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Reps to debate motion seeking medical intervention for Nnamdi Kanu
By Ikenna Osuoha Abuja, Oct.8, 2025 The House of Representatives will this week debate a motion seeking urgent medical intervention…
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Against the shifting sands of popularity By Fr. Peter Iwuala
“Do not establish your identity upon the shifting sands of popularity because those around you who want you to be…
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The specter of technological determinism & the imperative of technology assessment By Anthony Akubue
Ours is a volatile period in which technology has gone out of control and raised the specter of technological determinism.…
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The spectacle and the State: Mandy Kiss and the reward of hyperreal notoriety By Dr. Akin Olaniyan
Recent events within Nigeria’s vibrant and often chaotic social media space are forcing us to confront serious issues about the…
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Echoes of ‘Iya Shukudi’ in Trade Fair demolitions By UGO ONUOHA
MANY issues have been playing out in Lagos state between the government and residents, especially with those of Igbo extraction.…
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Tinubu accepts resignation of Geoffrey Nnaji as Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following…
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Nigeria Immigration officer’s wife kidnapped in Lagos
By Raji RasakI Badagry (Lagos State), Oct.7, 2025 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seme Command, Badagry, Lagos State says one…
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Meet the new INEC Acting National Chairman, Agbamuche-Mbu
Barrister May Agbamuche-Mbu has been appointed as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the…
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Yakubu bows out of INEC, hands over to Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chair
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 7, 2025 Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday bowed out as Chairman of Independent National Electoral…
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An SOS from GenZ212: Morocco’s youth will not hang up By Hsain Ilahiane
The chant “Health before football” captures the fury of the moment, but it also contains a vision: health with football,…
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‘I’ve not heard Tinubu complain about challenges he inherited as president – Mohammed
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Oct. 5, 2025 The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says she has not heard…
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FCCPC withdraws criminal charge against MultiChoice chairman, MD
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Oct. 7, 2025 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Tuesday, withdrew the criminal…
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Historic TransAtlantic Agreement unveils blueprint for reparative justice, digital unity, $1billion in African investments
Suriname, 2025 A group, the African Diaspora Impact Center, Inc. (ADIC) has announced the signing of ‘The Transatlantic Agreement,’ a…
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Osun Amotekun Commander escapes assassination attempt
By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, Oct. 7, 2025 Mr. Adekunle Omoyele, the Commander, Osun Amotekun Corps, has escaped an assassination attempt,…
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Akpoti-Uduaghan resumes plenary
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Oct. 7, 2025 Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Tuesday attended plenary, following…
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Uganda Refinery to start operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 7, 2025 Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of…
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This dilemma of the Anglican Church must not break it By Emeka Asinugo
The Anglican Communion, the global family of all the Anglican Churches that are spread across more than 165 countries, is…
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Nigeria, World Teachers’ Day, nonviolence, et cetera By Ebuka Ukoh
Honoured in Word and Deed “Nigeria’s teachers carry the future on their shoulders, but the nation is crushing their spirit.…
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Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106m children – WHO
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 7, 2025 Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in…
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Fidelity Bank hosts black-tie gala honouring Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah
In recognition of his unwavering commitment to Africa’s development, Fidelity Bank Plc recently hosted a grand black-tie dinner to celebrate…
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Cameroon’s Biya, 92, stands strong chance of victory – analyst
Yaounde, Oct. 6, 2025 The world’s oldest head of state, President of Cameroon, Paul Biya stands a strong chance of…
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Egyptian President al-Sissi backs Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
Cairo, Oct. 6, 2025 Ahead of the negotiations on the Gaza war, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has praised US…
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Ethiopian officials visit INEC to study Nigeria’s electoral system
By Mark Victor and Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 6, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday hosted officials…
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Generals, marabouts and Boko Haram By Lasisi Olagunju
General Lucky Irabor wrote a book that attracted a gathering of Generals in Abuja last Friday. Irabor, in the book,…
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Saving democracy: The urgency of electoral reforms By Dakuku Peterside
Voter turnout is democracy’s vital sign, and ours has been fading. Since 2007, participation has fallen from 57% to 26.7%…
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