In Delta, two heavyweights dump APC for NDC
Two political heavyweights in Delta state have dumped the APC to join the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in search of better political fortunes, both saying their resignations were after consultations…
Politicians are the Goliaths in our polity; Nigeria must find its David – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the front-runner for the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria, explicitly identified politicians as the Goliath obstructing progress. He emphasised that Nigeria needs a David to rescue the nation….
MRA honours two journalists with maiden Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards
Media Rights Agenda (MRA,) has announced Ms Blessing Oladunjoye and Mr Remmy Nweke as winners of the maiden Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards. MRA said the awards recognises…
When will Nigeria honour Ken Calebs Olumese? asks Azuh Arinze
On May 27, 2026, Nigeria’s entertainment icon, businessman and cultural trailblazer, Mr. Ken Calebs Olumese, popularly known as “The Guvnor,” turned 82. The milestone naturally triggered tributes from friends, admirers,…
Ondo: Police nabs five suspected kidnappers, recover ransom
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh,…
105 Nigerians killed in South Africa in 7 years
The Nigerian community in South Africa says at least 105 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past seven years, following the wave of xenophobic attacks against migrants….
Lawyers defend statutory sentencing for rape cases
Some legal practitioners in Lagos have argued that the punishment for rape is prescribed by statute and therefore cannot be arbitrarily altered by the courts. They stated that when a…
May 29 and June 12: What Nigeria’s democracy should truly celebrate, by Chuka Nnabuife
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the true purpose of self-rule and governance deserves reflection. Beyond elections and political transitions, what about development, peace, and making communities genuinely livable? How…