Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe in bandit captivity and the burning of schools in Chibok, Borno State. In a statement on Sunday, Atiku described the two incidents as…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking judicial intervention to compel the company to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into NNPCL. The suit,…
…commissions 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi By Seun Ibiyemi In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive drive in deploying off-grid and mini-grid power solutions to power the nation’s underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. The President in his democracy day broadcast reiterated his…
…Warns against prolonged high interest rates By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has welcomed the positive assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report, describing the Fund’s findings as consistent with the position long held by stakeholders within the Nigerian…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our…
Iran has warned that it could halt its World Cup matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or hostile slogans directed at the national team are chanted inside stadiums, according to Iranian media reports. The warning was issued by Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, who said the team would not hesitate to stop play if it is…
By Seun Ibiyemi A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel, MV Chayanee Naree, for trafficking 315 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria, in a landmark judgment that underscores the country’s determination to combat international drug trafficking through its maritime corridors. The convictions followed a successful prosecution by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s crude oil production rose significantly in May 2026, surpassing its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota and strengthening its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. Latest industry data showed that the country produced an average of 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil per day during the month, while condensate…
By Seun Ibiyemi In a landmark move that could fundamentally alter Nigeria’s security framework, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation, advancing one of the country’s most debated governance and security reforms. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors, declaring that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate violent crimes and that those responsible for the bloodshed of innocent Nigerians will face the full force of the law. In his nationwide broadcast…
