Why Fubara Did Not Seek Second Term — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the political crisis in Rivers State denied Governor Siminalayi Fubara the opportunity to seek a second term, blaming the…
FG Directs Tertiary Institutions to Expel Students Involved in Kidnapping
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts of tertiary institutions across Nigeria to dismiss any student found culpable of kidnapping or related criminal activities after a thorough investigation.…
FIFA Was Right to Abandon Private Investment Proposal – Arsène Wenger
FIFA’s head of global football development, Arsène Wenger, has said the decision to drop plans for private investment in FIFA competitions was the correct one. The proposal, introduced by FIFA…
Senate Issues Fresh 72-Hour Ultimatum to NNPCL, CBN, NDDC, Others Over Audit Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has again issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Niger Delta Development…
Beyond the ballot: Why Nigeria must reform its institutions
Every election season in Nigeria revives a familiar hope: that the right leader, armed with courage, competence, and character, can rescue the country from its accumulated failures. Leadership matters. Yet…
Who Abused Privilege: The Cardinal Or Presidency?
Every democracy occasionally presents a defining moment that reveals not merely the disposition of those who govern but also the resilience of the democratic culture they profess to uphold. The…
Pochettino agrees US manager contract extension
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager, who took charge…
FG Unveils Seven-Week Roadmap for National Policing Bill, Invites Public Memoranda
The Presidential Working Group on the proposed National Policing Bill has invited Nigerians to submit memoranda and policy proposals as part of efforts to develop a comprehensive legal and operational…
Obasanjo Vs. Atiku: Time For A Truce
There has been quite some drama out there in the lead up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and one of the most outstanding episodes would be the unending, protracted feud…
Onaiyekan and Makinde’s fellowship: When discretion takes flight
“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment,” says Benjamin Franklin,…