In contemporary Nigeria, an unsettling pattern continues to define political engagement among the elite: a preoccupation with control of party structures, often pursued with little regard for the lived realities of the people. The dominant conversation—who controls what, who leads which faction, who commands influence—has become increasingly detached from...
LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA
In contemporary Nigeria, an unsettling pattern continues to define political engagement among the elite: a preoccupation with control of party structures, often pursued with little regard for the lived realities of the people.
A high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the week, paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang in Jos, the state capital.
In a major step toward strengthening land ownership and community stability, the Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) has convened a high-level town hall meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State. The meeting, held at the Armani Event Center, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the rollout of the Systematic...
Barely three weeks after joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. David Ombugadu, popularly known as Davematics, has tendered his resignation from the ruling party. Ombugadu, a former gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, confirmed his resignation from the party on Tuesday evening in...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for enhanced collaboration and operational support with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Enugu State. The call, made on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by the Zonal Director, Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Commander of the EFCC, CE Daniel Isei...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential ticket will be zoned to the southern region, effectively ruling out aspirants from Northern Nigeria. The decision was disclosed by the party’s National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Nenadi Usman, during a meeting with the Independent...
“We have failed our children”: Peter Obi condemns brutal treatment of ‘Skolombo Boys’ in Cross River
“We have failed our children”: Peter Obi condemns brutal treatment of ‘Skolombo Boys’ in Cross River
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported abuse of vulnerable children in Cross River State, describing the incident as a damning reflection of Nigeria’s failure to protect its young population. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi reacted to reports showing young...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja. Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto...
Nigeria and Switzerland have agreed to actively strengthen their bilateral relations, focusing on a multi-faceted approach that spans trade, economic cooperation, skills acquisition, migration, security and cultural exchange. This was the outcome of the meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Vice President of Switzerland, Mr. Ignazio Cassis,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration on Tuesday, rallied global development partners, industry leaders, and policymakers to deepen investment in the Federal Government’s ongoing skills acquisition drive targeting millions of Nigerian youths. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for clarity, collaboration, and coordinated results from relevant...
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have crippled daily life across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged the severity of the situation, noting that the prolonged blackout has compounded hardship for households...
The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced investigations of eight suspected oil thieves handed over to it by the Nigeria Navy Ship, NNS Pathfinder, Naval Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on March 23, 2026. The suspects were arrested on Sunday, March...
Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Tuesday delivered a characteristically direct and pragmatic assessment of Nigeria and Africa’s energy future at CERAWeek 2026, declaring that the country’s fundamentals are strong, its value proposition clear, and its focus now squarely on execution. Speaking on...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide. A statement by the Force spokesman, Anthony Placid, said...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said the end to insecurity in Nigeria is in sight, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working hard to ensure that peace is sustained in all parts of the country. He prayed for more unity, progress and peaceful coexistence under the Tinubu administration,...
Troops of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have successfully detected and detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along a major supply route in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. Security sources said the device was discovered at about 9:42 a.m. on March 22...
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing an emotional close to a nine-year stay at Anfield. “Because of you, I’ll never walk alone,” Salah said in his farewell message, a line that perfectly captures the bond he has built...
Acting Director, Chaplain Services (Protestant), Nigerian Army, Colonel (Reverend) Bitrus Nyam, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to strengthen their faith and remain spiritually grounded as they sustain ongoing operations against insurgents in the North East region. Colonel Nyam made the call on Monday, during a courtesy...
Abuja is set to host a high-profile gathering of young leaders, civil society actors, media practitioners, and tech innovators as PROMAD, a civic innovation organisation, announces a one-day Hybrid Youth, CSO, and Media Roundtable on Youth, Technology, and Development. The event is part of the Strengthening Participation, Accountability and...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set new regulations and guidelines for election expenses for political parties, expressing confidence that the new regulations will foster a more transparent 2027 general election. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who disclosed this at a consultative meeting with leaders of political...