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Nigeria’s Defence Budget Raises Questions As Critical Equipment Funding Remains Low
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Security remains one of Nigeria’s most urgent national concerns, yet a closer look at the 2025 military budget reveals a troubling gap between approved defence spending and the...
CRMI Applauds CBN’s Tougher Digital Banking Rules, Says New Safeguards Will Curb Fraud
As Nigeria’s digital banking space expands rapidly, concerns over fraud, identity theft and unauthorised access have continued to grow, making stronger financial safeguards more urgent than ever.
The...
INEC Opens Portal For Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Ahead Of 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election
As preparations gather pace for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has activated its online engagement portal for eligible Nigerians interested...
DHQ Moves Against Alleged Coup Plot As 36 Soldiers Face Court Martial
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In every military institution, discipline is the backbone of national security. When that discipline is threatened, the response is often swift and decisive.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has...
Nigeria, EU To Deepen Security, Trade Ties As Bianca Ojukwu Pushes Stronger Strategic Partnership
At a time when global uncertainty is reshaping diplomacy, Nigeria is looking to strengthen old alliances and build new bridges, particularly with the European Union, as...
4 Brigade Clinches Top Honour At 2 Division Army Competition In Benin
In a period where operational readiness remains crucial to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, the Nigerian Army has reinforced the importance of discipline, endurance and teamwork through its annual...
NAWOJ FCT Seals Women Empowerment Alliance, Honours Mairo Al-Makura As Matron
In a time when women’s voices and support systems matter more than ever, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has strengthened its push for gender advocacy...
TCN Boss Promises Stronger Power Grid, Better Electricity Delivery In Second Term
Nigeria’s fragile power supply remains one of the biggest concerns for citizens, and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. (Dr.) Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz,...
Weak Tobacco Tax Regime Sparks Health Concerns As CISLAC Warns FG Of Industry Favouritism
As Nigeria keeps battling rising healthcare costs and preventable diseases, concerns are mounting that the country’s new tobacco tax regime may be doing more to protect...
APC Releases Timetable For Zamfara 2026 Congresses, Screens Aspirants From April 28
As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of internal party restructuring, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled the official timetable for its 2026 Ward, Local Government...
Road Safety Is Everyone’s Duty, Justice Nyesom-Wike Tells Nigerians
With road crashes continuing to claim lives across Nigeria, Honourable Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike (JCA) has called for stronger public involvement in promoting road safety, insisting that saving lives on the...
Tragedy On The Pitch: Former Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies During Friendly Match In Kaduna
Football was thrown into mourning on Friday after former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo reportedly collapsed and died during a local friendly match in...
Nigeria Must Move Beyond Transparency To True Resource Justice - Rev. Ugolor
Despite decades of oil wealth and extractive revenues, millions of Nigerians in resource-rich communities still live in poverty, a contradiction that stakeholders say can no longer be ignored.
Executive...
Nigerian Banks Score Shockingly Low On Global Standards, Coalition Demands Urgent Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria’s banking sector, often regarded as a pillar of economic stability, is now facing intense scrutiny over its adherence to global ethical and sustainability standards.
A coalition of...
Tension In Delta Oil Communities As Host Groups Threaten Showdown Over ₦2.4bn PIA Shortfall
Frustration is boiling over in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities, where expectations of development are increasingly clashing with claims of neglect and financial opacity.
Aggrieved host communities in Delta...
U.S. Embassy Seals Landmark Tech Partnership With Ilorin Innovation Hub
In a rapidly evolving digital economy where skills increasingly define opportunities, a new partnership between Nigeria and the United States is positioning Kwara State as a rising hub for innovation...
Tinubu Approves ₦17bn Grassroots Fund, Moves To Strengthen Nigeria’s Public Health System
In a bold attempt to take development directly to the people, the Federal Government is shifting power to Nigeria’s smallest administrative units, its wards, where everyday challenges are...
From Transparency To Justice: Nigeria’s Resource Advocacy Movement Enters A Bold New Era
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a country where natural wealth has long stood in stark contrast to lived realities, a new chapter is unfolding, one that seeks to bridge the...
EU Commits €235m To Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crises In West and Central Africa
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As conflict, climate shocks and displacement tighten their grip on vulnerable communities, the European Union has stepped in with fresh humanitarian support aimed at saving lives...
Police Crack Down On Kidnap Gangs, Recover Arms and Stolen Vehicles in Nationwide Sting
In a renewed push against rising insecurity, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded a string of high-impact arrests and recoveries, signalling a more aggressive intelligence-led approach...
Earth Day 2026: African Coalition Demands Action, Targets Shell, Others Over Climate Damage
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As climate shocks intensify across Africa, from erratic rainfall to rising sea levels, pressure is mounting on both governments and global corporations to move beyond promises...
COVID-19 Case Detected In Cross River, NCDC Moves Swiftly To Contain Spread
Nigeria’s public health surveillance system has once again been tested, and officials say it is holding firm.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a...
167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Panel In Sweeping Accountability Drive
In a move signalling a tougher stance on internal discipline, the Nigeria Police Force has begun reviewing the conduct of 167 senior officers accused of professional misconduct and related...
Police, Immigration Close Ranks To Tackle Cross-Border Crime
In a country where porous borders continue to test national security, Nigeria’s top law enforcement agencies are tightening coordination to stay ahead of evolving threats.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on...
Fake Social Media Real Damage: INEC Disowns Viral X Account Linked To Its Chairman
In an era where a single post can sway public opinion within minutes, Nigeria’s electoral umpire has moved swiftly to debunk a viral claim threatening...
From Punishment To Care: UNODC-WHO Training Pushes New Approach To Drug Use In Nigeria
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a significant shift towards treating drug use as a public health concern rather than a criminal offence, a three-day sensitisation training on Drug Prevention,...
2027 In Focus: CAPPA Warns Democracy At Risk Without Urgent Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, growing concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, and institutional weakness are casting a long shadow over the country’s democratic future.
Corporate...
Fake Toothpaste Scare: NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit “Colgate” Variants In Nigeria
Adaora Ezenwaka
In a market already battling the menace of counterfeit goods, Nigeria’s drug regulator has issued a fresh warning over fake toothpaste products that could pose a risk...
NCDMB Hosts Dakuku Peterside, Champions Reading Culture and Innovation
In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty, the ability to lead through crisis is fast becoming one of the most critical skills of our time, a reality the Nigerian Content Development...
Storm Ravages Key Power Line, TCN Declares Force Majeure On Ikeja-Osogbo Corridor
In a stark reminder of how vulnerable critical infrastructure can be to extreme weather, Nigeria’s power transmission network has suffered a significant setback following a violent storm.
The Transmission...
