Written by By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—THE Acting Chairman of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr. Osaro Eribo, has alleged that he and other council officials were attacked by suspected thugs, while leading the council’s enforcement operation to ease the flow of traffic. He said traffic was being obstructed by the activities of a transport … Continue reading “Suspected thugs attack LG chair over traffic enforcement in Edo”
By Laolu Elijah IBADAN— THE Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO, Indians and Nigerians have converged on the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, IITA, to fashion out ways to check food insecurity in the country. The workshop, held at IITA, Ibadan, featured intensive discussions by experts on improving food and nutrition security, … Continue reading “UN, India, Nigeria move to tackle food insecurity”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young IBADAN — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerian workers and the media to take charge of the technological revolution sweeping across workplaces, warning that Artificial Intelligence, AI, must not become another instrument of exploitation in the hands of big capitalists. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, who made the call … Continue reading “AI: Workers, not machines, must shape future — NLC”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — THE Lagos State government has commenced the demolition of all marked structures in Ikota Estate, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state, following the expiration of the quit notice. The property owners, according to the state government, contravened the drainage setback standard rules, leading to perennial flooding of the area. … Continue reading “Lagos demolishes 39 marked buildings in Ikota Estate”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has promised to fastrack payments of claims and benefits due the injured as well as families and dependents of victims of Afriland Towers fire disaster. The assurance was given when NSITF team paid a condolence visit on the management of the Federal Inland … Continue reading “Afriland Towers Fire: NSITF pledges prompt payment of victims’ benefits”
By NI’MAH ARIGBABU When the Nigerian government announced in 2025 that Japan had created a “special visa category” for young, highly skilled Nigerians, the story caught a lot of attention domestically and internationally. For a brief moment, it looked like a diplomatic triumph and proof that Nigeria could open new doors for its brightest talent abroad. But … Continue reading “The risk of a misinformed foreign policy”
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unceremoniously bowed out of office, weeks ahead of his official tenure end on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Thus ended one of the sourest and most controversial tenures of a Nigerian Chief Electoral Officer. Yakubu had the special privilege of being the first occupant … Continue reading “Prof Yakubu’s controversial tenure as INEC Chair”
By FRED CHUKWUELOBE On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow, LHR, route to its network. The airline will also in 48 hours after add the ABV – London Gatwick, LGW, route. This will bring to three the number of … Continue reading “As Air Peace expands horizons with new Abuja-London routes”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued a very powerful statement to the world on October 11, 2025, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate.” He vowed that: “The Senate cannot and will not be held hostage by the disruptive instincts of any of its members.” He declared: “Democracy thrives only when its institutions … Continue reading “Beautiful nonsense as governance, by Owei Lakemfa”
By SHUAIB AGAKA In an era where digital transformation drives governance, transparency, and innovation, Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has taken a bold and commendable step. By partnering with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to form a Joint Task Force, NITDA has demonstrated its determination to protect the nation’s … Continue reading “That Task Force to protect Nigeria’s digital future”