Stakeholders Push for Credible, Inclusive Democracy Ahead of 2027 election
By Julian Osamoto Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, key stakeholders have urged stronger collaboration, civic engagement, and political plurality to safeguard the nation’s democracy. The 9th Annual National Stakeholders’ Forum on Elections, organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, brought together civil society leaders, election officials, security agencies, and political actors to address challenges […]
NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during […]
Nigeria at 65: Minister Says Renewed Hope Agenda Yielding Results
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and patriotism, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is already producing visible results. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja on Monday, ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, Idris highlighted major reforms in agriculture, […]
VP Shetima Hails “New” NSITF as Faleye insists Social Insurance Catalyst not Cost
By Chinedu Echianu The Vice President, Kashim Shetima has hailed the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), calling it the “New NSITF,” in an apparent approval of the effort of the Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye-led management efforts at repositioning the Fund to better serve Nigerian workers. Vice President Kashim Shetima, who visited the exhibition stand of the […]
Tinubu Gifts D’Tigress $100,000, Homes, National Honours for AfroBasket Victory
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with $100,000 each, a three-bedroom apartment in Abuja, and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) after their record-breaking performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The reward was announced during a special reception at […]
Tinubu, Dangote Align on Africa’s Energy Independence and Oil Sector Reform
By Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu met privately with Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, deepening strategic conversations around Nigeria’s oil and gas sector reforms and the continent’s pursuit of energy independence. Though details of the meeting were not made public, the timing, following President Tinubu’s June […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Slams US Visa Cuts, Demands Policy Reversal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has sharply criticised a new visa policy by the United States government, calling for the immediate restoration of the five-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerian applicants. The Lawmakers described Washington’s decision to slash non-immigrant visa validity for Nigerians from five years to just three months as “disappointing” and […]
ICAD 2025: Africa Charts Path to Democratic Renaissance
By: Julian Osamoto Abuja is set to host over one thousand leaders, diplomats, youth voices, and governance experts as the International Conference on Africa’s Democracy ICAD 2025, kicks off Tuesday July 22nd to Wednesday 23rd 2025. The two-day event, holding in Abuja, will serve as a platform to share ideas and discuss homegrown solutions on […]
Federal Government Declares Public Holiday in Honor of Late Muhammad Buhari
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
NDLEA Chairman Marwa Mourns Buhari, Praises His Patriotism and Legacy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Monday joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “a true patriot, principled leader, and servant of the Nigerian people.” In a statement he personally signed, Marwa […]