Book: Senator Effiong Bob’s “The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria” , Review by Akpandem James
Senator Effiong Bob’s recent book, “The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria” serves as an insightful follow-up to Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia’s 2009 work “Banana Peel: The Burden of Legislature in Nigeria.”…
Father impregnates 15-year-old daughter after prolonged defilement since she was three
Ondo State Police Command says it has apprehended one Oyewole Adamolekun for allegedly engaging in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his biological daughter, aged 15, which resulted in pregnancy. DSP…
Oborevwori defies rain, flags off ₦21.3bn Ugbolu–Okpanam road project
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, defied downpour and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the ₦21.3 billion Ugbolu–Okpanam Road in Oshimili North Local Government Area….
AFRICA-FX- Nigeria’s naira seen weakening further, Ghana’s cedi to extend rally
October 16, 2025 Nigeria’s naira is expected to depreciate further next week as foreign investors sell local assets amid global risk aversion and limited dollar supply, while Ghana’s cedi will…
IMF highlights risks of domestic borrowing in sub-Saharan Africa
October 16, 2025 Sub-Saharan African governments are paying more to borrow at home than abroad as they turn increasingly to domestic banks to plug financing gaps, deepening risks for lenders…
Navy hands over 4,000 litres of products suspected to be AGO to NSCDC
Oct. 16, 2025 The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT on Thursday handed over 4,000 litres of products suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to the Nigeria Security and Civil…
Voter Register: INEC says N1.5bn fee for Certified True Copies meant for document duplication, transcription
Oct. 16, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the N1,505,901,750 fee for Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters and Polling Unit details requested…
Stock market records 432.4m shares worth N16.9bn
Oct. 16, 2025 The stock market traded 432.4 million shares valued at N16.9 billion in 23,665 transactions on Thursday. This is in contrast to 389.1 million shares valued at N12.5…
NSCDC foils kidnap attempt, kills 2, apprehends 2 others in Nasarawa
Oct. 16, 2025 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has averted the kidnap of the family of an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service and others in Nasarawa….
PenCom expands pension access to informal sector, unemployed Nigerians
Oct. 16, 2025 National Pension Commission (PenCom) says unemployed Nigerians and individuals in the informal sector can now contribute to the pension scheme through the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The…