Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt a people-focused approach to governance. Speaking during a meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at his Kaduna residence, Buhari emphasized that leadership is both a challenge and an opportunity, and that true progress comes from putting citizens’ welfare […]
Nigeria Records $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling Economic Turnaround
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he inherited an economy under significant strain. Less than two years later, signs of recovery are emerging, according to a recent statement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a report titled “Nigeria Posts $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling […]
Anything Goes: Why We Must Demand Quality Representation in Nigeria’s Legislature (Video)
By Isiaka Akigbade- Nigeria’s legislature has increasingly become a stage where anything goes. From senators engaging in ego battles to representatives who appear to have no grasp of governance, the quality of leadership in the country is declining rapidly. The House of Representatives, in particular, is now filled with individuals who neither inspire confidence nor […]
Nursing Mother Allegedly Kills Maid for Watching TV with Her Children in Owerri, Imo State
The Nigerian police have arrested a nursing mother in Owerri, Imo State, for allegedly causing the death of her underage maid. According to reports by journalist Nonsonkwa Ochi War, neighbors raised an alarm after discovering the tragic incident. A video shared online captures a tense confrontation as a crowd accuses the woman of punishing the […]
Lagos Court Orders Arrest of Access Bank Acting MD, Bolaji Agbede, Over Alleged ₦1.356 Billion Theft
A Lagos State High Court has issued an arrest warrant for Bolaji Agbede, the acting Managing Director of Access Bank, alongside three others: Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited, and Adejare Adegbenro. The defendants are accused of conspiring to steal a property worth ₦1.356 billion, belonging to Gbolahan Obanikoro, son of former Minister of […]
Hon. Adedeji Olajide’s Commendable Efforts at Delisting Nigeria from Financial Action Task Force Grey List
Nigeria’s inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has mounted immense pressure on the nation to seal gaps in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks. The grey list is a global red flag for jurisdictions with deficiencies in combating illicit financial flows, urging them to record significant progress in […]
Agboworin: Why Do We Spit at Our Very Best?
Nigerians are a paradoxical people, demanding excellence but often turning around to tear down their best. This behavior recalls the grumbling of the Israelites after God delivered them from slavery through Moses. Despite their miraculous escape, they frequently lamented, complaining about discomfort and longing for the familiar chains of Egypt. Their confusion led Moses to […]
Canadian Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Importing 35kg of Synthetic Cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly importing a large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud,’ a potent strain of synthetic cannabis. The suspect was detained during the inward clearance of passengers on a flight from Canada […]
Federal Government Awards ₦336m Contract for Emergency Repairs on Abuja-Kaduna Road
As the December holiday season approaches, the federal government has awarded a ₦336 million contract for palliative repairs on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway. The project targets the first failed section of the road, spanning from Kilometer 0 + 200 at Zuba, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to Kilometer 31 + 200, located at the […]
Enugu Health Official Calls for Urgent Need for Child Immunization Amid High Under-5 Mortality Rates
During a UNICEF media training session, Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, revealed that Nigeria’s under-5 mortality rate is alarmingly high at 100 deaths per 1,000 live births, largely due to preventable diseases like measles. Dr. Ani-Osheku emphasized the importance of a collaborative effort between UNICEF and the […]
