Across many communities today, a troubling pattern has taken root in the exercise of political, religious and even traditional power. Positions of authority, opportunities for advancement, and access to public resources are increasingly no longer determined by merit and competence, but by loyalty, personal connections, and the ability to serve the interests of those who […]
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, March 10, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the long awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project. This is marking a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing drive to attract strategic investments and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The project is […]
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), March 10, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says plans are underway to establish a Special Force Training Centre in Abia to strengthen security operations in the South-East. The Air Officer Commanding, Nigeria Air Force Ground Training Command, Enugu, AVM Gabriel Kehinde, disclosed this, when he visited Gov. Alex Otti in […]
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. This strategic adjustment is aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers and supporting broader economic stability across Nigeria. Under the new pricing […]
Prof Bart Nnaji, the founder and chairman of Geometric Power, Nigeria’s foremost integrated electricity firm, will deliver the 2026 graduation lecture of the Abia State University (ABSU) holding on March 26. The disclosure was made Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by Edise Ekong, the Senior Brand and Communication Manager of Aba Power, the distribution firm of […]
* Tunji Bello canvasses awareness of competition laws Tuesday, March 10, 2026 The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, has described the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as a critical institution for safeguarding Nigeria’s business environment and protecting the integrity of the marketplace. Justice Kekere-Ekun made the […]
To execute the “Dignity from Waste” Project, the Fellows of Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Fellowship in collaboration with partners, have donated 100 pieces of clothing to inmates at the Ibara Correctional Centre in Ogun State, bringing dignity and relief to inmates facing severe clothing shortages. The donation forms part of a social impact initiative that […]
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday assured that the forthcoming Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) 2026 and Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 to be hosted by Lagos will be the best in the African continent. The Governor expressed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to make CANEX 2026 and IATF 2027 […]
The Catholic Church in Nigeria will this Thursday confer the grand patron award on Governor Hope Uzodimma in appreciation of his services to God and humanity. The conferment which is being done under the aegis of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria( CLCN) will take place at the Catholic Secretariat, Abuja, at the start of […]
Some political interviews expose policy weakness. Others expose something deeper: the fragility of credibility. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Head to Head with Mehdi Hasan at Al Jazeera belonged to that second category. It was not simply a difficult interview for a presidential spokesman. Public officials are expected to face hard questions. That […]
A member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Ovat Dickson Agbor, has issued a public apology following a controversy surrounding an incident in which he allegedly manhandled his wife. Agbor, who represents Obubra 1 State Constituency, released a statement expressing regret over the incident and the public reaction it generated. In the statement, […]
Zamfara State’s Governor Dauda Lawal has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the State Government announced in a press release on Monday. The statement said the decision followed extensive consultations with political leaders, elders, stakeholders, and supporters across the state. It highlighted ongoing internal crises, leadership disagreements, […]
By Rachael Abujah Abuja, March 9, 2026 The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), Nigeria Branch, has emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among Commonwealth nations to unlock opportunities for shared prosperity and sustainable development. The Country Director, RCS, Mr Blackson Bayewumi, made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebration hosted by […]
I should have published this reflection five days ago, on his birthday anniversary which is 3 March. But somehow, for reasons that I cannot even understand, I did not, and I blame myself for that. For indeed, any man that tells the story of Nigeria without mentioning the name and times of General Aguiyi Ironsi […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki has vowed to take its legal fight to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed its appeal. The appeal challenged the October 31 judgment by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a former head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed his passing in a statement released on Monday evening, describing him as a towering figure in Nigerian football and community leadership. “With great gratitude to God for a life well […]
By Martha Agas Abuja, March 9, 2026 An editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, has been selected as a finalist in the Women Changing the World Global Awards to hold in April in Paris, France. Agas was selected from more than 1,500 nominations from 97 countries as a finalist in the […]
The Managing Director of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has reassured Nigerians that the refinery will continue to meet the nation’s fuel needs despite ongoing disruptions in the global oil and gas market. He noted that while fuel import‑dependent countries are already experiencing panic buying and rationing, Nigeria will not face such challenges again as […]
Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11 November 2027 Lagos, Nigeria, 09 March 2026 Nigeria has today Monday, March 9, 2026, signed the hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has applauded the contributions of women to the development of the Nigerian Maritime industry. In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain”, Dr Mobereola celebrated the strength, expertise and invaluable contributions of […]
On August 2, 1100, England’s King William II went hunting in the New Forest in southern England. During the chase, an arrow shot at a stag by his companion, the Norman nobleman Walter Tirel struck an oak tree, ricocheted, and pierced the king’s chest. The king died right there. The spot where he fell […]
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum PDP-GF under the chairmanship of the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has called on the party’s members and supporters to be calm and law-abiding as the party awaits the ruling of the Appeal Court today, Monday, March 9, 2026, on the leadership crisis rocking the party. The […]
Political violence never truly arrives unannounced. Before it explodes, it rehearses itself in smaller scenes: a rally disrupted, a convoy attacked, a party office torched at dawn, a polling agent killed for refusing to surrender a vote. Nigeria is hearing those rehearsals again. In recent days, gunmen invaded an ADC event in Benin City attended […]
The Sunday Stew Column There are debts that cannot be quantified. They are not financial. They do not accrue interest. They send no reminders. Yet they settle quietly on the conscience and refuse to leave. This is one of them. Some people also enter your life almost silently, almost accidentally, yet leave impressions so […]
The way things are panning out, by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his course, he will be competing with Mrs. Malaprop in serial gaffes. Mrs. Malaprop was a character in Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1775 play, The Rivals. Her name was derived from the French phrase mal à propos, which translates to “inappropriate”. In the […]
