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Dangote Refinery to supply 65m litres of petrol daily
… Exports 20m litres surplus In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will…
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Selective justice and political dissent in Nigeria: The cases of Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu By Uche J. Udenka
One country. Two agitators. Two radically different rules! Double standards in Nigeria’s response to separatist agitation! Nigeria’s constitutional promise of…
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Olumide Akpata leaves Labour Party for ADC
By Imelda Osayande Benin, Feb. 24, 2026 Mr. Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2024 Edo Governorship…
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NDDC boss to receive Personality Award from Vanguard
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has been nominated for the Vanguard Personality…
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Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape assassination attempt in Edo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives…
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Banking sector recapitalisation on course – Cardoso
ABUJA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the banking sector recapitalisation programme…
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Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s exit, names Tunji Disu acting I-G
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 24, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr…
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Birthday tribute and obituary for Emeritus Prof Biodun Jeyifo By Prof. Olu Obafemi
I wrote a Tribute for Emeritus Professor Biodun Jeyifo to mark his 80th birthday titled “BJ at the Portals of…
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Obasanjo, Amuka, others pray for Ekeh, Zinox boss, on his 70th birthday
African statesman and former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday night, joined several distinguished Nigerians including Mr. Sam Amuka,…
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NAPTIP, UK govt unite to amplify voices of trafficking survivors
Abuja, 23 February 2026 The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in partnership with the British…
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Alleged property fraud: FG withdraws charge against Ozekhome
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Feb.24, 2026 The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, on Tuesday withdrew the charge filed…
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Caleb University appoints Pastor Foluke Adeboye as Chancellor
By Folasade Adeniran Lagos, Feb. 23, 2026 Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church…
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NFF clears air on Eric Chelle’s alleged fresh demands
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to reports about new demands allegedly made by Super Eagles head coach Eric…
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Abakaliki residents lament potable water scarcity as taps dry up again; Want Gov. Nwifuru to act fast By Obike Ukoh
Ebonyi State Governor, Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, listed supply of potable water as key component of his People’s Charter of Needs. The…
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Fidelity Bank to empower women with sustainable entrepreneurship skills with HAP 2.0
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women-empowerment initiative, the…
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Trump renews attack on U.S. Supreme Court, vows other tariffs, licenses
Washington, Feb. 23, 2026 President Donald Trump renewed his condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after it ruled…
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El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC, others over alleged unlawful invasion of residence
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 23, 2026 Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a N1 billion fundamental…
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Nigeria: Reflection on power, poverty, and the possibility of renewal By Monsignor (Dr.) Anselm Nwaorgu
There is no gainsaying that Nigeria, as a nation, is on crossroads that is bearing toward a failed nation. The…
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Ramadan, Lent and a trickster state By Lasisi Olagunju
Ours is a country where piety and perfidy share a table — where, as William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “One…
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‘Andrew’s arrest and other Epstein casualties: Lessons for Nigeria’ By MARTINS OLOJA
Until the last syllable of our recorded time, we, as commentators in the media will continue to set agenda, identify…
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Catholic Bishops task NASS to review stance on electoral reform
By Philomina Attah Abuja, Feb. 22, 2026 The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the National Assembly…
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Pastor Adeboye at 84: RCCG Continent 3 to empower 8,400 persons with digital skills
By Henry Oladele Lagos, Feb. 22, 2026 The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Continent 3, says it will empower…
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Former Presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan laud Akagburuonye on 60th birthday
By Victor Nwachukwu Aboh Mbaise (Imo), Feb. 22, 2026 Former Presidents of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr Goodluck Jonathan…
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Nigeria wins $6.2m arbitration case against European tech giant
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Feb.22, 2026 Nigeria won 6.2 million dollars arbitration case against the European Dynamics UK Ltd, an…
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Why I decided to sponsor more Christians on pilgrimage to Israel – Uzodimma
…Says God, prayers the magic that reduced crime in Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has attributed the reduction in criminal activities…
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