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Wanted: A viable opposition in Nigeria

As the country inches towards the 2027 elections, the attention of Nigerians has been turned to the major opposition parties: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), for signs that they will play their expected role in checking the excesses of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as well […]

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Flood: Relocate to safer grounds now, Kwara tells residents

The Kwara State Government has called on residents living in flood prone areas to relocate to safer places and advocates the dredging of the River Niger to permanently solve the incessant flood problem. The Commissioner for Communication, Bola Olukuju, in a statement, said that residents should take the flood alerts seriously. He said, “The various […]

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Tinubu’s aide distributes generators in N/East

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement (North East), Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba, has donated generators to over 200 entrepreneurs in the region. The gesture was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Information Office of the SSA, Umar Khaleepha. The statement reads in part: “This initiative is […]

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FCT indigenes demand federal appointments

Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint FCT indigenes as commissioners in federal parastatals within the territory in line with the principles of federal character and the constitution. They emphasized that the inclusion of FCT natives in such positions is critical to upholding the rule of law and […]

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Kwara CJ pardons 3 inmates

Three inmates have regained their freedom following the intervention of the Chief Judge (CJ) of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara. They were pardoned after their cases were reviewed during a visit to the Old Oke Kura and Mandala custodial centres. Speaking during the occasion, Justice Adebara said the custodial facilities in the state were […]

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Managing Nigeria’s petrol prices: The way forward

In Nigeria, fluctuating petrol prices have long been a source of frustration to citizens. It’s not just about the financial strain—it impacts daily life, from commuting to work to powering homes. The government faces immense challenges, balancing affordable fuel prices with foreign exchange rate volatility and maintaining a sustainable oil and gas sector. Add the […]

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CBN to now charge cybercrime levy at 0.005% in new guidelines

Reconstitutes Keystone Bank’s board   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will continue enforcing the controversial cybercrime levy at 0.005% on all electronic transactions under its new guidelines for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This levy, which has sparked debate among Nigerians, is mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of […]

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Kano government, address the abandoned 44 LGA technical schools

It is widely recognised across Kano State that the 44 LGA day technical schools have been left abandoned, with construction incomplete. These schools were established in 2012 during the second tenure of former governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. The initial progress on these schools was swift under Kwankwaso’s administration. However, the subsequent government, led by […]

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