Nigeria

Speaker Abbas: Reps Unite in Strong Support of Tinubu’s Bold Borrowing Strategy to Supercharge Infrastructure and Ignite Economic Growth
The Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has once again expressed the legislature’s unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy....

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has once again expressed the legislature’s unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy. He underscored its indispensable function in financing critical infrastructure projects, stimulating economic growth, and protecting vulnerable populations. Speaking at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) Conference...

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Ex-AIG Bolanta Shatters Calls for State Police Reform
Adisa Bolanta, a former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), has expressed strong opposition to the push for the creation of state police forces in...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Adisa Bolanta, a former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), has expressed strong opposition to the push for the creation of state police forces in Nigeria. Speaking from Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Bolanta cautioned that introducing state police could lead to significant problems rather than solutions. He suggested that the advocates for decentralizing...

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Watch: Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Joins Manchester United Legend for an Unforgettable Night Out in Istanbul!
Victor Osimhen traded his recovery routine for a lively evening in Istanbul, where the Galatasaray forward was captured enjoying time with Manchester United icon Patrice...

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Sports
2 months ago2 months ago

Victor Osimhen traded his recovery routine for a lively evening in Istanbul, where the Galatasaray forward was captured enjoying time with Manchester United icon Patrice Evra and Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold, according to Soccernet.ng. The 26-year-old Nigerian international was seen in Istanbul having a relaxed night out alongside former Manchester United star Patrice Evra and...

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Nigeria’s Moment to Shine: Unlocking Powerful PR Strategies for Africa’s Giant
In an article I penned back in 2020 titled ‘A Global Brand Positioning Strategy for Nigeria,’ I emphasized that Nigeria is not only Africa’s most...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

In an article I penned back in 2020 titled ‘A Global Brand Positioning Strategy for Nigeria,’ I emphasized that Nigeria is not only Africa’s most populous nation, boasting over 200 million inhabitants, but it also possesses the continent’s largest proportion of cultivable land-approximately 33 percent. This unique advantage positions Nigeria to potentially become Africa’s premier...

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Zenith Bank Soars with N625bn Profit, Rewards Shareholders with N1.25 Dividend!
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, showcasing a remarkable profit before tax of N625.629 billion. The...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, showcasing a remarkable profit before tax of N625.629 billion. The Board has approved an interim dividend of N1.25 per share, marking a 25% increase from the N1.00 dividend paid in H1 2024. This move underscores Zenith Bank’s reputation as a...

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Atiku Urges Nigerians: Vote Beyond Tribal and Regional Lines for a United Future
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged citizens to cast their votes guided by personal conviction rather than...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged citizens to cast their votes guided by personal conviction rather than ethnic or regional loyalties. Atiku, a senior figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), condemned tribalism as a major obstacle to national development-a destructive force that must be rejected by...

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Rising Tensions: Akwa Ibom Oil Communities Clash Over Forest Reserve Ownership
The longstanding dispute over the rightful ownership of the contested Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve between the oil-rich communities of Ibeno and Ekid in Akwa Ibom...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The longstanding dispute over the rightful ownership of the contested Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve between the oil-rich communities of Ibeno and Ekid in Akwa Ibom State has escalated once again, with signs pointing toward a potential resurgence of conflict, LEADERSHIP reports from the weekend. This forest reserve, a portion of which the State government has...

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Experts and Traditional Rulers Sound Alarm Over Soaring Maternal Mortality Rates in Bauchi
Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance among expectant mothers as a crucial measure to protect both maternal and child health. This appeal was made during the quarterly session of the Community Advisory Board (CAB), convened by...

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Six Arrested in Shocking Benue Attack That Killed Security Agents
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of six individuals linked to the assault on a joint security patrol team in Benue State, an...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of six individuals linked to the assault on a joint security patrol team in Benue State, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of 16 security operatives. Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin revealed in an official statement that three police officers were killed during the incident,...

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Discover the Top 10 Must-Read Stories from Nigerian Newspapers This Monday, September 22!
Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation. 1. Sheikh Gumi Advocates for Rehabilitation of Bandits Similar to Niger Delta Militants Sheikh Ahmad...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation. 1. Sheikh Gumi Advocates for Rehabilitation of Bandits Similar to Niger Delta Militants Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a prominent and often debated Islamic cleric, has urged Nigerian officials to adopt a rehabilitation approach for Fulani bandits akin to the one used for Niger Delta militants,...

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