial judge of bias, political interference, and a grave miscarriage of justice. In a strongly […]
Delta Prioritising Primary Healthcare, Not Just Flyovers — Onojaeme THE Delta State Government has pushed back against claims that it is prioritising eye-catching infrastructure projects over grassroots healthcare delivery, insisting that strengthening primary healthcare remains a core focus of the Oborevwori administration. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, made this clarification while reacting to […]
Asaba Community Gathers to Honour Late Monarch THE Asaba Kingdom came together on Thursday to commemorate the second memorial anniversary of Late Obi Prof. Chike Joseph Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, in a ceremony that blended remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values he upheld during his reign. The event, held on 6 […]